I began writing a regular column in 2009 under the banner “Planning for Profits,” which focused on ways progressive farm equipment dealers can improve their bottom lines. In early 2012, the editorial focus changed to “Technology for Profits” — that is how dealers can and should use technology profitably. This list responds to dealers who have asked for copies to previously published articles.
A U.S. judge dismissed the bulk of two lawsuits by bankrupt wireless venture LightSquared and equity owner Harbinger Capital Partners accusing Deere & Co and other GPS firms of misleading them about interference concerns and hastening the company's insolvency.
Source: Dealer Sentiments & Business Conditions Update, June 2014
For the first time since Ag Equipment Intelligence and Cleveland Research launched the Dealer Sentiments & Business Conditions Outlook survey in April 2011, sales of GPS and precision farming equipment took a backseat to another product category.
According to Jason Pennycook, dealers need to first have a thorough understanding of the capabilities of implement guidance systems, to make the technology a profitable part of their precision business. In this live webinar event, Pennycook shares his strategies for selling implement guidance systems, some of the challenges to consider when targeting customers and future opportunities with the technology.
leading global provider of design, measurement and visualisation technologies, has signed an agreement to acquire Arvus, a manufacturer of precision agriculture solutions for closer, more site-specific management of the factors affecting crop production.
Hemisphere GPS today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2012. All currency amounts are expressed in U.S. dollars.
The Board of Directors of Hemisphere GPS Inc. today announced that Rick Heiniger will resign his position as Vice Chairman of the Board to accept the appointment as president and chief executive officer of Hemisphere GPS, effective immediately. Heiniger has been appointed to lead the thrust to a more profitable, focused, streamlined and market-driven innovations.
Topcon Corporation celebrated its 80thanniversary on September 1. The Tokyo-based global company was founded in 1932 for the manufacturing of surveying instruments, binoculars and cameras.
Built on 90 years of expertise, Yetter Farm Equipment leads the agriculture industry in designing effective and innovative equipment for residue management, seedbed preparation, precision fertilizer placement, harvest attachments, strip-tillage, and more.
Montag is the industry’s innovative leader for precise, accurate metering of fertilizer, seed and other nutrients. The Montag system has become the standard for deep banding of fertilizer. Montag is also pioneering the technology for cover crop seed application. The new Cover Crop+ is able to meter the smallest seed, and can be mounted to tillage implements, combines, plus Hagie sprayers and detasselers.
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