Hard-working handhelds 

By: David Hest

Many people think of palm or pocket-size computers as expensive toys for keeping track of addresses, phone numbers and to-do lists. Dale Blasi sees handhelds...

Good data pay dividends 

By: Joan Olson

It stands to reason that the more data you collect about a farm property the more that property will be worth. How much more? In some cases 20 to 30%...

Sharing data for profit 

By: Joan Olson

Community pooled data reveal the most profitable farming practices.Jim Nergenah didn't feel he was capturing enough value from his five years of geo-referenced...

Software updates 

By: FARM INDUSTRY NEWS STAFF

Version 3.0 of Windows AgChek accounting and financial management software from Red Wing Business Systems is ready for downloading.In this new version...

New software helps N buy 

By: Roxanne Furlong

A new software program can help you predict how much nitrogen to apply to corn. And it's free.USDA-ARS soil scientist Alan Olness has created a computer...

New soil maps spark change 

By: Joan Olson

Mapping electrical conductivity in soil shows soil-to-yield relationship.If you're optimistic about the theory of variable rate inputs based on grids/soil...

Check your crops online 

By: Karen McMahon

Purchase 200-acre photos of your farm from the EarthScan Web site.After a hailstorm hit his farm near Manning, IA, Dave Kusel figured his crops were recovering...

Shop department 

By: FIN Staff

Wild weldingWant to add a little excitement to mundane welding jobs in your farm shop? Try on the Hoodlum Helmet, designed to combine good looks with...

Money Masters 

By: Jodie Wehrspann

Take control of your input costs with one of these farm accounting options.In a year when margins are tight, every dollar counts. And keeping accurate...

Tough and go 

New electronic system lets you record and store field data quickly on the go.Farm and field data collection just became easier with the new PostMark CT...