Guidance
February 5, 2009
Using GPS, the SeedCommand system communicates with SureStop clutches to turn planter sections on/off based on field maps and already-planted areas. The clutch starts and stops seed flow by temporarily disengaging the seed meter, eliminating double-planted areas as well...
Data Management
February 5, 2009
RapidEye's prime contractor, MDA (MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd.) has been conducting tests to ensure proper measurement, analysis and verification of the system's performance and product quality.
"This is where MDA hands us the keys to the system," said Wolfgang...
Guidance
January 29, 2009
The 262 receiver is a low profile, combination GPS receiver and antenna, offering a choice of accuracy levels depending on operations. The 162 receiver serves as a low-cost, all-weather, Differential GPS (DGPS) smart antenna when less demanding applications are...
Guidance
January 29, 2009
Iowa's CORS network is truly statewide, comprised of 80 base stations to provide coverage to virtually anyone who has use for the correction signal, including agriculture. The capability was demonstrated at last summer's Farm Progress show, as the system...
Guidance
January 22, 2009
Clutch Control. Using multiple clutch control modules, Ag Leader's SeedCommand system now supports up to 36 sections of planter clutch control. Along with this new capability, Ag Leader will now support row-by-row section control on 30-inch rows. The outside...
Guidance
January 22, 2009
Trimble's new AgGPS FmX integrated display is the first display system in the industry today to work as either a stand-alone manual guidance system or as part of an automated guidance, implement control or steering system.
The FmX display offers...
Data Management
January 22, 2009
Ideal for use in a broad range of applications, including agricultural research, crop management, and ecology studies, HOBOnode sensors can transmit high-accuracy air temperature and soil moisture data to a PC several miles away without cables.
Accompanying software displays real-time...
Guidance
January 15, 2009
The UC5 uses ultrasonic sensors to contol boom height by monitoring ground surface or crop height, depending upon crop conditions and operator preference. All adjustments are made by non-contact height control. The UC5 also has Roll Contol capabiliites for...
Guidance
January 8, 2009
The CropLife Media Group and its PrecisionAg brands are proud to serve as media partners in the Conference. As part of our involvement, PrecisionAg will be hosting special closing day plenary session featuring a precision grower roundtable. We will...
Imagery
December 15, 2008
There aren't many individuals who could say that "they were there" when remote imagery for agriculture was in its infancy back in the early 1970s. One who can is John Ahlrichs, who did his Masters thesis on remote imagery...
Guidance
December 4, 2008
The remote control will make it simpler to test nozzles from the cab of the sprayer. Using simple push button controls, the operator can select out individual sections to test or "scroll" through the boom sections in sequence using...
Guidance
November 20, 2008
"With the ramp-up in grain prices over the past couple of years, farmers have had more money to invest in upgrading their operations," notes Harold Reetz, director of external support, Foundation For Agronomic Research — and long-time precision champion....
Guidance
November 6, 2008
The two companies have collaborated to produce a GPS steering system in a custom-designed kit that provides a factory-installed look for MacDon-built machines. The new system takes full advantage of AutoFarm technology in hands-free GPS steering.
"This is the first...
Guidance
November 6, 2008
Engineered with a rugged, moisture-resistant design, the EDGE display features an enhanced operator experience with an easy-to-use interface and 6.5-inch color touchscreen.
The EDGE display supports Ag Leader's AutoSwath feature, allowing growers to increase operation efficiency by automatically turning applicators...
Guidance
November 6, 2008
The unit features simple on-screen setup and operation plus automatic coverage mapping. It is lightweight and portable, making it simple to move from vehicle to vehicle. It also incorporates G3 technology, allowing users to receive signals from all available...
Data Management
October 29, 2008
There aren't many individuals who could say that "they were there" when remote imagery for agriculture was in its infancy back in the early 1970s. One who can is John Ahlrichs, who did his Masters thesis on remote imagery...
Guidance
October 8, 2008
I received a notice from manufacturer Hemisphere GPS last week about an award they received. Generally, these sorts of releases come and go without a lot of fanfare, but something about this one caught my eye. The company received...
Market Watch
October 8, 2008
Variable rate application capitalizes on Envizio Pro's enhanced prescription map capabilities to get more out of the field, and do it with less waste and a smaller chemical footprint. Importing and retrieving prescription maps is fast and simple and...
In-Field Technologies
September 15, 2008
For several years, high-technology advocates in agriculture have been predicting the development of more and more robotics for the farm field. The desire to automate labor intensive processes and improve the practice of farming through the use of robotic...
Guidance
September 12, 2008
Valley Irrigation recently introduced the industry's first line of GPS Ready irrigation control panels. The GPS Ready PRO2 Pivot Control Panel and GPS Ready AutoPilot Linear Control Panel currently are available from Valley dealers. The GPS Ready Select2 Pivot...
