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Focus On Precision Reaps Strip-Till Benefits

GPS guidance, variable-rate seeding and other technologies have provided Ohio’s Brian Watkins with a 145% return on investment.

By Jack Zemlicka posted on August 19, 2014 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

Not every farmer using precision-ag technology takes time to crunch the numbers and get a tangible feel for their return on investment.

New Watchdog Field Measuring Equipment Coming From Spectrum Technologies

August 19, 2014 | Posted in Equipment, Precision Agriculture

Mike Thurow, president and CEO of Spectrum Technologies, introduces the company's new addition to its Watchdog field measuring equipment.

Writing A New Prescription For Higher Corn Yields

360 Yield Center seeks to push corn yields consistently to 300 bushels per acre, and beyond, through better management and application of water and nitrogen.

By Jack Zemlicka posted on August 12, 2014 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

Is 500-bushel corn really attainable? Those involved with the new Illinois-based company 360 Yield Center think so, through better identification and management of limiting factors in the field.

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Steering Strip-Tillers Toward The Benefits Of Implement Guidance

By Jack Zemlicka posted on July 7, 2014 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

When visiting with strip-tillers, I'll usually take stock of what precision technology and practices they're using in their operation. And I'm always intrigued when strip-tillers tell me implement-guidance systems are among the precision tools they've tested or adopted.

Orthman Introduces New Performance-Stacked Planters

June 11, 2014 | Posted in Equipment, Precision Agriculture

Orthman, a leading provider of agricultural equipment and implements worldwide, recently announced the launch of its 2015 Deere-Orthman DR planters.

Trimble Adds New 3-D Soil Data Service To Connected Farm Solution

June 4, 2014 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

Trimble announced a new agronomic service that is part of its Connected Farm solution. Soil Information System (SIS) solution provides farmers and their advisors with in-depth 3-D soil data they can use to make more informed decisions about their crop production goals.

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Singular Approach To Twin-Row Strip-Till

By Jack Zemlicka posted on May 23, 2014 | Posted in Precision Agriculture, Seeding & Planting

The comfort zone for most strip-tillers tends to be 30-inch rows. It offers ample space for corn to emerge and equipment setup and maintenance is easier.

GSI Introduces Vision Controls with New WatchDog System

May 23, 2014 | Posted in Equipment, Precision Agriculture

Gary Woodruff, product marketing specialist with Grain Systems Inc., introduces the company's GSI Vision Controls, with a new WatchDog system option, allowing farmers to monitor and control temperature and output rate of their grain dryer through a smart phone or tablet.

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Taking The Path Less Traveled With Strip-Till

By Jack Zemlicka posted on May 13, 2014 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

After spending a few days recently at the Agricultural Electronics Industry Foundation's (AEF) PlugFest, I came away with a renewed sense of how important technology is to the success of strip-till.

Variable-Rate Technology Plants Seeds Of Profitability

Once they commit to the investment, strip-tillers often find that managing planting populations on the go can cut seed costs and maximize yield potential.

By Jack Zemlicka posted on May 13, 2014 | Posted in Precision Agriculture, Seeding & Planting

Once they commit to the investment, strip-tillers often find that managing planting populations on the go can cut seed costs and maximize yield potential.

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Focus On Precision Reaps Strip-Till Benefits

New Watchdog Field Measuring Equipment Coming From Spectrum Technologies

Writing A New Prescription For Higher Corn Yields

Steering Strip-Tillers Toward The Benefits Of Implement Guidance

Orthman Introduces New Performance-Stacked Planters

Trimble Adds New 3-D Soil Data Service To Connected Farm Solution

Singular Approach To Twin-Row Strip-Till

GSI Introduces Vision Controls with New WatchDog System

Taking The Path Less Traveled With Strip-Till

Variable-Rate Technology Plants Seeds Of Profitability

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