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The Evolution of Autonomous Ag Machines from Research to Production

August 22, 2019 | Posted in Data Management, Product Innovations, Industry News

Many organizations have developed and demonstrated (either publicly or privately) proof-of-concept autonomous machines that provide a confidence in the core technology required for autonomy. This is shifting the thinking of OEMs from asking “Can it be done?” to now answering the question of “How can we make it scale?”

Aeris & Ranch Systems Unite to Improve Smart Farming via IoT

July 25, 2018 | Posted in Industry News

Source: Aeris

The two companies are collaborating to help farmers and enterprises save water and reduce power consumption.

CNH and Microsoft Announce New Strategic Partnership

February 1, 2018 | Posted in Industry News

The data gathered by connected vehicles will be used to streamline business operations as well as to unlock new revenue streams, powered by Microsoft Azure cloud and its intelligent technologies.

Drones: Farmers Are Looking for True Autonomy Now That the Hype is Over

December 15, 2017 | Posted in Data Management, Autonomy & Robotics

Source: Emma Cosgrove, AgFunderNews

To gain more relevance, either the data and analytics gleaned from drone imagery have to offer more value, or the drones need to be able to operate with less human interference.

Topcon Agriculture Announces Cloud-Based TAP Ecosystem, ISOBUS Expansion

November 13, 2017 | Posted in Equipment Compatibility, Data Management, Industry News

Topcon Agriculture introduces TAP, the Topcon Agriculture Platform, a cloud-based agricultural ecosystem designed to provide real-time monitoring and data analysis for decision making during every phase of the farming cycle

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Is Precision Ag Being Held Hostage by the Equipment Industry?

By Tom Krill posted on November 4, 2017 | Posted in Data Management

Precision farming has been defined as: “A management concept which recognizes variability within the soil environment and maximizes economic agricultural production while minimizing environmental impact for a specific location.” Being a management concept, precision farming is based on a dynamic decision making process with specific objectives.

Defining Objectives & Obstacles to Adapting the Internet of Things into Precision Ag

By Kayla Urban and Jack Zemlicka posted on November 4, 2017 | Posted in Equipment Compatibility, Service & Support, Data Management

What does the phrase Internet of Things, or IoT, mean to you? For many, it's an ambiguous reference, yet at the same time, it's a complex concept.

How Prepared is the Ag Industry for the Internet of Things?

By Jack Zemlicka posted on September 5, 2017 | Posted in Industry News

Walking the aisles at this year’s Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Ill., there were the usual new equipment innovations on display. But it’s the behind-the-scenes developments that also caught my attention, specifically how precision manufacturers are integrating more automation and connectivity into their products.

Saelig Introduces Sol Chip Autonomous, Solar-Powered IoT Sensor

August 9, 2017 | Posted in Product Innovations

The sensor is an autonomous, wireless, solar-driven module that powers, controls and wirelessly connects multiple sensors to a central computer via the cloud.

Senet and Sensoterra to Deliver Real-Time Soil Moisture Monitoring

August 3, 2017 | Posted in Industry News

Senet, a provider of global connectivity and network management for the Internet of Things, and Sensoterra BV, a provider of wireless soil moisture measurement sensors announced a multi-year partnership to operate Sensoterra’s soil moisture system on Senet’s standards-based IoT network.

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[Technology Corner] Future of Drone Use in U S Brighter After FAA Regulation Change

Big news in the drone world — the Federal Aviation Administration recently granted Texas-based drone builder Hylio a regulatory exemption that will allow it to swarm its heavy-lift drones with only one operator in control. Hylio co-founder and CEO Arthur Erickson says the development was a case of regulations catching up with existing technology and promises a 3-fold increase in productivity for drone operators applying material to crops, plus a significant reduction in their labor requirements.

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