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Sizing Up Ruggedized Computers

Your work environment determines the type of rugged computer you should purchase, says Bill Glusing, vice president of advanced programs at DRS Tactical Systems.

Ag Science Featured In Pop Science

We got a call this week from a writer at the magazine Popular Science, and the conversation was pretty exciting.

New Online Tools Aid Weather, Crop Forecasting

CropForecaster provides a web-based source for monitoring a wide range of in-season crop status and weather information to help growers make better cropping decisions.

Topcon To Provide Telematics Technology To AGCO

Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) announced its remote asset management solution, Topcon Tierra, has been selected by AGCO Corporation, as its sole global telematics provider, marketed under the brand AGCONNECT.

Leica Adds New Display

Leica Geosystems announced it will release the Leica iNEX, a full-function mapping and guidance display with a large, color touch-screen this spring.

GLONASS To Be Added To Mix For OmniSTAR

Coming later this year, OmniSTAR subscription global positioning signal will pull in corrections from Russia’s GLONASS constellation, adding reliability.

Fertilizer In 2009: Don't Blink

With the economy stammering all around us and so much uncertainty clouding the future, the temptation for many when it comes to field management will be to edge toward "minimum requirements."

Retailer Boosts Profits With Sensor Technology

From CropLife Magazine, March, 2009: Crystal Valley Co-op is capitalizing on boom-mounted infrared sensors to improve the bottom line — for customers and its application business.

Technology Is Key To Deere’s Mega-Planter

The availability of GPS guidance and recent advances in planter row control were key in the development of John Deere’s new planting behemoth, the DB120. The planter will be available later this summer.

Topcon, AGCO Affirm Strategic Partnership

At the Commodity Classic last week, Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) today announced a strategic partnership between itself and equipment manufacturer AGCO Corp.

Raven Adds Planter Section Control

Raven Industries recently announced the release of its AccuRow and SmartRow automatic planter section control systems.

Let's Be Positive, Folks

There's assuredly no shortage of bad news across wires these days.