Ag Leader Technology Blog

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Happy Holidays from Ag Leader! As a reminder, Ag Leader Technology will be closed December 26 – January 2 for the holidays. We will resume normal hours on Tuesday, January 3, 2012.
We hope you have a safe and happy holiday season!

How time flies when you’re having fun! Since my last post back in August I have been to several countries meeting various existing distributors and also potential new ones. I even made it to the Farm Progress Show in Illinois earlier this year, which I believe is one of the largest farm machinery shows in [...]

As 2011 comes to an end, we here at Ag Leader are making the final preparations for another year of providing innovative precision farming technology and quality customer support. Dealer Training 2012 is set to kick off January 9, 2012, and the Ag Leader Technical Support Staff is prepared to offer another excellent training season [...]

It’s that time of year again; Ag Leader just finished our annual dealer event, and you are likely  getting equipment stored away for the winter season. In the last post on Precision Point, the tech support team shared some tips on properly storing your precision ag equipment. I also wanted to remind you of a [...]

With field operations nearing completion for the year, it’s time to start thinking about protecting your investment. By taking a few moments to properly store your Ag Leader equipment, you can help ensure continued trouble-free performance of your displays and operating systems.
Extreme temperatures take a toll on almost everything that surrounds us, and that includes [...]

Across the nation this year, many areas were challenged with “off” weather. From the drought in Texas, to the record rainfall in the northeast, and wind through the corn belt, yield maps across the country likely have a different look than they have in previous years.
It is years like this that a new feature in [...]

Well it’s that time of year again. The weather is colder, the days shorter and growers are finishing up fall tillage and fertilizer applications. It’s a great time to stay indoors and reflect on the crop year and analyze management practices in preparation for next year’s growing season. Keeping an organized data collection allows for [...]

Many times when new comers to precision agriculture start to think of how to apply the technologies available on their farms, they struggle with choosing the correct level of precision for their intended use of technology.  For a high level overview of differential correction, check out http://www.agleader.com/2010/07/01/lessons-in-precision-ag-differential-correction-part-1/
There are many service options available and depending on [...]

Do you listen to the radio? Of course! It’s a great way to get up-to-date market reports, news, the latest game scores and listen to your favorite tunes while you work. But did you know there’s an organization dedicated solely to furthering the business of agriculture and rural broadcasting? The National Association of Farm Broadcasters [...]

As harvest 2011 comes to an end, we here at Ag Leader find ourselves preparing for another year of providing innovative precision farming technology and quality customer support. Late November and December are particularly busy months for Ag Leader’s Technical Support department, as we are currently making preparations for Dealer Training 2012. I would like [...]

With colder temperatures here and the crops out of the field, fall application will soon be in full swing.  Last week, we provided some safety tips for fall application. When transitioning from harvest to fall application, there are also a few things to remember to keep your data in order and prevent downtime in the [...]

Now that most of the grain is safely out of the field and in storage bins and the combine is ready to be put away, it’s time to go back to the field and start with fall tillage and application.  More late nights, but at least there are less moving parts and you can let [...]

I’m excited to announce the release of SMS Basic/Advanced Version 11.5 and SMS Mobile Version 5.5 Software today. The software updates include many enhancements and new features to ensure that it works with the market’s latest display firmware, make the software more user-friendly, and the ability to add new layers of information to your data collection.

For several years now, Ag Leader has been selling precision farming products into China. Over the years the interest in precision farming has increased as China modernizes their farming practices and imports more western made farm equipment. China has been forced to rapidly update their farming practices and equipment for two reasons: 1) the growing demand for food from a rising population (and a population with more disposable income) and 2) a labor shortage.

As we progress through the Harvest season, you may find an opportunity to call and speak with one of our Customer Support Representatives. Putting a face with a name is one way Ag Leader strives to make our Customer Support as personalized as possible, and we place high importance in our staffing quality. I would [...]

Ag Leader recently added two full-time support staff members to the Machine Guidance Support team.  Both are in the Technical Support Representative role, so you may have had the opportunity to talk with one of these fine young men this fall.
Brett Buehler
Brett joined the Ag Leader team this August as a Technical Support Representative.  He [...]

Ag Leader Technology has been recruiting interns for the Technical Support department since 1998. This internship program was started in an effort to provide continuing education in the field of precision agriculture through work experience. Today, our internship program is an intense, seven-month program designed to expose students to the capabilities and benefits of precision [...]

The corn planter is one of the most expensive implements a farmer can own.  Although the planter can only perform one function, it is a extremely important one, and during the winter months you may want to inspect and service the planter.  Harvest is a great time to take a minute and look at the [...]

Earlier this year, we introduced you to several members of the Ag Leader Software Support team (see Part 1 and Part 2 of this series). Today, meet two more members of our team that you may be speaking with when calling Ag Leader.
Adam Walters
Adam started with Ag Leader in May of 2011 as a full-time [...]