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Would you like to learn more about the crop data you’ve collected? Are you interested in creating variable rate prescriptions? Beginning July 7, Ag Leader will be offering a variety of SMS Software training sessions to help you answer these questions and more. (Registration cost varies per session and computer use.) Click here to view the summer schedule and sign … Read More

Did you know that if you’re reading this post right now that means you’re part of the social media communications network? That’s right – precision.agwired.com is a blog, or an interactive website where visitors come to get information and leave feedback. So what exactly IS this bigger picture of social media and why is it important to you as a … Read More

The telephone. The light bulb. The Model A Ford. These inventions came about in traditional fashion: a man has a dream, an idea, a theory; and with a lot of hard work and testing, he eventually turns that vision into a reality. That’s exactly what happened in Al Myers’ basement in 1986. Al Myers, an agricultural engineer, began developing ideas … Read More

The flood waters are coming, and for now, all farmers can do is play the waiting game to see just how bad it’s going to be. From Montana to Missouri, farmers, ag businesses and communities are all buckling down, hoping for the best but preparing for the worse. Here’s a quick backgrounder if you didn’t catch WHY this is all … Read More

Are you interested in getting the latest information about precision ag equipment? If so, here are a few stops you might want to schedule this summer in order to talk with Ag Leader experts: • InfoAg in Springfield, IL July 12-14 Who should attend? Producers who want to learn more about technology applications and data management and interpretation. From hi-tech … Read More

Ag Leader is excited to provide their dealer network more summer training sessions than ever at the Ag Leader Academy in 2011! Ag Leader Academy will be offering 62 opportunities to attend 11 different courses, beginning June 2 and ending August 12. Rick Hoeing, Precision Ag Specialist for Jacobi Sales in Seymour, Ind., says these trainings are invaluable for his … Read More

As you are faced with trying to do more with less, efficiency is a frequently heard buzzword. But, learning about what products are on the market to help you increase field speed, reduce fuel costs and allow you to start earlier, run later and continue longer with less fatigue – now that’s a challenge in itself. And who has time, … Read More

This week, we caught up with Kent Johnson, farmer from centrally located Clemons, Iowa, for an update on the 2011 planting season and his use of precision ag equipment, direct from his tractor cab or as he refers to it, his “office”. Kent tells us he got an early start on corn in mid-April, but then had to delay by … Read More

Ag Leader Technology recently released Version 11 of the SMS Desktop Software, which offers many new features and benefits to help improve the operation and interface of the software. Whether it is data from planting, fertilizing, spraying, harvest or guidance, SMS houses and organizes the data for easy access. Jessica Ahrens, Ag Leader Software Support Specialist, says SMS Version 11 … Read More

Blue Delta, an elite precision farming distribution network from Ag Leader, was created to help precision farming dealers become well-rounded precision farming experts. Blue Delta creates an opportunity for the best of these dealers to separate themselves with in-depth training and increased product and marketing support so they can become an even better resource for their customers. The end user’s … Read More