As drones have gained mainstream popularity over the last year or two, they've become easier to fly, cheaper and safer than ever before, making them more practical and obtainable for use in agriculture. "The technology is so refined, a lot of producers now are starting to see the benefits," says UAV specialist and pilot Chad... Read More
Category: Machinery
North American farmers got their first look at the new Massey Ferguson 5700SL Series mid-range tractors at the National Farm Machinery Show last month in Louisville, Kentucky. The 5700SL tractors include three models, ranging from 110 to 130 HP, with the 5713SL model claiming the 2016 Tractor of the Year award in the utility category... Read More
How long does it take your tractor tires to go from high-pressure levels suitable for road cruising speed to low pressure for fieldwork? It only takes the push of a button and a few minutes if you employ a Central Tire Inflation System (CTIS) in your tractor explains James Crouch, Michelin’s farm segment marketing manager.... Read More
If you ask a farmer or agronomist using a drone for field scouting or other imagery-related applications what type of unit they use, chances are it's a DJI Phantom. There are many drone manufacturers out there, but the Chinese company has a majority market share, particularly in the market for beginner units. The latest model... Read More
For many of us, shiny new equipment with the industry's latest innovations are more than eye-catching — they're drool-worthy. But, you might not have to rush out to get a new sprayer just yet. "There's a lot of things you can actually do to increase the value of your sprayer — or the performance of... Read More
Earlier this month we brought you all the sizzle from the launch of the new Case IH 2000 Series Early Riser Planter. Now it’s time for the steak. Just after the public unveiling at the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, Kentucky, Real Agriculture’s Bernard Tobin took a tour of the new planter with Case... Read More
SeedMaster has rolled out a new tablet-based platform to help growers with seeding operations this spring. The Axis mobile monitoring system features up to eight wireless, magnetic-mount cameras for monitoring what's happening during planting or on the road between fields. "The quality of our cameras is very sharp. It's a 720P camera," explains Tim Ottenbreit,... Read More
Deutz-Fahr won a silver medal last fall in the Agritechnica Innovation Awards for its "Driver Extended Eye" technology. The system consists of three cameras located behind the radiator grill on the tractor, showing blindspots in the tractor's monitor. But it doesn't stop there. The cameras can actually detect humans, and can intervene in the transmission... Read More
If you are looking to upgrade your farm’s drying capabilities for 2016 you can always buy the latest model dryer – or just go retro. Real Agriculture caught up with GSI’s Conditioning Applications Manager Gary Woodruff at the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, Kentucky to discuss what’s new in the company’s grain storage and... Read More
Real Agriculture first reported on the new Fendt 1000 Vario tractors at Agritechnica 2015 in Germany last November. Earlier this month, we were on hand for the North American debut at the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, Kentucky. At the launch, Real Agriculture’s Bernard Tobin waded through a crowd of farmers to take a... Read More