To round out our series of addressing some of the common concerns and obstacles growers face when it comes to adopting precision ag technology, we come to a close with: Obstacle #4: A Comparison Sometimes it helps to have a side-by-side comparison of precision ag equipment. We know that you need to run the numbers, see what the benefits are, … Read More
Vermeer Introduces New Products to the Forage Lineup
A high-performance round baler, purposefully designed for producers who want capacity, speed and reliability in smaller 5′ x 4′ round bales, is now available from Vermeer. The new Vermeer 504N, modeled after the Vermeer Super M Series, produces 47″ wide x 60″ diameter (1.2 m x 1.5 m) packages that weigh up to 1200 lbs (544 kg), depending on moisture … Read More
All About the Shoes
I have a number of idiosyncrasies. One is cleaning up while I cook. When mom and I were in the kitchen together, she’d turn to me and ask, “Where is that spoon I was using?”, and the answer was always, “In the dishwasher.” (Where else would it be – it was dirty!) Another might be hanging up shirts in the … Read More
Leica mojoXact Introduced
Leica Geosystems announces a new high accuracy upgrade option for the Leica mojo3D guidance display, the Leica mojoXact. The new product provides RTK positioning with the Leica Geosystems patented terrain compensation and various options for a wide range of steer kits to provide greater accuracy. With the Leica mojoXact, Leica Geosystems introduces another user friendly product for a variety of … Read More
Precision Ag Training is Key
Ag Leader Technology is continuously helping growers leap over the hurdles when it comes to apprehension about adopting precision ag technology. We’ve covered the cost of the new equipment and tools and whether or not it’s user-friendly, so today, we’re talking with MAPS Manager Terry Panbecker with NEW Cooperative in Fort Dodge, Iowa, about: Obstacle #3: Training & Troubleshooting We … Read More
Just in Case
Living out in the country, I don’t have the luxury of just running to the grocery store around the corner if I find myself in the middle of a recipe, missing ingredients. The closest grocery store is 10 miles away and it’s no bigger than my kitchen. The next store of any size is 25 miles away and it’s still … Read More
Giving User-Friendly New Meaning
Ag Leader recognizes that there are many obstacles farmers face when it comes to choosing precision ag equipment. Last week, we talked with a dealer in Oregon about the cost involved with adopting the new technology, and this week: Obstacle #2: Is Precision Ag User-Friendly? Do you feel like there’s a steep learning curve in using precision agriculture or that … Read More
Just Add Lard
I’m not a big fan of pie (I know, it’s un-American) but as I talked to my grandfather about this old lard press, his eyes lit up and I think he even licked his lips just a bit when he said, “Lard makes the best pie crusts.” Good thing Grandma was a good pie-maker. Patented in 1897, this lard press … Read More
How Much is Too Much?
Last week, we discussed some of the obstacles farmers face when it comes to adopting precision agriculture on their farm. When farmers are asked what’s stopping them from buying precision ag equipment, their first reaction is cost: the investment cost of the equipment, the time involved for them to learn how to use the equipment, and the time it will … Read More
Trimble Expands Harvest Solution to Include Yield Monitoring and Row Guidance
Trimble introduced yield monitoring and row guidance capabilities providing farmers with an integrated solution to meet their harvesting needs. These new capabilities help farmers record and analyze crop yield and moisture performance in the field, as well as accurately steer combines along rows. Yield Monitoring Trimble Yield Monitoring allows growers to accurately view and map yield and moisture data as … Read More