Precision Farming Dealer editors encounter a variety of articles, social media posts, podcasts and videos that offer a unique look at various aspects of our great agricultural industry. Here is our favorite content from the past week:

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Precision Ag Taking Dairy Industry to New Heights

This opinion piece from the Cap Times lays out the case for a new precision ag grant program in Wisconsin. Steven Pretz writes, “Thanks to the progress made in precision ag technology, American dairy farmers lead the world in productivity, producing as much as four times the global average.”

The Dane County Coliseum opened in 1967 and for over five decades has served as a show ring during World Dairy Expo.

Opinion: Deere Should Focus More on Service than Autonomy

John Boyd Jr., founder & president, National Black Farmers Association, joins NewsNation’s Morning in America to share his thoughts on John Deere’s plan to launch autonomous tractors by 2030. Boyd Jr. makes it clear he’s not a huge fan and prefers the company focus more on improving customer service.

Analyzing the 2022 Crop Robotics Landscape

This article from the Mixing Bowl attempts to answer the question of whether we’re starting to see an increase in the adoption rate of labor-saving robots in agriculture. The Mixing Bowl presents its 2022 Crop Robotics Landscape, which includes nearly 250 companies developing crop robotic systems today.

2022 Robotics Landscape chart

Northeast Dairy Operation Retrofits Farm with Robots

Check out how Skull Hill Dairy has transformed their operation by adding new milking technology (GEA R9500 box robots) to existing facilities. This video feature covers their transition from conventional to automated milking systems and the impact it’s having on their daily lives.

Inside the Service Trailer of a Precision Specialist

Charles Hadacek, a Precision Ag Specialist with Premier Technologies takes us inside his service trailer. Hadacek highlights his tools and equipment and shares suggestions for how to succeed in outfitting your own trailer.

 

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