This spring was a challenge unlike most others due to unseasonably cold weather that lasted well into the beginning of May. To help further complicate fieldwork, some of you might have had GPS (WAAS) quality issues. More
By: Derek Bontrager, Equipment Sales
Boom height control systems, like many other agricultural automated innovations in the last 15 years, have become a necessary part of today’s sprayers. Norac (now owned by Topcon) was one of the pioneers in ultrasonic boom height control with their UC3 and UC4 systems. Norac’s subsequent UC4+, UC4.5, UC5, and the current UC7 system have refined height control and made the system more robust while requiring fewer components. More
Obviously, the goal is to always control all the factors you can to ensure you are getting the most out of an application, no matter if it’s seed, fertilizer or chemical. But with today’s input prices and product shortages, maximizing product performance and efficacy hits home a little harder. To help give applicators a boost in accuracy and peace of mind, AgLeader recently announced RightSpot, a nozzle-by-nozzle control technology and the newest addition to the DirectCommand product line.More
Although new to our agronomy sales team, Curt Miller is no stranger to the agriculture industry or precision ag. In his new role, Curt will be working out of our K&B location in Fairfax, spending his time bringing value, profitability and knowledge to our ProVantage customers.More
Next up in the employee spotlight is Kyle Johnson, precision ag sales/technician! Since January of 2016, Kyle has been selling, installing and servicing precision technology and other various application equipment.More
We’ve put together a guide to help you choose the right sprayer tip for your chemical application.More
ProVantage, our precision ag platform, gives growers the tools to manage inputs as well as collect, organize, and digest data on their acres more effectively. Growers can then use this data to help make management decisions that maximize efficiency and drive profitability. More
Whenever we bring on new equipment, we always make sure it checks the box for improving efficiency; however, the most recent addition may be the most unique we’ve ever had. Rantizo’s drone sprayer platform definitely brings technology and adaptation to a whole new level. If you’ve ever wanted to spray the field next to your house while simultaneously relaxing on the porch, that can now become a reality.More
No doubt growers have been faced with many adversities in recent years, but for one Stutsman customer, he is viewing these challenging times as an opportunity to try something new. With a passion for finding a better way, Mark Dobson of reMARKable Farms, LLC., along with his share-cropping partner Ivan Ball, are using precision technology to do more with less.More
Ag Leader’s summer deals on planting and guidance are here; check out the details below!More
