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:

• New Docu-Series Goes In-Depth with Farm Equipment Manufacturers
• Breaking Down the Latest Big News in Precision Agriculture
• Survey: AgTech Adoption on the Rise Despite Economic Uncertainty
• Monarch Completes Autonomous Tractor Trial
• Using Gamification to Promote Technician Careers

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As global leaders with the widest range of spinner spreaders and air boom applicators in the industry, Salford Group has got you covered. Backed by over 400 application-specific dealers, eight North American parts distribution centers and revered in-field application support, we’re the partners you need to make your business as productive as possible.

New Docu-Series Goes In-Depth with Farm Equipment Manufacturers

The multimedia team at Lessiter Media has launched a new ongoing documentary-style video series on the unique stories of independent farm equipment manufacturers. Mike Lessiter goes 1-on-1 with some of the top innovators in the game, including the mastermind behind Precision Planting and 360 Yield Center, Gregg Sauder (episode coming soon). The first few installments of “How We Did It: Stories from Independent Innovators” are available to watch now on the Farm Innovations YouTube page.

Breaking Down the Latest Big News in Precision Agriculture

Rhishi Pethe is tackling several hot topics in the latest edition of his blog, Software is Feeding the World. He kicks things off with a comprehensive breakdown of the recently announced collaboration between FBN and Greeneye Technology. “Whichever way you look at it, these (see and spray) systems look expensive, and my guess is companies will have to look at different pricing options, instead of a straight buy from the customers,” Pethe says. “The FBN partnership is interesting compared to a traditional input company, as FBN is practically a co-operative/ag retailer with some sophisticated digital capabilities."

Survey: AgTech Adoption on the Rise Despite Economic Uncertainty

A new survey from global consulting firm McKinsey found that AgTech adoption is up for farmers around the world, according to this article from Ag Funder News. The survey of 5,500 farmers across 9 different countries revealed the demand for biologicals for pest control and fertilizers is also growing.

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Monarch Completes Autonomous Tractor Trial

We got our first glimpse at Monarch’s all-electric autonomous tractor at FIRA 2022 over the summer. Now it’s time to see it in action. In this video, Bobby Dhaliwal, owner of Bobby Vineyards in Lodi, Calif., puts the tractor to the test and shares his big takeaways from the experience.

Using Gamification to Promote Technician Careers

Looking for a new way to recruit more technicians? Tina Zwolinski, CEO & Founder, skillsgapp, shares her knowledge on how gamification can engage the younger generation and attract them to technician careers.

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