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:

OEM & Autonomy Tech Company Team Up on New Equipment

Mach, a supplier of autonomous technology to OEMs, and Vermeer have collaborated on the autonomous Bale Hawk. Mach CEO Colin Hurd shared the news with this LinkedIn post. Check out the video of the autonomous machine in action!

Mach CEO Colin Hurd LinkedIn Post

Farmers Gain Precision Confidence with In-Cab Training

This Successful Farming article shares the stories of several farmers who are building confidence with new precision tools through intense in-cab training. “The future of precision ag training will evolve alongside advances in technology, especially with increasing reliance on connectivity,” says Luke James, dealer success manager at Ag Leader. “Training will need to focus not only on how the technology works but also on how to troubleshoot and integrate it into farm operations.”

Where Drones Stand Heading into 2026

Commercial UAV News recently hosted a webinar on the state of drones in precision ag, featuring insights from Eric Ringer of American Autonomy and Jerimiah Contreras of FlyGuys. One of the key takeaways is that the growth rate of spray drones slowed in 2025, largely due to supply chain issues and the ongoing legal concerns with DJI products. “While 2024 had 9,000 spray drones sold, 2025 only had about 3,500,” Ringer said. “So, you’ve got this high demand and low supply, meaning unmet need. I think we’re at an inflection point now where we’re trying to figure out for a lot of folks that were excited about what spray drones can do, can this new generation of drones do those things, too?”

Drone in field

13,000 Autonomous Acres: Deere’s Autonomous Tillage Package

In the latest episode of the Agriculture Technology Podcast, host Tony Kramer visits with Tyler Zima, product manager for tillage and autonomy at RDO Equipment Co. Zima unpacks Deere’s autonomous tillage solution and shares on-farm insights from more than 13,000 autonomous acres covered.

3 Big Positives for American Agriculture in 2026

“Yes, 2025 marked year two of an ag downturn. Yes, margins are tight, trade is messy, and the headlines haven’t been friendly. But as we head into 2026, I see three legitimate positives worth paying attention to,” says Damian Mason, host of The Business of Agriculture. See what the 3 positives are for American ag in this YouTube video.

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