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Effects of Drought on Agriculture and Why Precision Matters
September 23, 2021
The Grains Research & Development Corporation (GRDC) conducted a DBS (Deep Blade System) seeding study of growers in the western region of Australia in 2019. In this study, the GRDC report highlighted a handful of case studies in which the ProTrakker Hydraulic Hitch was used or considered for use in seeding fields.
Effects of Drought on Agriculture and Why Precision Matters
Growers Experienced Success With ProTrakker In Seeding System Study
September 22, 2021
The Grains Research & Development Corporation (GRDC) conducted a DBS (Deep Blade System) seeding study of growers in the western region of Australia in 2019. In this study, the GRDC report highlighted a handful of case studies in which the ProTrakker Hydraulic Hitch was used or considered for use in seeding fields.
Read more about ProTrakker’s role in DBS.
ProTrakker Used In CTF Study, Helped Provide Benefits for Crop Yields
September 22, 2021
The Grains Research & Development Corporation (GRDC) assembled a full report on controlled traffic farming (CTF) benefits. ProTrakker was utilized in the seeding process for implement steering and was instrumental in the CTF practice.
Discover more about ProTrakker in this CTF study.
How ProTrakker Hydraulic Hitches Help Farmers Grow Crops in Arid Climates
June 30, 2021
Growers in more arid climates of the world, such as the Southwestern United States or Western Australia, are plagued by scarce water resources and non-wetting soil conditions that affect crop health, yields, and the bottom line. ProTrakker can help growers in these regions.
How ProTrakker Hydraulic Hitches Help Farmers Grow Crops in Arid Climates
Tips On Managing Crop Residue For Strip-Till Operations
April 02, 2021
Strip-till is a good farming practice that combines the benefits of conventional tillage with the advantages of no-till. When tended to properly, crop residue from strip tillage can add a lot of value to a farming operation.
Tips On Managing Crop Residue For Strip-Till Operations
Top Ten Farm Safety Tips
April 02, 2021
While working with farm equipment, it can be easy to get caught up in the job at hand. However, ensuring safety for you and others is another critical component for reducing risk on the farm. Utilize the following safety tips in your operation to protect everyone's well-being and to avoid potentially dangerous situations.
Top Ten Safety Farm Safety Tips
9 Planter Preparation Tips For Spring
April 02, 2021
Are you and your planter ready to take on the planting season this year? To ensure an efficient and successful spring, you should make sure your planter is in peak condition to deliver optimal results. By neglecting this vital implement, parts are more prone to wear, affecting performance and your bottom line. The ProTrakker team has put together a checklist of tips to help you prep your planter.
9 Planter Preparation Tips For Spring
ProTrakker Can Benefit Vegetable Crop Growers
March 02, 2021
Vegetable crops require an extraordinary amount of care and attention. Similar to conventional crops, specialty crops can significantly benefit from the use of precision ag technology. Implement guidance technology, such as ProTrakker Implement Guidance Systems, can lead to better outcomes for potato growers.
ProTrakker Can Benefit Vegetable Crop Growers
ProTrakker Guidance Systems Help Farmers Target Moisture Pathways
December 11, 2020
No matter where in the world crops are grown, each grower has to incorporate different farming practices to manage their crops in varying soil types. With Western Australia’s arid climate, the soils are known for their sand-like consistency, making growing crops a challenging endeavor. Area farmers are using methods called edge-row, or on-row sowing, to ensure each seed has access to the limited moisture available.
ProTrakker Guidance Systems Help Farmers Target Moisture Pathways
Cover Crops: Benefits In the Field & How Precision Farming Complements The Practice
August 31, 2020
The consideration of cover crops has gained traction over the past decade, as more growers look to conserve soil and explore different approaches to nutrient management. When properly implemented, seeding the fields after harvesting or before planting cash crops can significantly benefit soil health and crop development in the long-term. By utilizing precision ag technology, such as ProTrakker Hydraulic Hitches, and guidance control systems, adopters of this conservation practice can ensure that their main crop has the best chances to be well established.
