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Trimble Buys Out Tru-Count
October 30, 2008
Trimble has acquired the assets of privately-held Tru Count, Inc. The Ames, IA company manufactures air and electric clutches that automate individual planter row shut-off. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Making Imagery Work
October 29, 2008
RapidEye is making the last adjustments to its newly launched cluster of satellites, which could at last put satellite imagery over the hump.
Precision Agriculture And The Turbulent Times
October 29, 2008
Even with the difficult economic challenges we face, there is value in precision agriculture use and technology innovation.
Autofarm Announces Four New Dealers
October 24, 2008
GPS equipment manufacturer Autofarm recently announced the addition of four new product dealers in Ohio and North Dakota.GPS equipment manufacturer Autofarm recently announced the addition of four new product dealers in Ohio and North Dakota.
Last Week's Reader Poll: Down In The Dumps
October 24, 2008
We had strong response to last week's reader poll regarding what direction you think the farm economy is headed in 2009. Unfortunately (but not unexpectedly), the response was not about enthusiasm, but deep concern about the future.
Precision Passion: Remembering Mark Hansen
October 24, 2008
Mark Hansen’s professional career was dedicated to helping growers through the use of precision technology. His passing on October 3 is a significant loss to an industry in need of the passion and dedication he brought to his work and his life.
ONSET Offers Frost Alarm System For Fruit Market
October 16, 2008
The new HOBO U30 Frost Alarm System from Onset Computer Corp, simplifies frost management and reduces water usage.
Precision Technology A Bright Spot In Dark Times
October 16, 2008
I just returned on Thursday from a meeting of the PACE Advisory Council.
Raven Industries Releases Switch Pro
October 16, 2008
Switch Pro provides a state-of-the-art control system when teamed up with either the Envizio Pro or Viper Pro field computers. Switch Pro eliminates consoles from the cab, providing more room with less clutter by combining the technology of several devices into one easy-to-use console including: single product control (liquid or NH3), 10-section boom control, a speed sense control, and AccuBoom boom section control.
Yetter Adds Touch Screen To Residue Manager
October 16, 2008
Yetter Manufacturing Co. now offers a touch screen controller for its 2967 e-Series On-the-Go Residue Manager. The new touch-screen controller adjusts the electric actuator to raise and lower each residue manager. This gives producers an easier way to quickly fine-tune the depth of each residue manager during operation.
Cotton Inc. Precision Event Two Weeks Away
October 9, 2008
As part of Cotton Incorporated's Crop Management Workshop next month, the association will be hosting a Precision Cotton Worshop. The event is being held at the Grand Casino and Resort in Tunica November 11-13.
Award Lauds Green Benefits Of Precision
October 8, 2008
I received a notice from manufacturer Hemisphere GPS last week about an award they received.
VRA Now On Raven's Envizio Pro
October 8, 2008
