FLIR Systems, Inc. has announced the addition of FLIR Vue™ thermal imaging camera series for drones. The FLIR Vue Pro offers expanded options such as precision thermal imaging, enhanced data collection capabilities, in-flight control of camera functions, and simple mobile apps. In addition to providing the same easy power-in/analog video-out connection that has been so popular on the FLIR Vue, the … Read More
#MyFarmMyYield Contest for Asgrow, DEKALB
Asgrow and DEKALB are inviting farmers to share their harvest success online, using the hashtag #MyFarmMyYield. Photos are optional (although encouraged), but from Sept. 7- Dec. 6 farmers can post their yield and the Asgrow or DEKALB product number. A random drawing will determine winners of this contest, with grand prize being a trip for two to the 2016 Commodity … Read More
New Anchor Package Means More Irrigation
Valley Irrigation, leader in Precision Irrigation, is offering a product for growers utilizing land that can’t be irrigated with traditional center pivots. The new anchor package extends the reach of an irrigation machine, allowing the center pivot to bend and wrap. The Bender Anchor has a reach of up to 2,000 feet after the Bender. In addition, the Bender Anchor … Read More
Most Rented Ground Owned by Non-Farmers
A total of 353.8 million acres were farmed in the U.S. last year, according to the 2014 Tenure, Ownership, and Transition of Agricultural Land (TOTAL) survey done by the USDA. 80% of this ground is owned by landlords who are not farmers. The value of the rented land and buildings are valued at $1.1 trillion. This is owned by 2.1 … Read More
Loveland Launches Extract PBA for Residue Management
Announcing the launch of Extact Powered by Accomplish. The new product for residue management and nutrient release from crop resides has been released by Loveland Products, a global provider of crop input solutions. Extract PBA benefits growers by: Accelerating crop residue decomposition Maximizing nutrient release from residue breakdown Easier plantability in the spring More even crop emergence Optimum yield potential … Read More
Introducing Single-Component Soybean Inoculate
Precision Laboratiories and Rizobacter S.A. are working together to feed the earth’s ever growing populations. Together the two companies have created new technologies that make the most of the biological capabilities of soybeans. Their new product, Signum, is the first premium, single-component soybean seed inoculant. “Signum sets a new standard for premium, retailer-applied soybean inoculants because its unique formulation has only … Read More
Real-Time Data Becoming Crucial for On-Farm Success
In a GEOSYS sponsored a survey of the 2015 InfoAg attendees, 47% reported they plan to use remote imagery services to increase their investments. Farmers said real-time data and higher yields were their primary reasons for adopting the technology. The data was collected form precision ag specialists, marketing and sales associates, senior managers, IT professionals and agronomists. The greatest challenge … Read More
Grain Tracker App Available for #Harvest15
Fall harvest is upon us and Digi-Star is ready with a new Grain Tracker app and Grain Tracker Online. The app is for iOS and Android devices, while the online program can make harvest data avaliable anywhere you have internet. For growers using Digi-Star’s GT 460 Scale Indicator and ERM wi-fi module will be able to take advantage of the … Read More
NFU Pleased with the Future of Drones
Roger Johnson, president of the National Farmers Union (NFU) has praised the FAA for the work it has done to address the challenges and future of UAVs. Recently two individuals at the administration have been selected to spear head the integration of UAVs into U.S. airspace. “UAVs have significant potential to benefit America’s family farmers and ranchers,” said Johnson. “NFU … Read More
AFBF Releases More EPA Overreach Maps
The American Farm Bureau Federation has released even more maps to help visualize the EPA’s overreach in the new WOTUS rule. The maps show how the government intends to radically expand its jurisdiction over land, highlighting the fact that nearly all of the total acreage for the four states illustrated would full under EPA jurisdiction. The maps prepared by Geosyntec Consulting show … Read More