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All rights reserved.5Technology in agriculture today has us connected all the time, is that a good thing?http://farmfutures.com/blogs-never-touch-7184Tue, 21 May 2013 16:00:00 GMTAmazing what you can take for granted these days when it comes to technology.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-tech-work-7145Tue, 14 May 2013 05:30:00 GMTWindows 8 reliance on touch screens can be a challenge.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-laptop-decisions-waiting-might-good-7126Thu, 09 May 2013 11:00:00 GMTInorganic fertilizer shows crop benefits, but new study raises more questions about soil impact.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-fertilizer-study-raises-more-questions-7086Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:00:00 GMTAll the tech in the world won't dry or warm your ground, but after planting there's more to consider.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-keeping-real-farm-7048Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:00:00 GMTLast week's announcement from Dow AgroSciences and Monsanto offers advancement of new technology from both companies.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-tech-deal-makes-taller-stack-7013Tue, 16 Apr 2013 06:00:00 GMTA cutting edge toxicology study looks at how the crop protection product impacts specific genes in an aquatic environment.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-purdue-study-raises-questions-atrazine-6995Tue, 09 Apr 2013 20:00:00 GMTI guess I've had it wrong about battling weed resistance.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-site-mode-6961Tue, 02 Apr 2013 11:00:00 GMTNew phones enter the market, and tablets remain ever popular.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-little-farm-tech-update-6932Tue, 26 Mar 2013 08:00:00 GMTAs more people get interested in social media they want to know the best ways to get it done. For example, just what the heck is a 'hashtag'?http://farmfutures.com/blogs-fine-tuning-twitter-knowledge-6891Tue, 19 Mar 2013 01:00:00 GMTWeather is always on a farmer's mind and more companies want to take advantage of that.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-depth-farm-weather-data-fingertips-6859Tue, 12 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMTFarm-focused programs and efforts are underway to explore bee health and push up the volume on ways to enhance important pollinators.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-bee-care-getting-greater-farm-attention-6826Tue, 05 Mar 2013 05:30:00 GMTNew group, which includes some familiar farm names, has aim to promote and innovate long-standing technology.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-new-alliance-has-gps-focus-5197Tue, 26 Feb 2013 09:00:00 GMTDialogue with farm readers helps us both - you learn more and we get better at giving you information you need.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-farm-tech-dare-perhaps-5161Tue, 19 Feb 2013 13:00:00 GMTThe word 'appropriate' should be at the core of farm technology discussions. But you already know that.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-hyping-farm-tech-start-5085Tue, 12 Feb 2013 06:30:00 GMTAll this farm technology stuff we're buying can work great, but when trouble happens human support is key.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-farm-tech-has-human-factor-5055Wed, 06 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMTBattle over smart phones and tablets on world stage has people making predictions yet the answer is bigger and better than that.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-were-winners-5012Tue, 29 Jan 2013 08:00:00 GMTEvaluating the tech you're using today will help before the busy season begins.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-time-farm-tech-checkup-4979Tue, 22 Jan 2013 10:00:00 GMTIf you're frustrated about getting high-speed Internet to your farm, there's a new approach available out there.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-updated-tech-offers-expanded-broadband-4943Tue, 15 Jan 2013 06:30:00 GMTNews of this broadband service keeps popping up as the company tries new ideas to stay afloat.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-lightsquared-down-4077Tue, 08 Jan 2013 06:00:00 GMTIs this the year of the app? The year of no apps? And how will your precision farm program get even better?http://farmfutures.com/blogs-looking-ahead-farm-tech-4001Wed, 02 Jan 2013 08:00:00 GMTIf you opened a new tablet or smart phone under the tree this week, time to think about how you'd use it.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-shiny-new-lets-play-3982Wed, 26 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMTEmbracing a few key social media tools could help your farm in new ways, though the idea may not at first be appealing.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-social-media-off-farm-connection-tool-3948Tue, 18 Dec 2012 06:00:00 GMTIs your business accounting and tech infrastructure suited to your precision cropping dreams?http://farmfutures.com/blogs-starting-base-3935Tue, 11 Dec 2012 18:00:00 GMTGMO research in France repudiated, peer review process in jeopardy?http://farmfutures.com/blogs-science-questions-cause-consternation-3912Tue, 04 Dec 2012 18:00:00 GMTFrenetic shoppers buy high-tech stuff like gumdrops, probably not the best approach for the farm.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-farmers-think-beyond-black-friday-3885Tue, 27 Nov 2012 16:00:00 GMTCurious farm idea spawned at recent Food Dialogues event.