Hop in the cab with South Dakota Corn Utilization Council president Brian Smith, a farmer near Montrose as he talks about the advantages of no-till planting and the technologies he uses to increase his efficiencies as he grows the next supply of food, feed, fuel and fiber.

Great video from a TEDx event in Fargo. The speaker touches on a number of topics involving modern agriculture while explaining the importance of using the best technology in order to feed future populations.

Farmers are constantly on move, especially during spring planting season. Time is short but the need for information is still great as many decisions are determined around the weather, markets and expert information.

Access to this data has to be quick and simple which is why a new farming tool from DTN, an overall agriculture iPad application is now available.  For those of you who use the iPad, this new comprehensive application customized to your specific location provides instant weather radar, hour by hour forecasts, local cash bids, commodity market charts and as it happens information on all things agriculture.

The best part about it is that it’s free. So download it today and stay up to date from your tractor cab, truck, shop or living room this spring with instant information from DTN’s mobile agriculture app.

Imagine pulling up to your grain bin full of corn with either your semi-trailer or gravity box and loading without having to even leave your seat. Not only can you start loading grain from your seat, but you can watch it load and stop it when complete, all from the screen of your smart phone.

How does it work? LoadOut works by having a control box (which includes a camera) mounted to a grain bin. The box is then synced to an application on your smart phone. While the application is open, it stops calls from coming through and will automatically stop the grain flow if left unattended. Both are very critical parts of the software to ensure smooth and safe transferring.

LoadOut Technologies, LLC was developed by a farmer from Indiana whose allergies bothered him enough that he just couldn’t handle all the dust of grain hauling. Besides avoiding the dust, LoadOut helps you reduce the amount of time spent around hazardous equipment, loud noises and lessens your chances of slips or falls, especially in low light conditions.

The number one aspect of the LoadOut Technology is efficiency. The equipment says it will allow you to both save time and require fewer personnel.

Production agriculture technology is changing every day.  Producers continue to advance technology and lead the world in efficiency. 

Check it out for yourself at: http://www.loadouttechnologies.com/