Researchers in the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences are teaming up with IBM to work with farmers in Georgia’s Lower Flint River Basin to enhance water efficiency by up to 20 percent. The college and IBM are collaborating with the Flint River Partnership—which includes the Flint River Soil and Water Conservation District, the U.S. Department of … Read More
Hexagon Acquires Producer of Precision Ag Solutions
Lecia Geosystems’ parent company Hexagon AB, a leading global provider of design, measurement and visualization technologies, has signed an agreement to acquire Arvus, a manufacturer of precision agriculture solutions for closer, more site-specific management of the factors affecting crop production. This means different parts of a field can be managed separately, where the application of essential nutrients and various other … Read More
Monsanto Adds Smartphone Tech with Weed ID App
Gone are the days of taking a dog-eared, field guide out to your quarter section to try to identify a weed species. Now, it’s as simple as pulling out your phone. Monsanto today released the Weed ID App – the most innovative, weed identification tool in Canada. The app hosts a library of more than 48 weeds, each accompanied by … Read More
RoboFlight Provides Latest in Data Collection
RoboFlight is a global company that deals in data acquisition including UAV platforms as well as full scale aircraft and satellite systems. Beyond the agricultural industry, RoboFlight also works in security, search and rescue, utilities, mining and insurance. Chuck interviewed Phil Ellerbroek, Global Director of Sales for RoboFlight, and he shared more about the company. RoboFlight acquired Aerial Precision Ag, … Read More
Trimble Irrigate-IQ Solution Available in North America
Trimble announced today the availability of the Trimble® Irrigate-IQ™ precision irrigation solution in North America. Along with the North American launch, Trimble also introduced the Connected Farm™ Irrigate app, which provides farmers with real-time status and control of their pivot irrigation systems using a smartphone or tablet. The Irrigate-IQ GPS-controlled solution, which is installed on the pivot, enables farmers to … Read More
CUTC Highlights America’s Only Native Spirit
Kristin Meadors with the Kentucky Distillers Association will deliver the keynote address at the National Corn Growers Association’s Corn Utilization and Technology Conference, June 2 in Louisville, Kentucky. “The bourbon industry’s iconic utilization of corn makes it a perfect platform in which to kick-off three days of lively discussions among the corn industry’s leading researchers, processors and business representatives,” said … Read More
ISPA Conference Awards Deadline Extended
The International Society of Precision Agriculture presents the 12th International Conference on Precision Agriculture. The event will be held July 20-23, 2014 in Sacramento, CA. As the original awards deadline was coincident with holidays for some, we have extended it to May 3, 2014. Please consider nominating a deserving colleague for one of the awards described below, and insure that … Read More
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Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “What’s your favorite use for Easter eggs?” Deviled eggs is a clear winner in last week’s ZimmPoll. Personally, it is my favorite way to eat boiled eggs too. This Easter I was reminded of my husband’s family tradition of egg tapping. Each person takes a dyed boiled egg and taps the pointed end of … Read More
ZimmComm Team Looking for Summer Intern
ZimmComm New Media is now taking applications for a summer intern. Students in the agricultural communications field interested in attending and learning how to “agri-blog” some of the most important industry events held every year should apply. The opportunities will include all-expense paid trips to one or more industry events where students will assist in the compiling of photos, audio, … Read More
New Blog by Soil Science Society of America
The Soil Science Society of America created a blog, Soils Matter, to help the public understand this precious natural resource. “We know that many people are interested in soils,” says Jan Hopmans, president of SSSA. “We wanted to create a blog so our members can communicate real soil information and answer questions.” The blog is averaging about 2,500 page views … Read More