Latest News From Precision Ag

Scout The Tech Horizon
Scout The Tech Horizon

A 2014 Top Producer of the Year honoree, producer Jay Myers is continuously seeking out new equipment and technology to improve operational efficiency.

Ken Ferrie: Technology Is How We’ll Survive Tight Margins
Ken Ferrie: Technology Is How We’ll Survive Tight Margins

While the current ag economy is resulting in challenging times, Farm Journal Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie says it is an exciting time as well—because there is a flood of new technology from planting to harvest.

The Basics of Zinc
The Basics of Zinc

Fortunately, zinc deficiency occurs only in certain soil conditions and environments, however in the right circumstances zinc deficiency can easily rob 15 bu. to 20 bu. of corn per acre.

TerraSentia Robot Aims to Gather Crop Data Under the Canopy
TerraSentia Robot Aims to Gather Crop Data Under the Canopy

AgTech startup EarthSense has developed TerraSentia, an ultra-compact, autonomous, easy-to-use robot with multiple sensors and embedded data collection and analytics software for plant phenotyping.

Researchers Say Drip Irrigation Nets Higher Yields
Researchers Say Drip Irrigation Nets Higher Yields

Research from University of Missouri Extension finds subsurface irrigation as part of an integrated drainage water management system boosts corn yields by 41 bu. per acre

New ISOBUS Display System with Guidance Controller from Trimble
New ISOBUS Display System with Guidance Controller from Trimble

The new Trimble GFX-750 display system comes with a simple-to-install, roof-moun7ted NAV-900 guidance controller featuring a triple-frequency multi-constellation GNSS receiver.

Ag Leader’s Upcoming Firmware Release Streamlines In-Cab Connectivity
Ag Leader’s Upcoming Firmware Release Streamlines In-Cab Connectivity

With the firmware release in February, InCommand display users will be able to access all in-cab, internet-based functionality through a single data connection source.

Three Startups Enter AgLaunch365 Farm-Centric Platform
Three Startups Enter AgLaunch365 Farm-Centric Platform

AgLaunch365 provides startups with the tools needed to integrate with farmers to create and implement sophisticated field trial protocols and prepare for funding by aligned capital sources.

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CapstanAg Provides PinPoint II on Rogator C Series

PinPoint II provides control of flow at the nozzle body on an individual level.

AGCO Fuse Expands Guidance System Performance With TerraStar Satellites

Additional correction signals are available to AGCO Auto-Guide and VarioGuide customers. Using the NovAtel SMART6-L receivers, the systems can now acquire TerraStar satellite correction signals to enhance positioning pe

NovAtel Launches new SPAN Land Vehicle Technology

NovAtel introduces its SPAN Land Vehicle technology for fixed wheel land vehicle applications. NovAtel designs, manufactures and sells high precision OEM positioning technology. SPAN Land Vehicle optimizes integrated GN

Farmer Survey Highlights Need for Agronomic Data Management Services
Farmer Survey Highlights Need for Agronomic Data Management Services

Independent crop agronomists, local seed salesmen and ag retailers are in the best position to help farmers put agronomic data to work in their fields for one simple but important reason: Farmers identify them, in that

MZB Now Offers Grid-Mapping Capabilities
MZB Now Offers Grid-Mapping Capabilities

MZB Technologies has added an additional tool to its already robust precision system. Known for its patented zone-based precision technology, MZB will now offer grid mapping capabilities. This new tool will be a game-ch

The Climate Corporation still intends to sell Precision Planting and has spoken with several third parties that have expressed interest in purchasing it.
Monsanto Terminates John Deere's Acquisition of Precision Planting

The Climate Corporation, a subsidiary of Monsanto Company announced Monsanto’s termination of their agreement with Deere & Company for the acquisition of the Precision Planting LLC equipment business.

Simplot Forms Partnership for Advanced Advisor Platform

J.R. Simplot Co., announced it has entered into a partnership with Spensa Technologies Inc., an agriculture services company based in the Purdue Research Park of West Lafayette, to build the Simplot Advisor Platform.