Earlier this year, Precision Planting introduced FieldView Plus, giving growers the ability to sync planting data across multiple pieces of field equipment and multiple electronic devices. Now, automatic planter performance text alerts have been added to this cloud-based system. Doug Sauder, Product Manager, notes that the metrics and alert thresholds can be set and changed through the FieldView website at … Read More
Diverse Herbicide Program Needed for 2013
Common waterhemp, Palmer amaranth, giant and common ragweed, Italian ryegrass and marestail are all part of a growing group of yield-reducing “watch-out” weeds in the United States. With confirmed resistance to multiple herbicides, these species are top of mind for farmers this season. According to the Weed Science Society of America, weeds cause more yield loss and add more to … Read More
Getting to Know Ag Leader
Here is the next in our series as we introduce you to a few of dedicated precision ag equipment dealers in a series called “Getting to Know Ag Leader”. We caught up with Keith Byerly of Advanced Cropping Systems by CVA in Nebraska. 1. From an agronomy standpoint, what do you consider to be the biggest issues facing growers today? … Read More
Terra Novo Launches EarthGuard EDGE
Terra Novo, a leading manufacturer of erosion and sediment control products in Bakersfield, California, is expanding its EarthGuard line to include EarthGuard EDGE, a pellet form of the popular product for erosion control. The new EDGE formula allows users to apply the product without water by hand, mechanically, or air-drop. It’s ideal for use in remote areas with limited water … Read More
NCGA Congratulates “Champion for Change”
The National Corn Growers Association congratulates Past President Fred Yoder as he is recognized by President Obama as a “Champion for Change.” The official recognition, which takes place in the White House on a weekly basis, honors 12 ordinary Americans are doing extraordinary things in their communities to out-innovate, out-educate, and out-build the rest of the world. A fourth-generation farmer, … Read More
Spring Planting Delay
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “How do you combat social media overload?” We live in a new media world where we can communicate instantly with one person or the whole world. Does it ever bother you? Do you have to take a break from it all? Our poll results: Twenty-five percent said Focus On 1 or 2 Social Networks, … Read More
Leica Releases SteerDirect ES
Leica Geosystems released Leica SteerDirect ES, the latest retro-fit electric steering system. Customers can install the assisted steering solution effortlessly into all major brands and models. SteerDirect ES reduces input costs and operator fatigue. The electro-mechanical drive unit is quiet and latches on and off for easy transfer between vehicles. Adding Leica SteerDirect ES doesn’t involve integration into the hydraulic … Read More
PrecisionAg Award of Excellence Deadline
Precision agriculture products and practices have been enhanced and improved over the past two decades in large part by the work of innovative and driven individuals and organizations. The PrecisionAg Award of Excellence program sheds light on some of the most important people and programs that have helped agriculture realize the full benefits of technology to improve agronomy, efficiency, and … Read More
Farms & Ranches Build Resilience to Drought
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the award of $5.3 million in Conservation Innovation Grants to develop approaches and technology that will help producers adapt to extreme climate changes that cause drought. These grants will fund projects benefiting several states that were significantly impacted by last year’s drought. The United States Department of Agriculture remains focused on carrying out its mission, … Read More
Ad Design Contest Winner Announced
Jim Mills of Agro-Culture Liquid Fertilizers awarded Jennifer Ray, Ag Communication major $500 for her ad design contest. Jennifer Ray, Ag Communication major at California Polytechnic University participated in an ad design contest along with her classmates. Designs we submitted and carefully looked over for overall design, message and effectiveness of the ad. There were all well done, Jennifer’s ad … Read More