The tractor steers itself on Rob Ruwoldt's grain farm in Victoria's Mallee, down exactly the same designated "traffic" row between the canola and wheat crops in each paddock every time.

After almost two decades of making devices that link satellite Global Positioning Systems with tractors, planters, sprayers and combines, Ames-based Ag Leader is taking precision agriculture underground.

Raven Industries, Inc. announced record sales and earnings for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 31, 2012. The company continues to benefit from its high-performance products serving niche markets in the areas of energy exploration, precision agriculture, and situational awareness.

Investing in ways to more accurately place seed while trimming seed costs ranked at the top of the purchase list for precision ag equipment among growers at the 2012 National No-Tillage Conference.

Joe Tevis, Director of Agronomic Products and Services for Topcon Precision Agriculture, shares the news of the launch of the SGISfarm Data Management Software.

Michael Bourke of Adelaide, Australia, has been promoted to Topcon Precision Agriculture (TPA) sales director for North and South America, the Asia-Pacific region and South Africa. In his new position, Bourke will report to Albert Zahalka, TPA president.

Adam Reid, Director of Marketing for Versatile Ag, announces that Versatile is entering into a partnership with Raven Industries that will make Raven Slingshot and RTK packages available on Versatile tractors.

Martin J. Cook of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, has been named North American sales manager for Topcon Precision Agriculture (TPA). The announcement was made by Michael Bourke, TPA global director of sales.

Rob Saik, founder and CEO of Agri-Trend, explains the role of Agri-Trend in educating farmers.

When it comes to seeking finding precision technology information, most farmers believe it pays to soak up the latest ideas from a variety of sources. Yet survey results from among attendees at the 2012 National No-Tillage Conference indicates farmers rank dealers that carry precision technology equipment as the number one information source.