Agritechnica 2007 officially marked the launch of John Deere‘s first ever self-propelled sprayer in Europe. The 5430i is an intelligent sprayer that offers almost a complete automation of the entire sprayer application procedure. The sprayer integrates ten innovative AMS (Ag Management Solutions) features, including SprayPRO technology. The SprayPRO system uses GPS technology to offer more precision on sprayer functions such … Read More
Precision Technology a Big Draw for John Deere Consumers in Europe
John Deere has already attracted a large, steady crowd to it’s revamped exhibit at Agritechnica… and the event hasn’t even “officially” begun. The preview days, or the days typically reserved for media, honored guests and participants who don’t mind paying triple the normal entrance fee, got a sneak peek at Agritechnica 2007 for two days before the farm machinery show’s … Read More
Precision Ag for Fruits and Veggies
The International Society for Horticultural Science, the International Society of Citriculture, the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, and the University of Florida Citrus Research and Education Foundation are holding an International Symposium on “Application of Precision Agriculture for Fruits and Vegetables.” The symposium will be January 6-9, 2008 in Orlando, Florida. The main goal of this symposium is … Read More
Mid-State Equipment Selling Precision Ag To Dairies
At the just completed World Dairy Expo one of the exhibitors was Chuck Endres, Mid-State Equipment. He told me that dairy producers are looking at precision agriculture equipment to help them become more efficient. When it comes to precision equipment he says the biggest benefit to dairy producers is dealing with moisture when making haylage. He says the equipment they’re … Read More
Precision.AgWired.com in Forage Harvesting
John Deere is exhibiting some new technology at World Dairy Expo this week that can help dairy producers by getting added value for forage at harvest. John Deere Hay and Forage Product Specialist Jim Buchs told us about Harvest Lab. “We put a unit on our forage harvester that can measure the moisture as its going through the machine,” Buchs … Read More
Workshop slated for Oct. 18
A geographic information system workshop is set for Oct. 18 at the Texas A&M University System Research and Extension Center at San Angelo. The workshop is being sponsored by Texas Cooperative Extension and the Texas A&M University System’s Institute of Renewable Natural Resources and will last from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Dr. Dale Rollins, Extension wildlife specialist at San … Read More
HHD “first look”
The 30th Anniversary Husker Harvest Days 400-acre field demonstration area offered a chance to compare machines side-by-side. And that’s exactly what farmers of all ages recently experienced — a first-look at the newly launched John Deere equipment at Husker Harvest Days in Grand Island, Neb. Husker Harvest Days it is a working show…growers get a chance to see implements work … Read More
Swath Control Pro For Planters Animation Video
It’s one thing to hear about a new product enhancement but quite another to “see” it. That’s the case with John Deere’s Swath Control Pro for planters. This new precision ag product enhancement received lots of excitement at the recent new product introduction. To see just how it works you can watch a great animation of it on the John … Read More
Learning About New Rate Controller Updates
At the recent John Deere product introduction new sprayers were on display for dealers to see in action. Also being shown was some of the new precision products that help growers more precisely apply products. Take for example the new rate controller system. Precision farming technology continues to grow as producers adopt innovative practices to bring more efficiency to their … Read More
New Precision Ag Products
At the John Deere product introduction Kayla Reynolds, John Deere Ag Management Solutions, gave a presentation to the media and a group of securities analysts. It was kind of a like a Precision 101 class since many of those attending have no background or experience with agriculture. The event provided them with some great information that will help them better … Read More