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:

How One Farmer is Using Robots to Improve Soil Health

This Scottish Farmer feature gives readers plenty to bark about, detailing how a farmer is working with a local university to use precision technology — including robotic dogs — to improve soil health, reduce erosion and boost the bottom line.

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Photo by Innovate Farmers/Soil Association

AI & Social Media Help Solve Agribusiness Labor Challenges

Labor is one of the top challenges in the industry according to CropLife’s annual survey of the top 100 ag retailers. Could social media — if used correctly — offer a potential solution? “One of the most valuable tools an organization can use to improve its hiring is free and used by nearly everyone every single day: social media,” says Mark Waschek, president of Ag1Source. “The problem with social media with many organizations is they are likely using it wrong. Most organizations use social media as a way to let the marketplace know they have a job opening. Unfortunately, if you only post on social media when you have openings, the impression you are leaving in the market is that you have many openings and people do not stay with the company.”

1-Minute Ag Drone Walkthrough

NuWay Ag posted this 1-minute video of drones in action on a customer’s farm. See how the drone is able to avoid boundaries like tall trees in a pasture field.

Looking Ahead: What Will Precision Ag Look Like in 2040?

This is part 2 of 3 articles in a series by Illionis farmdoc Daily, “The Evolving Nature of Precision Ag.” This installment speculates about the future path of precision technologies and their potential effects on agriculture.

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