Tim Norris, CEO of Ag Info Tech, a precision farming dealership in Mount Vernon, Ohio, talks about his motivation for producing a promotional video that showcases the benefits of conservation and technology, as the global population increases along with the demand for higher crop production.
The AgrAbility of Wisconsin has announced the hiring of a new co-director. Brian Luck joined the organization earlier this year, where his assistant professor position at the University of Wisconsin-Madison involves research and extension in the area of machinery systems and precision agriculture.
MapShots, Inc. will hold its 2015 Customer Conference on Feb. 11-14, 2015, at the Georgia Institute of Technology’s Global Learning Center in Atlanta, Ga., the company recently announced.
The editors of Farm Equipment have announced a special workshop to kick off the Dealership Minds Summit on Jan. 13-14, 2015, Cincinnati. A 90-minute session will cover “Strategies for Capital Access & Transitional Wealth Management in Equipment Dealerships” and delivered by industry veterans Nick Mast and Tom Owen of ChannelMASTERS.
Precise application of AD plant biodigestate and slurry and according to pre-determined crop nutrient requirements or legal limits is now possible using near infrared sensor technology.
Source: Purdue University Extension, By R.L. (Bob) Nielsen
While we often focus on the importance of yield monitor calibration relative to logging accurate yield estimates during grain harvest (Luck & Fulton, 2014), there are other yield monitor settings that can inadvertently influence yield estimates.
With an eye toward helping farmers deal with water shortages and pumping restrictions, T-L Irrigation Co. is teaming with Netafim, Inc., a world leader in drip irrigation products, in introducing a new version of T-L’s unique Precision Mobile Drip Irrigation (PMDI) system.
Spensa Technologies Inc., a precision ag startup, received $1.3 million from multiple investors and venture programs to further develop an online pest management program, an electronic insect trapping device and to expand its business capabilities.
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.