Precision ag software … it’s necessary but can be, at times, daunting and confusing. There’s so much data growers need to compile and store from year to year, and data has really become a necessity versus a “perk” because it brings all of the information together in one place where growers can pencil out and see the value from the …
Getting to Know Ag Leader
Here is the next in our series as we introduce you to a few of dedicated precision ag equipment dealers in a series called “Getting to Know Ag Leader”. We caught up with Ben Martin of Akron Services, Inc. in Illinois. 1) From an agronomy standpoint, what do you consider to be the biggest issues facing growers today? Today’s investment …
Intellislope Helps Growers Install Field Drainage Tile
We recently caught up with Russ Mormon, Ag Leader sales representative, at the National Farm Machinery Show who told us a little more about Ag Leader’s Intellislope tile plow control through the Integra display. Installing field drainage tile improves soil tilth for better root development, lengthening planting windows and providing better nutrient access for crops by removing excess moisture from …
A Quick SMS Software Overview
We recently caught up with Adam Walters, Ag Leader software support specialist, at the National Farm Machinery Show and he gave us a quick “tour” of SMS Software, its capabilities and how it helps growers make better management decisions. Walters also gave us a top-level overview of Intellislope, a new functionality available through the Ag Leader Integra display which provides …
It’s Coming!
This was a picture of the weather radar this morning … can you see the pin? That’s us. And by the time I sat down to write this post, it had started snowing and it’s really coming down. From what I’ve been hearing, it’s a slow-moving storm that dumps anywhere from 8-20 inches, but we’re ready. The horse has a …
Agri-Pulse Hires New Associate Editor
Agri-Pulse Communications Inc. has named Aarian Marshall to serve as Associate Editor, based in Washington, D.C. “Aarian initially joined us as an intern last fall to assist with our election coverage, but she has quickly grasped a wide variety of the farm, food and rural issues that we cover. We are delighted to have her join our growing team of …
Getting to Know Ag Leader
Here is the next in our series as we introduce you to a few of dedicated precision ag equipment dealers in a series called “Getting to Know Ag Leader”. We caught up with Ken Diller of Hoober Inc. in Intercourse, Penn.: 1. From an agronomy standpoint, what do you consider to be the biggest issues facing growers today? Farmers are …
Giving Neighbors
I have a neighbor up the road who has a giving heart. When we first moved in and got a stand of grass established, she’s the one who added color by bringing down about 15 5-gallon buckets full of a variety of flowers she’d dug up and transplanted from around their farm. When we added the landscaping around the front …
Pre-Planting Precision Ag Expectations
Precision agriculture is growing in popularity each year. And for one Ag Leader customer, Don Batie, keeping up with the latest and challenging himself to increase productivity and efficiency by using precision farming tools has been on his “to do” list for the past five years. Don’s farm is located northeast of Lexington, Neb., and consists of irrigated corn, soybean …
The Mystery Tool
To this day, my grandpa reads a lot of ag magazines. He’s been retired for about 25 years but still enjoys staying up-to-date on the latest trends and news. But he also has what I refer to as “institutional knowledge” – meaning years of experience that he can draw upon. I recently mailed off a letter to a woman in …