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Syngenta, SST Collaboration Eases Aerial Application Planning
November 20, 2008
Syngenta and SST announced the release of Syngenta EagleView, a custom spray data management system built on the SST Summit Professional software system.
Stepping Out This Winter
November 20, 2008
PrecisionAg eNews takes a breather next week, as we settle in for some turkey and football for most of four days. Then, our winter event coverage kicks off in earnest as we hit the Ag Retailers Association Conference Dec. 2-4. We hope to get a feel for the retailer's view on technology going into the 2009 season, and will share our learnings in the December 5 edition.
2008 Tech Review: Good Times
November 20, 2008
The high tide raises all boats, and that was certainly true for the good ship “Ag Technology” on the seas of agriculture in 2008. Across practitioner groups, retailers to consumers to growers were investing dollars in yield-boosting, efficiency-building technology.
Precision Agriculture In The UK
November 20, 2008
Dropping technology cost and rising input prices have made precision technology more enticing for growers in the UK. Still, education on the benefits of precision is needed.
Global Profile: Precision Agriculture In Switzerland
November 20, 2008
Even in a country characterized by many small individual farms, technology holds promise for improving farming practices.
Nebraska Technology Conference Starts Next Week
November 13, 2008
The Nebraska Agricultural Technologies Association (NeATA) will hold its annual Conference & Trade Show Jan. 28-29, 2009 in Grand Island.
Post Election Assessment: Low Expectations
November 13, 2008
I'm writing this from a fertilizer dealer forum in Florida, where overall the feeling about 2009 has generally been "glass half full" -- that is, of course, if the overall economy doesn't implode further.
Onset Adds Data Transport Device
November 13, 2008
Onset Computer Corporation announced the release of the HOBO U30 Shuttle, a new data retrieval device for use with Onset HOBO U30/NRC Remote Monitoring Systems.
USDA Offers On-Line Risk Management Tool
November 13, 2008
USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) has launched an online resource to aid farmers and ranchers in focusing on how to protect against down-side risks, as well as how best to take advantage of up-side opportunities in the market.
Evolution Of Data Delivery
November 7, 2008
Data delivery via cellular networks is evolving quickly in rural America. From voice to email to the Internet, the cellular data system and the devices that receive the signals are dropping in price -- phones and data plans are being offered that make adding a data package a virtual no-brainer.
Automatic Steering Now On MacDon Windrowers
November 6, 2008
AutoFarm recently announced that its GPS AutoSteer offering is now available for MacDon-built Self Propelled Windrower Tractors.
New Entry Level Display From Ag Leader
November 6, 2008
Ag Leader Technology recently unveiled a new entry-level precision farming display called The EDGE. The new display combines a greater level of simplicity when combined with Ag Leader's SeedCommand, DirectCommand and yield monitoring capabilities.
Topcon AutoSteering System 150 Features G3 Technology
November 6, 2008
For today’s farmer seeking efficiency and value through precision agriculture technology, Topcon offers a new solution for AutoSteering. Topcon’s new System 150 provides fast, smooth AutoSteering response and extreme flexibility.
