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:

Are Autonomous Tractors Changing Farming Forever? 

Quint Pottinger, 2027 Precision Farming Dealer speaker, joins the Tractor Therapy Podcast for a discussion about his autonomous operation in New Haven, Ky. Pottinger made headlines earlier this year when he planted his entire corn crop with the Sabanto autonomy retrofit kit. 

Young Farmers Lead Charge on Family’s Adoption of Precision Tech 

For FFA members Halie Kohl and Zach Chambers, adopting new technology on their family farms was about more than upgrading equipment. It was an opportunity to explore how precision agriculture could help their operations become more prepared for the future. Check out this article from John Deere. 

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What Investors Likely Miss About Retrofit Autonomy 

Colin Hurd, CEO at Mach, recently had a conversation with a retired farmer who told him, “I got too old to keep up with the technology.” “He wasn’t particularly old compared to the average farmer,” Hurd says. “What frustrated him was figuring out who stood behind the technology when something went wrong. The dealer? The warranty? The brand on the side of the tractor? He was concerned about his right to repair his equipment and tired of the finger-pointing among the third parties putting technology on it.” This conversation served as a springboard for Hurd’s latest blog. 

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How New JDLink Boost Mini Impacts Rural Connectivity 

Join Troy Randall, lead technology specialist, and Mike Wemhoff, VP – precision technologies, for the latest episode of the 21st Century Equipment FarmCast. On this edition, Randall and Wemhoff highlight the JDLink Boost Mini, and explain how it provides reliable connectivity in the field — even in areas with no cell service. 

Upcoming Webinar Highlights Technician Shortage Challenges, Solutions

During an upcoming Vi by visorPRO webinar, a cavalcade of industry leaders including Ron Barlet (Bejac Corporation, AED), Sean Fitzgerrel (AED) and Wayne Brozek (WB Global Services), will lead a practical discussion about how dealers can protect service capacity and profitability amidst the technician shortage. John Schmeiser, CEO, Vi by visorPRO, will moderate the session, which is free to attend, Nov. 18. 

Learn more and register here

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