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-are-smart-enough-tech-3864Tue, 20 Nov 2012 07:00:00 GMTSo much of agriculture in the past was what your parents taught you, but investing in training off the farm is worth the time and money.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-time-invest-farm-training-3827Tue, 13 Nov 2012 03:00:00 GMTPrecision ag tools make testing products easier than ever, if you set it up right.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-doing-own-field-tests-3799Tue, 06 Nov 2012 08:00:00 GMTSocial media tech helps farmers reach out, talk to others.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-making-connection-3764Tue, 30 Oct 2012 07:00:00 GMTInvesting in technology is no longer a necessary evil but a necessary survival tool.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-tech-considerations-fall-3743Tue, 23 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMTThe LightSquared name has been popping up from time to time lately as the bankrupt firm tries to get back on the rails. Could be a good thing.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-lightsquared-forgotten-gone-3716Tue, 16 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMTNew website tackles the value of atrazine head-on in the wake of a documentary released earlier this year. http://farmfutures.com/blogs-water-atrazine-getting-truth-3696Tue, 09 Oct 2012 10:00:00 GMTControl joysticks and big screens are the tractor norm these days for high-tech machinery.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-ponder-changing-tractor-interface-3670Tue, 02 Oct 2012 07:00:00 GMTA key biotech trait goes off patent in 2015. What does it really mean for your farm operation?http://farmfutures.com/blogs-soybean-patents-expiring-patents-reality-3650Tue, 25 Sep 2012 06:00:00 GMTLousy crops parched and baked by drought still hold some good news for the future. And there's a drought webinar you may want to attend next week.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-drought-shows-crop-tech-has-improved-3619Tue, 18 Sep 2012 05:00:00 GMTRising interest in measuring crop light reflectance gets a new twist as one company launches a compact unit.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-plant-monitor-goes-handheld-3598Tue, 11 Sep 2012 06:00:00 GMTOrganic study offers insight into food safety and nutrition; conventional choice makes sense.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-getting-organic-facts-facts-3573Tue, 04 Sep 2012 06:00:00 GMTVenerable skid-steer loader maker Bobcat dives into the world of social media, for a reason.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-skid-steers-social-media-3556Tue, 28 Aug 2012 06:00:00 GMTReaders involved with yield maps since the early 1990s, may be surprised to learn this tech is just really catching on.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-precision-ag-reaches-critical-mass-3534Tue, 21 Aug 2012 05:00:00 GMTNarrow attitudes about biotechnology are still leading to starvation in parts of the world.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-caring-enough-send-best-3509Tue, 14 Aug 2012 04:00:00 GMTThe days of 'cutting the rate' may be over if you plan on having effective weed control.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-maximize-herbicide-tools-fight-against-tough-weeds-3492Tue, 07 Aug 2012 07:00:00 GMTLack of action by Congress threatens more than the Defense Department.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-farm-tech-spending-under-fire-3474Tue, 31 Jul 2012 06:00:00 GMTDrought-tolerant hybrids will be under intense scrutiny this fall. Keep a little perspective on the concept.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-evaluating-farm-tech-realistic-viewpoint-3454Wed, 25 Jul 2012 01:00:00 GMTComputer monitoring is taking over in a lot of places, and for the futures industry it's about time.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-electrons-3428Tue, 17 Jul 2012 06:00:00 GMTDrought is on the the minds of most this year as corn shrivels across the heart of the Corn Belt, what does that mean to your farm's data?http://farmfutures.com/blogs-data-anomalies-drought-talk-3411Tue, 10 Jul 2012 05:00:00 GMTBiotech foods have been on farm more than a decade in many forms. Controversy over the technology seems endless.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-issue-wont-away-3391Tue, 03 Jul 2012 10:00:00 GMTPlanning ahead for your farm will help you maximize those tech investment dollars.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-pushing-farm-technology-3372Tue, 26 Jun 2012 10:00:00 GMTMicrosoft wants to take on the iPad, LightSquared decision so far not made and checking the corn crop from the sky.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-tablets-lightsquared-corn-crop-3351Tue, 19 Jun 2012 06:00:00 GMTNo question, farmers are deploying new tech to get more out of every acre. And we offer a data-saving update.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-innovation-sustainability-3329Tue, 12 Jun 2012 01:00:00 GMTSaving your farm's most valuable information off site is getting easier.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-farm-tornadoes-floods-storms-think-cloud-3308Tue, 05 Jun 2012 06:00:00 GMTWhen do you make a decision on the farm to pull the trigger on one technology to move ahead with something new? Tough question.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-farm-tech-change-calling-game-3280Tue, 29 May 2012 05:00:00 GMTSocial media is really bringing change to agriculture - what does that mean for your farm?http://farmfutures.com/blogs-tech-consumer-3268Tue, 22 May 2012 05:00:00 GMTIn a move the boss says is a way to retain control of the company, the company goes in for reorganization.