The tractor steers itself on Rob Ruwoldt's grain farm in Victoria's Mallee, down exactly the same designated "traffic" row between the canola and wheat crops in each paddock every time.
After almost two decades of making devices that link satellite Global Positioning Systems with tractors, planters, sprayers and combines, Ames-based Ag Leader is taking precision agriculture underground.
Raven Industries, Inc. announced record sales and earnings for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 31, 2012. The company continues to benefit from its high-performance products serving niche markets in the areas of energy exploration, precision agriculture, and situational awareness.
Investing in ways to more accurately place seed while trimming seed costs ranked at the top of the purchase list for precision ag equipment among growers at the 2012 National No-Tillage Conference.
Joe Tevis, Director of Agronomic Products and Services for Topcon Precision Agriculture, shares the news of the launch of the SGISfarm Data Management Software.
Michael Bourke of Adelaide, Australia, has been promoted to Topcon Precision Agriculture (TPA) sales director for North and South America, the Asia-Pacific region and South Africa. In his new position, Bourke will report to Albert Zahalka, TPA president.
Adam Reid, Director of Marketing for Versatile Ag, announces that Versatile is entering into a partnership with Raven Industries that will make Raven Slingshot and RTK packages available on Versatile tractors.
Martin J. Cook of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, has been named North American sales manager for Topcon Precision Agriculture (TPA). The announcement was made by Michael Bourke, TPA global director of sales.
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.