Purdue University ag economist Michael Boehlje has called GPS-guided steering systems the “killer application” for agriculture, because growers who tap into its capabilities for improved efficiency and productivity can get immediate payback. And any lender should clearly see current and future efficiencies with this technology investment. Leading the way in GPS technology, the John Deere iGuide system, which will be … Read More
Producer Profile: Ron Reimann
The Precision in Practice column brings you the latest reports from producers across North America who have put precision farming into practice in their own operations. Visit this column regularly to see what your neighbors are saying about precision farming and how they use it on their farms. Short broadcast interviews with these and other producers can be found in … Read More
PrecisionAg Institute Findings
Precision Ag Institute announces preliminary results of technology More than eight out of ten soybean, corn, wheat and cotton growers who use precision technology on their farming operations say this factor has increased their profitability, according to preliminary research findings from an effort conducted by dmrkynetec, formerly Doane Marketing Research, Inc., in partnership with the newly inaugurated PrecisionAg Institute. The … Read More
Producer Profile: Kris Robinson
The Precision in Practice column brings you the latest reports from producers across North America who have put precision farming into practice in their own operations. Visit this column regularly to see what your neighbors are saying about precision farming and how they use it on their farms. Short broadcast interviews with these and other producers can be found in … Read More
“Reach for the Stars” Grower Meetings Set!
The American Soybean Association and John Deere have set dates and locations for their “Reach for the Stars” summer grower meetings. Plan to stop by to hear the latest information on precision guidance systems from the experts and the winners of the Reach for the Stars program. Meeting #1 — Tuesday, July 17th Jackpot Junction P.O. Box 420 Martin, MN … Read More
GPS-Based Planter Controls
Farm Industry News gives a first look at GPS-based planter controls. John Deere’s Swath Control Pro provides GPS-based boom section control for sprayers. Now John Deere is testing a Swath Control Pro system for planters to help farmers save seed costs. “Leveraging the technology from our GreenStar 2 [GS2] Rate Controller, we are currently developing a new system to turn … Read More
Reach for the Stars Winner Update
Rick Crawford, broadcaster with AgWatch Radio Network, recently caught up with one of the John Deere/American Soybean Association (ASA) Reach for the Stars contest winners. Nathan Wright, Harrisburg, Ark., who farms over 3,000 acres, recently started using his John Deere AutoTrac System. Listen here to Rick’s interview with Nathan: Nathan Wright (1 min mp3) Stay tuned to Precision.AgWired.com for more … Read More
Precision Links of the Week
In addition to the content and educational material Precision.AgWired.com brings to you, be sure to visit these valuable Web sites for more precision guidance information. Also, be sure to visit Farm Industry News for the latest newsletter from the FIN editorial team! Precision Agriculture Website — Ohio State University Site-Specific Management Center — Purdue University Precision Agriculture Center — University … Read More
GPS – the basics
The approximately 29 GPS (Global Positioning System) satellites each circle the globe twice a day — 11,000 miles overhead — to receive/send radio signals to GPS receivers. Six to eight of them are directly visible to a GPS antenna at any time. To accurately track and steer your moving tractor/sprayer/combine, your GPS receiver needs five or more tracking channels (four … Read More
Producer Profile: Paul Smith
The Precision in Practice column brings you the latest reports from producers across North America who have put precision farming into practice in their own operations. Visit this column regularly to see what your neighbors are saying about precision farming and how they use it on their farms. Short broadcast interviews with these and other producers can be found in … Read More