Solar Storm Wreaks Havoc on US Farmers Spring Planting
Farmers utilize GPS and other digital programs heavily, without them, you might end up with crooked rows, or too many seeds in certain areas.
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University of Idaho Rolls Out New Virtual Fencing Option
In the world of virtual fencing, ranchers now have one more option. Researchers at the University of Idaho recently announced a less expensive alternative to GPS technology. Commercial virtual fence systems deliver an electric shock to a cow’s neck when the animal approaches a virtual barrier, eliminating the need for wire fencing by relying on GPS technology. However, the...
Where Is Precision Ag Used The Most?
There was a new category in the latest edition of the USDA's farm computer and technology use survey, taking a look at how producers nationwide use precision agriculture practices.
"Precision agriculture is a very broad question. It includes anything from GPS monitoring, guidance of tractors, yield monitoring, irrigations systems, electronic tagging of livestock, robotic milking, all of that,
Lack of Semiconductor Chips Expected to Impact Agriculture into 2022
The shortage of semiconductor chips has been making news in the automotive industry for months. Instead of full lots of vehicles waiting for that all important chip, it’s having a different impact on ag equipment. Matt Ramage, vice president of sales for Hutson, Inc., sai
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Many USDA Projects Have Common Goals
It's not uncommon to see USDA research projects that on the surface look very different, but have common goals when it comes to improved sustainability, productivity, resiliency via technology, and bringing connected findings together in data collections
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Lindsay Looks To Make Controlling Pivots Remotely Easy
If you have pivots, you’re always looking for new tools to help monitor your irrigation system. Brad Dunbar, Lindsay Corporation aftermarket manager, said FieldNET Pivot Watch offers reporting on application, pressure, current position, direction and pivot speed.
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Implementing Technology Into Operation Less Challenging Than Many Think
Whenever discussing direct seed or no-till efforts, one of the early questions is around the use of technology, and if it can be incorporated with existing equipment. Jason Wilson is a precision specialist with ATI, he said much of the technology, has been around for 12-plus years, making it easy to integrate with existing equipment.
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Initiative Aims to Give Farmers Control of Data They Collect
The American Farm Bureau Federation along with other agricultural groups revealed a data repository that supporters say will give farmers ultimate control over their business data. That data comes from high-tech farm machinery such as tractors, tilling equipment, planters, sprayers, harvesters and agricultural drones. Th...