The Value Line Steering solution is a comprehensive package that includes a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receiver, electric steering wheel controller, touchscreen console, and Horizon Lite software, compatible with front-wheel-steer tractors.
Ag Express Electronics and its subsidiary, Integrated Circuit Works (ICW), proudly announce a new partnership with Topcon Positioning Systems. Ag Express Electronics is now an authorized repair center in the United States for Topcon Agriculture positioning systems equipment.
Last week, Leo Johnson (recently retired chairman of Johnson Tractor, Janesville, Wis.) and I took our mutual friend and Farm Equipment inaugural Hall of Fame class inductee Paul Wallem to lunch.
Convincing growers to invest in precision technologies almost always comes down to ROI, and upgrade kits help deliver all the benefits at a fraction of the cost.
When it comes down to it, the expertise of the individual doing the installation can make or break the customer’s experience with a new technology. The same can be said about after-sale support.
Technologies such as GNSS, machine control and path planning have increased productivity, reduced the costs associated with operations and improved the lives of countless employees.
Topcon says the partnership means data from Topcon’s Smart Cart solution for scale-equipped grain carts can now be utilized for stand-alone records, simplifying harvest reporting and crop insurance claims processing for U.S. producers and agents.
The companies will work together to innovate for future commercialization through collaborative research in the field of smart agriculture, bringing together the technologies and know-how developed by each company.
Topcon Agriculture has further strengthened its commitment to the industry through a major sponsorship with the National FFA Organization. The company committed to sponsoring the National FFA Agricultural Proficiency Award for “Grain Production – Entrepreneurship.”
Just in time for the busy summer construction season, RDO Equipment Co.’s new, full-service store in Dayton is open. The Dayton store is the result of an integration between two previously separate stores in the area and is designed to better meet the equipment and technology needs of customers in the north metro area.
Verdant Robotics showed off its new Sharpshooter at the FIRA Conference a few weeks ago. Dubbed the only robotic precision application system that aims before it shoots, Sharpshooter uses Bullseye Aim & Apply Technology.
The college offers an associate degree in Applied Science in Agriculture (60 credit hours). Students enrolled in this program may specialize in precision farming technology by selecting up to 15 credit hours in this area and agriculture business, sales and agronomy.
The college offers an AAS in Precision Agriculture and customized precision ag- related training for agricultural producers, insurance underwriters, equipment dealer and agricultural cooperative employees and others.
Offering training on Ag Leader, Trimble, Reichhardt, Norac and Integris Systems in twice yearly customer training events (spring/fall). Also offering individual training opportunities on any HTS Ag products and SMS software, year round.