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MAPS Software Offers Enhanced Agronomic Tools
October 28, 2009
Iowa-based NEW Cooperative and MAPS recently released MAPS Data Management, a program for helping growers better understand and use field data.
Raven Acquisition Would Expand GPS, Wireless Web Capabilities
October 28, 2009
Raven Industries, Inc. announced that it entered into a purchase agreement to buy Ranchview, Inc. The Canadian technology company develops systems that use cellular networks instead of traditional radio systems that are typically used to deliver Real Time Kinematic (RTK) corrections to GPS enabled equipment. The network can also be used to deliver high-speed Internet access.
New Leader Introduces New Spreader
October 22, 2009
Highway Equipment Company, manufacturer of New Leader multi-purpose agriculture spreaders, recently introduced the L2000G4 fertilizer and lime spreader, a single bin spreader ideal for applying high rates of fertilizer and low rates of lime.
Video: RTK In Ohio — A VRS Demonstration
October 22, 2009
Tim Norris of Ag Info Tech, an agronomy and technology consulting company in Gambier, OH, demonstrates a Trimble VRS RTK system. | Watch video
Corn Harvest Alert: Current Weather Conditions Are Ripe For Lodging
October 15, 2009
Harvest delays caused by wet and cold weather, among other factors, could result in stalk lodging. Fertilizer manufacturer Mosaic offers some tips for managing this challenging harvest.
RapidEye Successfully Completes Imaging Of Canadian Growing Season in 2009
October 14, 2009
Precision Farming Solutions provider GeoFarm offers multi-temporal data sets to Canadian farmers, ag retailers, and agronomic consultants of the Agri-Trend Network using RapidEye imagery.
Video: The CORS RTK Network
October 14, 2009
Tim Norris of Ag Info Tech, an agronomy and technology consulting company in Gambier, OH, explains how the Ohio CORS Network fits nicely with his existing Tower network to bring more of his customers RTK-level GPS service. | Watch video
RFID Powers Hay Tracking Technology
October 14, 2009
New Holland Agriculture recently launched CropID, an individual bale identification system for large square balers.
RapidEye Working To Deliver Repetitive Imagery Coverage In Brazil
October 8, 2009
Geospatial solutions provider RapidEye to own announced that they will supply the Brazilian state of Bahia with RapidEye satellite imagery through their Brazilian distributor Santiago & Cintra Consultoria.
TeeJet Technologies Expands Assisted Steering Compatibility
October 8, 2009
TeeJet Technologies announced the addition of several vehicle-specific installation kits for its FieldPilot assisted steering system.
Video: RTK Is In Demand
October 8, 2009
Tim Norris of Agricultural Information Technologies in Gambier, OH, explains why his grower base is demanding RTK-level GPS accuracy on their farms. | Watch video
RapidEye To Provide Imagery To USDA Agencies
October 1, 2009
Geospatial solutions provider RapidEye recently announced that it has been named a Prime Vendor Contract to the USDA and three other governmental agencies. Under the contract, RapidEye will provide its levels 1B and 3A satellite imagery products.
Trimble Ag3000 Modem Now Available
October 1, 2009
