April 2013
FieldView Plus now tells growers of planting problems – even when they're not in the cab.
Earlier this year, Precision Planting introduced FieldView™ Plus, giving growers the ability to sync planting data across multiple pieces of field equipment and multiple electronic devices. Now, automatic planter performance text alerts have been added to this cloud-based system.
Growers need to know what's happening with the planter, even when they're not in the cab. With text alerts via FieldView Plus, they do. They can set alert thresholds for metrics like speed, singulation, spacing, ground contact and excess down force. With each pass, the data is analyzed and a notification is sent to the grower of any exceptions. Growers who are not in the cab all the time get the information they need to address issues before it's too late.
The metrics and alert thresholds can be set and changed through the FieldView website at any time, and multiple phone numbers can be notified. It's easy to set up, easy to change and easy to keep your planting performance at the highest possible level.
Text Alerts press release
February 2013
New electric meter drive system replaces chains, hydraulic motors and row clutches.
Precision Planting introduces the vDrive™, a new electric drive system for use with 20/20 SeedSense® and vSetTM meters.
vDrive brings single-row control and much more precise population control to the vSet meter. Regardless of curves, ground speed or prescription zone, it drives each vSet meter to plant precisely to the prescribed population.
The vDrive replaces existing clutches, hydraulic motors and chains or cable drives. Instead, an electric drive controls each row individually, as needed, for more precise planting. Chain or cable maintenance is eliminated.
vDrive press release
January 2013
New FieldView™ Plus shares data from iPad to iPad, from field to office.
The new FieldView Plus service from Precision Planting allows producers to sync data between multiple planters, combines, computers and additional iPads. In addition, it simplifies transfer of files from the field to the office and provides safe and secure file back-up.
FieldView Plus press release
August 2012
Precision Planting unveils 20/20 DeltaForce™
Today, August 27, 2012,we launched our latest innovation in down force management and control. 20/20 DeltaForce is a hyrdaulic based system that offers growers the ability to have near instantaneous control of the down force. The system controls each row individually based on the amount of weight each row unit's gauge wheels are exerting on the ground. The system will be available through a beta season for North American growers in the spring of 2013 with full production expected for 2014.
Click here for the press release on the new system.
May 2012
Monsanto Company to Purchase Precision Planting
Today, May 23, 2012, it was announced that we reached an agreement to join Monsanto Company, which shares our commitment to delivering improved yields for our customers. Click here to see Monsanto's announcement.
We are very excited about the new possibilities Monsanto's investment will enable and value your continued business. We are working closely with Monsanto to ensure there is no disruption in processes or the way we deliver you the technology you need and deserve. As the business is transitioned to Monsanto, we assure you that there will be no change in the way you interact with Precision Planting.
We look forward to continuing to offer you Precision technologies and products that will improve planting accuracy and increase your yields. Click here to see Gregg Sauder's letter to Precision Planting dealers.
2013 Order Guides help farmers order new planters "Precision Planting Ready"
To help customers take advantage of the performance boost they get from adding of Precision Planting's systems to planters, we have created a set of order guides to help growers configure their 2013 planter order in the most cost effective manner when adding Precision Planting. The deduction on different specs from the manufacturer combined with a free product program from Precision Planting makes the 20/20 system and seed meters more affordable than ever before. Growers can potentially receive over $1,500 in free product from Precision Planting on orders placed before July 31, 2012.
Click the links below for the planter specific 2013 Order Guides
January 2012
FieldView released at Winter Conference
Over 2,000 people attended the 2012 Precision Planting Winter Conference, January 10, 11, 12 and 13. This was the biggest event to date that Precision Planting has hosted at its facility in Tremont, IL. Our Winter Conference focuses on planting performance and innovation. In addition to a general session that covered the most current topics concerning corn production this coming year. Attendees also participated in Mapping Applications and Planter Performance and maintence breakout sessions.
Precision Planting also released FieldView, the latest innovation in the 20/20 system for planter management. FieldView connects an iPad device with the 20/20 SeedSense to give growers an instant view of high definition maps of planting performance viewable in an iPad App. You can view more information about FieldView in this Flyer.
