MapShots, Inc., a developer and provider of industry leading software for agricultural data management, has announced an agreement with DTN/The Progressive Farmer that will bring historical and daily weather information to AgStudio users.

Sensors that measure a variety of essential soil properties on the go are being developed. These sensors can be used either to control variable rate application equipment in real-time or in conjunction with a Global Positioning System (GPS) to generate field maps of particular soil properties.

Former Ag Leader product specialist and Newton, Iowa, farmer Will Cannon discusses the potential of newer precision technology including wireless data transfer and ISOBUS, along with the value of data management in strip-till.

Shane Maller, vice president of operations for the Daugherty Companies, introduces upgrades made to the Vanguard seed monitoring system at the 2014 National Farm Machinery Show.

Ron Peterson, who farms 2,400 acres of corn and soybeans near Gilbert, Iowa, started using precision farming equipment in the 1990s with a yield monitor and hasn’t looked back. However, he remains skeptical about adopting new kid-on-the-block technology until he’s convinced it can pay its way.

Center pivot corner systems become a valuable asset for their ability to irrigate more acres for a little more investment.

Trimble has announced its Irrigate-IQ precision irrigation solution is now available in North America.

Gary Esselink with Raven Industries introduces the new Accuflow Vortex NH3 Delivery System.

George Vellidis has been fascinated by agricultural engineering since he was a high school student in Thessaloniki, Greece.

Sally Brodbeck with Precision Inflation talks about their range of inflation systems when we caught up with her at the 2014 National Farm Machinery Show.