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May 26, 2011

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From manual to full automation in farm equipment

Control of farm equipment has grown from strictly manual control to the possibility of remote control of farming. Don Bruns, Raven Industries, discusses automation in today's machinery....More
May 23, 2011

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Raven introduces fleet-monitoring version of Slingshot Field Hub

Raven Industries’ new Fleet View version of the Slingshot Field Hub is designed to track field machinery at a lower cost than through the RTK-capable version of the Slingshot Field Hub....More
May 17, 2011

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AGCO opens high-tech training center for dealers, employees

AGCO's state-of-the-art training center will help educate and train dealers and employees on the increasingly sophisticated farm equipment that encompasses precision farming, guidance and other new technology....More
May 11, 2011

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What's next for GPS in farm machinery?

The future of precision farming will be shaped by more GPS constellations, signals and applications, reports Doug Schmuland of NovAtel. Schmuland is interviewed by Farm Industry News senior editor Jodie Wehrspann at the 2011 Agricultural Machinery Conference....More
May 9, 2011

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SST Software to offer RapidEye satellite imagery

Beginning this growing season, SST Software's FarmRite customers will be able to preview and order in-season satellite imagery directly from RapidEye, a major worldwide provider of satellite imagery....More
May 9, 2011

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Topcon announces HiPer AG mobile RTK base station

Topcon Precision Agriculture has expanded its HiPer series of satellite receivers to include HiPer AG, a new portable base station for high-accuracy real-time kinematic (RTK) applications for the worldwide agriculture market. HiPer AG is a dual-frequency, GPS+GLONASS receiver that is designed for simple setup and operation with Topcon’s Systems 150, 200, 210, 250 or 350, the company said....More
Apr. 18, 2011

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New section-control functions for Leica mojo3D

Leica Geosystems has added section-control capability to the Leica mojo3D. Initially, the Direct Section Control function, which can control up to 30 sections, will be available for Hardi HC5500 and HC6500 rate controllers. Leica will add support for popular U.S. rate controllers later in 2011, according to Harlan Little, Leica Ag Business Manager for North America....More
Mar. 29, 2011

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Online data backup and transfer services 1

If you’re frustrated with shuffling flash drives between the office and the field, online data backup and transfer services may be the answer to your thumb drive woes....More
Mar. 25, 2011

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5 ways to make RTK pay 1

Here are five applications where sub-inch accuracy can improve your farm’s efficiency....More
Mar. 24, 2011

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Trimble adds to its Connected Farm system

Trimble Navigation announces a new focus on transferring and managing farm data....More
Mar. 21, 2011

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Trimble to buy OmniSTAR land business

Trimble continues to expand its precision offerings with the purchase of the OmniSTAR Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) signal corrections business for land-based navigation, mapping and survey applications. The purchase, from Fugro N.V., includes a multi-year service agreement for Fugro's ongoing operation of its correction network and satellite service broadcast systems that power the OmniSTAR service....More
Mar. 14, 2011

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New broadband provider threatens GPS, coalition warns

The Coalition to Save Our GPS (www.saveourgps.org) was formed after LightSquared Inc. (www.lightsquared.com) received a tentative license in January from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to use the 1525 to 1559 megahertz (MHz) spectrum for its hybrid land and satellite-based high-speed broadband system. LightSquared officials have said that its system will include 40,000 land-based transmitters, in addition to a satellite already orbiting over the U.S....More
Mar. 11, 2011

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John Deere's FarmSight enables wireless engine monitoring, control

John Deere will introduce new products as part of its FarmSight suite of technologies. The new products will include technologies like telematics for remote monitoring of equipment and machine-to-machine communication that allows one vehicle to take control of another. It also will enble an operator to view from a mobile device or home computer what is on a tractor or vehicle display....More
Mar. 9, 2011

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20 technologies changing agriculture 1

From telematics to crop sensors to drought-resistance traits in hybrids, these 20 new technologies are changing the way we farm.
Mar. 4, 2011

