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Getting ‘Go-To’ Training for Data Driven Decisions

By Clair Urbain posted on February 7, 2017 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

Jeff Herrold farms with his brother, Paul, on Herrold Farms near Wanatah, Ind. While they are no strangers to precision farming practices, Jeff says he certainly would like to leverage the data they have collected to better manage inputs and improve yields.

Upgrading Precision Hardware, Software and ‘Brainware’ Offers Precision Peace of Mind

To tap into the mechanical and analytical potential on his 1,300 acre operation, Cade Bushnell requires savvy, reliable and progressive dealer support.

By Ian Gronau posted on February 4, 2017 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

As Stillman Valley, Ill. farmer, Cade Bushnell, rolls out newer technology on his 1,300 acre farm, he’s had a lot of luck with mechanical alterations. But he’s still striving to tap the potential that precision data can provide and one of his biggest frustrations is adequately analyzing data pulled from equipment to make informed adjustments to his operation.

Smart Phone App Balances Conservation and Production

February 3, 2017 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

Source: USDA-Agricultural Research Service

LandPKS combines cloud computing, digital soil-mapping data and the Global Positioning System (GPS) to provide information about the sustainable potential of land under current and future climate, says the USDA.

Dawn Launches New Active Depth Control Planter Technology

January 24, 2017 | Posted in Equipment, Precision Agriculture

Joe Bassett, president of Dawn Equipment Co., provides a detailed virtual tour of the company’s new Reflex digital down pressure control system and the evolution of its X-Sense Gauge Wheel Down Force Sensor.

4 Considerations for Managing P and K with High Yields, Low Grain Prices

October 31, 2016 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture

Source: Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

Iowa State University Extension shares important management options to consider when making decisions with unfavorable crop/fertilizer price ratios.

Prepare Your Sprayer for Storage to Avoid Costly Problems Later

October 31, 2016 | Posted in Equipment, Precision Agriculture

Source: Ohio State University Extension

Taking time to winterize your sprayer before temperatures fall below freezing will allow you to avoid issues such as cracked or inefficient pumps, says an Ohio State University Extension ag engineer.

Guidance Systems are Used on About Half of Planted Acres for Several Major Crops

October 19, 2016 | Posted in Equipment, Precision Agriculture

Guidance systems use global positioning system (GPS) coordinates to automatically steer farm equipment like combines, tractors, and self-propelled sprayers. Guidance systems help reduce operator fatigue and pinpoint precise field locations, within a few inches.

Deere Points to CNH Industrial as Complainant in Antitrust Suit

October 18, 2016 | Posted in Precision Agriculture, Seeding & Planting

Source: Capital Press

According to a report in the Capital Press, Deere & Co. claims CNH Industrial initiated the complaint with the U.S. Dept. of Justice that led to the DOJ's blocking of Deere's acquisition of Precision Planting.

Dawn Claims Infringement on Planter Technology

October 17, 2016 | Posted in Precision Agriculture, Seeding & Planting

Dawn Equipment serves notice to Precision Planting and Ag Leader over patents related to hydraulic down pressure control for row crop planters.

Deere Plans Planter Technology Agreement with Ag Leader

October 12, 2016 | Posted in Precision Agriculture, Seeding & Planting

The agreement will provide Ag Leader the technologies and licenses necessary to manufacture and sell the Precision Planting SpeedTube and related technology, including vSet, vDrive and DeltaForce, once the acquisition of Precision Planting is completed.

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Getting ‘Go-To’ Training for Data Driven Decisions

Upgrading Precision Hardware, Software and ‘Brainware’ Offers Precision Peace of Mind

Smart Phone App Balances Conservation and Production

Dawn Launches New Active Depth Control Planter Technology

4 Considerations for Managing P and K with High Yields, Low Grain Prices

Prepare Your Sprayer for Storage to Avoid Costly Problems Later

Guidance Systems are Used on About Half of Planted Acres for Several Major Crops

Deere Points to CNH Industrial as Complainant in Antitrust Suit

Dawn Claims Infringement on Planter Technology

Deere Plans Planter Technology Agreement with Ag Leader

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