Irrigation
April 1, 2010
Lindsay Corporation, maker of Zimmatic irrigation systems, announces the introduction of FieldNET Mobile pivot control for smartphones. The new feature allows growers to fully control and monitor their irrigation pivots anywhere through the convenience of smartphones. "FieldNET...
Market Watch
March 31, 2010
To further enhance contact and communication with its user base, Ag Leader Technology launched a series of social media initiatives. The efforts kicked off recently with a posting on the company's new blog, Precision Point. Ag Leader users can...
Market Watch
March 31, 2010
HarvestMaster recently announced two releases for its Field Research Software (FRS) suite for agriculture researchers.
The new release of FRS NoteTaking and Harvest, Version 2.1, is now available to users. FRS can be used to collect electronic field notes for...
Global Ag Tech Alliance – North America
March 25, 2010
The PrecisionAg Institute's Learning Center at Commodity Classic provided ample opportunity to learn from growers and experts about the profitability and efficiency benefits of using precision agriculture practices amd technologies....
Guidance
March 24, 2010
Trimble recently announced the launch of Trimble VRS Now Ag service for farmers in nine U.S. states — Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi and Nebraska. Additionally, European growers can receive correction services in Great Britain, Ireland,...
Data Management
March 17, 2010
Imagery originator and provider RapidEye announced the availability of more than 6.5 million square kilometers (2.5 million square miles) of its satellite imagery taken over North and South America.
RapidEye Geodata Kiosk. Over 4 million square kilometers (1.55 million square...
Market Watch
March 17, 2010
A release from the Weed Science Society of America indicates that researchers today are transforming weed control with new precision tools and application techniques that can keep herbicides precisely where they belong. As a result, farmers are able to...
Connectivity
March 10, 2010
AgGateway, the agriculture industry eBusiness standards and implementation organization, has launched the first phase of their Enhanced Feed Connectivity (EFC) Project. The companies currently participating in phase-one of the project are: Alltech, Inc.; Mosaic Company; Southern States Cooperative; Triple...
Guidance
March 10, 2010
Topcon Positioning Systems announced the addition of Kevin Cobb and Fraser Smith to key management positions.
Cobb has joined the company as director of product management and business development for precision agriculture products. Cobb was formerly with AGCO Corporation as...
Guidance
March 10, 2010
Here are the 2010 PrecisionAg Giveaway Prize Winners!
Cruizer by Raven Mike Cunningham, Bizmark, IL
Satshot 3D & Mobil Imagery Subscription by Agri ImaGIS Rick Green, Columbia, MO
Variable Rate Application Solution by Trimble Tom Cook, Willard, OH
UC4+ Spray Height Controller...
Guidance
March 5, 2010
Farmers now have a new option for precision guidance with the introduction of the Leica mojo3D guidance and customized control system. Designed to help growers get the job done more quickly and efficiently, the system combines a unique, three-dimensional...
Global Ag Tech Alliance – North America
March 5, 2010
There was a steady stream of attendees asking questions, sitting in on presentations, and chatting with growers who use precision technology at the first-ever PrecisionAg Learning Center at Commodity Classic. The Learning Center is sponsored by the PrecisionAg Institute...
Guidance
March 5, 2010
AutoFarm announced the release of the new INTEGRA controller compatible with the company's recently introduced ParaDyme precision farming system.
AutoFarm INTEGRA features a large, full-color 12.1-inch high-definition touchscreen. Capabilities include variable rate planting and planter section control, multiple product application...
Guidance
March 5, 2010
Plans are in full swing for the 10th International Conference on Precision Agriculture, coming to Denver in July. More than 300 papers (oral and posters) will be presented at the Conference, to be held in Denver, July 18th-21st, 2010.
Nominations...
Market Watch
March 5, 2010
Two solutions for ISOBUS sprayer control were recently introduced by TeeJet Technolgies: one for owners of factory-installed virtual terminals, and the second for operators who require a complete system including a virtual terminal.
The TeeJet ISOBUS Sprayer System uses a...
Data Management
February 25, 2010
Ohio farmers have rapidly adopted precision agriculture technology, with about 50 percent of them incorporating at least one component in their production system. But how satisfied are they with the equipment and the results?
Ohio State University's Department of Agricultural,...
Global Ag Tech Alliance – North America
February 23, 2010
The PrecisionAg Institute will debut its video documentary "PrecisionAg: The Data Decade" at the Commodity Classic, March 4-6 in Anaheim, CA. The video examines the benefits of using precision data to manage inputs, control costs and increase yields and...
Guidance
February 18, 2010
AutoFarm's recently introduced ParaDyme precision farming system features a 100% factory integrated cellular modem which gives RTK accuracy without a base station when it is coupled with the company's optional RTK ReadyConnect service.
RTK ReadyConnect allows ParaDyme users to access...
Market Watch
February 11, 2010
With expected availability next month from Trimble, EZ-Surface software is specifically designed for farm surface and sub-surface drainage applications.
EZ-Surface software works with the Autoslope feature of Trimble's AgGPS FieldLevel II system, which runs on the FmX integrated display. The...
Data Management
February 11, 2010
In three short years, manufacturers of precision technology have moved to acquire, partner, an ally themselves with companies that serve to strengthen their market positions and gain a competitive edge. The accompanying graphics serve to illustrate the drastic changes,...
