Eye in the sky 

By: Jeff Ryan

Cropcam is an unmanned aerial vehicle with a GPS-guided autopilot that is a used to take high-resolution digital aerial images. It is launched by hand...

Leveling the field 

By: By David Hest

Automated Spray boom height control systems can't literally level your fields, but as they become more sophisticated, you might begin to wonder. In addition...

RFID reader 

By: Jeff Ryan

For push-button wireless communication of data used with radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags comes the new I.D.ology Lightning Rod EID reader....

Farm tough 

By: By David Hest

If You are considering a laptop for your pickup truck office, think about buying a rugged computer that meets tough military standards for withstanding...

Farm tough 

By: By David Hest

If You are considering a computer for your pickup truck office, there is a lesson to be learned from the U.S. forces in Iraq, plus a growing cadre of...

GIS software tool 

John Deere Agri Services has added a new GIS precision analysis option to its AgroGuide agronomy management software package. The new capability allows...

On-the-fly data transfer 

Farm Sync links the field to the office by transferring data through a wireless network, reducing the time needed to update records via memory cards....

Computer backup 

The Hp MediaSmart Server provides a central location to store and back up digital media and other computer files. Files can be accessed from any networked...

Machinery management 

Trimble Adds a Web-based machinery management system to its product lineup. The Web-based Agriculture Manager asset management system combines GPS, machine...

Low-cost GPS 

THE NEW GPS 1500 antenna/receiver system form Ag Leader Technology offers sub-meter accuracy. It can take advantage of AutoSwath function used to automatically turn sprayer...