Cotton growers in the MidSouth and Southeast have used GreenSeeker sensors to make variable-rate PGR applications. GreenSeeker sensors measure reflected light at wavelengths that correspond to crop vigor. An on-board computer calculates the PGR requirement based on the sensor...

Listed below are some warning signs that skipping an application could result in yield losses this year: • You've been using half to a third of the recommended rate, applied as a band. This practice relies on the increased plant...

Farm Market iD is owned by Telematch, Inc., a marketing intelligence solutions company. According to Lanny Faleide, president, Agri ImaGIS, "With Farm Market iD's proprietary data that identifies grower and farm detail, along with its geo-coded Common Land Units (CLUs),...

With two new patented features - a parallel link row unit and angled, double-shoot knife opener - the Precision Hoe 800 delivers the precision seed and fertilizer placement designed for demanding producers. "Controlling seed placement is critical to a plant's...

NTech is a leading provider of crop-sensing technology that allows farmers to reduce costs and environmental impact by controlling the application of nitrogen, herbicide and other crop inputs. The acquisition further expands Trimble's ability to offer innovative field applications...

Beginning this fall, a new set of Raven precision application and planter section controls will be offered on the Seed Hawk line of seeders to control multiple functions from a single field computer, the Raven Viper Pro. The first of...

In conjunction with the purchase, TPS will purchase a large tract of land and several industrial buildings to be used as a training facility and field test site for Europe. Destura designs and manufactures software and hardware electronic and mechanical...

Leica Geosystems added two steer-ready kits to its list of steering solutions on its product list, releasing one for all steer-ready Case Magnum MX models, and another for John Deere 8*20 Series AUTOTRAC-ready tractors. "In the past, some farmers who...

The recent annual meeting of the Washington State Horticultural Association (WSHA) had sustainability as its theme and highlighted the transition we are undergoing as a new generation assumes leadership. That generation includes some amazing young people, more women, and...

The vineyard managers at Ste. Michelle Wine Estates had long known there was some variability in their numerous vineyard blocks, but they couldn't get a handle on it from the ground; they needed the big picture. So in 2003,...

Article excerpted from the June 2009 edition of CropLife magazine. Automated steering systems have become standard tools for many in agriculture. And drivers are benefiting from continued improvements on both hydraulic and mechanical units, reports Ryan Molitor, marketing supervisor, Raven...

Growers know that certain orchards are more productive than others, and that certain blocks within those orchards likewise differ. But researchers are learning that there are tremendous differences from tree to tree — as much as 40% — and...

It cannot stand alone. It has to be weaved into the fabric of the business. When it comes to technology and precision agriculture at Jimmy Sanders Inc., this is the simple golden rule for making it work. The top-down commitment...

As inputs become more costly, site-specific crop management (precision agriculture) is slowly becoming more widely adopted in Florida citrus production. Used properly, precision agriculture can contribute to reduced waste, increased profits, and protection of the environment. "Precision agriculture is not...

How does one get started with integrating precision agriculture into his operation? There are several ways of looking at this and much depends on your needs and budget. The ability to integrate Global Positioning System (GPS) technologies and software...

Editor's Note: Many experts believe that the successful grower of tomorrow is going to have to incorporate at least some aspects of precision agriculture to compete in an increasingly global economy. One of those experts is Bryan G. Hopkins,...

Robert Blair is not your typical dryland Idaho farmer. While his passions rank family and farming first, he is also staunchly dedicated to promoting precision agriculture for the betterment of all farmers. In addition to farming 1,500 acres of wheat,...

It takes truly dedicated people working behind the scenes to make things happen, and Quentin Rund is just that kind of person. Rund has developed a unique blend of skills — teaching, technology expertise, and a deep understanding of...

Dr. Clay epitomizes the work of the traditional Land Grant professional, a perfectly balanced three-legged stool of education, research, and extension. As an educator, Dr. Clay has helped more than 30 individuals complete MS or PhD degrees — the...

With customers in 42 U.S. states and 22 countries, SST Software has come a long way since its founder, David Waits, traded in his university life for entrepreneurship in 1994. Waits has brought a unique approach to precision farming, with...