Managing Varying Soil Types

Melissa SandfortAg Leader, Insights Weekly

Growers in many states have spent the winter months in drought conditions, and there’s non way to tell what Mother Nature has in store for the spring planting season. If we get rains like 2013, what if there was a way to improve your changes for a better harvest despite too much soil moisture? Well, there is a way to … Read More

Entry-Level Display from Ag Leader

Melissa SandfortAg Leader, Insights Weekly

ZimmComm’s Joanna Schroeder recently caught up with Ag Leader’s Josh Rasmusson about the Compass display, a simple and affordable precision farming display that offers guidance and virtual terminal capabilities. Learn more about this new product offering which was just launched in November 2013 in Joanna’s full interview with Josh. [wpaudio url=”http://agwired.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/iowapower-rasmusson-14.mp3″ text=”Listen to Rasmusson explain”] Become a fan of Ag … Read More

Ag Leader’s AgFiniti Connects Via the Cloud

Melissa SandfortAg Leader, Data Collection, Insights Weekly

At this week’s 2014 Iowa Power Farming Show, ZimmComm’s Joanna Schroeder caught up with Ag Leader’s Kaleb Lindquist, member of the software sales team, about the new AgFiniti cloud-based platform which allows growers to send and receive data files wirelessly from the cab. Guidance lines, prescriptions, as-applied maps and other data files can be sent and received wirelessly and backed … Read More

Tech Support Excels During Busy Spring Season

Melissa SandfortAg Leader, Insights Weekly

This week we caught up with Scott Andrews, Ag Leader Customer Support Manager, who tells us a little more about what Ag Leader tech support is doing to gear up for the busy upcoming spring season. 1. With the spring rush almost upon us, what is Ag Leader doing to prepare to be ready to answer grower calls? Ag Leader … Read More

Where to Find Ag Leader This Winter

Melissa SandfortAg Leader, Insights Weekly

Are you interested in getting the latest information about precision ag equipment? If so, here are a few stops you might want to schedule this winter in order to talk with Ag Leader experts: • Western Canadian Crop Production Show in Saskatoon, SK, Jan. 13-16 • Fort Wayne Farm Show in Fort Wayne, IN, Jan. 14-16 • National No-Till Conference … Read More

Ag Leader Holiday Hours

Melissa SandfortAg Leader, Insights Weekly

Ag Leader Technical Support will be closed from Tuesday, Dec. 24 through Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014. During this time, there will not be an option to leave a voicemail message. We would like to wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Become a fan of Ag Leader on Facebook today, and get the latest … Read More

Tips from Tech: Winterizing your Ag Leader Investments!

Melissa SandfortAg Leader, Insights Weekly

The time has come to winterize your equipment from the fall months of harvesting, tillage and fall application. As the season comes to an end, it’s important to take care of your investments, whether it is harvested crops, machinery or your precision equipment. Here are some helpful hints from Ag Leader’s tech support team: Harsh temperatures can lead to problems … Read More

Ag Leader Opens New Distribution Center

Melissa SandfortAg Leader, Insights Weekly

In order to provide more space for order fulfillment and finished goods storage, Ag Leader Technology, Inc. announced that it has opened a new distribution center in Ames, Iowa. As Ag Leader’s product line continues to grow and the business expands into more overseas markets, the company has outgrown its current fulfillment facilities. “In order to meet demand and deliver … Read More

Fall Insights Magazine Now Available

Melissa SandfortAg Leader, Insights Weekly

Ag Leader Technology is pleased to announce the Fall 2013 issue of Insights magazine. The quarterly magazine helps growers and precision farming industry professionals get more out of their precision farming tools and to learn about the latest technologies. This issue highlights articles about SMS software, vegetable production, drainage tile, a Michigan grower highlight and reports from the field. Those … Read More

ISOBUS Task Controller for Planters

Melissa SandfortAg Leader, Insights Weekly

Ag Leader Technology, Inc., a leading manufacturer of precision farming equipment and software, continues to expand the ISOBUS capabilities of the Ag Leader® Integra and Versa™ displays with the addition of Task Controller for planters. ISOBUS provides a universal standard for communication between tractors and implements allowing for plug and play compatibility within the operation’s fleet – regardless of equipment … Read More