Arable Labs Inc. pioneered data-driven land management, and now they’re continuing forward with ground-breaking Pulsepod. This solar powered IoT device offeres advanced sensing technology; a six band spectrometer, 4-way net radiometer and advanced acoustic rain gauge. Together, these tool provide complete, in-field monitoring, measuring 40 observation streams. Pulsepod can sense rain, hail, canopy leaf area, crop water demand, environmental stresses, microclimate, … Read More
Ag Leader Offers Solutions for CLAAS Forage Harvesters
Ag Leader Technology has made its precision solutions available for CLAAS forage harvesters. Users of this the new InCommand display will see real-time mapping, giving them a better understanding of yield and moisture. The monitor shows data in high definition, while data management works with AgFiniti and the mobile App to sync wirelessly and Steer Command provides guidance. “We’re excited to … Read More
UAV Army Leader Begins Plane-Based Aerial Image Biz
It’s a little mind-blowing, really. Robert Morris served in the U.S. Army as a Technical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (TUAV) Platoon Leader in Afghanistan. His ground-breaking work helped uncover intelligence that made critically important strategic decisions, but after returning to the states Morris realized drones were the wrong choice for agriculture. Instead a conversation with a buddy led Morris to start … Read More
#CUTC16- Sustainability Should be an Expectation
Rob Meyers recently attended a panel discussion on sustainability at the Corn Utilization and Technology Conference on behalf of his company, PepsiCo. His message: sustainability should be expected. Across the supply chain, he says, we’ve reached the point that once happened with food safety. Everyone came together, everyone worked to make food safer. Once again collaboration will be an important … Read More
#CUTC16 Looks at the Value of Big Data
Jeremy Wilson works for Crop IMS and knows a thing or two about big data. In his presentation, Data Share and Share Alike at the Corn Utilization and Technology Conference, Wilson addresses the information recorded on a farm and who should be given access to it. On his own farm Wilson says they share all their information with someone, because … Read More
CircleScout Brings DIY Pivot Monitoring
For growers who prefer do-it-yourself options, Net Irrigate is excited to announce the launch of their new brand, CircleScout. As the industry’s first self-installable remote monitoring product, CircleScout eliminates the need for professional installation generally associated with high-volatage pivot irrigation systems. In fact, its simplicity is unprecedented. The new system is completely wireless. A palm-sized piece of hardware can be … Read More
Climate Smart Agriculture at #CTUC16
Fred Yoder is an Ohio corn farmer who believes sustainability is more than a buzz word. At the Corn Utilization and Technology Conference Yoder told AgWired about his involvement with Climate Smart Agriculture, a term coined to describe just what it is growers will have to do to feed 9 billion people while working with what we’ve got. Working with … Read More
Heliae Registers PhycoTerra Soil Amendment
Heliae Development LLC has just successfully registered its new PhycoTerra™ soil amendment for use on specialty crops. PhycoTerra™ is a first in class, unique agricultural product. At the core of PhycoTerra™ is Heliae’s proprietary stabilized mixotrophic microalgal cultures. The company utilizes a unique pasteurization process to stabilize the microalgae while maintaining its many positive attributes that contribute to healthy plants and the … Read More
Nutrient Application Products Available at John Deere
John Deere dealers in North America will now sell and support the nutrient application products 360 Y-DROP and 360 UNDERCOVER. The announcement came this week after an agreement between Deere & Company and 360 Yield Center. “This innovative application technology from 360 Yield Center,” says John May, president, agricultural solutions and chief information officer, John Deere, “helps to improve timing … Read More
#CUTC16 Starts Off Right
In light of a lot of negativism directed toward farming today the opening speakers for the 2016 Corn Utilization Technology Conference (CUTC) were very optimistic in their outlook. Welcoming us to the 10th CUTC was Chris Novak, CEO, National Corn Growers Association. The conference is held every other year so twenty years of corn technology has been discussed in sessions … Read More