"We are excited to add the Rawson line of drives, controllers and complementary products to our flow and application control solutions portfolio. Rawson is a leader and their products are affordable, simple to use and accurate," said Erik Arvesen,...

"With the ramp-up in grain prices over the past couple of years, farmers have had more money to invest in upgrading their operations," notes Harold Reetz, director of external support, Foundation For Agronomic Research — and long-time precision champion....

Switzerland is characterized by valley, hill, and mountain landscapes. About one-third of the land is arable, while two-thirds is grassland. Plot sizes and farms tend to be small. Precision agriculture in the classic sense of sensor-supported management of gridor...

The program facilitates logistical management between aerial applicators and ag retailers to improve the efficiency of fungicide applications. In addition, it is designed to improve communication between retailers, applicators and growers by giving all parties access to the same...

We're starting to hear of some interesting conferences coming up that will specifically cover technology issues -- if you're planning one, or are aware of a local or regional meeting, please take a moment and share it with us...

Precision ag, or precision farming as it is more commonly referred to, has seen a sharp increase in interest and uptake in the last few years in the U.K.. The drivers behind this come from a number of sources,...

The new Shuttle allows users to conveniently offload data from HOBO U30/NRC systems in the field and safely transport the data back to a PC or Mac computer for analysis. Key system features include an LCD display that provides current...

We asked you in last month's reader poll to share your level of optimism about the ag market in the wake of this month's elections, and most of you are underwhelmed at best, and downright worried at worst. More...

The new resource, a sub-site of the RMA's Web site called Farm-Risk-Plans.USDA.gov, allows producers to complete a risk management checklist, identify their enterprise's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, and explore a wealth of risk management information. The new resource features...

Data delivery via cellular networks is evolving quickly in rural America. From voice to email to the Internet, the cellular data system and the devices that receive the signals are dropping in price -- phones and data plans are...

The two companies have collaborated to produce a GPS steering system in a custom-designed kit that provides a factory-installed look for MacDon-built machines. The new system takes full advantage of AutoFarm technology in hands-free GPS steering. "This is the first...

Engineered with a rugged, moisture-resistant design, the EDGE display features an enhanced operator experience with an easy-to-use interface and 6.5-inch color touchscreen. The EDGE display supports Ag Leader's AutoSwath feature, allowing growers to increase operation efficiency by automatically turning applicators...

The unit features simple on-screen setup and operation plus automatic coverage mapping. It is lightweight and portable, making it simple to move from vehicle to vehicle. It also incorporates G3 technology, allowing users to receive signals from all available...

A manufacturer of planter clutches since 1982, Tru Count made a big splash in the precision market with the introduction of the Tru Count Air Clutch in 2007. The Air Clutch is placed on each planter row and is...

There aren't many individuals who could say that "they were there" when remote imagery for agriculture was in its infancy back in the early 1970s. One who can is John Ahlrichs, who did his Masters thesis on remote imagery...

With so much news about a turbulent economy, one can not help but wonder how recent events would impact precision agriculture innovation worldwide. But before plunging into some thoughts about global precision agriculture, I did want to share an interesting...

A graduate of the University of Minnesota majoring in Animal Science and Agronomy, Hansen began his career on the retail side of the business, and gained experience with technology and the power of data management through several managerial positions....

In North Dakota, KAP Custom Ag Service in Driscol and New Horizons Ag Service in Elgin have joined the AutoFarm Alliance Network, New Horizons will be servicing the southwestern area of the state. In Ohio, JC Equipment Sales in Cincinnati...

The touch screen gives growers several options for operation. One row, all rows, or a preset number of rows can be selected and raised or lowered as needed by the electric actuator on the residue manager. "Once a specified...

I just returned on Thursday from a meeting of the PACE Advisory Council. This group of 24 industry experts from every segment of agriculture gathers every year in October to review the year that was, and look ahead at...