At this week’s AG CONNECT Expo in Orlando, Fla., Hemisphere GPS introduced a new Outback eDriveX hydraulic auto-steering system and the Outback A220 smart GPS antenna. “We are very excited about taking our new auto-steering technology to market as it takes our product portfolio to a completely new level of precision steering and control performance,” said Steven Koles, President and … Read More
Add News from Precision.AgWired.com to your Web site or Blog
As we kick-off a new decade here at precision.agwired.com, I wanted to remind you of some features that can help you keep on top of the latest news in precision agriculture. 1. If you have a web site or blog, we have a free widget you can add that will automatically post our latest stories. All you have to do … Read More
2009 Top Stories on Precision.AgWired.com – January to June
As we wind down another year here at precision.agwired.com, I decided to take a look back at 2009 before we start a new decade. Over the next few days, I’ll be posting my list of “Best of Precision.AgWired.com 2009” stories, along with an additional list of noteworthy product stories. I hope you continue to find value in the information provided. … Read More
Kansas Precision Ag Technology Meeting in January
Growers from Kansas and surrounding states should attend the 14th annual Precision Agriculture Technologies Conference on January 21-22, 2010, in Salina, Kansas at the Ramada Conference Center. Registration begins at 8 a.m. with the program starting at 8:45 a.m. Industry and university speakers will update attendees on the latest information about new equipment, methods, economics and research related to precision … Read More
Precision Farming Classes Online
University of Missouri Extension is offering an eight-week online course on managing farm machinery using precision agriculture, Jan. 12 through March 4. “The course will provide participants the tools to develop a plan for incorporating precision agriculture technology into existing equipment lines,” said Kent Shannon, MU Extension natural resource engineer. The focus of this course will be the use of … Read More
Make Plans for AG Connect Expo 2010
January in Orlando is looking pretty good right now to most of us in the frigid Midwest. So if you have not made plans to attend AG Connect Expo 2010 in Orlando on January 13-15, take this snow day to get on line and make your reservations. Besides offering the opportunity to get away to a warmer climate, Expo 2010 … Read More
Precision Ag Events in North & South Dakota
NDSU CROPS DAY The North Dakota State University Carrington Research Extension Center will conduct its annual Crops Day on Dec. 15. Using a combination of NDSU and industry crop experts, the educational event will provide a review of production research and recommendations for corn, dry beans, soybeans and sunflowers, according to Greg Endres, NDSU Extension Service area agronomist. A session … Read More
Alabama Extension Hosts Annual Precision Ag Conference
Farmers in the southeast US should attend the fourth annual Precision Ag and Field Crops Conference on December 8 at the Wind Creek Hotel in Atmore, Ala. The conference will feature precision agriculture exhibits, equipment demonstrations and educational sessions. During the event, producers will have the opportunity to learn about a variety of precision agriculture topics including section control technology, … Read More
Thanksgiving Tweets for Farmers
If you like to eat – thank a farmer on Twitter today. Many agriculture advocates are taking part in tweeting the hashtag #thankafarmer today from 10 am through 12 pm CST. Twitter users are also expressing their gratitude with a #thankafarmer twibbon. The twitter efforts are just a small way to recognize and thank farmers for the abundant food they … Read More
Grains Council Photo Contest
The U.S. Grains Council (USGC) asked farmers and others to submit photos of this year’s harvest and despite the slow pace this year they have already gotten some good ones. This photo is captioned “John Nienhiser makes his way into the fields with modern technology on the Nienhiser Family Farm near Chapin, Ill.” This is definitely one of those years … Read More