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AutoFarm Enhances FarmPRO Software

Following the successful launch of the new FarmPRO GPS System in early 2008, AutoFarm is now announcing the release of enhanced software for FarmPRO.

CASE IH Offers Equipment, Financing Relief For Flood-Ravaged Counties

Responding to the difficult times being faced by flooded regions of the Grain Belt, Case IH and its dealers are poised to lend a hand -- and offer some financial support.

MAGIE Returns To Bloomington In August

CropLife IRON, our sister publication, is proud to be partnering with the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association to help produce the Midwest Ag Industries Exposition (MAGIE), and we invite you to attend and test out the latest in application and precision agricultureequipment.

Satellite Imagery Advancing

I received an interesting release from the Satellite Imaging Corporation, a company that provides satellite imagery and remote sensing services to agriculture.

2008 Award Of Excellence Winners Announced

The judges have spoken, and the 2008 recipients of the PrecisionAg Award of Excellence have been chosen. This year's honorees truly represent a heritage of excellence that agriculture continues to benefit from today.

Adopters Get Rapid Return On Precision Investment

A recent study conducted by independent research firm Dmrkynetic demonstrates that precision agriculture adopters gaining a speedy return on their technology investment.

Survey Results and Cabela's Winners

Two weeks ago we asked you to provide us some feedback on our efforts under the PrecisionAg brand, and you responded. About 100 of you took the time to respond with your thoughts and suggestions, and it's appreciated.

Survey Results and Cabela's Winners

Two weeks ago we asked you to provide us some feedback on our efforts under the Precisionagriculturebrand, and you responded. About 100 of you took the time to respond with your thoughts and suggestions, and it's appreciated.

About 7 in 10 of the respondents have at least three years of precision agriculturetechnology experience, so the responses we got came largely from folks who have been in it for a while. In terms of topic interest, the top item respondents are very interested in reading about is variable rate technology -- not surprising given the cost of inputs. Not so long ago VRT would not have resonated so loudly on a survey like this.

Also high on the "very interested" scale was the Future of Precision Technology. Looks like we'll have to shine up the crystal ball and do a bit more prognosticating ... and invite our friends in the industry to do the same.

Also of high interest were some of what we've considered more niche subjects: remote imagery and sensor technology. Clearly you folks are looking for ways to be more efficient and effective in your field work.

We appreciate the direction you provided in your responses, and I welcome you to comment with any additional thoughts in the box below.

As for the winners of the Cabela's gift cards, here are the randomly chosen respondents:

Scott Janes, Miles Farm Supply

Scott Wilburn, MFA

John Harbison, TX Grower

Congratulations to our winners, and again, my sincere thanks for your support.

Ag Leader Creates Precision Agriculture Scholarship

Ag Leader Technology recently announced its commitment to support students interested in precision agriculture by establishing the Ag Leader Technology Precision Agriculture Scholarship within the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (ABE) at Iowa State University.

Information Indigestion

Well, I just got back from our second annual PrecisionAg Institute research review and planning session, and I'm feeling a bit full. Our research partner, Dmrkynetic, presented the results of several weeks of phone interviews with growers that are well versed in the use of precision practices.

Lechler Adds Nozzle For Contact Spraying

Lechler Inc. recently introduced the IDK-T ceramic, a new air induction twin flat spray nozzle designed for contact spraying

Outback Roadshow Launches Next Week

Hemisphere GPS will launch a new promotion program, the Outback Roadshow, on June 17th at its Hiawatha, KS facility.

The Time Is Right For Precision Agriculture 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 precision agriculture technology.