CrescoAg Corporation and Raytheon Company have entered into an exclusive agreement to develop a new generation of agricultural technologies and analytics designed to help agriculture producers increase productivity and manage their operations more efficiently. The CrescoAg-Raytheon collaboration will pair Raytheon’s demonstrated capabilities in engineering, climatic science, analytics, sensor technology and systems integration with CrescoAg’s agricultural domain knowledge, farming expertise and … Read More
Precision Pays Podcast: Protecting your grain
When I think about the importance of using technology in agriculture today, the systems used for planting, harvesting, and even crop scouting are some of the first things that come to mind. But what about after you’ve planted and harvested that crop and you have it stored on your farm? In this Precision Pays Podcast, sponsored by Ag Leader Technology, we’ll … Read More
AgStudio Adds DTN/The Progressive Farmer
In the continuing quest for providing the best services for customers, MapShots has hit another bull’s eye, announcing an agreement with DTN/The Progressive Farmer that will bring historical and daily weather information to AgStudio users. AgStudio users will be able to utilize the data interpolation from a large network of weather stations, including those positioned on growers’ farms, which provide … Read More
First FAA-Mandated Test Site in North Dakota
This week, North Dakota aerospace and aviation leaders are in Orlando, Fla. for the AUVSI Unmanned Systems North America 2014 conference. The delegation will be at the show to discuss how the nation’s first operational unmanned aerial systems (UAS) test site is advancing research and supporting businesses in this growing industry. “Not only does North Dakota have the long-term UAS … Read More
iCropTrak Introduces 60 Second Soil Zoning
iCropTrak has released a new mobile farming app with the ability to create a new grower, a new farm, add CLU field boundaries, and soil zones in as little as 60 seconds on an iPad without the need of a desktop or cloud server. According to Cogent 3D president Aaron Hutchinson, this new application means that for the first time, … Read More
Raven Acquires SBG Innovatie BV & Navtronics BVBA
Raven Industries, Inc. today announced that its Applied Technology Division (ATD) has acquired SBG Innovatie BV and its affiliate, Navtronics BVBA. Headquartered in Middenmeer, Netherlands, SBG manufactures advanced GPS steering systems for a variety of agricultural applications. The acquisition broadens Raven’s guided steering system product line by adding high-accuracy implement steering applications. Additionally, SBG’s headquarters will become the new home … Read More
Ag Sustainability Pledges Made for Walmart
Kicking off a new Sustainable Product Expo this week, the CEOs from more than a dozen global companies gathered at Walmart headquarters in Arkansas Tuesday to pledge to increase sustainable food production. Eight of the largest food companies announced pledges to help ensure that tomorrow’s food supply is affordable and sustainable for the nine billion people projected to inhabit the … Read More
Hexagon Acquires Producer of Precision Ag Solutions
Lecia Geosystems’ parent company Hexagon AB, a leading global provider of design, measurement and visualization technologies, has signed an agreement to acquire Arvus, a manufacturer of precision agriculture solutions for closer, more site-specific management of the factors affecting crop production. This means different parts of a field can be managed separately, where the application of essential nutrients and various other … Read More
RoboFlight Provides Latest in Data Collection
RoboFlight is a global company that deals in data acquisition including UAV platforms as well as full scale aircraft and satellite systems. Beyond the agricultural industry, RoboFlight also works in security, search and rescue, utilities, mining and insurance. Chuck interviewed Phil Ellerbroek, Global Director of Sales for RoboFlight, and he shared more about the company. RoboFlight acquired Aerial Precision Ag, … Read More
Trimble Irrigate-IQ Solution Available in North America
Trimble announced today the availability of the Trimble® Irrigate-IQ™ precision irrigation solution in North America. Along with the North American launch, Trimble also introduced the Connected Farm™ Irrigate app, which provides farmers with real-time status and control of their pivot irrigation systems using a smartphone or tablet. The Irrigate-IQ GPS-controlled solution, which is installed on the pivot, enables farmers to … Read More