A new and improved InfoAg 2014 program hits the hot topics of today: unmanned aerial vehicles, big data and wearable computers.

FAA announced that BP and unmanned aircraft manufacturer AeroVironment received permission to use drones for flyovers of the Prudhoe Bay oil field.

A statewide working group that includes state and federal government, industry and academia, has been working since 2009 to develop a UAV that can save a grower's time and resources.

Valley Irrigation is expanding its VFlex Corner options by offering electronic sprinkler sequencing, an additional corner length and an inverted corner.

AgGateway's Precision Agriculture Irrigation Leadership (PAIL) Project will hold a demonstration on June 11 at AgGateway's Mid-Year Meeting in Altoona, IA.

Soil Information System (SIS) solution provides farmers and their trusted advisors with in-depth 3-D soil data they can use to make more informed decisions about their crop production goals.

The R4045, which replaces the company’s 4940 Sprayer, offers the high application rates and all the technology and comfort that ag service providers and large producers need.

Angel Eyes, a FL-based UAS manufacturer, has filed a Brief in Amicus in the now-infamous FAA v. Raphael Pirker case.

FAA announced that seven aerial photo and video production companies have asked for regulatory exemptions that would allow the film and television industry to use unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) with FAA approval.

The Secur Sun Power 3000 provides reliable spare charging power for mobile devices.

The alliance allows John Deere to sell and support Dawn hydraulic-controlled down-force systems, row cleaners, and closing wheels for planters.

Researchers with the Auburn University College of Agriculture and Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station announce a research deal with Case IH and KY-based H&R Agri-Power.

GSA and Rx Networks Inc. have announced the results of tests measuring the performance of Galileo when used in various combinations with GPS and GLONASS.

From seed to fertility to irrigation, variable rate is benefiting from the positive ag economy and a proliferation of new technology.

The Boeing GPS IIF satellite is providing the most precise navigation clocks to date, along with improved accuracy, greater security and anti-jam capabilities.

Trimble announced today that it has added automatic pipe sizing to its Farm Works Surface software.

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640 Labs, a Chicago-based start-up with over 100 years of combined experience in mobile data transfer, is taking cab-to-cloud capabilities to new heights in the Midwest.

Two new committees are set to tackle issues surrounding data security and privacy, as well as eBusiness best practices.

We were in attendance May 13-15 in Orlando, FL, for the AUVSI 2014 Unmanned Systems conference. Here are 14 cool ag-related things we saw.