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-lightsquared-heads-bankruptcy-3247Tue, 15 May 2012 08:00:00 GMTWe catch up on what one company has been doing with a system that can bring enhanced Web tools to the farm.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-powering-farm-wi-fi-system-3232Tue, 08 May 2012 05:30:00 GMTThe wireless firm that has tangled, and lost, to the FCC, continues to limp forward.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-lightsquared-goings-3215Tue, 01 May 2012 13:00:00 GMTThe advent of new farm tools, from crop protection to computer-based devices offers farmers more choices and more challenges.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-new-farm-tech-opportunities-3195Tue, 24 Apr 2012 06:30:00 GMTThe dream of automating a range of ag tasks may be closer to reality; and USDA scientists fight the battle of managing biotech data.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-farm-robot-future-3175Tue, 17 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMTPotent calculator can help measure your farm environmental impact, DuPont makes an investment and the 'Woodstock of Science'http://farmfutures.com/blogs-putting-farm-benchmark-tools-work-3157Tue, 10 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMTWide-ranging comments give the FCC plenty to ponder in the ruling over GPS-interfering system.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-final-replies-lightsquared-debate-are-filed-3144Tue, 03 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMTPurdue finds 'fines' when some products added to spray tank, plants 'remember' drought, and the power of popcorn.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-spray-additives-may-cause-drift-3131Tue, 27 Mar 2012 06:30:00 GMTPurdue University incubator is seeing a payoff in innovative agricultural tools. Oh, and all those iPads.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-farm-pest-tracking-gets-high-tech-boost-3105Tue, 20 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMTAs the CEO leaves and a major partner may bow out, that doesn't mean other networks won't spring up offering faster ways to the Web. http://farmfutures.com/blogs-lightsquared-saga-winding-down-3088Tue, 13 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMTAs equipment rolls in earnest it's time to recall just how all that stuff works. Oh, and another iPad is on the way.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-making-last-data-check-3067Tue, 06 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMTText service will track your corn yield in season and the folks at LightSquared want to see that comment period extended.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-farm-corn-yields-lightsquared-3047Tue, 28 Feb 2012 04:00:00 GMTCompanies making strides when it comes to linking up the farm office and equipment in the field.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-farm-networks-keep-growing-3032Tue, 21 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMTNothing like timing a blog ahead of the news, GPS interference fears may have killed new broadband effort.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-regulators-move-pull-plug-lightsquared-3014Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMTMatching diet to genetic performance may be the next step in pushing productivity and product quality for livestock and poultry.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-adding-new-farm-term-feed-list-2994Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMTPurdue University researchers look to genetic info to control disease-causing insects and there may be advancement in the world of AI (for cattle).http://farmfutures.com/blogs-next-generation-insecticides-under-development-2977Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMTYou can't swing a cat at a farm conference without hitting an iPad giveaway. We've even done it. But what to do if you're ready to buy your own?http://farmfutures.com/blogs-theyre-everywhere-theyre-everywhere-2959Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMTFieldprint Calculator gets a revamp, offering farmers the ability to gauge their environmental footprint on a number of areas.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-powerful-farm-benchmarking-tool-work-2927Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMTBees and plants have changed with rising temps, sugar cane-derived ethanol may pollute, and cotton that cleans itself.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-climate-change-sugarcane-self-cleaning-cotton-2908Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMTOne state makes a commitment to invest in flex-fuel pumps, will others follow? You could help.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-new-program-boost-ethanol-sales-2897Tue, 27 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMTFarm readers will find a couple news bits that caught our 'tech attention' interesting, including rising online sales and the failed cell phone mergerhttp://farmfutures.com/blogs-online-shopping-legal-moves-blow-merger-2879Tue, 20 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMTFarmers can do their part to push the flex fuel pump option and promote biofuels.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-farm-city-connection-build-ethanol-demand-2863Tue, 13 Dec 2011 05:47:00 GMTGrowth Energy brings in a new team member who will help develop the fuel market for what some call 'blender pumps' - but others call flex fuel pumps.