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Precision Agriculture Equipment Featured at NFMS

Precision Agriculture Equipment Featured at NFMS

AGCO, John Deere, and New Holland feature exciting new updates

By Farms.com

The National Farm Machinery Show (NFMS) held in February in Kentucky each year is the largest indoor farm show in America - spanning 1.2 million square feet and featuring more than 900 agriculture industry booths.

Most of the major ag equipment brands attend the show and feature their latest offerings.

Precision agriculture solutions and offerings were featured by both large and small companies. Below is a sampling of the offerings from a few of the machinery companies:

AGCO provided an overview of the RoGator RG1300C Series with LiquidLogic.  One of the best LiquidLogic features is that farmers can prime the boom without sending product to the ground.  The RoGator RG1300C also features a brand-new all-wheel drive smart drive system which allows farmers to set perfect speeds in the field to match application on the farm.  The RG1300C Series offers a Raven Technology package that allows for elite data management.  The RoGator RG1300C Series is a very modern, high tech, precision agriculture solution. 

Watch the RoGator RG1300C Series with LiquidLogic Video:



 

John Deere had multiple precision agriculture solutions on display, with the John Deere S700 Combine Series being of great interest to farmers at the show.  Updates to the S700 Combine Series include precision residue changes that enable farmers to make adjustments in cab, updates to auto swop which automatically switches the flow of your tailboard, moisture sensor updates so that no calibration is required, interface updates to make Combine Advisor easier for farmers to use the suite of technologies, JDLink Connect changes, and extensions for John Deere Connect Support.

Watch the John Deere S700 Combine Series Video:

The John Deere Seeding Group featured the John Deere ExactRate Liquid Fertilizer System.  The system features row by row control, variable rate capabilities, turn compensation, in cab flow detection, and flow detection alerts, all with the goal of helping to provide feedback to the farmers so that they are getting the right data to make informed decisions.  This product can be used to overlay fertilizer data with harvesting data.

Watch the John Deere ExactRate Liquid Fertilizer System video:

New Holland provided an overview of the New Holland GENESIS T8 with Precision Land Management (PLM) Intelligence.  The GENESIS T8 system is fully customizable and user friendly and fully integrated with the tractor radio controls, climate controls, etc. The screen showcases all mapping functions, such as guidance lines and nudge trim, customizable screens, and remote display. Dealers can update software remotely instead of having to go to the dealer for updates.  My PLM Connect portal features key tabs of information:

Fleet Tab with vehicle information, Map View to enable farmers to see their equipment (including starting a remote display session), Farm Tab allows farmers to see yield data on a combine or on a tractor they can obtain guidance lines, and the Data Tab is used to connect to third parties. 

If precision agriculture is of interest to you, watch more precision ag videos on Farms.com:  https://www.farms.com/videos/precision-agriculture/


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The FCDC and AgSmart Bring Plant Breeding to a Wider Audience

Video: The FCDC and AgSmart Bring Plant Breeding to a Wider Audience

In the vast prairies of Alberta, Olds College’s Field Crop Development Centre (FCDC) stands as a beacon of innovation and research in the agricultural world. The institution has become a key player in advancing agricultural technologies and practices. The FCDC’s commitment to applied research has driven them to seek effective means of disseminating their findings and creating a positive impact on the farming community.

One such avenue that aligns with their mission is AgSmart, an event dedicated to showcasing cutting-edge agricultural technologies. The coming together of the FCDC’s annual Field Day and Ag Smart has proved to be a natural fit, fostering a synergy that benefits both parties and propels the agriculture industry forward. The FCDC Field Day took part in conjunction with AgSmart for the first time this week on Aug. 1-2 in Olds, Alta. FCDC Program Director Kofi Agblor and Olds College VP of Development Todd Ormann sat down for an interview with Marc Zienkiewicz to discuss the significance of the two events taking part together and what the future holds.

The Intersection of Research and Technology The essence of the FCDC lies in its dedication to plant breeding and new seed varieties, particularly barley and triticale. While conducting research is essential, it becomes meaningful when its benefits are shared with the wider community. This is where AgSmart steps in, providing a key venue for the FCDC to showcase their research. This union between research and technology creates a holistic and enriching experience for farmers, ranchers, and industry professionals, the pair said.

Seeds as Technology For the FCDC, the partnership with AgSmart goes beyond mere event collaboration. It is about creating an environment that bridges the gap between seeds and smart technology, Ormann said. The college believes that for technology to truly revolutionize agriculture, it must begin with a strong foundation — high-quality seeds. As the saying goes, “it all starts with a seed.” To demonstrate this critical aspect, the collaboration aims to showcase the seed value chain as an integral part of the smartphone.

The Birth of a Powerful Alliance The idea of joining forces emerged when staff realized the potential synergy between AgSmart and the FCDC Field Day. With just a few days separating the two events, a proposal was put forward to merge them. The marketing and communications teams from both sides worked seamlessly to ensure the essence of both events remained intact, creating a powerful alliance that leverages the strengths of each, Agblor said.

Driving Advancements in Breeding For Agblor, the partnership with AgSmart has tremendous potential to drive advancements in breeding and other technology. With technologies like drones and imaging becoming integral to phenotyping, breeding is no longer confined to vast fields to assess thousands of plants manually. Instead, it benefits from the data-rich insights brought about by smart technologies. These advancements make breeding more efficient, precise, and instrumental in shaping the future of agriculture.

Overcoming Challenges Together While the partnership between Olds College and Ag Smart has been a resounding success, there are challenges on the horizon. Securing stable funding for long-term breeding initiatives is crucial to sustain progress. The college is committed to navigating these challenges and investing in agriculture’s future sustainably, Agblor said.

 

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