Lyle Romaine with American Ag Network recently talked with one of the John Deere/American Soybean Association (ASA) Reach for the Stars contest winners. Colin Dutenhoffer of Aberdeen, S.D. says he is impressed with John Deere’s AutoTrac System. “I’m able to set a line in my field, punch a button, tell it I want to go from this end to that … Read More
The Precision Ag Minute
This Precision Ag Minute is about how John John Deere’s Green Star AutoTrac RTK System helps cut expenses. Peter Shinn with Brownfield Network talked to Ron Reimann of Washington about how AutoTrac helps him plant more acres with less equipment and man power. “I consider myself a great driver but the RTK unit beats the heck out of me,” he … Read More
Drought Concerns “Reach for the Stars” Winner
Precision technology can do a lot of things, but so far it can’t make rain. So, Roger Godwin of Pelham, Georgia has not been able to do much with his new John Deere a premium-level precision ag system since his area has received no rain since March 3 of this year! As one of this year’s “Reach for the Stars” … Read More
iTEC Pro Video
John Deere’s iTEC Pro (intelligent Total Equipment Control) is a completely automated system that can be used on 8030 Series Wheel Tractors with integrated AutoTrac. The system not only guides the tractor precisely through the field, but also automates implement controls, ground speed, and end turns at headland and interior boundaries. Check out the YouTube video to see and hear … Read More
Farm Industry News Promotes Precision.AgWired.com
Farm Industry News has produced a special e-newsletter that features articles about some of the latest precision agriculture technology. The newsletter is designed to deliver timely educational information about tools and methods that can help growers profit from precision farming and first-hand grower experience with tools/services and the profit they achieve. Each issue will include two articles for each grower … Read More
The Precision Ag Minute
This Precision Ag Minute is about how John Deere’s Green Star 2 AutoTrac System provides more control with less effort. Peter Shinn with Brownfield Network talked to Delbert Armstrong, Jr., of North Carolina about how AutoTrac helps him stay on the tractor more hours each day. “It’ll pay for itself time and time again,” he says. You can listen to … Read More
InfoAg 2007
Midwestern farmers who want to know more about precision agriculture first-hand should register now for InfoAg 2007 in Springfield, Illinois. The conference is scheduled for July 10-12, 2007, at the Crowne Plaza in Springfield, Illinois. Since the first conference in 1995, InfoAg has been a leading event in precision agriculture. InfoAg 2007 will present a wide range of educational and … Read More
Precision.AgWired.com Podcasting
Introducing the Precision.AgWired.com Podcast It’s now possible to use the power of one of the coolest online tools to subscribe to the “PPP” and automatically receive all the audio files we post right on to your computer and even into your iPod or other MP3 audio player. Then you can listen to Precision.AgWired.com audio whenever and wherever you want. You … Read More
The Precision Ag Minute
This Precision Ag Minute is about the simplicity and efficiency of John Deere’s Green Star 2 AutoTrac System. Peter Shinn with Brownfield Network talked to Greg Hannay of Saskatewan about how the GreenStar 2 System really helps him fight fatigue in the field. “I don’t know how I ever sprayed without it,” he says. You can listen to the latest … Read More
Brownfield Precision Ag Reports
Brownfield Network has been airing some good reports lately on precision agriculture. Veteran farm broadcaster Dave Russell with Brownfield’s Indiana headquarters shared these reports with us. Dave did an in-depth interview with Jeff Kaiser of John Deere Agri Services about OptiGro at the recent National Farm Machinery Show. Russell interview with Jeff (4:30 min mp3) Dave also talked with Ron … Read More