As planting continues throughout the country, some of our thoughts here begin to focus on the emerging plants and keeping stress off of them. One good technology tool to help with this task is Ag Leader’s rugged SMS Mobile Field PC. “In addition to crop scouting essentials for documenting weeds and insect pressure, our new just-released software update for SMS … Read More
Precision Spray Nozzles Reduce Drift
Spring wind has long caused challenges with timely herbicide application–to control weeds at the right size. But low-drift nozzles can significantly reduce the very fine particles that are most susceptible to drift. “These low-drift nozzles are really having a revolutionary impact,” says Dr. Tom Wolf, a research scientist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and a member of the Weed Science … Read More
Precision Farming Chat Session This Friday
UPDATE MAY 3 — In case you missed this chat – visit Truffle Media who posted the entire convo. Several farmers who use the social media Twitter are holding a one-hour chat about precision agriculture this Friday April 30th at noon Central. According to Daren (@kansfarmer), topic will be precision ag, with a focus on planting precision-related topics and issues. … Read More
Trimble Touts Wireless Data Management as Connected Farm
New wireless connectivity to transfer field data between machines, handheld computers and the farm office is the latest innovation from Trimble–touted as its Connected Farm info management solution. The EZ-Sync solution adds wireless connectivity throughout the entire farming cycle, fulfilling a key component of Trimble’s Connected Farm solution. Information flows seamlessly between your mobile handheld device, your Precision Ag display … Read More
PrecisionAg Award Nominations Needed
The PrecisionAg Award of Excellence program is still accepting nominations for “the most important people and programs that have helped agriculture realize the full benefits of technology to improve agronomy, efficiency, and stewardship in crop production.” The awards are given in the following categories: • Educator/Researcher Of The Year • Legacy Award • Crop Adviser/Entrepreneur Of The Year • Farmer … Read More
Ag Leader SMS Software Adds Efficiencies
Turning collected precision farming data into useful information continues to get easier, more automated and more user friendly. To that end, Ag Leader Technology’s latest upgrade to its SMS Advanced and Basic software packages continues to achieve those improvement goals. “Now entering our tenth year of continual improvements to our SMS software, customers will find everything from major interface enhancements … Read More
AutoFarm Launches Affordable Easy Steering
For growers who seek the basics in assisted steering with the ability to work their way into it should check out the new OnTrac2 and the ParaDyme roof module from AutoFarm. OnTrac2 gives affordable, easy-to-install, hands-free GPS steering with unmatched portability across vehicle types. Coupled with the new ParaDyme Roof Module, it offers superior assisted steering that can run on … Read More
Precision Agriculture Blogging in Alabama
I have not met a grower involved in precision agriculture that doesn’t love, no crave, more information on the subject. To this end, check out the very good Precision Ag Blog, compiled and written by various extension pros in the Alabama Cooperative Extension System. Recent blog posts talk about variable rate (VR) seeding, VR calibration, data management, data collection with … Read More
Value of Soil and Crop Sensing
As planters continue to roll across the Midwest, most farmers are thinking about what’s next. One component of precision farming you may want to try is the use of crop sensing. Why? Because this is the future that will help overcome field variability–from helping create optimum field management zones to monitoring crops so growers can take action before yield-robbing stress … Read More
Precision Soil Sampling Saves Money
Precision farming techniques are driving growth in soil sampling say Midwest soil labs, according to a report in Midwest Producer. “At the peak of the season we’ll test 20,000 samples each day,” says Kennard Pohlman of Omaha’s Midwest Labs. “We always test the organic matter in the sample and the pH. You want to verify the nitrogen carryover and the … Read More