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:
- Precision Technology Innovation & History Come Full Circle
- Deere Autonomous System Hits North Dakota Fields
- Iowa State Offering 4-Year Precision Ag Degree
- Why Farmers are Rethinking Equipment Investments
- What Dealers Should Know About Smart Sensors
Precision Technology Innovation & History Come Full Circle
Paul Welbig, director of precision technology at New Holland, reflects on a pivotal moment in precision ag — and his life — when Raven acquired Starlink in 2001.
Deere Autonomous System Hits North Dakota Fields
Gooseneck Implement, a John Deere dealer with locations in North Dakota and South Dakota, tested Deere’s new autonomous tillage technology on a farm near Glen Ullin, N.D. in May. “It’s a little unnerving, if you’ve been around tractors for a long time, just to see one start heading off, and something to get used to. But I think producers will get to that. We’ll get to that state pretty quick,” Gooseneck equipment specialist Jim Campbell tells InForum’s Jenny Schlecht.
Iowa State Offering 4-Year Precision Ag Degree
Iowa State is offering the state’s first 4-year degree in digital and precision agriculture this coming fall. ISU associate provost Ann Marie Van Der Zanden explains what the news means for the future of precision ag in this interview with KIWA.
Why Farmers are Rethinking Equipment Investments
With auction sales down nearly 50% and older equipment like the John Deere S670 gaining value, the ag equipment market is shifting fast. In this episode, Casey and Greg break down market stabilization, the rising demand for low-hour machines, and why strategic buying matters more than ever.
What Dealers Should Know About Smart Sensors
What do you need to know about the “silent drivers of precision farming?” The Research Insights breaks down emerging trends with sensors and barriers to adoption in this report, shared by CropLife. “The market size for agriculture sensors stands at $2.3 billion in 2024 and is expected to expand to $4.62 billion by 2030…”
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