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 Ag at Heart of $600K Crop Insurance Fraud Case

Here’s an interesting story out of North Dakota. Two farmers face federal charges after prosecutors said they hid harvest records from insurance adjusters to claim losses that never occurred — and the precision technology in their machines is a major reason that authorities zeroed in on them. Check out the full details in this Ag Daily report. 

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How Deere Dealer is Using AI on a Regular Basis

Tom Ballweg, owner of Ballweg Implement in Wisconsin, explains how his team is utilizing AI throughout the dealership. 

What Happens When a Truck Blocks an Autonomous Tractor’s Path?

Agtonomy answers the above question in this video, which shows how its physical AI uses obstacle avoidance to detect the truck and replan its route in real time. 

What OEMs Currently Need More of from Precision Dealers

On this recent episode of the Built on Iron Podcast, Megan Tanel, President and CEO of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), joins Remi Schmaltz to discuss how technology is changing the relationship between OEMs, dealers, and equipment owners. 

Inside Look at Iowa State’s Precision Ag Program

This U.S. Farm Report features an in-depth breakdown of Iowa State’s PATCH program and how it’s opening the door for more students to get involved with the precision ag industry. 

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