Precision Ag

Conservation agriculture celebrated in 2013 National Soil Conservation Week April 2013

Canadian farmers are world leaders in developing and adopting soil management practices that are changing the face of Canadian agriculture. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Technological innovation March 2013

Mark Brock was recently named the 2012 Innovative Farmer of the Year award for his commitment to sustainability and innovation. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Connected Farm App Further Automates Use and Efficiency of GreenSeeker Handheld January 2013

Trimble introduces a new feature of the Connected Farm app which calculates nitrogen rates for crop readings taken by the GreeSeeker handheld crop sensor. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Boosting biodiesel with remote sensing September 2012

Research at the USDA ARS is exploring how to use remote sensing tools to instantly assess seed oil quality and quantity, both before and after harvest. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

New combine harvester from Challenger

AGCO has introduced the new 500C series of combine harvesters that boost harvesting capacity and fuel efficiency. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

IFAO presents Precision Cropping Workshop

The Innovative Farmers Association of Ontario is hosting a Precision Cropping workshop on Tuesday August 14 from 9am - 3pm. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Grain storage technology receives government support

Mifarm.ag Management Inc. has receives $750,000 from the Canadian government to help farmers monitor their stored grain. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Understanding autosteer in 2012 May 2012

Many farmers now have autosteer, and rely heavily on it. Others, not so much. For those who are interested in adding GPS autosteer to a tractor they already have, or interested in buying a tractor already equipped, here’s the background you’ll need. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

MacDon Unveils Self-Propelled Windrower Honoring 100 Years of 4-H in Canada May 2012

MacDon Industries Limited is a proud supporter of the 4-H movement and is honoring the milestone achievement with the release of a one of a kind... Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Pioneer launches replant calculator May 2012

Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont business, now offers a replant calculator to help corn growers faced with that difficult decision. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Taking precision agriculture to the next level February 2012

Many western Canadian farmers are already using precision farming tools, such as global positioning systems (GPS), geographic information systems (GIS), auto-steering, and yield monitors. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Great Plains Manufacturing unveils new conference centre February 2012

Great Plains Manufacturing recently unveiled its new 15,000 square foot state-of-the-art conference center. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Evaluating in-cab controllers and computers February 2011

The good news about controllers is that growers do not need to know it all to make a good decision. The bad news is that growers need to know what they want. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Rising fertilizer costs raising interest in newer technology for Canada February 2011

The need to manage rising fertilizer costs is sparking renewed interest in technologies and methods aimed at maximizing farmers’ investments in nitrogen Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Managing precision farming data for profit November 2010

Managing precision farming data for profit Log permanently, choose software carefully, and invest time in learning what it can do. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

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