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Growers Planting Using GPS

Our reader poll last week indicates that growers are embracing the use of GPS technology on planters next season.

Topcon, AGCO To Collaborate On Auto-Guide 2

TSD Integrated Controls, the joint venture company between Topcon Positioning Systems and Sauer-Danfoss, announced that it will be the supplier of AGCO’s next generation satellite-guided steering assist system – AUTO-GUIDE2.

Deere Adds Guidance On The Corn Head

John Deere has announced the availability of a  new sensing system on corn heads, AutoTrac RowSense.

PrecisionAg Works: An Indiana Perspective

Recent research conducted by the PrecisionAg Institute in conjunction with dmrkynetec took us deep into the strategies and mindset of precision-savvy growers through in-depth interviews. Below, we share the thoughts of a veteran corn grower in Indiana

Specialty Focus: Growers Seek Guidance

Rosemary Gordon, senior managing editor of American Vegetable Grower magazine, writes about an Ohio study that says more growers are embracing precision ag technology than ever before.

Specialty Focus: Precision Pointers

Many experts believe that the successful grower of tomorrow is going to have to incorporate at least some aspects of precision agriculture to compete in an increasingly global economy. One of those experts is Bryan G. Hopkins, an associate professor at Brigham Young University, who has been involved in precision agriculture for the past 15 years. David Eddy, senior western editor for American Vegetable Grower, recently spent some time with Hopkins, and he shared some ideas on how growers can be successful using precision agriculture.

Lightbars: Improving On The Basics

Basic lightbars have been around for a long time now, but manufacturers are still finding ways to make them better.

Rawson Introduces GPS-based Speed Sensor

The ACCU-SPEED System from Rawson Control Systems uses global positioning to measure speed, providing a more accurate alternative to ground speed radar guns.

Hemisphere GPS Releases Eclipse Dual-Frequency GPS

Hemisphere GPS announced earlier this week that it has added Eclipse dual-frequency GPS receiver technology to its product line.

Topcon Releases GMS-2 GIS Handheld

PrecisionAg eNews - Topcon’s new GMS-2 GIS delivers impressive functionality in a ruggedized handheld mobile GPS receiver format.
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2008 Precision Ag Winners

Visit with Ted Macy, Allen Myers and Joe Russo - 2008 winners of the PrecisionAg Award of Excellence.
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How Does Precision Ag Work?

Let us count the ways. Increased profits of $5 to $9 per acre are just the start.
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An Indiana Perspective

A veteran corn producer shares his confidential thoughts during in-depth research by the PrecisionAg Institute.
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