Trimble announced that it has acquired privately-held MyTopo based in Billings, Mont. MyTopo is a leading provider of print and digital maps for outdoor enthusiasts. The acquisition expands Trimble’s ability to offer unique map content and new outdoor-centric products while simultaneously enhancing its popular mobile apps—Trimble Outdoors, AllSport GPS, Geocache Navigator, Cabela’s Recon Hunt, and Backpacker GPS Trails. MyTopo offers … Read More
Trimble Now Includes Satellite-Delivered Corrections
Trimble announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire certain assets related to the OmniSTAR™ Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) signal corrections business from Fugro N.V. The acquisition is expected to significantly expand Trimble’s worldwide ability to provide corrections services for land based agriculture, construction, mapping and Geographic Information System (GIS) and survey applications. Trimble and Fugro … Read More
New Variable-rate Field-IQ Control System
Trimble offers a new Field-IQ system that controls and monitors seed and fertilizer delivery capabilities to enhance variable-rate functionality. The Field-IQ system pairs seamlessly with the guidance capabilities of the Trimble FmX integrated display or CFX 750 touch screen display, which both run Trimble’s unique overlap detection technology. Farmers using the Field-IQ crop input control system for seed placement have … Read More
Connected Farm Gets New Functionality
Farmers and retailers can track the location of their vehicles with Trimble’s Connected Farm solution, thanks to new Farm Works Dispatch software and its new DCM-300 modem. The additional functionality provided by a Dispatch service plan offers farm managers a visual tool for organizing fleet movement to save fuel costs and increase equipment efficiency. Through email alerts and on-screen maps, … Read More
New Trimble Modem For Enhanced RTK Connection
An new multi-use DCM-300 modem from Trimble provides access to its VRS RTK signal plus handle wireless data transfer between field and farm or retailer office. The new modem can be used to access Trimble VRS Now Ag RTK correction service and to enable Connected Farm wireless field data transfer. The DCM-300 modem is also compatible with the new Farm … Read More
Precision Agriculture and Precision Communications from Retailers
As most growers involved in precision farming technology will tell you, the value of their local retailer and its technicians is priceless when it comes to installation, upkeep and troubleshooting. Is your precision ag retailer delivering on your needs? One such example of precision efforts and communications can be found in Iowa at HTS Precision Ag Solutions, with locations in … Read More
Trimble Offers New Ag Water Management System
If your farm operation needs precision farming equipment that can help manage water, check out the new Trimble AG GCS200 system. Specifically designed for land leveling and drainage applications, it works in conjunction with a laser transmitter to provide automatic machine control of implements such as scrapers and drainage machines, helping farmers to manage water on their fields regardless of … Read More
Farm Works Expands Software Offerings
Farm Works Information Management, a division of Trimble, just announced three new products to expand its capabilities for growers and agribusinesses. Farm Works Mobile streamlines data management in the field by bundling record keeping, scouting, soil sampling, and variable rate application into one low cost solution. Field records include application dates, hybrid locations, field and weather conditions, scale tickets, and … Read More
New Connected Farm Website From Trimble
Linking the farm office computer with precision farming technology using wireless technology is the future that Trimble is touting via their Connected Farm system – described on its new website. To learn more about the technology and how two farmers are using it, check out this recent story in Nebraska Farmer.
Seed Savings With Planter Row Shut-Off
Northern Illinois corn and soybean grower Todd Glendenning says he saved an estimated $1,200 per day during spring planting with his Trimble guidance and row control system, according to a story in the June issue of Trimble’s StraightTalk newsletter. “After planting with RTK and implement guidance, I would never want to plant any other way,” says Glendenning. “I used to … Read More