What if you had good solid data that could be correlated and optimized for fertility, seeding rate, hybrid/variety type, and crop inputs—all by different management zones—for every field you farm? To that end, I spoke today with John McGuire, owner and tech guru of Simplified Technology Services in Montpelier, Oh., who is helping growers in northwest Ohio figure out their … Read More
Just What the Heck is ISO 11783 and Why Should I Care?
If you’re not a tech head, ISOBUS talk may just be a flyover term that causes one’s eyes to glaze over. In reality, it’s a great technology standard that is working toward having all electronics of all implement brands and colors speak the same language. In brief, ISO 11783 is an international standard of ‘electronic language’ that is specific to … Read More
Soil Test Service Tests SMS Mobile PC Software
The advent of handheld computers with valuable ag software has been great to collect more in-field data whether it’s recording such things as pest/weed locations, soil sample locations and much more. But if you’re a constant user day after day, that tiny screen can get tough on the eyes. That is exactly the challenge that John Gullidge and their 20 … Read More
Ag Leader Announces Four New Product Offerings
Ag Leader Technology announces four new product offerings. 1. The GPS 2500 all-in-one antenna and GNSS receiver. The new GPS 2500 features a dual frequency receiver and the capability to receive WAAS/EGNOS, OmniSTAR XP/HP/VBS and GLONASS satellite signals. The receiver also supports e-Dif for areas where other differential signals aren’t available. “Providing the option for OmniSTAR differential correction makes the … Read More
Precision.AgWired.com: FileMaker Software Helps Manage Herds
In this edition of the Precision.AgWired.com Podcast, sponsored by Ag Leader Technology, we take a look at a piece of software and iPhone and iPad application that is helping at least one manager of a herd of cattle be more precise. Everyone wants to be more efficient in how they handle data. Whether you’re multi-national corporation or just a single … Read More
Precision Steering Control Benefits Fall Applications
Precision steering, whether assisted technology attached to the steering wheel or fully automated steering wired into hydraulics, can give you improved pass-to-pass accuracy, time and money savings, and less operator fatigue. I spoke the other day with Jeff Bentley, Ag Leader Technology’s sales manager for GPS Guidance and Steering, to get his take on the usefulness of non-human steering in … Read More
One-stop Control For All Fall Applications Saves Money
As weather across the Corn Belt improved this week to help speed harvest, some farmers are either thinking about or applying fall fertilizer. I checked in with Ag Leader’s Chad Huedepohl yesterday, and he reminded me of the many benefits of controlling these product applications with their DirectCommand system linked with either the INTEGRA or EDGE displays. “Whether growers are … Read More
Precision Farming Software Upgrades Boost User Experience
In precision agriculture, farming your data is darn near the most important management operation on your farm. And like a finely tuned combine, a computer and the right software program backed by a company that continually strives to improve its data harvesting is invaluable. Ag Leader Technology, one such company, expends a lot of effort in continually improving its SMS … Read More
Precision.AgWired.com: Farm Progress Shows Precision Tools
In this edition of the Precision.AgWired.com Podcast, sponsored by Ag Leader Technology, we take a look at some of the precision technology on display at this year’s Farm Progress Show. Show manager Matt Jungmann characterized as a bit soggy (four inches of rain on one night of the shows!) but overall successful demonstration of what America’s farmers are doing today. … Read More
Precision Farming Tools Can Reduce Your Environmental Footprint
Conservation. Sustainability. Water Quality. These hot topics are on the minds of government, and should be a continued focus by every grower. As you look at your operation, and your investment in precision farming equipment, it pays to think proactively and adopt components that can improve your environmental footprint. I spoke the other day with Iowa farmer Tim Palmer, who … Read More