iCropTrak MyJohnDeere.com Integration

Chuck Zimmerman January 11, 2014

The MyJohnDeere.com platform has now become integrated with iCropTrak. This even includes the use of Dropbox.

Mobile Field and Farm App iCropTrak just announced their integration of the new John Deere wireless connection technology MyJohnDeere.com and DropBox in iCropTrak Version 4.0 for 2014. These technologies will allow for seamless movement of data between your Deere tractor, your iCropTrak enabled iPad and DropBox enabled clients, labs and consultants like never before.

iCropTrak is a mobile farm data management system that combines a customizable collaborative iOS mobile app, a private cloud database and 3rd party connections like MyJohnDeere.com and DropBox. It is designed to effortlessly collect soil samples, scout and document farm efforts including tracking people and equipment.

iCropTrak was the first to have a soil sampling iOS app, first to have a farm management app on iPad, and now we’re innovating to make farming easier, smarter, and more informative by interfacing MyJohnDeere.com, Dropbox, and a number of 3rd party web systems in 2014.

I spoke with Aaron Hutchinson, Cogent3D, Inc., to learn more about what this will mean to farmers: Interview with iCropTrak's Aaron Hutchinson

Agribusiness, Apps, Audio, John Deere, Precision Agriculture

A Very Glassy Look

Chuck Zimmerman January 10, 2014

It’s time to hit the agriblogging highway and ZimmGlass will be going with me. I’ll be trying to figure out the best ways to incorporate it into my coverage of ag events starting with the American Farm Bureau Federation convention in San Antonio.

This morning I did my first live video chat via Hangouts and will probably do some impromptu Hangouts during the convention. Maybe I’ll see you there. One of the things I learned this morning was how important it is to talk to your Glass the way Glass wants you to talk to it. It was more responsive to a slower speech pace for example.

I’m going to wear it on the way to San Antonio to see what kind of reactions I get from TSA and the U.S. airport population. If it gets interesting I’ll share here and on social media. You can count on that.

Uncategorized

Where to Find Ag Leader This Winter

Melissa Sandfort January 10, 2014

Are you interested in getting the latest information about precision ag equipment? If so, here are a few stops you might want to schedule this winter in order to talk with Ag Leader experts:

• Western Canadian Crop Production Show in Saskatoon, SK, Jan. 13-16
• Fort Wayne Farm Show in Fort Wayne, IN, Jan. 14-16
• National No-Till Conference in Springfield, IL, Jan. 15-18
• Eastern Idaho Ag Expo in Pocatello, ID, Jan. 21-23
• Sioux Falls Farm Show in Sioux Falls, SD, Jan. 22-24
• Iowa Power Farming Show in Des Moines, IA, Jan. 28-30
• Southern Farm Show in Raleigh, NC, Feb. 5-7
• World Ag Expo in Tulare, CA, Feb. 11-13
• National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, KY, Feb. 12-15
• Western Farm Show in Kansas City, MO, Feb. 21-23
• Commodity Classic in San Antonio, TX, Feb. 27- March 1
• Mid-South Farm & Gin Show in Memphis, TN, Feb. 28-March 1
• London Farm Show in London, ONT, March 5-7
• Triumph of Ag Expo in Omaha, NE, March 12-13

Russ Morman, Ag Leader Inside Sales Representative, gives us a preview of what’s new and exciting from Ag Leader this year.

Listen to Russ explain

Morman says precision ag is certainly on the upward trend. It used to be only early adopters who dove right in when it came to new technology, but as farming continues to evolve and change at a fast pace, growers of every size and scale are learning how precision ag fits their operation.

Listen to Russ explain

Beyond just the equipment purchasing decision, Mormon says Ag Leader’s support team adds value for growers.

Listen to Russ explain

If you’re on the road this winter and have time to visit one of these locations, be sure to find Ag Leader’s staff of experts who will be on hand to talk about the latest in precision technology equipment, enhancements, future products, and much more. See you this winter!

Become a fan of Ag Leader on Facebook today, and get the latest precision ag videos on the YouTube channel. For more information about Ag Leader products and services, or to visit the blog site, go to www.agleader.com.

Ag Leader, Agribusiness

Zimfo Bytes

Talia Goes January 10, 2014

Scheduled Feb. 21-23 at the American Royal Complex in Kansas City, Mo., the 2014 Western Farm Show promises all of these attractions and much more.
The winners of the World Ag Expo’s Top-10 New Products will be showcased February 11-13, 2014 during the 47th annual World Ag Expo in Tulare, California.
Producers can fine-tune their farming operations with information gained at the 38th annual Georgia Peanut Farm Show on Jan. 16, 2014, at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Brownfield Ag News is excited to announce the addition of several key Indiana radio stations.

Zimfo Bytes

2014 Golden ARC Award Deadline Approaching

Jamie Johansen January 9, 2014

The Agricultural Relations Council (ARC) has issued a “call for entries” for the 2014 Golden ARC Awards. The competition includes 35 categories for agricultural public relations activities conducted in full or partially in the year 2013.

