Dow AgroSciences and Agricen announced that they will co-host a new webinar, “Sidedressing Nitrogen for Maximum Yields,” on Thursday, May 29th and Thursday, June 5th from 8am to 3pm CT. The webinar will feature Dr. Fred Below of the University of Illinois, who will discuss the role of sidedress nitrogen applications in addressing corn nutrient needs. It will also feature … Read More
AgSense Field Commander Gives Copper Theft Protection
The U.S. Department of Energy recently reported a rise in copper theft, which cost victims over $1 billion in 2013. In response to this growing threat, AgSense has introduced improved theft monitoring on all its 2014 Field Commander products. This allows producers to monitor and control pivot systems while also providing theft protection all from one unit. “Because pivots are … Read More
Valley® Irrigation Offers New Drop Hose Docking Stations
Valley® Irrigation, the leader in precision irrigation, is offering a new sprinkler application option for growers who rotate crops of varying heights. AquaDock™ drop hose docking stations support two ground clearances in one drop hose assembly. Growers can easily change the drop hose height from the ground using a lift pole to place the sprinkler head into the docking station. … Read More
ABM Joins Forces With INCOTEC
A new partnership marries yield enhancing inoculants with innovative seed coating and enhancement technologies to help farmers be more efficient and productive. The agreement brings together Ohio-based Advanced Biological Marketing (ABM) and INCOTEC Group B.V. (INCOTEC) based in Enkhuizen, The Netherlands, according to a release from the two companies. “We are excited to partner with INCOTEC to help increase yields … Read More
AgGateway Focuses on Data Privacy, Security & eBusiness
AgGateway has created two new committees to formalize the ongoing work of its member companies: the Data Privacy and Security Committee; and the Architecture Committee. Both committees tackle essential issues that support AgGateway’s mission to promote, expand and enable eBusiness in agriculture. They will meet in open sessions at the upcoming Mid-Year Meeting in Iowa. “Data privacy, use and security … Read More
AgGateway Mid-Year Meeting Tackles Precision Tech
AgGateway’s Mid-Year Meeting is right around the corner and will feature information on eBusiness activities in agriculture. The event will be held June 9-12 at Prairie Meadows in Altoona, Iowa. “Join us at the Mid-Year Meeting to network and to learn from others that are already seeing the immense benefits of electronic connectivity between trading partners,” said AgGateway CEO Rod … Read More
Leica Geosystems Introduces Leica mojoMINI 2
Leica Geosystems has introduced the Leica mojoMINI 2, a cost-effective, steer-to-the-line solution that provides farmers with an entry point into precision guidance. The Leica mojoMINI 2 is a great solution for anyone looking for an affordable way to start saving money in the field by enhancing driver accuracy and reducing overlap. The practical and easy to use display is installed … Read More
Genscape Adds Field Validation to Analysis Service
Genscape LandViewer group is significantly expanding its on-the-ground crop assessment capabilities for the 2014 growing season to offer first-hand accounts of crop progress in the U.S. The company has assembled a team of 12 crop consultants strategically located throughout the corn belt to provide weekly crop progress reports throughout the growing season in addition to June and July detailed field-level … Read More
12th International Conference on Precision Agriculture
The 12th International Conference on Precision Agriculture (ICPA) will be held July 20-23, 2014 at the Hyatt Regency in Sacramento, CA. ICPA is the premier scientific conference on precision agriculture. Conference sponsors include: E & J Gallo Wineries, Monsanto, DupontPioneer, and Springer. “We selected the top research papers from around the world for the conference. With session chairs in precision … Read More
Register Early for UAV Technology Symposium
The early registration discount expires in just a few days for the Delta AgTech Symposium: Advancing UAVs in Agriculture, to be held July 7-8, 2014, at Agricenter International in Memphis. Those who register by Thursday, May 15, will receive a 5% discount on registration fees, and the discount also applies to sponsorship and exhibitor packages. Entira, Inc., an agricultural marketing … Read More