Archive for January 14th, 2010
What is GPS, Anyway?
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If you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it a thousand times – that omnipresent term in precision farming, GPS. If high-tech farming hasn’t landed at your feet yet, the concept might still be over your head – but don’t worry, it’s simple. And it’s best to get to know [...]
Some of 2009’s Best Equipment
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It’s an exciting time in the farm equipment industry, thanks to seemingly endless technological developments that are continuing leading to better, smarter equipment. As we move into 2010, Prairie Farm and Ranch reviews some of the top new equipment to come out of 2009.
The Soft Touch corn head by Oxbo International
The Soft [...]
Seaweed Biofuel
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Seaweed is a rapidly growing biofuel source in many parts of Asia, where its cost-effectiveness gives it the edge over other sources of biofuel. Seaweed grows considerably faster than other sources of biofuel, like canola or wood, and can be harvested as much as six times a year. Many popular sources for [...]
