Two small, remote-controlled aircraft are expected to start flying over potato fields in the Hermiston area this month as part of Oregon State University's efforts to help farmers more efficiently use water, fertilizers and pesticides to bolster yields and cut costs.

Leica Geosystems today released Leica SteerDirect ES, the latest retro-fit electric steering system.

Integrating embedded systems into information technology infrastructure holds immense potential for the productive sectors of the economy.

Researchers at Virginia Tech have found a way to extract hydrogen from any plant, a breakthrough touted as possibly bringing a low-cost, environmentally friendly fuel source to the world.

The ongoing drought has obviously taken a toll on panhandle agriculture, but new technology could help future crops thrive while conserving water.

Members of the farming industry are beginning to see the potential of using robotics technology to save money and improve efficiency, said speakers at the AUVSI Atlanta Chapter's Conference on Unmanned Systems in Agriculture.

opcon Precision Agriculture has announced that Alex J. Burge of Mount Vernon, Iowa, has been named regional technical manager for the Midwest United States.

Kinze Mfg. debuts autonomous tractor and grain cart technology at Elliott Bros. farm in Monmouth, Ill. on September 19, 2012.

As farmers move to new crop-production practices, such as narrow rows and higher plant populations, or look for ways to increase planter capabilities, manufacturers are working to address these trends with the latest in planter technology.

The ISOBUS Plugfest events organized twice a year by the Agricultural Industry Electronics Foundation (AEF) are now one of the most important opportunities to test the compatibility of electronic components for agricultural machinery.