News Related to Agriculture Precisions - January - February 2013

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Concerns 29-Jan-13 Ag Leader Releases New RTK GPS Option

Overviews The 2500B RTK Base Station delivers sub-inch accuracy for intensive precision operations - Bill Cran, Ag Leader GPS Product Specialist -- GPS 2500B - dual-frequency 900 MHz RTK Base Station for use with the field-proven GPS 2500 smart antenna - GPS 2500B -- Intended for - highly accurate tile installation and pass-to-pass repeatability in field operations -- Able to - access multiple GNSS signal, including GLONASS -- Ideal use with - Ag Leader Intellislope Tile Plow Control system -- Benefited - growers with Ag Leader OnTrac2 Assisted Steering Sytem from increased accuracy -- Easy setup - simply mounts the unit on the included tripod and connects to a 12-volt power source The unit can also be permanently mounted for long-term repeatability Base staon features improved GNSS performance (full graphic display with menu selecon keys and standard USB flash drive data transfer) -- Dust and Liquid damage resistant - protected in a rugged housing -- RTK radios will be available for - those who would like to upgrade their existing GPS 2500 receivers

7-Feb-13 Raven Announces Enhancements To Product Lines

14-Feb-13 New Holland Launches Precision Land Managment Academy App

Raven Industries now offers the simple to install SmarTrax MD mechanical steering system, and announced an enhanced Slingshot offering that streamlines data sharing and management - Matt Burkhart, vice president and general manager for Raven Industries Applied Technology Division -- Development driven by customer feedback - Raven Industries enhanced its SmarTrax and Slingshot product lines to help global marketplace customers - SmarTrax MD -- New simple-to-install mechanical drive steering system -- Allow to - throughout Raven's global markets to seamlessly transfer the ability to steer automatically accross their fleet of vehicles, including: Mulple tractors Combines Windrowers, and more -- Benefit from added torque - faster operating speeds, increase accuracy, and reduce noise -- ISOBUS compatible - providing more convenience for customers with a compatible virtual terminal already in the cab - Slingshot Online 2.0 -- Help - simplify the way customers manage and share their data -- Various Improvement to : Slingshot Portal, API plaorm, RTK streaming soluons WI-Fi enabled version of the Slingshot Field Hub (compable with major cell carriers throughout global markets) -- Wi-Fi Field Hub - will create a hot spot Allowing up Precision to 5 devices to Management connect at one me Academy App is available on both iOs and Android platforms New Holland's new Land (PLM) and features on demand PLM training videos and tutorials - New Holland launched PLM Academy App -- Precision farming is more useful technique - optimization of land usage is now a real necessity for any kind of farmer and size of business -- PLM Academy App - available and compatible for both iOs and Android OS On demand PLM training - PLM Academy App -- Innovative training tool - enable farmers to watch practical videos and tutorial wherever they are (including in the field while at wheel of their machine) -- Permit users to - download productivity enhancing tutorials which available everytime even without internet connection -- Allow - operators to access information while in the field to resolve any questions to prevent productivity impacting downtime -- Furthermore - able to enhance their own knowledge at a time that suits them due to - on-demand nature of the offering -- Material is constantly updated - ensuring users receive the latest information and able to access the most up-todate product information to enhance profitability Extensive mobile training offering - Wide range of training content -- Including - EZ-Pilot tutorials (cover both calibration and installation) to ensure accurate set-up and usage to maximize productivity gains - The most advanced, ultra-widescreen IntelliView IV color touchscreen displays, IntelliView II and IntelliView Plus II monitors -- Able to consult professional tutorials - how to fine tune operating parameters - - Training videos for FM-750 - available with key information to further facilitate accurate operation Easy access and international coverage - PLM App is currently live in the US, Canada, Austria, Germany, Italy, UK and Australia -- The App's intuitive structure enable users to - browse and download tutorial viodes of their choices and save their most frequently viewed videos to a favorite section for super fast retrieval -- Quick and easy update search - via dedicated tab to ensure they have the most up-to-date information and FAQ provide a handy shotcut to some useful top tips