Cloud Computing In Agriculture

5 Key Questions You Must Answer (from Crop Life)

As cloud computing continues to become more popular in agriculture, there are five keys to understanding the Internet technology before you get started.

1. Private or public?
2. Is security a concern?
3. What are the benefits?
4. How can I ensure success?
5. Will the role of my IT department change

Read article here.

D2NK has built the DWorks Solution Suite to help growers increase efficiency and reduce waste. www.dn2k.com

IBM's Deep Thunder for Precision Agriculture

IBM's Deep Thunder is being used for precision agriculture, by helping farmers understand the impact of the weather on how they plant, grow and harvest crops. bit.ly/X2pLhI

Visit www.dn2k.com for more information on Precision Ag.

3 Technologies John Deere Says Could Revolutionize Farming

There's new technology that producers will be able to use on their machinery to improve efficiency and productivity in the field: 

1. Machine Optimization
2. Logistics Optimization
3. Agronomic Decision Support

Read Farm Industry News article here. 

Data into knowledge - DN2K Ag solutions are focused on machine & logistic optimization and agromonic decision support.

Now you can receive reliable, consistent data delivery from your remote locations to headquarters in real-time. Optimize your business with real-time graphical information:

• Shape Files with Field Boundaries
• Machine Locations and Telematics
• Irrigation Management
• Grain Storage Management
• Personnel Management
• Seamless transfer of Prescription and As-applied Data
• Total Cost and Revenue per Field

See Ag Solution Guide here.

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Improved Data Exchange in Precision Ag

AgGateway’s Precision Ag Council

They've launched a new project that will improve the data exchange processes that drive the use of precision agriculture field equipment for such major operations as seeding, tillage, spraying, fertilizing and harvesting. The Standardized Precision Ag Data Exchange (SPADE) project is intended to streamline and encourage adoption of precision ag practices. http://bit.ly/WvEgcv

DN2K develops precision agriculture solutions. www.dn2k.com

Federal Grant Funds Precision Agriculture

Federal Grant Funds Precision Agriculture Partnership Between FHSU, HCC

Congratulations to Fort Hays State University and Hutchinson Community College as they have been awarded a $277,243 grant from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture for a precision agriculture partnership.

http://bit.ly/QB8w1q

Precision agriculture involves using GPS and satellite technology to map fields and precisely apply chemicals and seed and measure the crop yield.

Precision ag solutions at www.DN2K.com.

Agriculture Co-ops set Sales and Income Records

Secretary Vilsack Announces that America's Farm Co-ops Set Records in 2011

It's National Cooperative Month: Co-ops set Sales and Income Records, Number of Co-op Jobs Also up

Net income before taxes for all agricultural co-ops was a record $5.4 billion, eclipsing the previous high of $4.9 billion, set in 2008. Net income was up more than 25 percent, or $1 billion, from 2010
http://1.usa.gov/UDXdqP

The year also saw double-digit increases in prices for dairy products, cotton, livestock and grains and oilseeds. Farm production expenses also increased by double-digits in 2011, with feed, fertilizer and fuel prices leading the upward trend. The 2,285 surveyed cooperatives had sales of $213 billion, exceeding 2010 sales by more than $40 billion.

DN2K serves the precision agriculture, oil & gas and communications industries.
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DN2K New Ag and O&G Solution Guides!

DN2K is excited to announce that we have published two new pieces of marketing collateral.  The pieces are the Ag Solution Guide and the O&G Solution Guide.  These docs to a great job of explaining DN2K's capabilities in these industries.  Check out the DN2K website soon as the Guides will be posted there.  If you want to know more information right away, get in touch with us.  We don't bite!  You can reach Colin at 720.891.2866.  We are also at www.dn2k.com.