20/20 SeedSense/AirForce System Wins No-Till Farmer Product of the Year
The 20/20 SeedSense/AirForce System received the No-Till Farmer 2011 Product of the Year for the second straight year. The award for the AirForce system is the third time a Precision Planting product has won Product of the Year. The Keeton Seed Firmer, which won it's category in 2011, has won it's category every year of the awards. The Seed Firmer also received the highest honor for two consecutive years prior to the AirForce system supplanting it this year. The No-Till Farmer Product of the Year awards are nominated and voted on by farmers from across the country. It is one of the few recognitions that is dictacted strictly from farmer input. We appreciate such an endorsement and validation of our products.
Click here to see the Product of the Year release.
August 2011
YieldCheck App for the iPhone Released
Precision Planting's first App is now available on Apple's App Store. YieldCheck helps you calculate and store your yield survey information in an easy to use application on your iPhone. You can enter your ear count, kernels around and long and get your estimated yield instantly. The app even saves the check's location in the field. So, you can compare your yield checks to other field maps.
The new app hit the app store in mid-August and quickly got great reveiws. The first three reviews on the store were all 5 out of 5 stars. Here are some of the comments:
By Precision Customer on Aug 17th,
Took this app into the fields today and it worked great. It shows a google image of where your yield checks are at so, you can really understand if you are pulling samples from a good area or not. It has a button that lets you see what yield could be if you could have gotten one more ear. Too dry this year... maybe next year.
By MidsouthCottonFarmer on Aug 17th,
Great Job Guys!
By Mugsy1112 on August 16th,
I don't know who created this app but it's stylish smooth and fun though it is a work help app give me any app made by this person and I'm sure I won't be surprised by the time and or skill put into it.
The app will be available exclusively for iPhone users this season. Sorry Droid and Blackberry users.
July 2011
New vSet Meter Receives Positive reaction from Conference Attendees
The new vSet meter was on display at the Precision Planting Summer Conference the last week of July. vSet is a plug and play vacuum meter system that retrofits on mechanical finger meter and edge vac planters. Spring 2011 planting showed singulation performance consistently better than 99.5%. See more information on this exciting new product by downloading the brochure here.
Rebates available for Summer 20/20 Purchases
It's "hot" time to buy a 20/20 system. Rebates totaling up to $1,200 are available for systems purchased from July 1 to September 6, 2011. Individual rebates are available for SeedSense, AirForce and RowFlow. So, whether you buy one or all three, this is a good opportunity to save. Rebates of $600 for SeedSense, $400 for AirForce and $200 for RowFlow are available. To receive the rebate(s):
- Purchase the system or systems by September 6, 2011.
- Complete the rebate application and mail it along with a copy of your purchase invoice to Precision Planting by September 20, 2011.
Farmers can contact their nearest dealer for details about the rebate.
January 2011
Keeton Seed Firmer Wins Product of the Year
The Keeton Seed Firmer received the No-Till Farmer 2010 Product of the Year for the second straight year. The 20/20 SeedSense and CleanSweep also received honorable mentions. The Seed Firmer has won it's category every year of the award and has now received the highest honor for two consecutive years. A stamp of approval like this from the growers that use our products is a tremendous honor. Thank you to all the growers and customers that have made the Keeton Seed Firmer such a success.
Product of the Year Release
New Product Announcements
Precision Planting announces new capabilities for the 20/20 system. At the 2011 Winter Conference, Gregg Sauder announced that the 20/20 system will soon include options for an advanced harvest monitor system and the ability for the SeedSense and RowFlow systems to control variable rate liquid fertilizer on planters and side-dress bars.
The 20/20 harvest monitor system will allow customers to use their existing John Deere and CaseIH flow and moisture sensors to obtain more accurate yield data. The system will auto-calibrate as it moves through the field. This eliminates the errors caused by current systems when there are changes in speed, moisture, test weight and other variables. The harvest monitor system is in beta-testing on a limited number of systems for the 2011 harvest season. With a successful test, the system will be generally available for the 2012 season.
The liquid application will work with the SeedSense and RowFlow systems and allow growers to vary their nitrogen application based on their VR prescriptions. The product will utilize existing RowFlow hardware to drive hydraulic motors connected to liquid pumps. The system will be in beta test during the 2011 planting season and generally available by August of 2011 for use during the 2012 North American planting season.
2011 Winter Conference is a "Sell Out"
Precision Planting is hosting 1,612 producers from 18 states and provinces during its Winter Conference which was held January 11 – 14. This was the largest group ever hosted in the eight year history of the conference. Topics included plant population, variable rate seeding and fertilization, yield monitor calibration, planter errors and new technology for planters.