International Conference on Precision Ag Underway in Denver

John Davis

The 10th International Conference on Precision Agriculture (ICPA) has kicked off at the Hyatt Regency Tech Center in Denver and runs through Wednesday, July 21, 2010. Throughout the day, hundreds of research scientists, producers, technology company representatives, equipment manufacturers, input dealers, agronomic consultants, software developers, educators, government personnel and policymakers have been pouring into the Mile High City from 40 …

Audio, Leica Geosystems, Precision Agriculture

Leica Geosystems Offering Spray Season Specials

Chuck Zimmerman

The AgGuidance folks are offering some special customized guidance + auto-section control packages for spraying season. That would be our sponsor, Leica Geosystems. Here’s a list of what they’re offering. Through June 30, the company is offering three packages pairing guidance and section-control products that cover a wide range of accuracy levels and price points. Lightbar guidance plus section control …

Equipment, Leica Geosystems, Precision Agriculture

New Holland Puts Your Farm on the Map

Cindy Zimmerman

Precision is the name of the game when it comes to farming these days. It’s getting hard to find a farmer anymore who doesn’t use auto steer at the very least – and the options to save resources, time and money just keep growing. At the New Holland exhibit at Commodity Classic, I talked to Matt Ahrens about some of …

Commodity Classic, New Holland, Precision Agriculture, Video

Leica Geosystems Announces mojo3D

Chuck Zimmerman

Leica Geosystems is represented here at Commodity Classic by Harlan Little, North American Business Manager. He showed me information that has just been released about their new mojo3D which puts mapping and guidance in a “new perspective.” Designed to help growers get the job done more quickly and efficiently, the system combines a unique, three-dimensional user interface with rugged, water-resistant …

Agribusiness, Audio, Leica Geosystems, Precision Agriculture, Technology

Virtual Wrench Speeds Precision Service

Chuck Zimmerman

Virtual Wrench is a service offered by Leica Geosystems. For growers using precision applications it’s like having a technical support person in the cab with them. This remote service and support system uses built-in cell data modems and even incorporates Google Earth! To learn more about it I spoke with Darren Herstedt, Leica Geosystems service and support manager for North …

Agribusiness, Audio, Leica Geosystems, Precision Agriculture

Getting To Know Leica Geosystems

Chuck Zimmerman

Since I’ve found that many AgWired fans are not familiar with Leica Geosystems, a new sponsor of ours, I thought it would be helpful to post a little background for you. You can also listen to an interview I did with Rob Kiernan at the recent AG CONNECT Expo. In it he said: “Being a late entrant in the precision …

Agribusiness, Leica Geosystems, Precision Agriculture, Technology

John Deere Makes RowSense

Cindy Zimmerman

John Deere’s AutoTrac™ RowSense™ makes more sense than ever for growers to use automatic guidance in corn, improve harvest efficiency and reduce operator fatigue. That’s because they now offer a universal version that can be used on older models and even other brands of combines and corn heads. I talked with Aguimar de Souza of John Deere at the National …

Audio, John Deere, National Farm Machinery Show, Precision Agriculture, Video

Harlan Little North America Business Mgr. For Leica Geosystems

Chuck Zimmerman

I’d like to introduce the newest sponsor for AgWired and that’s Leica Geosystems. They are also providing sponsorship on our Precision Pays website as well. We’ll get to know Leica more during the coming year with regularly scheduled posts on the company and the growing part of the industry they serve. Today the company announced that Harlan Little has been …

Agribusiness, Leica Geosystems, Precision Agriculture

Ag Leader Launches Blue Delta Dealer Network

Chuck Zimmerman

Ag Leader Technology has announced the Blue Delta Dealer Network. At the Iowa Power Farming Show I spoke with Mike Olson to learn more about it. He’s pictured working in the booth here at the show. Basically, Ag Leader Technology has developed a new elite precision farming distribution network in an effort to bring more structure to a growing precision …

Ag Leader, Audio, Farm Shows, Precision Agriculture