Data Management
December 10, 2012
Leica Geosystems has introduced Virtual Vista, a new Web-based platform that delivers a flexible data management solution to farmers.
Virtual Vista offers a simple solution which connects directly to the Leica mojo3D. Through the built-in modem of the Leica mojo3D...
Data Management
December 5, 2012
In 2012 the PrecisionAg Insititute, with the cooperation of the American Soybean Association, conducted a study of return on investment (ROI) gained with precision agriculture technology by America's soybean growers. A summary report of these results, published in the...
Data Management
December 5, 2012
PERSPECTIVE I recently returned from the Agricultural Retailers Association Annual Conference in San Diego where, in addition to the usual networking, I got to host a modest roundtable of ag retailers to talk about the issues of the day....
Data Management
December 5, 2012
HarvestMaster, a division of Juniper Systems, announces Mirus harvest data collection software as the latest addition to its research agriculture solutions offering. Mirus is an all-in-one software designed to collect and view harvest data in real time. The Mirus...
Market Watch
December 4, 2012
Digi‐Star has introduced the ST 3400‐Seed Tracker, a precision management system for seed tenders. A full‐featured weighing and management tool, the ST 3400 is designed specifically to track seed weights on individual boxes or bulk bins.
"The pre‐programmable and auto‐shut...
Market Watch
November 29, 2012
Precision technology company ZedX recently launched two new and free mobile device applications to compliment its web-based AgFleet service.
The new Smartphone and tablet applications are available on the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store for download. This...
Data Management
November 29, 2012
To help give producers easier access to important farm and field information through their mobile device, John Deere introduces John Deere Mobile Farm Manager. The application, which can be downloaded free from the Apple Store, is compatible with iPad...
Market Watch
November 29, 2012
Since the beginning of agriculture farmers relied on their intuition and observation in assessing crop and field conditions to gain successful yields. Development of computer systems and internet pioneered introduction of new devices and sensors allowing better monitoring of...
Data Management
November 29, 2012
The Dakota Precision Ag Center located within Lake Region State College in Devils Lake, ND has a couple position openings at this time. An Assistant Director, an Agronomy Instructor and an IT person and an Administrative Assistant.
The application deadline...
Guidance
November 28, 2012
Perspective The specter of the “Great Midwest Drought of 2012” hung over Sioux Falls as more than 200 equipment dealers, customers, and media types gathered at Raven Industries’ world headquarters for the company’s second Raven Innovation Summit.
The overarching discussion,...
Data Management
November 14, 2012
AgGateway is pleased to announce that the winner of this year’s Ron Storms Memorial Award is Andrew Jeremiah, B2B IT Lead Analyst at Monsanto. The award recognizes distinguished individual efforts in the promotion of electronic standards and protocols in...
Data Management
November 14, 2012
Trimble recently announced the addition of several new features to further enhance its Connected Farm solution. Connected Farm is an integrated operations management solution that provides information exchange across the entire farm. New features include additional viewing capabilities between...
In-Field Technologies
November 8, 2012
Perspective I got the chance to catch up with an ag technology friend today, thanks to the power of Facebook. I was on the accursed social media site a couple of weeks ago when I came across a post...
Data Management
November 6, 2012
A new cloud-based online service designed to bridge the gap between popular farm management software and reporting requirements for crop insurance, USDA and other government entities has been introduced by Independent Data Management, LLC. The service, MyAgData, simplifies the...
Data Management
November 6, 2012
Thomas McCann of Calgary, Canada, has been named regional sales manager for Topcon Precision Agriculture (TPA) in Canada. The announcement was made by Marty Cook, North America sales manager.
For 12 years, McCann, with a degree in agriculture from the...
Data Management
November 1, 2012
Ten years ago, we first met Tim Norris as an agronomist and precision agriculture enthusiast working for a central Ohio cooperative. He had already successfully built precision programs at two Ohio cooperatives, and in 2003 led the development of...
Market Watch
November 1, 2012
To feed a growing world population and prevent food riots, precision ag can play an important role going forward.
Global Ag Tech Alliance – North America
November 1, 2012
New research commissioned by the PrecisionAg Institute confirms that precision farming tools cut input costs and improve management decisions.
Market Watch
November 1, 2012
With water management becoming an increasingly important factor in crop production, John Deere introduces John Deere Field Connect to provide site specific water management data to facilitate the decision making process surrounding irrigation practices.
The Field Connect system continuously logs...
Market Watch
November 1, 2012
Ally Precision Industries’, ISOLynx Precision Ag Suite, has been selected as an AE50 winner for 2013. The award sponsored by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineer’s (ASABE) Resource magazine, recognizes the top 50 innovative new products produced...