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-meeting-flex-fuel-challenge-2848Tue, 06 Dec 2011 05:32:00 GMTNew study evaluates rangeland health, scientists get algae yield boost offering biofuel benefits and experts offer strategy to feed 9 billion by 2050.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-grazing-biodiversity-hand-hand-2836Tue, 29 Nov 2011 08:17:00 GMTIt's that time of year again - shopping, crowds, new computers, tax planning - it all adds up to the holidays!http://farmfutures.com/blogs-black-friday-specials-beware-probably-2813Tue, 22 Nov 2011 07:15:00 GMTWe're covering a range of topics this week from veggie-oil speed demons to questions about the value of tillage.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-speed-youth-and-tillage-2791Tue, 15 Nov 2011 06:56:00 GMTFarmers get bad press from nitrogen, but lawns are our biggest 'crop,' sensors are better than farmers and a holiday look at weeds.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-nitrogen-and-americas-lawns-2774Tue, 08 Nov 2011 07:17:00 GMTLooking for a way to reduce weather risk? A new line of products may innovate an interesting area of crop management.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-data-powers-new-insurance-product-2738Tue, 01 Nov 2011 02:00:00 GMTSome parts of the corn plant are better than others, biofuels report shows the challenges ahead and is there a new way to control weeds?http://farmfutures.com/blogs-sorting-corn-stover-for-efficient-ethanol-2723Tue, 25 Oct 2011 06:25:00 GMTIn the ongoing GPS battle with LightSquared, the debate comes down to two simple points.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-gps-challenge-who-pays-2704Tue, 18 Oct 2011 04:39:00 GMTNew iPhone not so 'disappointing' to buyers apparently, and what to consider if you want to buy a smart phone.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-smart-phone-chuckle-2692Tue, 11 Oct 2011 06:19:00 GMTResearchers find new way to create sugars, Purdue gets grant to talk bioenergy crops and Ohio researchers find innovative bug stopping method.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-tech-to-boost-biofuels-from-biomass-2672Tue, 04 Oct 2011 06:35:00 GMTApple's rumored iPhone 5 launch next week kicks off holiday shopping season, Bayer CropScience hits wheat milestone and a better way to make ethanol.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-smart-phone-wars-to-heat-up-2656Tue, 27 Sep 2011 05:50:00 GMTGPS traffic to be negatively impacted by system, as warned but it's worse than you've been told (UPDATED)http://farmfutures.com/blogs-lightsquared-gift-keeps-giving-2634Tue, 20 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMTPercent of land in the U.S. experiencing drought hits new record, new yeast may stop mycotoxins and building a better battery.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-researchers-worry-over-extended-drought-2618Tue, 13 Sep 2011 05:51:00 GMTAll the razzle-dazzle of technology is worthless if companies don't get the support right.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-tech-challenges-companies-farmers-2592Tue, 06 Sep 2011 05:55:00 GMTFarm Shows now the place to keep up on all things agriculture as companies see the value of 'kicking the tires.'http://farmfutures.com/blogs-lining-up-the-tech-2582Tue, 30 Aug 2011 05:31:00 GMTSyngenta has a field event that shows off its new strategy in interesting ways.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-defining-integration-2560Tue, 23 Aug 2011 06:11:00 GMTMove by major search engine firm to own handset maker sparks plenty of conversation.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-google-buys-motorolaand-other-tech-stuff-2545Tue, 16 Aug 2011 06:34:00 GMTPurdue scientist says engineered salmon pose little risk, and a survey shows consumers understand food health benefits.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-arguing-for-biotech-salmon-2527Tue, 09 Aug 2011 06:05:00 GMTThe battle over the GPS satellite system and potential interference enters a new phase this week.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-fight-to-protect-gps-continues-2510Tue, 02 Aug 2011 05:23:00 GMTIf you've added a Web camera for your computer there's an interesting way to use the tool to find out about some new equipment.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-power-up-your-web-cam-2489Tue, 26 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMTJust how much does all that tech in the tractor or combine cab save you? Chances are, more than you think.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-putting-a-value-on-your-time-2473Tue, 19 Jul 2011 05:19:00 GMTSmart phones, high-winds, social media and keeping up. Yep, it's a little bit of everything this week in Tech Tuesday.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-random-thoughts-on-all-things-tech-2453Tue, 12 Jul 2011 05:44:00 GMTNano-what? Group says regulators need to do more work, collaboration aims to beat soybean disease, and developing corn that likes a warmer climate.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-a-warning-about-nanomaterials-2434Tue, 05 Jul 2011 06:58:00 GMTControversy reins in battle over GPS signal; and Apple launches a service that could benefit many.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-protecting-gps-and-what-is-icloud-2423Tue, 28 Jun 2011 06:24:00 GMTThree groups establish position statement on a key issue and crops and climate change get a look.http://farmfutures.com/blogs-a-note-about-climate-change-2402Tue, 21 Jun 2011 07:50:00 GMT