http://www.precisionpays.com News and information about how precision farming helps a grower's bottom line. Tue, 22 Jul 2008 04:07:51 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Tracking labor performance and product quality now comes at the touch of a button... or the flash of a scan rather. The all-in-one Labor Performance and Product Quality Management Systems, one of the newest products from John Deere Agri Services, boasts unmatched data collection for hand-harvested crops. The hand-held device ... http://www.precisionpays.com/2008/07/21/hand-harvested-is-now-precision-harvested-with-john-deere/ Experts from around the world are gathering in Denver, CO this week. The 9th annual Precision Ag Conference officially kicked off today with it's welcoming reception. The conference will continue through Wednesday, July 23rd. Experts from around the globe will be presenting the latest techniques in precision farming technology. During ... http://www.precisionpays.com/2008/07/20/global-discussion-on-precision-in-denver/ Denver, Colorado is the place to be to learn more about Precision Ag this weekend. I'll be attending the conference to learn the latest in precision technology. The 9th International Conference on Precision Agriculture (ICPA) is being held at the Hyatt Regency Tech Center in Denver, Colorado July 20–23, 2008. The ... http://www.precisionpays.com/2008/07/18/precision-comes-to-denver/ College students in Salinas, CA will soon have a fresh, new laboratory for agricultural study. Western Farm Press reports that Hartnell College has broken ground on its new Center for Applied Technology. The 40,000-square-foot, $23 million facility will house the college's Agricultural and Business Technology Institute along with other career ... http://www.precisionpays.com/2008/07/16/california-college-breaks-ground-on-center-for-the-future-of-ag/ Farmers are touting auto-steer technology among the best of precision farming applications. The Indiana Prairie Farmer reports that the farmers reporters spoke with during farm management tour stops stressed auto-steer capabilities as priceless. In fact, statements like "I wouldn't let you take it away from me" flowed freely during tour interviews. ... http://www.precisionpays.com/2008/07/14/auto-steer-a-precision-favorite/ Purdue is preparing for its 41st Top Farmer Crop Workshop this month. The workshop, which will be held July 20 - 23, is focusing on the future of farming and the ever-evolving ag industry. Speakers on a wide array of farming topics are sure to address precision technology as they ... http://www.precisionpays.com/2008/07/14/purdue-prepares-for-precision-at-annual-workshop/ A local television station out of Huntsville, Alabama has highlighted the changing face of agriculture on its daily newscast. WHNT NewsChannel 19 has recently featured farmers who are learning more about precision technology. WHNT found that farmers are calling traditional farming "a thing of the past." Plus, they're calling John ... http://www.precisionpays.com/2008/07/14/john-deere-precision-equipment-exemplary-for-tv/ The population of conscious eaters is growing and more people are seeking foods produced from sustainable means. The HealthNewsDigest reports that precision agriculture is one of those sought after means of sustainable production. And, perhaps, a key tool in combating world hunger. Sustainable agriculture -- a term equated with organic ... http://www.precisionpays.com/2008/07/07/precision-technology-promotes-sustainable-farming/ The tricks, technology, tools and trades of precision farming will be discussed and demonstrated in the field this week. Isbell Farms in northwest Alabama is hosting a precision agriculture field day for farmers and growers. Southeast Farm Progress reports that the field day will be held July 10th at the ... http://www.precisionpays.com/2008/07/06/alabama-hosts-precision-ag-field-day/ Pictures and sensors from outer space are getting clearer and that means more finite and precise technology for farmers. The Satellite Imaging Corporation says satellite technology can be used to detect field fertility, measure water usage and more. Satellite sensors acquiring high and medium resolution image data, combined with specialized software ... http://www.precisionpays.com/2008/07/02/sharper-satellite-technology-means-more-smart-data-for-farmers/