Ag Leader Technology is continuously helping growers leap over the hurdles when it comes to apprehension about adopting precision ag technology. We’ve covered the cost of the new equipment and tools and whether or not it’s user-friendly, so today, we’re talking with MAPS Manager Terry Panbecker with NEW Cooperative in Fort Dodge, Iowa, about: Obstacle #3: Training & Troubleshooting We … Read More
Giving User-Friendly New Meaning
Ag Leader recognizes that there are many obstacles farmers face when it comes to choosing precision ag equipment. Last week, we talked with a dealer in Oregon about the cost involved with adopting the new technology, and this week: Obstacle #2: Is Precision Ag User-Friendly? Do you feel like there’s a steep learning curve in using precision agriculture or that … Read More
How Much is Too Much?
Last week, we discussed some of the obstacles farmers face when it comes to adopting precision agriculture on their farm. When farmers are asked what’s stopping them from buying precision ag equipment, their first reaction is cost: the investment cost of the equipment, the time involved for them to learn how to use the equipment, and the time it will … Read More
What’s Stopping You From Adopting Precision Ag?
There seem to be many “what ifs” and “can I justify it” and “is it right for me” questions when it comes to farmers’ willingness to adopt the use of precision ag technologies. These are natural questions, and good ones at that, for every grower to contemplate before jumping in. Ag Leader Technology has been in the precision ag field … Read More
Bringing Us Up to Date
Let’s bring you up to speed as we recently left off learning about the history of Ag Leader Technology when the company had just gone mobile in 2006. The very next year, Ag Leader partners with NORAC, Inc. to provide the InSight™ display interface to the NORAC UC5™ Spray Height Controller. Then, partners with KINZE Manufacturing, Inc. to develop new … Read More
What the Flood has Left Behind
No one ever claimed there was a rhyme or reason to Mother Nature’s fury. From extreme heat and drought to the threat of tropical storms and flooding, most of the U.S. has been burdened with some type of weather issue since early spring. When it comes to flooding in the Midwest, by the middle of August water releases from Garrison … Read More
Ag Leader – From Basements to Mobile Devices
As noted in a previous blog post, Ag Leader Technology beginnings took shape in the basement of Al Myers in 1986. Since then, the company has grown to provide a complete line of precision farming technologies, from planting to harvest and from field to office. We last left of in 1995 when Ag Leader had sold over 1,500 yield monitors. … Read More
Your Pre-Harvest Checklist
Seems like just yesterday we discussed the benefits of pre-season planting preparation, and now we find ourselves staring a pre-harvest checklist straight in the eye. But keep in mind that servicing your precision ag equipment prior to harvest is equally as important as in the spring. Ag Leader Technology is helping to give growers a few tips on where to … Read More
The Value of Data
Why do you use precision ag technologies on your farm? Not surprisingly, your answer might be different than your neighbor’s or the grower two towns away. But no matter why you use it, know that precision ag equipment not only helps you gather information, but software can then help you organize, visualize, analyze and archive that data. But why is … Read More
In Need of an Upgrade?
Think of the televisions you own – do any of them take up more space (width) than a foot or have you upgraded to a complete line of flat screens? Now think about your newest vehicle – does it run on gasoline with ethanol? And before you purchased either of those items, did you ask around, read online consumer reviews, … Read More