Case IH is offering a new Tiger-Mate 255 field cultivator designed to create an ideal spring seeding bed. The Tiger-Mate 255 create a smooth, flat subsurface that, when combined with the Case IH Early Riser planter, helps growers meet productivity goals and achieve maximum yield. It can run at up to 10 miles per hour with no loss in seedbed … Read More
Acquisition of Precision Planting Contested
The U.S. Department of Justice has blocked John Deere‘s attempt to acquire Precision Planting. Deere & Company and The Climate Corporation have both announced plans to legally contest that action. Plans for Deere to purchase Precision Planting were announced last November. Both parties have been fully cooperating in the DOJ’s antitrust review process. The DOJ states the competitive impact of … Read More
John Deere Expands Compact Utility Tractor Family
John Deere knows every farm and every budget is different. That’s why they’ve expanded their 3E and 2R Series Compact Utility Tractor lineup. The 3025E features an easy-to-use, two-range hydrostatic transmission and Twin Touch foot controls for an automatic-like experience. This 25 horsepower options also provides color-coded controls that are ergonomic and intuitive and comes with a comfortable, contoured seat. … Read More
DuPont Pioneer Boosts Encirca Services
Not everyone is ready to jump in with both feet when it comes to a nitrogen management service. That’s why DuPont Pioneer is releasing an Encirca service for growers who’d prefer to begin by just dipping in a toe. I spoke with Encirca Services Lead, Ken O’Brien at the Farm Progress Show to learn a little bit more about the … Read More
PrecisionHawk Offers Value in Technology
I got to speak with Thomas Haun, senior vice president of PrecisionHawk at the recent Farm Progress Show and learned something every farmer will be glad to hear: drones are tools, not toys. As proof of this claim Haun walked me through their booth, pointing out the new DJI Matrice 100 drone that can be used to survey a large … Read More
John Deere- Part of the Precision Revolution
Earlier this week John Deere invited the media to see first-hand all the newest tools the company provides to the ag industry. Chuck Zimmerman attended the event where he was able to grab video and interviews regarding the new 8 row folding corn head, the new Nutrient Applicator, the ExactApply nozzles, and many other great advancements. Media also heard from … Read More
It’s All New at Farmers Edge
When I asked Tim Davis what was new with Farmers Edge at the Farm Progress Show, he told me all of it! The little Canadian company, started by a couple of farm boys dabbling in precision data has only been in the United States for about 9 months, but what they’re offering isn’t little at all. Famers Edge is a … Read More
Wipe Out Weeds with Bayer at the #FarmProgressShow
Jody Wynia’s job as a Marketing Manger for corn at Bayer means he is looking for ways to help growers defeat weeds with confidence. It’s why the company has launched their W.O.W program- Wipe Out Weeds, with seven proven products covering a wide variety of application windows and price points. Making sure corn growers remain profitable and weed-free in a … Read More
Register Now for AgGateway’s Annual Conference
Be part of AgGateway’s Annual Conference. This year’s event will be held on November 7-10 at the Renaissance Orland at Sea World in Orlando, Florida. The theme for this year is “eAgriculture-Using Collaboration and Connectivity to Cultivate Success.” The conference will be attended by hundred of business and IT professionals from across the ag industry. The conference will cover ongoing … Read More
John Deere is Ready for Spring at FPS
It’s harvest time on the farm, which means many growers are reflecting on their planting season. For those looking to make improvements to the 2017 planting experience, John Deere is ready with updates to the MaxEmerge 5e row unit. I got to take a look at the row units at the Farm Progress Show and Product Specialist, Austin Verbeck took … Read More