Ag Leader Technology Blog

 
 “What is the application window for side-dressing nitrogen (N)?” I hear this question a lot from corn growers thinking about using crop sensors for variable rate N application.  Imagine how much better we could answer that question if we knew the weather! Unfortunately we don’t have that luxury.
 
For those who may not be familiar, the [...]

I came across the combine on the right (sorry the picture isn’t better, it was taken with a phone) while traveling in Europe this month.  This horse-drawn combine is from the early 1900’s and is made mostly of wood with some tins use on parts of the elevator.  Seeing this combine made me stop and [...]

Coming soon, Ag Leader will release of our latest versions of desktop and mobile software:  SMS™ Basic and SMS™ Advanced Version 10.0 (v10.0) and SMS™ Mobile Version 4.0 (v4.0).  I’m sure you are asking yourself, what’s in it for me?  Why should I upgrade from the version I’m running?  Well, I’m confident there are a [...]

If you have an issue while in the field, knowing the state of the following items can help significantly with troubleshooting.  To expedite the diagnosis process, be sure to be familiar with these items so when the Tech Support Specialist asks, you know what they are asking about.
Firmware – Nearly every support call – either [...]

Some people would say I have a dream job – traveling a large part of the world and meeting a lot of new people, all at the expense of the company.  And they’d be right!  But of course its not without its challenges, both in terms of logistics whilst traveling and developing products for these [...]

On February 27th of this year Chile was struck by an 8.8 magnitude earthquake causing great damage to the country. Rodrigo Ortega Blu from NeoAg, the Ag Leader distributor in Chile, was near the epicenter when the earthquake struck. Thankfully, Rodrigo and the rest of the staff at NeoAg and their families were not hurt [...]

Planting season has arrived.  Time to implement all the things you learned last year into your operation for the 2010 growing season.
If there is one thing I learned while growing up on a farm, it’s that a farmer’s job changes every day.  As an owner and/or operator, farmers are tasked with jobs ranging from electrician [...]

When starting in precision ag, the decisions for what to use on your operation can seem daunting. What features do I need? What is best for my operation? Where will I save the most money? What brands of equipment talk to each other?  There are simple but important steps to take when you are a [...]

AutoSwath™ is a common feature being used in many applications this spring. For those that are not famaliar with it, AutoSwath is Ag Leader’s term for automatic swath control.  This has several ROI applications, but the largest is reduced input costs by not overlapping already applied/planted areas.  You can learn more about the feature here and here.
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Precision ag tools can improve efficiency in the field.  These tools also provide information from the field to be viewed with computer software.  With so much technology and ways to improve your operation, the difficulty is deciding which solutions are right for you.  I’ve heard it said, “there are a lot of rabbits to chase [...]

While Ag Leader is usually thought of as a North American company, we have been selling into the international market for 16 years and currently have distribution in over 30 countries.  We are fortunate to work with a great group of distributors who represent the Ag Leader brand across the globe.  Some of our distributors [...]

Starting out in precision farming can seem easier when a knowledgeable dealer is on your side. What makes a good precision ag dealer? What questions should you ask when talking with dealers about adopting new technologies?
It’s important to feel comfortable with a precision ag dealer. A good precision ag dealer gives you all the choices [...]

This time of year it is more important than ever to have top notch precision ag support available to you.  Support can come in the form of your local dealer or by calling Technical Support at Ag Leader.  We understand the questions and problems you run into during the spring do not fall within the [...]