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...
