I told you I’d get to see the new John Deere 7760 Self Propelled Cotton Picker in action. This bad boy will be ready for sales next year but growers can call their local dealer to get an on-farm demonstration. I liked the American flag touch. It was waving in the nice breeze we had all day. There were also … Read More
Picking Cotton at Sunbelt Ag Expo
At Sunbelt Ag Expo, the John Deere 7760 Cotton Picker is getting a lot of attention. The new machines should be available for next year but they have several out in the field including one here at this show. I’m hoping to get some video of it in action in just a little while in fact. This morning I spoke … Read More
John Deere Introduces New Utility Tractors
We’re getting ready to “Drive Green” here in Sarasota, FL. The company announced their new line of utility tractors in the 5 and 6 Series. I’ll have pictures and video after we go out there later today. This morning at the registration table I spoke with Barry Nelson, Public Relations Manager, about what’s new from John Deere. He said, “We … Read More
Driving Green This Week
This week I’ll be “Driving Green” in the south as John Deere unveils the latest in small tractors, compact tractors, utility vehicles and more. I know you may be wondering how precision ag fits in. Well I’m going to find out and report on it right here for you with pictures and interviews. It all kicks off on Wednesday afternoon … Read More
Measuring Moisture in Forage With HarvestLab
One of the ways dairy farmers are using precision agriculture is in the area of forage production. It allows them to measure the moisture in it very precisely? John Deere was on location at World Dairy Expo once again to showcase their HarvestLab Moisture Sensor. I met and spoke with Luke Kerns. he says the unit uses a near infrared … Read More
Precision Ag in the News
It looks like Bruce Bosley is writing a series of articles on the myths of precision farming for the Ft. Morgan Times. Here’s an excerpt from his first one. As a consequence, several myths have arisen about precision farming. Precision farming is not a new branch or way of farming. Farmers already know how to grow crops and raise livestock. … Read More
Precision Ag Needed In The Dairy Industry
You don’t usually think of precision agriculture when it comes to the dairy industry. However, I heard it this morning in a press conference for GEA Farm Technologies at the World Dairy Expo. So I asked their CEO and President, Vern Foster, what he meant by it. Basically, he says that agriculture is changing and even in a dairy there’s … Read More
Precision Ag in the News
According to a story from the Cleantech Group, researchers have found a way to harness electricity from trees and this has an agricultural application. Boston, Mass.-based Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) researchers said this week they’ve engineered a way to use the natural power generated by trees to recharge battery operated sensors that can detect forest fires. The development figures … Read More
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Precision in the Sunbelt
The Sunbelt Ag Expo is fast approaching. This annual event is held in Moultrie, GA and precision agriculture will be on display. What modern farm show would be complete without precision farming exhibits? New tractors equipped with auto-steer and similar global positioning systems will strut their stuff in the always-popular ride and drive area. Exciting new field demonstrations that illustrate … Read More