precision agriculture Archives

Let Geonics know you want to up your game with an EM38 Field Scout

By Les Henry June 21, 2021

In the March 23 issue of this year, I talked about the EM38 non-contacting soil conductivity meter. The new EM38 used extensively in preparing zone maps for variable-rate maps is heavy and not convenient for field scouting. I have an earlier version of the EM38 that shows the same information and is very light and […] Read more

Crops, Wheat & Chaff

The goal of precision ag is to do things more effectively

Q & A with an expert

By Nathan Trowell April 1, 2021

Q: Is zone management a fit for my farm? A: Zone management is one of many precision agriculture practices utilized in farming. In its simplest form, zone management is shutting off the fertilizer in areas of your field that are unproductive. More advanced zone management utilizes precision ag tools like GPS auto steer, yield mapping, […] Read more

Alberta producer Matt Vossepoel uses a drone — like the one that produced this image for counting animals out on rangeland — to check his 800-head of cattle and to find sick animals or issues at calving time.

Equipment, Features

Farmers weigh in on drone benefits

How producers from Alberta and Saskatchewan use their drones on the farm

By Angela Lovell January 18, 2021

Matt Vossepoel bought his first drone, a DJI Mavic 2 with a thermal camera, two years ago so he could check on his 800-head of cattle and find sick animals or animals he couldn’t always see easily due to the terrain of his farm. Before long, he was using it during calving to check for […] Read more

“Whether it’s on thumb drives, on a monitor in the combine, on a computer or in a software program, getting that data into one place so you can see it together, analyze it together and make decisions based off of the entire picture is the first step.” – Derek Freitag.

Crops, Features

How to get the most out of the data you collect

Overcome the top data usage and analysis hurdles

By Angela Lovell November 26, 2020

While farmers and their agronomists or crop advisors have the ability to collect all kinds of data using precision agriculture tools, few farmers are analyzing and interpreting the data and developing solutions themselves, which begs the question, why? One of the first challenges is data is housed in many different places, says Derek Freitag, market […] Read more

Bayer Crop Science’s digital data management platform Climate FieldView allows producers to visualize and analyze crop production data and assist with management decisions.

Features

The true value of ag data collection

Measure your production and your areas of profitability and loss

By Angela Lovell November 26, 2020

If you asked most farmers 10 years ago for their definitions of precision agriculture, they would’ve likely included the terms variable-rate technology, satellite imagery or yield mapping. Today, that definition is far more fluid because there are many ways to collect a variety of data, and just as many ways to interpret and apply it […] Read more

News

Precision ag data ownership may well be a moot point

Your data may already be out there

By Angela Lovell November 17, 2020

For as long as there have been precision agriculture tools and data collection, there has been debate over who, ultimately, should own that data. Should it be the sole property of the farmer, or the agronomist or consulting company he or she uses to help interpret it, or should it be available for general, public […] Read more

Many farmers are interested in data collection but are not sure about the return on investment.

Editor's column, Wheat & Chaff

Editor’s Column: Why bother with data collection? Money, says one Saskatchewan farmer

By Kari Belanger November 3, 2020

If you’ve been taking a closer look at precision ag and data collection, you’re not alone. Farmers are focused on what types of data can be collected, how to collect it and what it can be used for on their farms. Trevor Scherman, a Battleford, Sask.-area grain farmer, started collecting data years ago for a […] Read more

Crops, Machinery and Shop

Brandt buys GeoShack’s Ontario business

Deal makes equipment firm the exclusive Topcon dealer for Canada

By Dave Bedard, GFM Network News June 8, 2020

Farm, forestry and construction equipment maker Brandt is about to buy itself a lock on the market for Topcon GPS equipment in Canada. The Regina-based Brandt Group announced Wednesday it has reached a deal to buy the assets of GeoShack Canada Co. and the Canadian assets of Inteq Distributors, both owned by Dallas-based Ultara Holdings. […] Read more

The amount of damage caused by cutworm feeding on canola seed-treated with an insecticide was measured. Manned aircraft were used to collect images on 90 acres. Field and data analysis was performed to develop relative density, and per cent cover maps were created to provide an objective estimate of cutworm damage.

Crops, Features

How to use remote sensing for crops to its fullest potential

Images from drones and satellites can be part of a much bigger picture

By Lee Hart April 28, 2020

Remote sensing tools can produce a lot of valuable information about what’s happening on farmland and within your crops, but the full potential has yet to be properly harnessed, says a north-central Alberta agronomist after studying the technology for a couple years. Satellite imagery, aerial photography and images captured by unmanned drones are all forms […] Read more

Crops, News, Wheat & Chaff

Three things to know about precision ag

Q & A with an expert

By Amy Sayer April 6, 2020

Q: What are three common misconceptions about precision ag? A: A large amount of information can be generated in precision ag applications. This can lead to confusion, misunderstanding and frustration among farmers. Here’s a few common misconceptions about precision ag. 1. Will it break the bank to get involved with a precision ag program? The […] Read more

Hemp industry looking forward despite hurdles

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures gain

U.S. grains: Corn, soybeans lower on the week

GFM Network News

Hemp industry looking forward despite hurdles

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures gain

U.S. grains: Corn, soybeans lower on the week

Tag Archives precision agriculture

Let Geonics know you want to up your game with an EM38 Field Scout

The goal of precision ag is to do things more effectively

Farmers weigh in on drone benefits

How to get the most out of the data you collect

The true value of ag data collection

Editor’s Column: Why bother with data collection? Money, says one Saskatchewan farmer

Brandt buys GeoShack’s Ontario business

How to use remote sensing for crops to its fullest potential

Three things to know about precision ag

Grainews blogs

Producers see benefits of new beef research position

Podcasts

Crop year highlights and the nature of dry weather cycles

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AGCanadaTV: In Case You Missed It – Your National Ag News Recap for the week ending July 23, 2021.