A problem exists today – individuals finish a day of work with sore backs, wrists, and arms from twisting and tweaking in unnatural positions. This results in lost labor, time, and capital. Luckily, a 24-year old entrepreneur combined his business degree with an epiphany, and as a result, Stephen Walden has reinvented the shovel. He says, “Our shovels provide an …
The Blasted Summer Heat
The past couple of weeks have seen highs in the upper 90s. It’s the kind of weather that makes me want to knock down the door at the local swimming pool and tell them I don’t care if there’s a lifeguard on duty or not – it’s HOT. These are also the days that call for cold eats. Popsicles, ice …
Taking the Guesswork out of Planning a Tile System
The recently announced SMS Water Management Module from Ag Leader boasts a variety of features to help take the guesswork out of planning a tile system. So what are some of the new enhancements? • Use the new Tile Plan Editor features to create ideal field tiling plans without the difficulty of manual calculations. • Easily validate that tile runs …
Where Have All The Flowers Gone?
Aunt Jeanette writes this week: We had grandchildren visiting us this summer for a while. In fact, all four of them were able to spend some time together and we had a wonderful time! As we were driving into our garage after delivering the two older grandchildren to their parents, this Peter, Paul, and Mary song (from the 60s!) popped …
Ag Leader Brings Compass to Farm Progress Show
Growers looking for a simple and affordable precision farming display now have an entry-level solution, thanks to the new Compass™ display from Ag Leader Technology, Inc. The Compass display was designed for growers who want a display to use primarily for guidance. With a built-in lightbar, the Compass display provides on-screen guidance and coverage mapping that allows operators to improve …
The Tracks Of My Tears
Today Aunt Jeanette writes … Today was “picking up pipe” day. Normally this is a joyous occasion – filled with laughter, stories (“Remember the time you drove by and honked at me when you knew I was counting rows?”), and reminiscing about the seemingly endless heat of summer. All the while enjoying the scenery – towering cornstalks with ears of …
Catch Ag Leader at Farm Progress Show!
That’s right – the Farm Progress Show is just four short days away – are you ready? Amidst the hustle and bustle of trying to fit it all in a day or two, be sure to catch up with Ag Leader Technology at Booth 518. Mike Olson, North America Sales Manager, says a team of about 20 Ag Leader experts …
Double Trouble
This week Aunt Jeanette writes: I was the only girl in my family – except Mom. I had an older brother and a younger brother, and of course, Dad. I pretty much learned that if I wanted to play with someone, I played with the boys. When I grew up and got married, we had three sons. Fortunately for me, …
Tablet App for ‘My American Farm’ Available
The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture has released a tablet app modeled after the popular agricultural game site, “My American Farm.” The app is now available for free download on iTunes and Google Play. The app features five games from My American Farm—In My Barn; My Little Ag Me; Equipment Engineer; Farmer’s Market Challenge; and Ag Across America. App …
Do you have the right tool?
The inception of Bosse Tools occurred back in the summer of 2011 when current president & CEO, Stephen Walden, was working for his parents, doing construction and home & garden work. At the end of each day, he found himself exhausted – tired and sore. After shoveling for hours on end, a frustrated Stephen thought to himself “there must be …