In 2011, Mosiac released a new App called “Nutrient Removal” for both the iOS and Android. This application provides nutrient removal rates for a wide variety of crops and in some cases by crop yield. ...
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RTK technology continues to be a hot item here in the US among those purchasing or upgrading precision ag technologies. However, the options for RTK correction varies widely within and between states. Here in Alabama,...
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The Alabama Precision Ag Team is looking for 1 or 2 energetic young people to fill open 2012 summer internships. The internship would include supporting research and extension efforts in the area of precision agriculture. ...
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Upcoming Events
2012
Nebraska Agriculture Technology ( NeATA) Conference
The 2012 NeATA Conference has been scheduled for February 1 - 2, 2012 at the
Midtown Holiday Inn in Grand Island, NE. This conference highlights a variety of precision technologies for enhancing agriculture production. The conference will provide presentations from experts covering precision ag topics and vendors displaying available technologies.
If you are interested in being an exhibitor or looking for more information, contact Dave Varner at 402-727-2775 or click here.
Wiregrass Cotton Expo, Dothan, AL
The 2012 Wiregrrass Expo is scheduled for February 3 at the National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds in Dothan, Alabama. The program includes various educational seminars related to cotton production. After lunch, a precision ag demonstration will be available to participants. Registration starts at 7:30 AM with the first speaker at 8:40 AM. For further information, please contact William Birdsong at birdswc@auburn.edu.
Commodity Classic to be held in Nashville, TN
The 2012 Commodity Classic will be held March 1-3, 2012 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, Tennessee. Commodity Classic is the premier national trade show and convention for corn, soy, wheat and sorghum farmers, offering a wealth of educational and networking opportunities.
27th Milan No-Till Crop Production Field Day
The Milan No-Till Crop Production Field Day, scheduled for Thursday, July 26, 2012 at the North Tract of the AgResearch & Education Center at Milan, Milan, TN. This event provides a great opportunity to visit with vendors and learn about the most recent advancements in No-Till production. Companies will showcase the latest precision ag technologies plus an educational stop covering research results is scheduled.
Announcements
Applications Being Taken for CIG Cost-Share Program
Applications are being accepted through August 26, 2011 for The Conservation Innovation Grant Cost Share Program: Utilization and Demonstration of CORS Technology for Precision Guidance Applications. This CIG program will assist growers in the adoption and use of Continuously Operating Reference Station (CORS) Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) technology for precision guidance through installation and demonstration of these systems. Interested producers can download an application here or contact John Fulton at 334-844-3541 for more information.
New YouTube Video Discusses Importance of Social Media for Extension Educators
This video, which serves as a companion piece for the ACES online publication, A Social Media Call to Action, is an appeal to Extension educators everywhere to "undertake the
requisite steps to transform themselves into the 21st century educators
they must become, not only for the sake of their clients but also for
their organizational survival."
Experts: Precision Farming Does Pay
Recent article by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System highlighting the benefits of precision ag. Read the full article here.
New publication on Sensor-Based Variable Rate Application for Cotton
Several companies are offering crop sensor-based systems for variable-rate application of nitrogen and other inputs. This publication provides useful information to help make the best use of sensor-based application systems in cotton. Read the full article here.
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