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Ag Leader

It’s about Versa-tility

Posted February 2nd, 2012

Versa

Versa

The growing importance of technology in farming and agriculture cannot be downplayed. Chief among the innovations making farming more efficient is precision technology. And while more and more growers are adopting products that provide features like yield monitoring and planter control, others are still hesitant to embrace the movement toward precision farming.

What’s the holdup? Well, for many growers, it can be a sense of intimidation. Today’s precision farming products are so sophisticated that it’s understandable how someone new to precision farming may be intimidated by the multitude of features high-end precision farming displays offer.

In addition, some may fear they will be paying extra for additional “bells and whistles” they may never use. To help eradicate that fear, Ag Leader introduced the Versa display last fall. This entry-level display is perfect for those new to precision farming or looking to add a second display, for it puts all precision controls in one small, efficient package.

And don’t let all the controls intimidate you. Precision farming newcomers can start by utilizing the Versa’s more basic features, before progressing to more advanced features after becoming familiar with the controls. And for the precision ag veteran, this full-feature display comes equipped with the functionality needed to maximize production right now. It’s what Versa-tility is all about.

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Lori Costello

Visit Ag Leader at these Upcoming Farm Shows

Posted January 31st, 2012

Visit Ag Leader at these Upcoming Farm Shows

The 2012 farm show season has kicked into full swing and Ag Leader is excited to network with thousands of enthusiastic farmers, students, industry professionals and visitors at the Ag Leader booth.

 

Governor Branstad visits the Ag Leader booth at the 2012 Iowa Power Farming Show.

Governor Branstad visits the Ag Leader booth at the 2012 Iowa Power Farming Show.

 

 

Be part of the Ag Leader action! Stop by booth#831 at the Iowa Power Farming Show today through Thursday at Veteran's Auditorium in downtown Des Moines.

Be part of the Ag Leader action! Stop by booth#831 at the Iowa Power Farming Show today through Thursday at Veteran's Auditorium in downtown Des Moines.

At our booth we’ll showcase the economical VERSA™ display, the innovative OptRx™ crop sensing equipment, Advanced Seed Monitoring through the INTEGRA™ display and SMS™ software to help growers get more value from their precision farming data. Experience these products firsthand and interact with our precision agriculture experts at these upcoming farm shows:

Iowa Power Farming Show
Des Moines, IA
1/31/12 – 2/2/12

Cotton & Rice Conference
Tunica, MS
1/31/12 – 2/1/12

Southern Farm Show
Raleigh, NC
2/1/12 – 2/3/12

Spokane Ag Expo
Spokane, WA
2/7/12 – 2/9/12

World Ag Expo
Tulare, CA
2/14/12 – 2/16/12

National Farm Machinery Show
Louisville, KY
2/15/12 – 2/18/12

Precision Ag 2.0
Calgary, AB
2/22/12 – 2/23/12

New York Farm Show
Syracuse, NY
2/23/12 – 2/25/12

Western Farm Show
Kansas City, KS
2/24/12 – 2/26/12

Hawkeye Farm Show
Cedar Falls, IA
2/28/12 – 3/1/12

Triumph of Ag Expo
Omaha, NE
2/29/12 – 3/1/12

Commodity Classic
Nashville, TN
3/1/12 – 3/3/12

Mid-South Farm Show
Memphis, TN
3/2/12 – 3/3/12

Western Fair Farm Show
London, ONT
3/7/12 – 3/9/12

North American Farm & Power Show
Owatonna, MN
3/15/12 – 3/17/12

We hope to see you there!

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Andy Boyle

Brr … Ag Leader Academy Just Got a Whole Lot Cooler!

Posted January 25th, 2012

Now that Old Man Winter has finally arrived in Central Iowa, we’ve got some snow on the ground and frigid temperatures. But that’s not stopping us here at Ag Leader Academy! We’ve been making some “cool” improvements to the building and classrooms so that our trainings are even better than ever!

Some of the improvements include:

A new sign for Ag Leader Academy

Ag Leader Academy

New desks for two classrooms equipped with displays and laptops for hands on training.

Computer Lab

Larger all-in-one PC’s for the SMS Lab

Computer Lab 2

All of these improvements have been made to help you get the most out of your Ag Leader equipment.  We hope that you can brave the winter elements and join us in preparing for the upcoming season by attending one of our 66 dealer trainings or 41 customer trainings.  To find a customer training in your area go to http://www.agleader.com/training-sessions/hardware-training/ We look forward to seeing you in training.

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Five Things to Look for in a Precision Ag Partner

Posted January 20th, 2012

We’ve been in this business long enough to understand the value of working with an experienced precision farming specialist.  Having the right person who will take the time to understand your fields, your operation and your equipment can pay big dividends.  Here are a five things you should look for when choosing a precision farming partner:

1)  Tech-savvy. Technology in agriculture is exploding. Your partner should always be experimenting with the new technology, be it smartphones, apps or precision farming equipment. The more willing they are to experiment with new technologies, the more experience they bring to you.

2)  Accessibility. RTK networks. Handheld operating systems. High-tech sensors. Evolving software. There are a lot of moving parts with precision farming. Make sure the person you partner with is accessible via phone, text, email or whatever your preferred method of communication.  You don’t want to have to wait for hours in the field to get help.

precisionagpartner3) Focus. Precision farming technology is an industry on its own.  There are a lot of companies that like to sell precision farming as an added feature to some other product or service. That can work if there is a person dedicated to precision ag, but if not, you’re likely partnering with people who would rather sell you something else.

4)  Scientist. You don’t need to be an agronomist to understand precision farming, but having a partner who will take the time to help you understand what’s going on in your field based on your data and maps can be a great asset – and will pay for itself in better decision-making and higher profitability.

5)  Product. Not all precision ag systems are created equal. Some only work with proprietary software or equipment. Others focus on just one season – like planting or application.  Others are behind in cutting edge technologies like crop sensing or yield monitoring.  It’s important to work with a dealer that has access to a complete package of precision farming equipment.

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“In the Trenches” with Advanced Seed Monitoring

Posted January 18th, 2012

You’ve heard the saying “don’t put all of your eggs in one basket.”  If you’re a grower during planting season, that means it’s smart to plant several different varieties/hybrids so you can reduce your risk of poor performance by a single seed type.  That’s called genetic diversity.  But have you ever thought about how switching between one seed type and another might impact your planting operation “in the trenches”?

KinzePlanterPICIn many cases, when you switch to a different hybrid or variety, you’re also switching seed size.  That may mean you need to adjust your seed meters so you don’t get skips and doubles.

SeedCommand’s Advanced Seed Monitoring feature helps you determine if you need to make adjustments to your meters.  Its virtual seed trench lets you see the placement of each seed in a row so you can easily determine if a problem exists in the seed meter or seed tube.  And, while monitoring population is great, if your planter monitor doesn’t allow you to see skips and doubles by row unit, you could have the right seed population – but the wrong seed spacing – which can also reduce yield.

Because today’s high-tech seed isn’t cheap, it’s just smart to increase your yield potential by ensuring seed spacing is consistent across your field, row-by-row even after you’ve switched to a different seed type.

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