John Deere’s RowCommand, which allows for seed savings by avoiding overplanting, is now available for chain-drive planters. Introduced in 2008 for Pro-Shaft drive planters with MaxEmerge and Pro-Series XP row units, RowCommand has become a widely used planter component for many row-crop producers. “As the cost of seed continues to rise, more producers are looking for ways to maximize their seed investment through … Read More
Crop Consultants Help Precision Farming Strategies
When the term ‘crop consultant’ comes to mind, growers often think in terms of scouting, insects, diseases, soil fertility and testing, and perhaps input buying recommendations. But have you stopped to think about their value in helping you properly invest in tools of precision agriculture? Retailers who sell precision ag equipment know the technology, but do they know your operation … Read More
Global Agricultural Technology Showcased Next Week in Florida
If you’re headed to Orlando next week to catch the first-ever world-class AG CONNECT Expo, there will be plenty of opportunities to learn about the latest precision technologies from around the world, as well as ‘kick the tires’. New products and technologies will be showcased during the January 13-15 trade show at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. You … Read More
Precision Agriculture Gets a Stock Mention
It’s not very often that the investment media or advisors mention much about main street agriculture companies, outside of the industry titans. Well, Trimble (also in engineering and construction markets) got a mention yesterday from a writer with the popular “The Motley Fool” investment advisory folks. The writer did call precision agriculture “a budding field” which raises my eyebrows about … Read More
Add News from Precision.AgWired.com to your Web site or Blog
As we kick-off a new decade here at precision.agwired.com, I wanted to remind you of some features that can help you keep on top of the latest news in precision agriculture. 1. If you have a web site or blog, we have a free widget you can add that will automatically post our latest stories. All you have to do … Read More
2009 Top Stories on Precision.AgWired.com – Products
HAPPY NEW YEAR! In our final installment of looking back at the top stories of 2009, here’s a list of newsworthy stories that featured new or updated products. I list the stories starting with the most current from December, working back to January of 2009. No ranking of importance is included…but feel free to post your comments about these products. … Read More
2009 Top Stories on Precision.AgWired.com – July to December
Yesterday, I provided my list of the “Best of Precision.AgWired.com 2009” for January through June. Today’s list of stories runs from July through December. And tomorrow, look for the top product-related stories of the year. I hope you continue to find value in the information provided. And, as always, we appreciate any and all comments from our readers. Enjoy. And … Read More
2009 Top Stories on Precision.AgWired.com – January to June
As we wind down another year here at precision.agwired.com, I decided to take a look back at 2009 before we start a new decade. Over the next few days, I’ll be posting my list of “Best of Precision.AgWired.com 2009” stories, along with an additional list of noteworthy product stories. I hope you continue to find value in the information provided. … Read More
Kansas Precision Ag Technology Meeting in January
Growers from Kansas and surrounding states should attend the 14th annual Precision Agriculture Technologies Conference on January 21-22, 2010, in Salina, Kansas at the Ramada Conference Center. Registration begins at 8 a.m. with the program starting at 8:45 a.m. Industry and university speakers will update attendees on the latest information about new equipment, methods, economics and research related to precision … Read More
TeeJet Joins PrecisionAg Institute
TeeJet Technologies has committed its corporate and financial support to the PrecisionAg Institute, the industry’s independent global forum dedicated to the sharing of precision agriculture practices, ideas, research, products, services and success stories. The PrecisionAg Institute is managed by the CropLife Media Group of Meister Media Worldwide. “We joined the Institute to demonstrate our commitment to precision ag and contribute … Read More