Articles Tagged with ''technolofy''

Ryan Meister Named Servi-Tech's Director of Technology

December 10, 2014 | Posted in Precision Sales

As technology drastically changes the agricultural landscape, Servi-Tech is reinvesting in its commitment to high-tech applications in agriculture.

Data Management Emerges as Key Issue

November 25, 2014 | Posted in Data Management

Source: Horticulture Week

The challenge with using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or "drones" in farming is less the technology and more the task of managing and acting on the vast volume of data it generates, a conference at Harper Adams University has heard.

Selling Precision

Used Precision Equipment Market Offers Sales, Profit Potential

While the used market for precision equipment is changing, some dealers see it remaining an important customer-relations tool and profit center.

By Dan Crummett posted on November 21, 2014 | Posted in Dealer Development

While the used market for precision equipment is changing, some dealers see it remaining an important customer-relations tool and profit center.

From the Virtual Terminal

Change With the Times, or Time Your Change With Precision

One of the most enjoyable, and challenging aspects of precision farming technology is keeping up with it. When visiting dealerships, it’s apparent how passionate precision specialists are about the work they do, which is often diverse.

By Jack Zemlicka posted on November 21, 2014 | Posted in Dealer Development

Data Drives Precision Technology: Debuts at Farm Progress 2014

November 21, 2014 | Posted in Data Management

The ongoing evolution of precision farming technology was on display at the 2014 Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa.

What Farmers Want From You

Blending Brands Can Hinder Precision Support

By Clair Urbain posted on November 6, 2014 | Posted in Equipment Compatibility, Service & Support

Precision farming is a bit of a dichotomy between theory and practice for Alexander Young, who farms 4,000 acres of corn, wheat and double cropped soybeans with his father, John, near Herndon, Ky.

Will Tire Pressure Control Systems Gain Traction With American Dealers?

By Jack Zemlicka posted on October 9, 2014 | Posted in Product Innovations

Controlled tire inflation systems (CTIS) could offer a new precision niche for dealers, but cost and education are delaying adoption in North America.

UAV Buzz Around PrecisionHawk

October 8, 2014 | Posted in Precision Sales

Source: WNCN

Drones could soon mean big savings for the North Carolina agriculture industry, reports Mike Gonzalez for WNCN News in Raleigh, NC..

In the Field

Overcoming the Allure of Online Competition

By Jack Zemlicka posted on July 11, 2014 | Posted in Precision Sales, Service & Support, Industry News

A hands-on approach and an emphasis on support can keep customers coming through the door, rather than clicking on a computer.

Precision Farming Practices Emerging on East Coast

June 30, 2014 | Posted in Precision Agriculture 101

Source: MENAFN - AFP

At Little Bohemia Creek Farm, the tractor pretty much drives itself, weaving through rows of corn using GPS technology as it injects carefully dosed amounts of fertilizer.

Videos

Precision Specialist Comes to the Rescue on First Day of Planting

Go behind the scenes with Leo Johnson and his son, Patrick, as they plant corn into strips for the first time on their 1,000-acre farm in Clinton, Wis. Jason Pennycook, precision specialist for 9-store Case IH dealer Johnson Tractor, comes to the rescue with remote support when Patrick runs into a problem with the planter in the field.

Top Directory Listings

Ivy Tech Community College, Lafayette Campus

The college offers an associate degree in Applied Science in Agriculture (60 credit hours). Students enrolled in this program may specialize in precision farming technology by selecting up to 15 credit hours in this area and agriculture business, sales and agronomy.

Lake Region State College - Dakota Precision Ag Center

The college offers an AAS in Precision Agriculture and customized precision ag- related training for agricultural producers, insurance underwriters, equipment dealer and agricultural cooperative employees and others.

HTS Ag Precision Ag Solutions

Offering training on Ag Leader, Trimble, Reichhardt, Norac and Integris Systems in twice yearly customer training events (spring/fall). Also offering individual training opportunities on any HTS Ag products and SMS software, year round.