Farming field records 

By: by David Hest

Although the use of precision ag is growing, farmers realize that there is more to record keeping than data by the square foot.

Communication department 

AutoTrac for wheeled tractors. Temperature logger. Generating moisture info.

Weather watchers 

By: by Wayne Wenzel

Site-specific measuring tools give farmers more data.

Communication department 

Updated payroll software. Optical yield sensor. Wireless lightbar.

New from the 2002 Hardware Show 

By: Ellen and Erik Petry

Here's a look at Team FIN member Erik Petry's top picks from the annual show.

Desktop driving 

By: John Russnogle

You can’t manage what you can’t measure. That’s a favorite expression of Steve Robisky, product manager of John Deere Ag Management Solutions. With new...

Lifesavers 

By: by Wayne Wenzel

When you need help, these devices tell rescuers where to find you....

Agriculture & computers click 

By: by David Hest

The computer industry and agriculture have something in common. Both continue to produce more and better products, while selling them for less....

Faster stronger lighter 

By: by David Hest

Recently released communication products are not only faster than their predecessors, in many cases they are smaller and lighter and have extra features that make them more useful, too....

Software to count on 

By: by David Hest

The surviving as accounting software companies are creating solid tools to improve farm management.