April 1, 2007

BUY

A Perfect Drought

Apr 1, 2007 12:00 PM, From the Editor, Karen McMahon

Commodity Classic, held every winter, has become an important barometer of what Midwestern corn and soybean growers are thinking....

Soybean Rust in Iowa

Apr 1, 2007 12:00 PM

In Mid-March, Asian soybean rust was identified on soybeans from a bin located in Iowa. Iowa State University (ISU) says that soybean rust was conclusively...

Cargill to Reduce Carbon

Apr 1, 2007 12:00 PM

The Chicago Climate Exchange just gained another member. Cargill Inc. recently registered with the exchange and committed to reducing its U.S. greenhouse-gas...

Precision Ag Firms

Apr 1, 2007 12:00 PM

Two leading providers of precision guidance in the survey and construction markets have entered the agricultural arena...

High-Speed Ag

Apr 1, 2007 12:00 PM

QuickFarm and WildBlue Communications, an Internet satellite service, recently formed an agreement for online content and hosting services. QuickFarm...

LEARN

Stealthy Tracker

Apr 1, 2007 12:00 PM

The new Trackstick Pro from Telespial Systems is a tiny (2.5- 2- 0.75-in.) GPS data-logging device capable of continuously recording location histories...

Auto Photo Backup

Apr 1, 2007 12:00 PM

Polaroid Media Backup is designed to automatically back up digital photo files on your computer hard drive. All you need to do is plug the device into...

Mobile Scouting

Apr 1, 2007 12:00 PM

Sabi Mobile combines a GPS-capable PDA, a highly customizable data collection system and high-powered Web-based analytical tools to simplify collection...

All-Terrain Tough

Apr 1, 2007 12:00 PM

Dell computer's new Latitude ATG (all-terrain grade) D620 notebook computer has an extra-bright screen, a shock-mounted hard drive, a spill-resistant...

TOP STORIES

Guidance at the right price

Apr 1, 2007 12:00 PM, By David Hest

ONCE AN oddity with a $50,000-plus price tag, automated steering is fast becoming mainstream, spurred in part by sharply dropping prices...

New From Louisville

Apr 1, 2007 12:00 PM, By Sarah Day and Mike Boyatt

Portable grain tester Dickey-john says its new handheld grain moisture analyzer provides accurate readings with easy operation and no mess or damage to...

True Blue

Apr 1, 2007 12:00 PM, By Jodie Wehrspann

Farm Equipment manufacturer New Holland rolled out a new look and new lines of tractors, combines, and haying equipment at its 2007 North American Dealer...

Automated Steering Systems

Apr 1, 2007 12:00 PM

Here are automated vehicle and implement steering systems currently available from major manufacturers. Some brands also are available from...

Automated Steering Basics

Apr 1, 2007 12:00 PM

Growers exploring the automated steering world for the first time are confronted with a range of options that affect steering accuracy and the ability...

WORK

No-Till Seeding

Apr 1, 2007 12:00 PM

Schaffert Manufacturing introduces a new Rebounder that improves how seed is distributed from several models of John Deere no-till drills. The Super Tuff...

Seed Rate Controller

Apr 1, 2007 12:00 PM

Micro-Trak says its new seed rate controller provides a stable, consistent rate of seeding. The ProPlant automatic seed rate controller accommodates up...

DRIVE

Pickup Protection

Apr 1, 2007 12:00 PM

A new truck bed liner protects both your cargo and bed from damage. The BedRug bed liner is a tear-resistant plastic liner that doesn't retain water because...

TALK

Talk

Apr 1, 2007 12:00 PM

ADJUST TO CLIMATE CHANGE
Chris Malichky, in his letter about climate change, has fallen into the same trap as the experts in Hollywood. In the tiny time...

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