Guidance
August 1, 2008
Reflex Technology provides continuity of position solution to maintain automated steering by seamlessly "flexing" to a lower accuracy mode when a higher accuracy mode is lost; such as loss of the RTK radio link.
"That's precisely why AutoFarm has introduced...
Data Management
August 1, 2008
My experience and discussions with folks at the International Conference on Precision Agriculture last week had me considering the ramifications of the next big movement in precision technology -- wireless data transfer. It was mentioned to me on several...
Market Watch
August 1, 2008
The announcement was made at the 9th International Conference on Precision Agriculture held July 20-23, 2008, in Denver, CO.
The new RT200 ISOBUS system will use network technology to allow direct communication with ISOBUS display monitors, such as AGCO's GTA...
Data Management
July 25, 2008
The technology is here, and more is coming. Data is flowing wirelessly, from your home computer to your tractor cab and back again. The end goal is that you will be collecting data without having to step in and...
Farm to Fork
July 11, 2008
Consumer's demands for a greater selection of products and services at all times of the year - at a lower price point - are driving companies to look for sources globally. Safety concerns (food, toys, clothing, etc.) of products...
Global Ag Tech Alliance – North America
July 11, 2008
What was the reason you first used precision agriculture in your corn operation?
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Global Ag Tech Alliance – North America
July 11, 2008
1. Knowledge Is Power It's crucial for growers to understand that precision agriculture is simply about information. And the better informed you are, the better you will be able to make the decisions necessary to boost your bottom line....
Guidance
July 11, 2008
Precision agriculture is defined as "an agricultural concept relying on the existence of in-field variability." Precision agriculture uses technologies such as global positioning systems (GPS), among other things, to assess and understand crop variations. The information gleaned from using...
Global Ag Tech Alliance – North America
July 3, 2008
Why did you first start using precision agriculture technology? We thought we could do a little better job of farming — maybe get a more even spread when using chemicals and fertilizers. We were reading about the technology...
Market Watch
July 3, 2008
I recall about 5 years ago when Wal-Mart sent out a mandate to manufacturers that all products feature RFID tagging. I'm sure most of you have heard of, or perhaps have experienced RFID technology at some point in time....
Market Watch
June 27, 2008
Designed for professional growers and custom applicators, the FarmPRO system combines industry-leading sub-inch accurate RTK AutoSteer from AutoFarm with the Viper PRO state-of-the-art display and control system from Raven Industries. FarmPRO offers a feature-rich steering and application control system...
Market Watch
June 27, 2008
The show runs August 20-21 at the Interstate Center in Bloomington IL, and is the premier summer equipment event in the Midwest. You'll be able to test out the latest in application equipment, and get a taste for how...
Data Management
June 27, 2008
I received an interesting release from the Satellite Imaging Corporation, a company that provides satellite imagery and remote sensing services to agriculture. It came replete with a lot of complicated acronyms and head-spinning technical information, but the overall theme...
Market Watch
June 27, 2008
"If you farm in one of the many flooded counties declared a federal disaster area, we want to ease your burden and get you back in your fields," says John Koetz, Case IH senior director of marketing.
In cooperation with...
Global Ag Tech Alliance – North America
June 20, 2008
Higher crop input costs are accelerating the payback for precision agriculture technology and per acre savings on crop inputs have risen, according to Dmrkynetec (formerly Doane Marketing Research). The project was conducted in partnership with the PrecisionAg Institute.
"Research shows...
Excellence Awards
June 20, 2008
The Award of Excellence is an annual honor bestowed upon three individuals who have brought leadership and innovation to agricultural technology, and who have made a positive impact on the future of crop production.
The three recipients for 2008 are:...
Market Watch
June 13, 2008
Five Ag Leader scholarships will be awarded annually starting in the 2008/2009 school year.
"Ag Leader has benefited from the knowledge and expertise of many graduates from ABE at Iowa State University," says President of Ag Leader, Al Myers. "Our...
Market Watch
June 13, 2008
The Outback Roadshow is a truck, trailer and mobile demonstration vehicle, fully equipped to provide customers with hands on product demonstrations and training.
With the Outback Roadshow, Hemisphere is bringing its innovative technology and latest products directly into customers' backyards....
Global Ag Tech Alliance – North America
June 13, 2008
Well, I just got back from our second annual PrecisionAg Institute research review and planning session, and I'm feeling a bit full. Our research partner, Dmrkynetic, presented the results of several weeks of phone interviews with growers that are...
Market Watch
June 13, 2008
The IDK-T ceramic twin flat spray nozzle, now the latest addition to the lineup of IDK air induction nozzles, is designed to reduce drift and to be used alone to provide excellent coverage in dense foliage. Producing...
