John Deere has just introduced a completely new line of sprayers – the 4730, 4830 and 4930 Series Self–Propelled Sprayers. According to Deere, this new line–up sets new standards for sprayer performance, versatility and productivity. “We’ve put together a complete family of self–propelled sprayers to meet the productivity demands of all markets, from growers to commercial applicators,” says Craig Weynand, … Read More
Producer Profile: Kris Robinson
The Precision in Practice column brings you the latest reports from producers across North America who have put precision farming into practice in their own operations. Visit this column regularly to see what your neighbors are saying about precision farming and how they use it on their farms. Short broadcast interviews with these and other producers can be found in … Read More
GPS-Based Planter Controls
Farm Industry News gives a first look at GPS-based planter controls. John Deere’s Swath Control Pro provides GPS-based boom section control for sprayers. Now John Deere is testing a Swath Control Pro system for planters to help farmers save seed costs. “Leveraging the technology from our GreenStar 2 [GS2] Rate Controller, we are currently developing a new system to turn … Read More
Producer Profile: Paul Smith
The Precision in Practice column brings you the latest reports from producers across North America who have put precision farming into practice in their own operations. Visit this column regularly to see what your neighbors are saying about precision farming and how they use it on their farms. Short broadcast interviews with these and other producers can be found in … Read More
Producer Profile: Delbert Armstrong, Jr.
Precision in Practice column brings you the latest reports from producers across North America who have put precision farming into practice in their own operations. Visit this column regularly to see what your neighbors are saying about precision farming and how they use it on their farms. Delbert Armstrong, Jr. Winterville, NC 6,000 acres John Deere components used: Starfire RTK, … Read More
Producer Profile: Greg Hannay
The Precision in Practice column brings you the latest reports from producers across North America who have put precision farming into practice in their own operations. Visit this column regularly to see what your neighbors are saying about precision farming and how they use it on their farms. Short broadcast interviews with these and other producers can be found in … Read More
Producer Profile: Burt Heinrich
The Precision in Practice column brings you the latest reports from producers across North America who have put precision farming into practice in their own operations. Visit this column regularly to see what your neighbors are saying about precision farming and how they use it on their farms. Short broadcast interviews with these and other producers can be found in … Read More
Precision.AgWired.com With Sprayers
The industry leader in sprayers is even better with precision technology. The John Deere 4720 was on display at the 2007 Commodity Classic, pictured here with Craig Weynand, Division Marketing Manager for John Deere Sprayers. Weynand says the 4720 is their most popular sprayer, “This machine is really tailored to the corn and soybean producer in the Midwest and the … Read More
Reports From Classic
The president-elect of the National Association of Farm Broadcasting sent in a couple of interviews he did at Commodity Classic about precision agriculture. Randy Koenen of KTIC/KWPN/Rural Radio Network in West Point, Nebraska interviewed Laura Robson of John Deere AMS about the “Reach for the Stars” program. Randy Interview with Laura (1:30 min mp3) Randy also talked with Kyle Collins … Read More
AgriTalk at Commodity Classic
AgriTalk was live here in Tampa, Florida on the first official day of the Commodity Classic interviewing a number of representatives. Pictured here with AgriTalk host Mike Adams (right) from left to right are Kyle Collins, John Deere Ag Management Solutions; Bob Callanan, American Soybean Association; and Barry Nelson with John Deere. AgriTalk’s opening segment from Classic featured Barry and … Read More