Introducing Virtual Vista for Farmers

Melissa SandfortAgribusiness, Data Collection, Leica Geosystems

Leica Geosystems has introduced Virtual Vista, a new web-based platform that delivers a flexible data management solution to farmers. Virtual Vista offers a simple solution which connects directly to the Leica mojo3D. Through the built-in modem of the Leica mojo3D farmers can access the service within a few steps; no additional hardware has to be purchased. Initially Virtual Vista provides … Read More

FMC Signs Agreements with GAT Microencapsulation AG

Melissa SandfortAgribusiness, FMC

FMC Corporation announced that its Agricultural Products Group has signed a perpetual, global licensing agreement, along with distribution and services agreements with GAT Microencapsulation AG covering a range of advanced crop protection products and proprietary formulation technologies. Under the agreement, FMC will access GAT Microencapsulation AG’s complete library of intellectual property, which includes a portfolio of registered products, proprietary formulation … Read More

Ag Leader Holds Annual Dealer Meeting

Melissa SandfortAg Leader, Insights Weekly

This week, Ag Leader dealers gathered for the annual meeting themed “Together we are Ag Leader”. And because dealers are the critical link between Ag Leader and the bulk of their market, Ag Leader will continually be putting more emphasis on trying to help their business be more successful. In his opening remarks, Ag Leader founder Al Myers said: “Ag … Read More

New Report on Benefits of Precision Seed Protection

Melissa SandfortAgribusiness, Corn, Research, seed, Soybeans

CropLife Foundation (CLF) announces that it will publish a comprehensive report in spring 2013 entitled “The Role of Precision Seed Protection in Modern Crop Production.” The report closely examines research from case studies conducted throughout the U.S. and outlines the benefits of using pesticides for sustainable crop production. Preliminary findings of the report were presented at the American Seed Trade … Read More

The Impact of Expiring Biotech Patents

Melissa SandfortZimmPoll

Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, ”With harvest over what are your winter plans?” Our poll results: Thirty-one percent said feed and care for animals; twenty-five percent said paperwork!; twenty-five percent also said catch up on sleep; nineteen percent said repair existing equipment; no one responded research/buy new equipment. Our new ZimmPoll is now live and asks the question, “What … Read More

New Mirus Harvest Data Collection Software

Melissa SandfortAgribusiness, Data Collection, Software

HarvestMaster announces Mirus harvest data collection software as the latest addition to its research agriculture solutions offering. Mirus is an all-in-one software designed to collect and view harvest data in real time. The Mirus software is compatible with the industry leading HarvestMaster HM800 GrainGage systems. Mirus features include large, easy-to-read screens, capable of showing multiple data screens simultaneously for more … Read More

An Interview With Al Myers

Melissa SandfortAg Leader, Insights Weekly

What does the future hold for precision agriculture? How will Ag Leader contribute to it? No need to seek out a fortuneteller. Al Myers, the founder and President of Ag Leader Technology, has a clear vision. And here’s what he has to say about it: Where do you see the future of precision agriculture headed? AM: Precision products and practices … Read More

Video: The Role of Foliar Nutrition in Ag

Melissa SandfortAgribusiness, Education, Video

Precision Laboratories has released an animated video that demonstrates the role foliar nutrition plays in agriculture and the differentiating factors specific to their unique line of Wuxal® suspensions. The animated video provides an in-depth look at how plants receive nutrients and how an effective foliar nutrient program can benefit different stages of a crop’s lifecycle. The content is designed to … Read More

AFBF Goes to ‘Music City, USA’

Melissa SandfortAFBF, Agribusiness, Events

The American Farm Bureau Federation has announced the country music artists who will be performing at its 94th Annual Meeting, Jan. 13-16 in Nashville, Tenn., also known as “Music City, USA.” The three-part country music group Edens Edge will perform at the opening general session on Sunday Jan. 13, which begins at 9 a.m. The Arkansas trio is composed of … Read More

New Mobile Farm Manager App

Melissa SandfortAgribusiness, Apps, John Deere

To help give producers easier access to important farm and field information through their mobile device, John Deere introduces John Deere Mobile Farm Manager. The application, which can be downloaded free from the Apple Store, is compatible with iPad and iPhone mobile devices and connects to customers’ Apex farm management software. Mobile Farm Manger has several functions that producers will … Read More