All entires are due to contest headquarters on or before February 28th. Get on the ball and have your entires postmarked by January 31st and receive a $25 discount per entry. Members and non-members are invited to compete. Entry fee for the first entry for non-ARC members is $350 and includes a membership fee. Additional entires are $150 each if received on or before the early bird deadline.

The format and requirements for the Golden ARC Awards are similar to other leading PR award programs, based on best practices for public relations and public affairs campaigns and tactics.

The 35 categories fall into two divisions – Campaigns and Tactics. A student category is available with a free entry to student ARC members. New for this year, the tactics categories have been restructured to better reflect the tactical entries entered. The Golden ARC de Excellence award for the best all-around entry in the campaigns division will also be awarded.

Winners receive their honors at the ARC annual meeting held June 24-26, 2014 in Madison, WI.

The Golden ARC Awards Program began in 1990 and came to be recognized as the most esteemed award in the agricultural public relations industry. The restructured contest reflects the many hats worn by today’s PR practitioner. The categories recognize everything from full campaigns to tactics such as media relations and innovative new uses of social media. Visit www.GoldenARCawards.com or www.agrelationscouncil.org for more information.

Ag Groups, ARC, Marketing, Public Relations

Thune: Farm Bill Closer to Finish Line

Cindy Zimmerman January 9, 2014

Senator John Thune (R-SD) believes a farm bill is “getting closer to the finish line” but he still has concerns about aspects of it.

“Particularly the lack of reform in the commodity title of the bill, I think that’s a real missed opportunity,” said Thune during a press call with reporters this week.

Thune voted against the farm bill that passed the Senate last year because it “relies on high fixed target prices set in statute by Congress which is very far afield from the market-oriented reforms” that he hoped would be in the bill.

The South Dakota senator is particularly concerned about getting a bill quickly to get assistance for producers in his state who lost livestock during the October blizzard. He hopes to see a farm bill on the floor next week.

Thanks to Agri-Pulse for providing us with this audio.
Sen. Thune comments

Audio, Farm Bill

HumaneWatch Cat Says WTF HSUS

Chuck Zimmerman January 9, 2014

Talk about some great publicity exposing the “real” Humane Society of the United States. HumaneWatch has done it again. Remember to give to your local animal shelter!

As part of its ongoing campaign to expose the deceptive fundraising practices of the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), yesterday HumaneWatch.org, a project of the Center for Consumer Freedom, launched a billboard in Times Square calling attention to a little-known fact: Despite its commercials and fundraising materials featuring sad-looking puppies and kittens, HSUS gives only one percent of its $120 million budget to support local pet shelters.

The billboard (viewable here) is located in Times Square at Broadway and 46th Street.

The ad features a picture of an angry-looking cat with the headline, “WTF? (Where’s The Funding?),” and goes on to explain, “The Humane Society of the United States only gives 1% of its budget to local pet shelters.” The ad concludes by prompting viewers, “Find Out About the Deception At: HumaneWatch.org.” Read More

Animal Activists, Wackos

2016 Will be International Year of Pulses

Chuck Zimmerman January 9, 2014

We’re not talking about your heart here. We’re talking about I Heart Pulse Crops. Well, at least the United Nations has by voting voting to declare 2016 as the “International Year of Pulses.” The American Pulse Association has responded.

“Pulse” is a term describing the edible seeds of several leguminous plants, such as dry beans, dry peas, lentils and chickpeas.

“These are exciting times for the pulse crop industry, both nationally and internationally,” declared Tim McGreevy, CEO of the American Pulse Association. The APA is a partnership between the USA Dry Pea and Lentil Council and the US Dry Bean Council to promote the health, nutrition and sustainability of pulse crops. “Pulses have been a nutritious part of the international diet for centuries. The United States has only just begun to tap into the healthy benefits of these crops,” McGreevy added.

Pulses have steadily increased in popularity as people around the world recognize their appeal as nutritious, versatile foods that can play an essential part in healthy diets.

Ag Groups, Video

Mixed Results on New Health Insurance Plan

Jamie Johansen January 9, 2014

Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “How is your health insurance for 2014?”

We had a pretty low voter turn out for this ZimmPoll. It may be due to the holidays, but I’m thinking it might be due to confusion. Most people probably still haven’t figured out how their personal health insurance plans will change, if they will change and what it will cost them. I am one of the lucky ones and my insurance won’t be changing.

Our poll results:

Lower cost, better benefits – 23%
No change – 23%
Other-Higher costs, same benefits – 23%
Higher cost, better benefits – 15%
Higher cost, less benefits – 8%
Can’t figure it out yet – 8%

Our new ZimmPoll is now live and asks the question, “Would you wear Google Glass?”

Chuck has been flaunting his new toy around quite a bit lately. This toy being Google Glass. I asked when I would be receiving mine, but was quickly informed that because he is part of Google’s beta test, only one is allotted per company. That means I will have to wait along with the rest of the population. Chuck has deemed his the ZimmGlass and has been experimenting with ways he can use it out on the agriblogging highway. Does this new technology have a place in agriculture? Can you see yourself wearing this computer on your face while out in public? Tell us what you think!

ZimmPoll

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