Trimble has acquired the assets of CTN Data Service, LLC, which is the creator of Farm Works software. The acquisition is expected to accelerate Trimble's information management capabilities and offer agricultural customers significant new capabilities in their precision farming operations. Financial terms were not disclosed.

"Bringing Farm Works and Trimble together allows us to integrate technologies and competencies to further enhance information management solutions for precision agriculture," says Erik Arvesen, vice president and general manager for Trimble's Agriculture Division. "As we continue to expand our agricultural solutions, it is important that we help farmers take full advantage of the available data to improve yield and productivity as well as reduce their carbon footprint."

"We are very pleased to join Trimble," says Ian Harley, primary owner of CTN Data. "While continuing to work with a range of manufacturers, the combination of Trimble's field-proven technology and CTN's data management software will provide a seamless solution to help realize the full potential of precision agriculture."

For more information on Trimble, visit www.trimble.com. To learn more about Farm Works software, visit www.farmworks.com.

Trimble has acquired the assets of CTN Data Service, LLC, which is the creator of Farm Works software. The acquisition is expected to accelerate Trimble's information management capabilities and offer agricultural customers significant new capabilities in their precision farming operations. Financial terms were not disclosed.