Crop Management

Fine-tune your farming operation by better utilizing the latest precision technology. This section contains information on planter and yield monitors as well as management platforms for nitrogen, irrigation, guidance, and spraying.

BASF’s xarvio Digital Farming Solutions Forms Digital Collaboration with Nutrien Ag Solutions

Company officials say the Scouting app determines weed presence, recognizes diseases, and quantifies leaf damage.

. BASF’s xarvio Scouting application (app) will now be featured on Nutrien Ag Solutions digital agronomy offerings.

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Why Indigo Ag Believes Agriculture Needs to be Decommoditized

An example is the plain-Jane coffee industry of decades ago with today’s specialized—and more profitable—industry.

Wheat is one crop that can be produced for a specific end use.

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Applying Conservation Practices on the Farm

The Stellings partnered with Pheasants Forever to analyze their fields with precision ag technology to learn where conservation could improve yields.

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Women in Agriculture

How to Raise a Farm Family in the City

By Women in Agriculture

When my husband and I found out we were expecting a baby, a troubling thought struck me: How am I supposed to raise my child without living on a farm?

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Successful Farming TV Show

Farmer-Made Drill Bit Carousel

By Successful Farming TV Show

On All Around the Farm, the crew heads to Roger Johnson’s farm to see his drill bit carousel. This carousel makes quick-access to a variety of bits.

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Machinery Insider

Buying and Selling Used Farm Equipment

By Machinery Insider

Like used cars, there is a healthy market for used farm machinery. If you are looking to buy or sell, here are some basics you should know.

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Grain Monitoring Tools Help Farmers Keep Grain Healthy

Both TeleSense and GSI have developed solutions to give the industry a clearer view of stored grain so potential issues can be detected before they negatively impact your bottom line.

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Tech Tip: Pictures Really Are Worth a Thousand Words

Whenever possible, get pictures of any used precision ag technology items you are interested in buying.

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Tech Tip: Know a System’s Limitations

While technology has given machines incredible abilities, trust comes in the form of understanding what a technology can and cannot do.

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Tech Tip: Test Used Technology ASAP

When you buy a used item, whomever you buy it from will, in general, be fair with you. “However, if you buy an item and are not going to use it for six months, you should still test it to make sure it’s what you need and that it works,” says Jonathan Bickel, Used Precision Ag.

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Tech Tip: Do the Research

Before you make a purchase, do some research on the piece of technology you want to buy. This helps ensure you're not overpaying but also lessens the chances of coming up short on necessary system components.