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Holiday Wishlist: Precision Ag Edition
December 12, 2023
If you're an agriculture enthusiast with visions of a high-tech farm dancing in your head, this holiday wishlist is tailor-made for you.
Holiday Wishlist: Precision Ag Edition
Easy Steps to Get Started with ProTrakker
October 24, 2023
Once you use ProTrakker, there's no going back. ProTrakker not only makes your job easier but pays for itself in multiple ways. Want to learn more? We have many resources to help you get connected with representatives and dealers. Our experts have compiled a list of easy steps to get started with ProTrakker.
Easy Steps to Get Started with ProTrakker
Adding Value Through Compatibility
September 29, 2023
Compatibility. It's an important aspect of any farm operation. From the cohesiveness of your team to the adaptability of your machinery, having congruency helps maximize productivity while minimizing costs.
Adding Value Through Compatibility
Three Common Problems Precision Agriculture Can Solve
September 21, 2023
Precision ag can solve many common farm problems, such as issues with equipment compatibility and crop consistency. However, there are also intangible rewards—like conserving time and energy—that come with investing in technology for your operation.
Three Common Problems Precision Agriculture Can Solve
Pre-Season Harvest Checklist
August 31, 2023
The experts at ProTrakker Guidance Systems have compiled a pre-harvest checklist to help prepare for the season ahead.
Pre-Season Harvest Checklist
Homburg Holland's SmartSteer Integration with ProTrakker Guidance Systems
August 19, 2023
ProTrakker is known for offering implement guidance systems working with the leading GPS providers including John Deere's Active Implement Guidance, Trimble's TrueTracker, and Raven's Implement Steering.
Homburg Holland's SmartSteer Integration with ProTrakker Guidance Systems
Top 3 Reasons You Need A Guidance System
July 5, 2023
It goes without saying that accuracy in the field is an imperative contributor to a successful yield. The following article highlights the top reasons why farmers should utilize a guidance system to achieve optimal results.
Top 3 Reasons You Need A Guidance System
Implement Guidance Leader Adds Value Through GPS Steering Compatibility
May 31, 2023
The leaders at ProTrakker Guidance Systems have always understood the importance of agriculture technology and have engineered its line of hydraulic hitches to work seamlessly with modern GPS guidance products.
Implement Guidance Leader Adds Value Through GPS Steering Compatibility
Best Practices For Pulling Implements Over Sloped Terrain
April 24, 2023
There are a lot of variables that go into keeping farm implements on their intended path, especially when dealing with sloped, troublesome terrain and strip-till/no-till considerations.
Best Practices For Pulling Implements Over Sloped Terrain
Planting Speed Vs. Accuracy
April 17, 2023
Growers know that their yield can be affected by a multitude of variables. Seed planting accuracy and the spacing of your planting can affect your yields. In fact, previous studies have shown that for every inch in variation from the targeted spacing, yields are reduced by 2.5 bushels per acre.
Planting Speed Vs. Accuracy
5 Key Things to Ensure Successful Planting Season Preparation
February 27, 2023
The ProTrakker team has put together a short list of preparations that
can help streamline your efforts and make your ‘Plant23’ more effective.
5 Key Things to Ensure Successful Planting Season Preparation
Study: ProTrakker proves successful
February 24, 2023
Odebolt, IA – As producers look for ways to increase profitability,
strip-tilling has been the go-to solution for many crop farmers. This practice
eliminates some of the primary and secondary tillage of traditional systems
and reduces fuel and labor costs.
Study: ProTrakker proves successful
Considerations For Fertilizer Nitrogen Application
February 13, 2023
Before heading out to the field and applying nitrogen, there are several
different factors you need to take into account to ensure success. We will
take you through all you need to know about fertilizer application considerations.
Considerations For Fertilizer Nitrogen Application
Ag Safety Tips When Around Power Lines
February 13, 2023
Every year, an average of 62 people are electrocuted when their farm machinery
contacts a power line. We've assembled a few safety tips to help you and
your team avoid a shocking planting or harvest season.
Ag Safety Tips When Around Power Lines
Leading Precision-Ag Manufacturer Returns to Trade Show Circuit
January 20, 2023
Odebolt, IA – For many in the agriculture industry, trade show events
and expos offer insight into the latest technology and product innovations,
as well as a chance to connect with industry leaders and peers. ProTrakker,
an Iowa-based implement guidance systems manufacturer, is back on the road
meeting with growers at shows across the Midwest.
Leading Precision-Ag Manufacturer Returns to Trade Show Circuit
Our Trakk Record: Better Cropping Results With Implement Guidance
September 7, 2022
With numerous agricultural studies conducted with ProTrakkers, the results
are evident, hydraulic hitches reduce implement drift and positively impact
yields.
Our Trakk Record: Better Cropping Results With Implement Guidance
Importance of Off-Line Correction In Precision Ag
April 27, 2022
Implement guidance systems can assist in reducing the amount of equipment drift by providing controlled off-line correction. See how it can impact your ROI.
Importance of Off-Line Correction In Precision Ag
How ProTrakker Can Be A Game-Changer In Different Applications
Jan 14, 2022
It can be a big decision for growers to invest in a new piece of precision ag technology; some variables need to be considered before making that choice (the cost, ROI, etc.). One factor that might not be considered is, "How much value does this product provide?" That's where implement guidance comes into the equation.
How ProTrakker Can Be A Game-Changer In Different Applications
How Implement Drift Can Affect Yields
December 20, 2021
Growers have to face a large number of obstacles when operating their
equipment in the field. Anymore, it’s common to have very large planters,
sprayers, and other implements. Keeping these big pieces of equipment on
the straight and narrow through varying terrain and soil conditions can
be challenging.
How Implement Drift Can Affect Yields
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.
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.
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