Guidance
March 12, 2009
"Reliability is a good word for the difference," says OmniSTAR's John Pointon. "It's not necessarily going to be more accurate if you are operating in an area where you have a wide, clear view of the sky and there's...
Market Watch
March 12, 2009
In 2009, Crystal Valley Co-op, Janesville, MN, will harness precision sensor technology to open up a new 10-day application window that will boost sprayed acres up to 25% while adding a valuable new service for its customers.
Based on results...
Market Watch
March 5, 2009
Both planter control systems improve planting accuracy and yield by reducing planter overlaps and skips.
Raven's CANbus technology and multi-function field computers (Viper Pro and Envizio Pro) work seamlessly with AccuRow. The SmartRow system, which operates off the Cruizer visual...
Guidance
February 26, 2009
While there is a significant contingent of growers out there who are precision technology enthusiasts, there is still a significant group of growers who've kept their powder dry. Getting the growers out there who have not yet adopted precision...
Guidance
February 26, 2009
The system can be paired up with Raven's Cruizer, Envizio Pro, or Viper Pro controllers to provide a wide range of capabilities and price points.
Optional vehicle transfer kits make moving SmartSteer from cab to cab relatively simple, without the...
Guidance
February 12, 2009
Outback Sts features a 7-inch, high resolution color touch screen. The electronically integrated Outback Steering Guide uses GPS data and specific job details to provide real-time job data and precision guidance. It features a variety of guidance patterns and...
Guidance
February 12, 2009
The CabCAM line offers a variety of sizes, shapes, and mounting options to match the type of monitoring desired, as well as both wired and wireless designs. The wired system features a 1/3-inch weatherproof color camera and a 7-inch...
Market Watch
February 12, 2009
The VRH-1000 is designed to work with LF, L, LM and NGP series piston pumps, and is compatible with many software and GPS packages currently available on the market. The system utilizes Rawson's Accu-Rate controller to deliver simplicity in...
Guidance
February 10, 2009
You probably won't find a more competitive market segment in agriculture these days than GPS steering. But despite the differences among manufacturers and marketing, there's one thing they agree on - the potential buyer needs to be absolutely clear...
Guidance
February 10, 2009
Not too many years ago, the concept of a tractor or combine or application rig steering itself across the field wasn't much more than a curiosity. Today, GPS steering is taking the agriculture community by storm. Including application and...
Data Management
February 10, 2009
Wider adoption of remote imagery in agriculture has always been dogged by some critical shortcomings. First, it can prove complicated to interpret and turn into activity in the field. Second, the turnaround time from when an image is taken...
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...
