Data Management
March 1, 2011
Improving nitrogen efficiency is a prominent trend in agriculture, and Ag Leader is providing innovative technology to meet growing market demand. OptRx is a crop sensor that measures and records data necessary to determine the impact of nutrients, water,...
Market Watch
March 1, 2011
According to Barry Nelson, manager, media relations for John Deere Ag and Turf Division, the company is beginning to see the birth of intelligent units for the marketplace. "We are starting to see the emergence of the 'smart machine'...
Market Watch
February 23, 2011
The Iowa Soybean Association On-Farm Network has released a fungicide management calculator tool it has developed to help Iowa growers determine the probability of seeing a profitable return from using fungicides on soybeans.
The calculator allows growers to put in...
Data Management
February 17, 2011
Data are the foundation for decisionmaking in any enterprise but the complexity of their realization and their importance as a “currency” in the flow of information are overlooked by many practitioners. This is particularly true of precision agriculture, which...
Market Watch
February 17, 2011
Geospatial solutions provider RapidEye recently announce that the second coverage of China for the Ministry of Land and Resources (MLR) in as many years has been delivered.
The imagery campaign, which ran from August 1, 2010 through January 11, 2011...
Guidance
February 16, 2011
Equipment manufacturer AGCO along with the company’s technology partner, Topcon Precision Agriculture, recently announce the availability of Topcon’s AES-25 Accurate Electric Steering kits for Challenger and Massey Ferguson high-horsepower tractors, selected Gleaner combines, AGCO application equipment, and other brands of equipment. The...
Guidance
February 16, 2011
Hemisphere GPS announced the release of eTurns, an automatic turn solution available for multiple brands of farm machinery. Designed for Outback eDriveX, Hemisphere GPS’ high-performance auto-steering system, eTurns enables farmers to automatically execute a turn at the end of...
Guidance
February 10, 2011
Wireless connectivity solution company Intuicom Inc. recently announced the release Intuicom RTK Bridge—M. Designed specifically for in-cab or on-machine use, it provides automatic connectivity to Real-Time Networks and replaces the need for tower systems and base stations.
Like all Intuicom...
Data Management
February 9, 2011
As part of its ongoing commitment to double yield output for major commodity crops by 2030, Monsanto has been working on the agronomic side of the equation that it estimates will account for 5% to 7% of the needed...
Data Management
February 2, 2011
Ag Leader Technology, Inc. recently announced the release of the North American Wheat algorithm for OptRx, a crop sensor used for mapping, data collection and real-time variable rate nitrogen application. OptRx crop sensors determine a vegetative index reference value...
Guidance
February 2, 2011
Ag Leader Technology, Inc. recently announced the availability of GLONASS support for the ParaDyme automated steering system beginning this month. enabling the rover to receive signals from the satellites that comprise the Russian global navigation satellite system.
"The main advantage...
Irrigation
January 20, 2011
T-L Irrigation Co., manufacturer of hydrostatically powered pivot and linear irrigation systems, recently released the Precision Point Control III irrigation pivot management system. The PPC III represents the company's newest advancement in mid-level irrigation control. With the addition...
Market Watch
January 20, 2011
Building upon the Slingshot suite of wireless products and services, the Slingshot API is designed to bridge the information gap between activity in the field and existing software at the office. This is made possible through Slingshot's managed wireless...
Guidance
January 20, 2011
Topcon Precision Agriculture recently announced its new System 350 for global precision agriculture, featuring the new all-in-one X30 control console.
“With all new hardware and a revolutionary new interface, Topcon’s System 350 truly sets the industry standard for performance in virtually...
Industry News
January 20, 2011
GVM recently announced the addition of Devron VonGunden to the GVM AgJunction team.
With over six years experience in the agricultural industry, Devron has built a vast understanding of the fundamental processes used within the industry through direct relations with...
Guidance
January 20, 2011
Trimble has always been known for delivering exemplary technology for precision agriculture use, but has most recently ramped up its efforts to be something much more: a provider of total technology solutions for growers and the people and companies...
Data Management
January 13, 2011
"Our goal is to be the leader in developing new technology that will help simplify the lives of producers," says Don Preusser, President of John Deere Insurance Company.
The new Automated Crop Reporting process benefits producers by maximizing their precision...
Irrigation
January 13, 2011
Lindsay Corporation, maker of Zimmatic irrigation systems, recently announced the addition of a new gearbox to the Zimmatic product line. The AT gearbox is designed by Lindsay engineers for the future of center pivot irrigation, according to Lindsay.
"One of...
Guidance
January 13, 2011
An agreement between technology manufacturers Topcon Positioning Systems and Dickey-john will make Topcon's just-introduced X30 control console available as a next generation console to Dickey-john's product line.
The X30 was introduced at the 2011 AgConnect Expo in Atlanta as the...
Guidance
January 13, 2011
The Matrix Pro Guidance System from TeeJet Technologies continues to offer RealView Guidance over Video as the first generation Matrix introduced last winter, but adds several new productivity-enhancing features.
The original Matrix guidance system is the only system available that...
