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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.

Hemisphere Enhances Dual Frequency Receiver

Hemisphere GPS recently introduced its enhanced Eclipse dual-frequency GPS receiver. The unit now supports USB communication and enables data logging to standard external USB flash drives.

RTK More Than Half Way

Last week's reader poll question asked our eNews readers if they are using a real-time kinematic GPS system for field operations, mainly to test the idea that RTK has made the significant inroads that many in agriculture have expressed to me. I'm not surprised at all to report that more than half of you who responded are using RTK technology for GPS. My next question for you is, are you getting the payback you expect from your RTK system? Is it reflected in real dollars, or efficiency, or both? Let me know by sharing your thoughts below. Thanks and have a great day. ....

AutoFarm's Reflex Improves GPS Continuity

To help users of its automatic steering technology maintain GPS uptime more consistently, AutoFarm has introduced a new built in capability to its line of steering systems called "Reflex Technology."

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.

The Time is Right For Precision Ag Technologies

Given the new dynamics triving global agriculture these days, the International Plant Nutrition Institute shared the following thoughts on why the time is right for adoption of preciision ag technology.

Cotton And Precision: RTK Payoff

Three years ago, grower Jared Fiveash was asking what a real-time kinematic GPS system could do for his operation. These days, he finds himself trying to find something the system can’t do.

GPS Receiver Technology Update

This season’s GPS receivers offer more convenience and accuracy to users at both ends of the adoption spectrum.

The GPS Evolution

WHEN IT COMES to precision farming, global positioning is the heart and soul of any strategy. And as the GPS revolution rolls into its second decade since it truly became a widely available public access technology, much has changed for the better.

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.
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