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FIRA Attendees Say 'Labor, Labor, Labor' Driving Ag Robotics Innovation

FIRA Attendees Say 'Labor, Labor, Labor' Driving Ag Robotics Innovation

Labor — or more often a lack of it — is still the number one factor driving farmers’ adoption of automation and robotics solutions, according to panelists, demonstrators and casual attendees at last week’s FIRA USA show in California.

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    'Incredible Yields' as Harvest 2024 is 'Way Ahead of Schedule'

    “Things are way ahead of schedule,” says Johnson Tractor precision specialist Dave Thompson, who can now shift from service to sales mode with the extra time on his hands. “We have customers that are done already and it’s not even November yet. I’ve yet to talk to anybody that’s not happy with their yields.
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    Finding Your Tech Whisperer

    The tale of the Pitcher Whisperer immediately reminded me of a recent interview I did with Vanderloop Equipment's Mark Vanderloop, who I’ll call the “Tech Whisperer” of the 3-store AGCO dealership.

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Electric Farm Machinery: Outlook Through 2027

Electric Farm Machinery: Outlook Through 2027

This online-exclusive report features original reporting from expert farm machinery journalists and primary research on the impact of electric farm machinery for North American equipment dealers, manufacturers and suppliers.

Autonomous Farm Equipment: U.S. Farm Adoption & Outlook

Autonomous Farm Equipment: U.S. Farm Adoption & Outlook

This custom research report offers a summary of autonomy’s technological progression and indicates that the intersection of remote sensing, internet connectivity and rapid technology advances have ushered in a new tipping point for fully-automated farm operations.

Equipment Opportunities in Organic Farming

Equipment Opportunities in Organic Farming

Today, organic is the fastest growing segment of U.S. agriculture, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. To provide insight into this continuously growing segment of the ag market, Ag Equipment Intelligence researched industry trends and interviewed manufacturers, growers, industry experts to uncover the market potential for equipment among organic producers. The insights from this report are intended to help your business understand how to further penetrate the organic farming equipment market and what this niche needs most from their equipment manufacturers and partners.

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