Consumer demand for transparency and traceability in the food chain is growing, and iCropTrak is offering growers a solution. Their new FarmEngine technology can make the process of documentation easier and affordable, so its simple and effective for growers to adapt their business to meet the expectations of the American public. For ag operations looking to fulfill this demand, the … Read More
Iteris Provides Growers with New ClearAg Mobile
Iteris ClearAg Mobile is a newly launched grower analytics application that uses information about weather, water, soil and crop growth to offer field-specific advisories to the grower. The program includes: Crop Growth and Health Advisor, Nutrient Advisor, Pest and Disease Advisor, Planting Advisor, Scouting Advisor, Soil, Weather and Water Advisor, and Timeline Advisor. ClearAg Mobile is a mobile application powered by … Read More
Equipment Records Easier With TractorPal
AgWired spoke with the creators of TractorPal, Keith King and Erik Schlimmer, while at the National Farm Machinery Show last week. TractorPal is a mobile app that serves as an inventory record keeper for equipment on your farm. It takes that old notebook you have laying around the shop to track maintenance in and puts it in the palm of … Read More
DuPont Pioneer Enhances Planting Rate Estimator
Looking for enhanced Variable Rate Seeding Data? There’s an app for that. DuPont Pioneer has just launched an enhanced Planting Rate Estimator tool for the 2016 planting season. The new version, which is available on Pioneer.com and in the Apple App Store®, gives growers the ability to select seeding rates across a range of yield goals and corn hybrids, while … Read More
B4UFLY App Communicates NAS Flight Restrictions
B4UFLY has been released to iOS users (Android version is in beta). B4UFLY tells users about current or upcoming requirements and restrictions in areas of the National Airspace System (NAS) where they may want to operate their unmanned aircraft system (UAS). Key features of the B4UFLY app include: – A clear “status” indicator that immediately informs the operator about the … Read More
Strider Expands Into US With Decision Making Platform
Strider, a well-respected, agriculture-focused tech start-up in Brazil, has recently expanded in the US market. Mainly in Texas as of now, Strider is bringing it’s mission of cutting input costs to the American farmer by helping farmers monitor pests, diseases, and weeds. This platform creates value by taking the information collected by scouts on the field to be evaluated by … Read More
Commodity Classic App Now Available
If you’re heading to New Orleans for the 2016 Commodity Classic in a few short months, they’ve made it easier to plan out your week. All details of the event can now be found via the Commodity Classic mobile app; it is now available for download for iOS, Android, and other mobile devices. “This tool is a great feature and … Read More
AgDNA Offers Data Solutions to Deere Owners
Paul Turner of AgDNA took some time to talk with us at the recent Develop with Deere conference. AgDNA offers an app and farm management system that takes the data right off of the machine in the field from the cloud and turns that data into information. They’ve been working with John Deere and MyJohnDeere.com since 2013 and they offer … Read More
John Deere Open API Yielding Results
Two years ago John Deere announced that they were making their API’s open to third party developers. That move to being more open has led to a number of collaborations, integrations and even a joint venture. Opening up the Develop with Deere conference in Kansas City this year is Pat Pinkston, John Deere Agriculture and Turf Division, Vice President, Information … Read More
My New Holland Hits Smartphones
One of the tremendous values of precision agriculture is instant availability of our information through tools such as the cloud and our cell phones. New Holland customers may now access information through their cellphones via the MyNewHolland app. Its a personalized space where the user can a access instructional videos, operating and maintenance tips from New Holland product experts, educational … Read More