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GPS Long Look: The L5 Signal Going Through Its Paces
May 28, 2009
It will likely be years before the L5 GPS signal becomes commercially viable, but manufacturers are taking it for a spin and having early success in picking up the fledgling technology.
Spectrum Adds Data Logger
May 28, 2009
Weather and field measurement manufacturer Spectrum Industries recently introduced the WatchDog A-Series Data Logger line, which replaces the 100 series.
RapidEye Imagery Makes Inroads
May 28, 2009
Geospatial imagery company RapidEye recently announced that it has collected more than 26.6 million square miles (or more than 69 million square kilometers) of at least 80% cloud-free images during its first 100 days of operation.
Top Innovations In Precision Agriculture -- Last Chance To Weigh In
May 28, 2009
To celebrate the 15th anniversary of the PrecisionAg Buyer's Guide, we will be presenting a presentation called the Top 15 Innovations in Precision Agriculture. We're asking you to share your thoughts on the subject.
SST Vision Conference Returns To InfoAg
May 28, 2009
At InfoAg 2009 in Springfield this July, SST will host the SST vision conference for current and prospective customers. The event will be held Monday, July 13 from 1:30 - 5:30 pm at the Crowne Plaza Hotel.
AutoFarm Adds Embedded Steering Control For Raven’s Envizio Pro
May 21, 2009
AutoFarm recently announced the availability of embedded steering control (ESC) for Envizio Pro, allowing it to work with the AutoFarm OnTrac2 GPS Assisted Steering System to provide robust steering of a broad range of equipment including tractors, sprayers, spreaders and combines.
New Weather Station Starter Kit Available
May 21, 2009
The HOBO U30/NRC weather station kit combines research-grade data logging with out-of-the-box convenience.
New Study Reveals Benefits, Opportunities In No-Till Farming
May 21, 2009
A just completed benchmarking study conducted by magazine No-Till Farmer provides interesting insight into growers that practice no-till farming. Along with a wide range of demographical information, the study delves into the practices and equipment use of no-till farmers, and reveals the benefits growers are realizing by employing this technique.
Iowa State Tech Degree Gets Accreditation
May 21, 2009
The Agricultural Systems Technology (AST) degree at Iowa State University includes the first agricultural undergraduate degree option accredited by the National Association of Industrial Technology (NAIT).
KC Ting To Speak At PrecisionAg Luncheon
May 21, 2009
On July 15 during the InfoAg Conference in Springfield, KC Ting, professor and head of the department of agricultural and biological engineering at the University of Illinois will share his expertise as part of the PrecisionAg Luncheon, presented by PrecisionAg.com and sponsored by SST Software.
Now On The Network: Hook Up With Harold Reetz
May 14, 2009
Dr. Harold Reetz, president of the Foundation for Agronomic Research, started a "PrecisionAg Training" group on our PrecisionAg Network web site.
Hemisphere Software Update Facilitates International Expansion
May 14, 2009
GPS is launching a new version of the Outback S-Lite guidance system software that supports additional international languages including Simplified Chinese. The new version carries over all the proven features of the existing Outback Guidance product and now also supports 20 languages. With the new sales distribution partners established, the company expects to ship thousands of S-Lite units into China.
Mild Solar Storm Season Predicted
May 14, 2009
Although its peak is still four years away, a new active period of Earth-threatening solar storms will be the weakest since 1928, predicts an international panel of experts led by NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center and funded by NASA. Despite the prediction, Earth is still vulnerable to a severe solar storm.
AgWorks Takes Aim At Traceability
May 7, 2009
Work on a traceabililty project with the Mid America CropLife Association has helped AgWorks add new dimensions to its product offerings.
Labor And Precision Agriculture
May 7, 2009
Finding good help remains a challenge, opening the door for mechanization in agriculture.
Adding On CORS In Ohio
May 7, 2009