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John Deere unveils FarmSight for telematics, diagnostics, control of equipment

John Deere equipment will continue to get much smarter in the future. The company announced at Commodity Classic its plan to introduce a suite of products under the FarmSight umbrella that will take precision farming to a new level. The FarmSight plan includes a robust telematics program that will extend JDLink capabilities. Farmers will be able to monitor machines from office computers or mobile devices. They will watch machine activity and location along with receiving notices of machine trouble....More
Mar. 1, 2011

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Sponsored Video: Raven introduces OmniRow Advanced Planter Control System

Raven's new OmniRow planter control system allows you to control seed population by row or section to save on seed costs, explains product manager Ryan Molitor. Includes seed monitoring system that lets you track seed skips and doubles....More
Feb. 28, 2011

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NovAtel announces SMART-MR15 GNSS receiver/antenna with integrated cellular modem

The SMART-MR15 integrates an L1/L2 GPS+GLONASS receiver, antenna and cellular modem into a single compact enclosure. It includes a rugged metal housing and external cellular antenna to help assure high performance even poor coverage areas, according to  Doug Schmuland, agriculture portfolio manager for NovAtel. The receiver is available with either CDMA or GPRS/HSDPA modems for compatibility with major cellular communications systems. It also includes NTRIP client software necessary to utilize RTK corrections received via the Internet....More
Feb. 21, 2011

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Intuicom adds new RTK bridge

Intuicom’s new RTK Bridge-M in-cab cellular bridge includes several user-friendly features that simplify setup and operation. These include a new front panel that allows users to monitor operation and troubleshoot performance issues, as well as a graphical user interface that eases setup chores. “Lights on the front panel let you monitor status real time,” says Joe Tradii, product manager. “If you are having a problem, you know whether it is the cellular network or whether it is the RTK data stream.”...More
Feb. 21, 2011

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From SIMA in Paris: More automation from Case IH and John Deere

Automation and precision farming took a new turn at the large Paris farm show called SIMA. Both Case IH and John Deere displayed technology that shows a tractor relinquishing control. For Case IH, tractor control is turned over to a combine while John Deere relinquishes control to an implement. ...More
Feb. 17, 2011

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NFMS: Trimble launches Weedseeker automatic spraying system at NFMS 1

Trimble’s WeedSeeker uses sensors to differentiate between weeds and no weeds and spot sprays herbicides, says Jim Logg. WeedSeeker provides growers with an alternative to broadcast spraying....More
Feb. 16, 2011

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NFMS: Trimble delivers FieldLevel II tile drainage technology

Trimble's FieldLevel II grade control system — a new feature on the Trimble FmX guidance display — lets farmers do their own precise tile drainage without the need for laser leveling. Product manager John Downey explains....More
Feb. 16, 2011

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NFMS: Outback Guidance introduces industry’s first aftermarket autoturn product

The Outback eDriveX steering system now comes with an optional eTurns feature that automatically turns farm vehicles at the end of each row. Territory manager Bill Hargis explains....More
Feb. 16, 2011

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NFMS: Raven Industries introduces Cruizer II RTK guidance system

New Cruizer II RTK guidance system by Raven Industries combines the simple, easy to install Cruizer guidance system and adds an RTK receiver for sub-inch positioning accuracy. Marketing supervisor Ryan Molitor explains....More
Feb. 14, 2011

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Monsanto expands Prescriptive Ag Solutions program

For 2011, the program, which began as a pilot with about 2,500 participants in 2010, will be available on a broader -- though still limited -- basis across the Midwest. The program is expected to be more broadly available for the 2012 planting season....More
Feb. 11, 2011

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New enhancements for Trimble Ag’s Field-IQ crop input control system

Micah Eidem, Trimble Navigation product manager of flow and application group, gives a preview of Field-IQ System enhancements for 2011. Trimble Ag's Field-IQ crop input control system has been expanded to allow for rate control of up to six crop inputs including seed, granular and liquid fertilizer. System also includes seed singulation analysis for use on planters and air seeders....More