If you’ve thought we need more precise weather information there you’re not alone. Dupont Pioneer and DTN/The Progressive Farmer announced a collaboration today that will address this very subject. The project will not only bring instant weather to customers but also market information and new electronic grain trading capabilities. I just spoke with Dan Uppena, DuPont Pioneer business manager, about … Read More
Would Glass Help You Farm
Okay agnerds, how about a little wearable tech for use out in the field? It’s Glass from Google. I call mine ZimmGlass. This paste weekend I carried along my new ZimmGlass while doing some deer hunting to continue learning how to use it and thinking about ways to incorporate into my agriblogging work flow. Here’s my Glass being recharged with … Read More
Looking at Some New Smart Phones
In this new year there is no doubt we’ll see many new mobile precision applications and the device you choose to work with it will be important. I thought I’d share some thoughts on two that I’m currently using. The photo is my Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini (left) and Apple iPhone 5S, both running the AgWired App I hope you … Read More
Study Shows How Cost-Effective Precision Ag Is
A newly released study on precision agriculture by Lux Research shows how cost-effective these new technologies are. Here’s some information from their release. Precision agriculture is a quantified approach to cultivation that employs sensing, input modulation, and data analytics to enhance the efficiency of agriculture and increased crop yields. While individual tools are not typically cost-effective, and often not relevant … Read More
Starting to Work with Glass
Like a story out of the future, except that it is now, comes The ZimmGlass Project. At least that’s what I’m calling it for now. What is it? We’re going to find out together over a period of time in which I experiment with Google Glass! Glass is basically a computer you wear on your face but that’s just just … Read More
Conservation Highlighted on World Soil Day
Hey farmers. The NRCS and FAO are urging you to adopt soil conservation practices like no-till on this World Soil Day. Here’s a message from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service on how important healthy soil is and how using conservation practices like no-till can help farmers take better care of their land. When soil is heavily tilled, the stalks from … Read More
Practice with Farming Simulator
There’s a new farming “game” coming to a Playstation or Xbox near you just in time for your holiday shopping. Farming Simulator invites you to the fun yet demanding world of a modern day farmer. Take on all the challenges of farming life, including animal husbandry (breed cows, chicken, and sheep), planting and harvesting crops, and managing the sales of … Read More
Mobile Grain Trading by CHS
CHS, Inc. just announced a new app for mobile grain trading agnerds. This sounds pretty handy. So here’s another app tool for your device and speaking of devices, there are lots more new ones to choose from like the new iPads announced by Apple this week! The free app allows easy access to CHS grain terminals, soybean processing plants and … Read More
John Deere Working with Developers
The coordinator of this week’s John Deere API Integrator Conference was Sheila Turnbull, IT Business Analyst. She also conducted a presentation taking a “deeper dive” into the new Developer.Deere.com with many of the developer who attended. They took a look at support and app certification. Sheila says that companies can become partners through a simple process that then allows them … Read More