It may still be holiday time but you can still plan ahead for educational events like the 2009 InfoAg. Dear International Precision Agriculture Community: It is great pleasure that I announce, once again the InfoAg Conference will be held at the Crowne Plaza in Springfield, IL. InfoAg 2009 is scheduled to take place July 14-16, 2009. Since the first conference … Read More
Precision Ag In The News
A report titled, “GPS Precise Positioning Markets 2008-2012,” is now available from Research and Markets according to a release posted on MarketWatch. GPS Precise Positioning Markets 2008-12 includes details on the projected US$ 6-8 Billion value chain; starting with precision GPS infrastructure, continuing through the market for GPS receivers, finished GPS goods and concluding with GPS augmentation and distribution services. … Read More
NEATA Conference Dates and Location
I don’t have any more information on it yet but at least we’ve got the dates/location for the event. Mark your calendars for the annual Nebraska Agricultural Technologies Association Conference & Trade Show on January 28-29, 2009 at the Grand Island Midtown Holiday Inn Conference Center.
Aerial Precision
This week I’m attending the National Agricultural Aviation Association Convention in Las Vegas. It’s the first contact I’ve had with this group and I’ve been learning a lot. For example, I didn’t realize how big a role precision agriculture is playing in aerial application. I guess it makes sense though. If you can use gps and variable rate on the … Read More
Precision Products For The Budget Minded
If you’re looking for an economical way to get started using precision ag on your farm, John Deere has some new options. Adding to the extensive lineup of GreenStar precision ag products, John Deere announces a new line of economical systems to help operators get started with precision ag or enhance the older systems they may already own. “Let’s start … Read More
Precision Ag In The News
Precision farming was in the news on LDNews.com. Here’s an excerpt. “I know it sounds like you’re spending a lot of money, but when you sit down and put hard numbers to it, it pays for itself in a short amount of time,” Diller said. “Guys who are using it tell you it’s the best money they’ve ever spent.” Two … Read More
Happy Thanksgiving
Have a Happy Thanksgiving from ZimmComm New Media. And just in case you want to know more, here’s what Wikipedia says about it: Thanksgiving, or Thanksgiving Day, is a harvest festival. Traditionally, it’s a time to give thanks for the harvest and express gratitude in general. Thanksgiving is a North American holiday with the dates and whereabouts of the first … Read More
Online Precision Training Module
I was just searching for precision agriculture training and found the TransAtlantic Precision Agriculture Consortium. It doesn’t look like they’re currently offering classes but they do have an educational training module still online. The presentations on this page cover 15 topics important to precision agriculture. After carefully reviewing these topics, you should have a good appreciation for the techniques, technologies, … Read More
Precision Ag From The Air
Indiana Unmanned Aircraft Systems is taking precision to the air with a successful test flight. This is a picture of one of their units from their website. Indiana Unmanned Aircraft Systems (IUAS), a Muncie, Indiana based aerospace company and manufacturer of small unmanned aircraft systems, announced the first successful test flight of its Im VII Air Vehicle Two (Im VII … Read More