Cover Crops: Benefits In the Field & How Precision Farming Complements The Practice
Transform Your Equipment Into Precision Guidance
July 10, 2020
How Simple It Is To Transform Your Implement Into A Precision Ag Tool. Interested in transforming your operations from unguided to precision placement? Don’t worry about having to get rid of your current equipment. ProTrakker Guidance Systems can convert your tractor and implement into precision tools to help you achieve more in the field and help boost your bottom line.
Transform Your Equipment Into Precision Guidance
The Importance of Utilizing Implement Guidance Systems With Sidedressing
May 14, 2020
In farming, there are a number of challenging tasks that leave no room for error. Sidedressing crops are one of those unforgiving jobs, where exact precision is key to successful fertilizer application. Get it wrong, and you could cause damage to crops or miss the mark on management goals. Utilizing implement guidance systems, such as ProTrakker, ensures you and your implement stay on track. The ProTrakker team goes in-depth behind the problems growers face while sidedressing, how advanced implement guidance helps eliminate these issues, and what options are available.
The Importance of Utilizing Implement Guidance Systems With Sidedressing
Iowa Farmer’s Tillage Approach Saves At Least 12 Dump Truck Loads of Soil Per 150-Acre Field Per Year
April 21, 2020
Ben Pederson, Iowa farmer and ProTrakker Customer, has spent more than a decade utilizing the cultivation practice of strip-tilling and is reaping the method’s various benefits. Before using strip-till, Pederson despised the mess that field cultivators made and was agitated by disk-ripping the acres of cornstalks in the field. Seeking new solutions, he spent years researching strip-tilling and decided that he would convert his operation to this tillage practice, despite reservations expressed by family and his banker.
Iowa Farmer’s Tillage Approach Saves At Least 12 Dump Truck Loads of Soil Per 150-Acre Field Per Year
ProTrakker Wraps Up Successful Trade Show Season
March 25, 2020
Odebolt, IA (March 25, 2020) – Making appearances at six major agricultural trade shows from December through February, ProTrakker Guidance Systems was able to connect with thousands of growers from across the globe about the company’s line of implement guidance products. Beginning the season at the Nebraska Power Farming Show, the ProTrakker team traveled to the Sioux Falls Farm Show, Iowa Power Farming Show, National Farm Machinery Show, International Crop Expo, and finishing with the Commodity Classic.
ProTrakker Wraps Up Successful Trade Show Season
Enhance Strip-Till Farming With ProTrakker
February 27, 2020
Today, soil conservation is becoming more prevalent in the minds of growers. To
protect the soil, practices such as no-till and strip-till have become commonplace in the field. While each of these methods insulate the soil with surface residue, strip-till
provides the benefits of both no-till and conventional tillage. Not only does this approach conserve land, but it also increases soil temperature and allows for more flexibility with nutrient management.
Enhance Strip-Till Farming With ProTrakker
Tips For Winterizing Your Ag Equipment
January 30, 2020
While this year's harvest is done and in the books, there is still a lot of prep work that can be done to ensure that your equipment is adequately maintained and winterized during cold weather storage. By setting aside some time to take care of your machinery, you'll be better prepared for spring and spend less time dealing with potential breakdowns during planting. We've put together a few tips that cover some critical areas of off-season equipment upkeep.
Tips For Winterizing Your Ag Equipment
Off-Season Maintenance Of Precision Ag Equipment Prevents Spring Headaches
October 31, 2019
Even though we are in the middle of the harvest season, it’s never too early to start getting a game plan together for tackling equipment maintenance during the off-season. While a grower’s tractor and implement may receive needed care over winter, precision ag equipment and technology can be easily overlooked. However, there are some easy tips to help keep precision hardware and software in good condition. And for ProTrakker users, a simple checklist of tasks can be created to make sure you are ready to plant strong in spring 2020.
Off-Season Maintenance Of Precision Ag Equipment Prevents Spring Headaches