Wireless farming

It used to be that farmers had to rely on cables and memory cards to transmit data from the field to the office. Now cellular technology is allowing farmers to communicate over the airwaves using a cell modem and an Internet connection. The result is wireless, radio-based networks that allow for real-time, web-enabled communication, vehicle tracking, and remote diagnostics.

Apr. 30, 2012

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Touching the Titanic disaster: Photojournalist participates in 100th anniversary voyage

Stuff of legends…Photojournalist Harlen Persinger chronicles his lifetime interest in the RMS Titanic by participating in the 100th anniversary voyage that marked the world’s most famous maritime disaster.
Apr. 9, 2012

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RTK navigation systems may boost controlled traffic farming

Controlled traffic farming barely rates a blip on the radar of farming practices across the U.S. today. But that could change as farmers become more aware of the yield-boosting potential of using real time kinematic (RTK) navigation systems to guide implements over the same tracks year after year. At least that’s the hope of promoters of controlled traffic farming, which they say not only increases yields, but also cuts fuel costs, reduces machinery wear and tear and curtails erosion....More
Apr. 2, 2012

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Onsite offers solution for cross-platform precision communications

Onsite, a new cloud-based mobile and desktop application, promises to solve the challenge of wirelessly transferring precision ag data across multiple hardware and software platforms. Onsite also provides new avenues for tracking mixed equipment fleets, as well as key personnel, says Mike Santostefano,director of marketing and business development for AgIntegrated, the precision agriculture software development company behind Onsite....More
Apr. 2, 2012

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Spring improvement projects

We have had the first dry weather here in Ohio since late summer of last year. Tractors were rolling in the fields in the last of March. We were chiseling, disking, and field cultivating. This week I will haul some liquid manure. Some corn has been planted in NW Ohio, but most people will wait until the second week of April and keep an eye on the weather forecast. I still have some planter repair and some bearings to pack on tillage tools plus lots of livestock chores to do so I am not too excited about planting anything....More
Mar. 30, 2012

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Calling all future Aggies

Last month Farm Industry News gave you a preview of an upcoming scholarship opportunity for all would-be agriculturists (http://bit.ly/H8imWV). Well, guess what? It's showtime....More
Mar. 27, 2012

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Warning from USDA: Fraudulent letters, phone calls

USDA officials have been notified that additional fraudulent letters and at least one fraudulent phone call have been received by individuals in a number of states. The phone call was received by an individual in Indiana, and letters are being sent by fax to individuals and businesses in a growing number of states. The letters and call purportedly come from a USDA procurement officer and seek personal information. These letters are false and in no case should a recipient respond with personal and financial information....More
Mar. 26, 2012

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Farm dogs spring photo contest

We asked our readers to submit photos of their dogs on the farm. Visit our Facebook page to "like" your favorite farm dog! The top five photos with the most "likes" will receive prizes from Farm Industry News.
Mar. 20, 2012

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New implement control software automates implement setup

John Deere this week took one step closer to automating farm machinery with the launch of a new implement control product called the John Deere Implement Detection software. The software provides for default implement settings so that operators don’t have to spend time entering their own settings....More
Mar. 14, 2012

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New online app tracks, manages insect data in crop fields

A new online application developed and launched by Spensa Technologies Inc. will help growers and pesticide consultants electronically track the number of insects in their crop fields so they can better control crop damage caused by insects and improve the use of insecticides. MyTraps.com, launched in March 2012, enables growers and consultants to electronically manage insect data and pesticide records on a secure website by entering the data into the site through a Web browser or smart phone....More
Mar. 12, 2012

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7 paths to faster Internet service

Posted 3/12/12 Rural areas are notoriously slow for Internet speeds. New technology can help farmers leave these slow downloads behind....More