Let me introduce you to SCR Dairy, Inc., Precise Dairy Farming. We’re in a precision world in agriculture and that includes the dairy industry. In the case of SCR Dairy it’s all about cow monitoring systems. Just prior to the recent World Dairy Expo, ag media got a close up look at SCR Dairy via management presentations and a tour … Read More
Celebrating National Co-op Month
Each October, cooperatives across the United States celebrate the cooperative difference, business model and the contributions of cooperatives to their communities during National Co-op Month and this year continues the celebration of 2012 as the International Year of Cooperatives with the slogan “Cooperative enterprises build a better world.” As one of the nation’s largest cooperatives, GROWMARK has been celebrating all … Read More
Record Income for Farm Co-ops in 2011
October is National Cooperative Month and 2012 is the the United Nations International Year of Cooperatives, so it is extra special to celebrate record farm cooperative income in 2011. USDA released the latest statistics today, showing that farmer, rancher and fishery cooperatives posted record sales of $213 billion and $5.4 billion in net income, surpassing the previous record sales year … Read More
Precision.AgWired.com Podcast: Questions you need to answer
As farmers get into the full swing of harvest there is plenty of information to review ahead of next year. In fact some – there are some questions that they should be asking themselves. What do I need to do on my farm to prepare for next year? Should I be concerned about herbicide carryover? What do I need to … Read More
Ag Leader Addresses European Market Expansion
The adoption rate of precision agriculture in Europe has been modest to date. Higher prices for grain and farm inputs have triggered an increasing interest in precision ag and its wider adoption. And while most precision ag has been focused on classic uses such as yield monitors, the interest in GPS guidance is growing. For example, in 2006, about 9 … Read More
AgVantage and InVISION at FPS 12
The 2012 Farm Progress Show was a chance for AgVantage FS to put the spotlight on a fresh new look for FS Seed products HiSOY and InVISION corn. FS seed marketing and development specialist Amanda Weigel told us during FPS that AgVantage FS just expanded into the Boone county area this year. “So I’m doing some marketing to get our … Read More
Combine Settings in Drought Conditions
About 40% of corn and nearly a quarter of the soybean crop have already been harvested nationwide which is well ahead of normal for this time of year and record setting in some areas. The five year average for corn harvest by this date is less than 15%, soybeans less than 10%. The reason for the advanced progress is the … Read More
New Larger Display from Raven Industries
The Envizio Pro XL is what was new with Raven at the Farm Progress Show. In the tent to show it off was Ryan Molitor, Marketing Manager. Ryan says the new display is larger and easier to use according to customers. The product can be used for all seasons of field work. The Envizio Pro XL will enhance a user’s … Read More
Call Congress From Combine Campaign
Congress is back in session for a couple of days this week, but all indications are that no action will be taken on a farm bill at this point before the current bill expires. Knowing how fluid the situation in Washington can be, that’s no reason to give up hope yet and National Corn Growers Association president Garry Niemeyer says … Read More
John Deere Offers Remote Display Access
The farm of the future is getting a little closer with John Deere Remote Display Access. “John Deere Remote Display Access gives customers and dealers the ability, with the customer’s permission, to actually view and see the 2630 display right from any internet-connected computer, or laptop or mobile devices – smartphone or tablet,” explained senior product manager Dave Mulder at … Read More