Precision technology isn’t just for farming anymore. The Dickinson Press reports that the Golden Valley Soil Conservation District in North Dakota is working on saline reclamation project. The project will examine the impact of increased levels of saline in surface and groundwater. Golden Valley says the higher levels of saline result in degraded water bodies and reduced crop and forage … Read More
3rd World Precision Farming
Precision agriculture is solving water conservation problems in India. The Hindu reports that India has reported successes of using precision farming for combating successive spells of drought: Referring to experiments in precision farming in Krishnagiri and Dharmapuri districts, he said they were successful. Tamil Nadu Agricultural University had been advised to come up with technological options that were suitable to … Read More
Precision Agriculture in the News
Down under in Australia precision agriculture is making a difference when it comes to applying fertilizer. This is from a story in the Port Lincoln Times. The story focuses on a report by Rabobank senior analyst Ingrid Richardson. Ms Richardson said farmers would have to improve their productivity, but reduce costs – the ‘holy grail’ of farming. “The precision application … Read More
Precision with Cotton
There´s no getting away from it. Precision farming is sweeping the agriculture industry and cotton is not a sector to be left behind. The Delta Farm Press reports that the 11th annual National Conservation Systems Cotton & Rice Conference, which is being held Jan. 21-22, is making precision farming one of its major themes. New this year is the addition … Read More
Kansas Ag Tech
It´s not a school, but it is a conference to school Kansas farmers in local, breakthrough technologies in the agriculture industry, such as precision farming. The Cattle Network reports that the 11th annual Kansas Agricultural Technology Conference will be held Jan. 23-25 at the Holiday Inn and Conference Center in Salina, KS. The three-day event is meant to offer both … Read More
Ohio Looks at Precision Ag in December
Central Ohio Agronomy Day is scheduled for December 18th, and the Newark Advocate reports that the event will open up a discussion on precision agriculture between farmers and precision ag experts: Topics of discussion during the event include growing organic matter and tilth in soils; scenarios and possibilities for 2008 weather; enhanced quality soybean traits; fertilizer application accuracy; optimizing fertilizer … Read More
Precision Ag in Peoria, IL
Farmers had the chance to learn about tools available for precision agriculture at The Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, IL this week. The Greater Peoria Farm Show just ended Thursday. The PJStar.com reports that the the Peoria show is considered the largest indoor farm show in the state of Illinois. The news organization also highlighted a display at the show … Read More
Idaho Farmer Uses Aerial Images and GPS
It may look like a toy, but as Ag Weekly has reported, Robert Blair’s CropCam unmanned aerial vehicle, or UAV, provides visuals of his farm that are vital for his precision farming. Robert says his CropCam is basically the same product the military and NASA are using. Here’s an excerpt from Ag Weekly on how Robert uses the CropCam: Blair … Read More
Precision Ag a Modern Marvel
The History Channel’s Modern Marvels show has featured John Deere technology as an example of “ingenuity, invention and imagination brought to life on a grand scale.” One recent episode explored the growing field of precision agriculture, recognizing that farming has experienced a technological revolution of its own during the last 20 years. The three and a half minute video demonstrates … Read More
ASA and John Deere Bring Precision Ag Ed to Growers
Growers in Indiana have the chance to learn more about precision agriculture. The Mid-South Farmer reports that John Deere is partnering with the American Soybean Association in an effort to arm local growers with knowledge about precision agriculture systems. Winter meetings are planned for Jan. 8, 2008, in Wahoo, Neb.; Jan. 28, 2008, in Jonesboro, Ark.; and Jan. 29, 2008, … Read More