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Mobile Apps Most Useful for Ag

December 31, 2014 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

Source: Kansas State University Extension

Kansas State University Extension put together this list of mobile apps for the ag industry.

Seeking A Simpler Solution For Tractor ‘Cab Clutter’

As no-tillers endure headaches getting precision tools to work together, manufacturers are pushing standardized testing and a searchable database to improve equipment compatibility.

By Jack Zemlicka posted on August 1, 2014 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

Connecting different brands of farm machinery and precision technology can be as appealing as a root canal for many no-tillers. The process often prompts head scratching, hand wringing and hit-or-miss success achieving peak performance.

John Deere Announces Allied Agreement with Dawn Equipment Company

May 29, 2014 | Posted in Equipment, Precision Agriculture

John Deere announced today an alliance with Dawn Equipment Company, Inc., a manufacturer specializing in ground engaging tools and active control systems for planters.

From the Desk of John Dobberstein

Removing Barriers To Seeding Cover Crops

By John Dobberstein posted on November 6, 2013 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops

An obstacle no-tillers often cite for not using cover crops in their rotation is getting them established in a timely manner after corn and soybean harvest so they get optimum growth and benefit. This is especially true in colder northern climates, where the growing season is shorter.

Vaderstad Acquires Seed Hawk

October 17, 2013 | Posted in Equipment

Source: Väderstad

Väderstad, a leading European agricultural equipment manufacturer from Sweden, has acquired the Canadian manufacturer Seed Hawk. The deal brings Väderstad closer to the North American market and opens up new possibilities for both Seed Hawk and Väderstad.

Valley Irrigation To Be Featured On FOX Business News, The Green Room

April 9, 2013 | Posted in Equipment

Valley Irrigation will be featured on FOX Business News in an upcoming segment of The Green Room titled "Industry Leaders Pioneering the Future of Sustainable Agriculture."

Mitas In Iowa: One Year On

April 9, 2013 | Posted in Equipment

In April, Mitas celebrates 12 months of farm tire manufacturing at its Charles City facility, which currently employs 188 locals in Iowa. Today, Mitas held its board of directors meeting at the facility and launched three new tire sizes in the SFT and AC85 ranges available in North America starting in April.

No-Tillers Gain Flexibility With New Crop Protection Products

Manufacturers are rolling out new insecticides, herbicides and fungicides with improved formulas and tankmix compatibility to help no-tillers reduce trips across the field and boost yields.

By John Dobberstein posted on February 1, 2013 | Posted in Crop Protection

Another wave of new crop-protection products is expected to hit the U.S. market in time for the 2013 growing season, as no-tillers and strip-tillers look for ways to fend off resistant weeds and yield-robbing diseases and insects.

ISOBUS Could Trim Costs, Boost Farming Efficiency

Manufacturers and early adopters are working out the kinks for this technology, which would let farmers pair different brands of tractors and implements and reduce confusion and clutter in the cab.

By Jack Zemlicka posted on February 1, 2013 | Posted in Equipment, Precision Agriculture

The rising cost of fertilizer, seed and equipment is a reality that many farmers face in today’s ag market.

Frankly Speaking

Monsanto's Acquisition Of Precision Planting Making Growers Nervous About Sharing Data

By Frank Lessiter posted on August 1, 2012 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

When Monsanto announced in late May that it was acquiring Precision Planting, an Illinois-based developer and marketer of seed meters, monitoring and precision farming technology, the news created a ripple effect in the farm world.

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