Industry News
December 11, 2008
The 2968 attachment is uniquely designed to be installed behind the gauge wheel. "The purpose of this location is to fit different models of planters in the same manner while eliminating the possibility of fertilizer build-up on the row...
Market Watch
December 11, 2008
Tractors that now can interface with the FarmPRO GPS System include:
• John Deere AutoTrac Ready Front Wheel Steered Tractors • John Deere Tracked Tractors • John Deere AutoTrac Ready Articulated Tractors • Challenger MT Tracked Tractors •...
Market Watch
December 11, 2008
"The variable-rate market is finally maturing and ready for a strong growth. We want to serve more acres, and more efficiently." That was the message we heard during the recent International Conference on Precision Agriculture in Denver, CO. The...
Guidance
December 4, 2008
The remote control will make it simpler to test nozzles from the cab of the sprayer. Using simple push button controls, the operator can select out individual sections to test or "scroll" through the boom sections in sequence using...
Industry News
December 4, 2008
"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,...
Guidance
November 20, 2008
"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....
Farm to Fork
November 20, 2008
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...
Market Watch
November 20, 2008
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...
Market Watch
November 20, 2008
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...
Global Ag Tech Alliance – North America
November 20, 2008
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,...
Data Management
November 13, 2008
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...
Market Watch
November 13, 2008
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...
Market Watch
November 13, 2008
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 Management
November 7, 2008
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...
Guidance
November 6, 2008
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...
Guidance
November 6, 2008
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...
Guidance
November 6, 2008
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...
Industry News
October 30, 2008
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...
Data Management
October 29, 2008
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...
Market Watch
October 29, 2008
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...