FINcast: #10: New precision farming products from TeeJet, Raven, Trimble and Hemisphere

Mar 10, 2010 9:40 AM

At Ag Connect, several companies introduced the latest precision agriculture products to farmers. TeeJet Technologies introduced the Matrix 570G guidance device. Raven Industries’ new Slingshot provides farmers with a wireless connection, an RTK signal, and online support. Trimble Navigation offers the new Field IQ crop input control system that lets farmers control seed and chemical application by the row. Hemisphere GPS introduces two new Outback Guidance products: the e drive x hydraulic autosteering system and the Outback A220 smart antenna

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