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:
- Fresh Takes: A Conversation about AI in Agriculture
- What’s the Fastest-Growing Technology in Precision Ag?
- Deere Launches Digital Self-Repair Tool for $195 Per Tractor
- Ag Tech Funding Moves from Biotech to Precision Ag Companies
- A Workplace Culture Reminder — ‘Thank You’ Goes a Long Way
Fresh Takes: A Conversation about AI in Agriculture
On this episode of the Fresh Takes on Tech Podcast, host Vonnie Estes is joined by ag tech expert Elliot Grant for a deep-dive discussion about how artificial intelligence is impacting the agriculture industry.
What’s the Fastest-Growing Technology in Precision Ag?
Spray drones is the answer to the above question, according to Jason Leary, ag tech manager at Crystal Valley. Leary shared this on X, “From 8 gallons to over 20 gallons and double the speed in 3 years. It’s hard to keep up and decide when to pull the trigger on the next upgrade.”
I would make the argument that spray drones are the fastest changing technology we have seen in ag. From 8 gallons to +20 gallon capacity and 2x the speed in 3 years. It’s hard to keep up and decide when to pull the trigger on the next upgrade. pic.twitter.com/mnHIWeEhti
— Jason Leary (@jasonlcvcmn) July 29, 2025
Deere Launches Digital Self-Repair Tool for $195 Per Tractor
This AgWeb article covers the release of John Deere’s new Operations Center PRO Service, which delivers “digital repair content filtered by year and model number and provides users with additional relevant machine information to help troubleshoot, diagnose and repair Deere equipment. It’s designed to be intuitive and deliver support in real time.”
Ag Tech Funding Moves from Biotech to Precision Ag Companies
Investors are shifting their focus from biologicals to precision ag companies, according to this analysis from Ag Tech Navigator. Alex Frederick, senior research analyst at PitchBook says precision ag companies raised $580.2 million across 36 deals, while biotech companies garnered $270.6 million across 35 deals this quarter.
A Workplace Culture Reminder — ‘Thank You’ Goes a Long Way
Thanks to Brady Batman from CodifyWorks for this reminder. “Last week, I started a conversation about culture — specifically within agriculture organizations and equipment dealerships. The response was energizing. But it was a conversation in my personal life that truly shaped where I want to go next.”
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