Ag Leader Technology Blog

I hope all of you have had a successful spring and the crops in your area are up and looking good.  Now that the spring planting season is nearing an end, it is time to start thinking about post-emergence application and preparing your sprayer.  Here are a few steps to prepare your sprayer for another [...]

I successfully made it back from Italy after the delay due to the volcano eruption in Iceland, a mess I hope I don’t have to deal with again.  With that behind me it is time to move on to Costa Rica where our new distributor Agricultura Cientifica is introducing Ag Leader products into the region.
Agricultura [...]

Yeah, I know it’s a dirty trick.  While I try not to watch much TV, I have seen some shows that just before they have the big reveal they go to commercial.  I realized when writing this that I am now a contributing member to this added drama.
As I mentioned yesterday, we have some big [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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.
When [...]

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 [...]

As preparations for Easter egg hunts and family dinners with some sort of ham involved are going on all over the country, so is spring field work.  If you’re not in the field yet, you are preparing to be there soon.  Ag Leader’s business office is closed tomorrow, April 2, 2010; that might put a [...]

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 [...]