Manage and track field activities with the Settler Field-Master InfoSystem. It includes the Field-Mate Palm-platform software program and Field-Master 2.0, a desktop computer program. Use Field-Mate to enter field activities and observations into any Palm-compatible handheld computer and upload it into the Field-Master program using Palm Computing HotSync technology. Field-Master includes a detailed crop planning module to project and analyze crop plans and budgets. Price: Field-Mate, $149; Field-Master, $349. Contact Settler Agricultural Software, Suite 200, 1911 Park St., Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, S4N2G5, 306/721-7949, Web site: www.field-master.com.

Lindsay Manufacturing Co. has field-tested new GPS-guidance technology since 1999 and plans to introduce the technology on selected irrigation systems. GPS allows more accurate application and reduces costs of corner system operation. By eliminating buried wire guidance, steerable corner arms with GPS can cover up to 14% more area.

Lindsay also introduces Greenfield irrigation systems for smaller fields. The mini-pivots cover from 1 to 60 acres and can be custom-sized by span length, overhang and endgun options. They require low power input using 24v control circuitry and 90v DC motors. Contact Lindsay Mfg., Box 156, Lindsay, NE 68644, 800/829-5300, Web site: www.zimmatic.com.

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