Farmers near Lubbox, Texas who are interested in learning more about precision farming equipment and software are in luck. The High Plains/Midwest Ag Journal reports The Southwest Farm & Ranch Classic will offer special courses on precision agriculture on Jan. 31, 2008. 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Precision Ag. Courses–Room 107 (just off the south Pedestrian Mall); –“Putting the Pencil … Read More
Closing in on the “Driverless Dream”
John Deere is one step closer to providing what Design News calls “the driverless dream.” While the operatorless tractor doesn’t exist yet., Design News describes John Deere’s latest innovation in automated steering systems. That killer app — an automated tractor — is already capable of turning, shifting gears and seeing through darkness and dust. It can follow a crop line … Read More
Missouri Farmers are Techno-Savvy
Missouri farmers are embracing the new age of technology in agriculture. AP reports that precision farming was no sweat for the Show-Me State as farmers attended an ag conference hosted by the University of Missouri extension. “Farmers are much more technologically savvy than people think,” said John Travlos, a University of Missouri extension agent. “They have to be. Agriculture is … Read More
ASA and John Deere Offer Precision Ag Clinics
The American Soybean Association and John Deere have been touring the Midwest, offering seminars on precision farming. The first precision ag event was held on January 8th in Wahoo, Nebraska. The High Plains/Midwest Ag Journal reports that two more events are coming up later this month on January 28th in Jonesboro, Arkansas and January 29th in Indianapolis, Indiana. “This is … Read More
Precision Ag is Cost-Effective in Malaysia
Malaysian ag company Boustead Holdings Bhd thinks precision agriculture is a big part of the puzzle when it comes to finding cost-effective solutions for increasing production of crude palm oil and palm kernel. The Star Online reports that Tan Sri Lodin Wok Kamaruddin, the group managing director for Boustead, is placing his confidence in precision farming. The group has implemented … Read More
Precision Tillage
Minnesota isn’t going to be left behind in the dust when it comes to precision. The University of Minnesota Extension is hosting the fourth annual Conservation Tillage Conference Jan. 30-31 at the Jackpot Junction Conference Center, Morton, Minn. And sure enough, the Farm&Ranch Guide reports that the conference will most definitely tackle precision farming. Sessions are also available on fine-tuning … Read More
Experts To Get Precise with Ag at Nebraska Trade Show
Precision ag experts will be on hand for the 2008 Nebraska Agricultural Technologies Association Conference and Trade Show being held Jan. 30-31 at the Midtown Holiday Inn in Grand Island. The Nebraska Farmer reports that precision technology will be a key topic at the event. One of the featured speakers will be Terry Kastens, Kansas State University agricultural economist, who … Read More
New Deere Equipment in UK Features Precision Packages
John Deere is launching its new 6030 Tractor Series in England next month. The line will debut during January’s New Horizon Tour. The Stackyard News reports the tour will make at stop at the LAMMA Show at Newark on January 16th and 17th, the Royal Welsh Showground on January 22 and 23, and The Dairy Show at the Bath & … Read More
Precision For Perfecting Wine
The Iron Horse strives to produce the best in sparkling wine, good enough even for the President. And, according to the San Marcos Record, Iron Horse sparkling wine was good enough for President Reagan’s toast to peace at his first summit meeting with Mikhail Gorbachev in Geneva. The San Marcos record also reports that “precision” is what helps make Iron … Read More
Australian Precision Farming Legacy Retires
According to the North Queensland Register, Australia considered him one of the country’s “foremost pioneers of automatic GPS guidance technology with farming.” Now Alan Fetherstonhaugh has retired. But, farmers in Australia won’t forget the innovation he ushered in “down under.” Alan Fetherstonhaugh spent a decade working with farmers, innovators and the National Centre for Engineering in Agriculture at the University … Read More