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More Implement Steering Systems Coming

May 1, 2006 | Posted in Equipment, Precision Agriculture

Several St. Louis National No-Tillage Conference attendees who use GPS auto-steer systems raised the question of adding more GPS wizardry directly to drills, planters and sprayers for reducing costly side draft on steep slopes.

Forget The Tractor — Steer Your No-Till Planter

Moving to auto-steering with your planter, drill, sprayer or other no-till tools can lead to more accurate cropping.

May 1, 2006 | Posted in Equipment, Precision Agriculture

For more accurate seeding and spraying, a few no-tillers are already starting to believe that global positioning satellite systems should be placed in the ground — where it may count the most.

Create A GPS, Precision Ag System With Off-The-Shelf Components

Getting started doesn’t have to be an intimidating chore, and the results could raise your no-till management skills to a whole new level of insight and profit.

By Ron Perszewski posted on January 1, 2006 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

If he can do it, so can you, no-tiller Brian Watkins says of his work in precision agriculture based on a global positioning system.

Choose Auto Steering Wisely

Avoid buyer’s remorse by keeping several factors in mind when considering an investment in this technology.

October 1, 2004 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

Avoid buyer’s remorse by keeping several factors in mind when considering an investment in this technology.

A Passion for Precision

If profitable farming is your goal, auto steering might get you where you want to go.

July 1, 2004 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

If you're strip-tilling or want to improve traffic control in your no-till fields, you should consider auto steering, says Randall Reeder, an agricultural engineer with Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. While the cost is hefty and a decision should be made carefully, the returns can be well worth the investment, he says.

Hands Off the Wheel!

There is a lot to be gained by no-tillers willing to invest in a high-precision auto steering system and use it correctly.

June 1, 2004 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

If you've ever wondered if precision farming would fit in your operation, listen to Clay Mitchell. This farmer from Buckingham, Iowa, has been using automatic guidance systems in his no-till operation since 2000, and he has some thoughts on the subject.

Hands-Free No-Tilling!

With all the talk about auto-steering, here’s how to decide which system is best for your no-till operation.

By Katherine Meitner posted on March 1, 2004 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

With every new innovation that comes around to make our lives easier, there comes a price tag — usually a hefty one. And that rule of thumb is not set aside when it comes to auto-steering.

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March 1, 2004 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

Making Precision Agriculture Pay

While it may be an expensive investment, precision agriculture has the potential to make you more money. Here’s one no-tiller’s advice on getting the most bang for your buck.

By Katherine Meitner posted on January 1, 2004 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

Computers. GPS. Monitors. Receivers. Satellites. If you were to ask growers 50 years ago what any of these words meant, they’d probably look at you as if you were crazy.

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New Research Data Backs Continued Use Of 2, 4-D

November 1, 2003 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

Two recently released research studies reinforce the existing body of scientific evidence that 2,4-D does not present a cancer risk to farmers and pesticide applicators.

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