Precision Farming Dealer recently caught up with John Fulton, a professor in the food, agriculture and biological engineering department at the Ohio State Univ., for a conversation about precision ag education and workforce development.
“We have developed an autonomous fuel cell tractor that integrates technologies for configuring and controlling hydrogen fuel cell systems optimized for tractors, along with autonomous driving and remote operation capabilities," the company says.
Big changes are coming in 2026 to the geodetic reference systems “datums” behind GPS and if you're using GPS for precision ag, surveying, or construction, these changes may affect your A-B lines, boundaries, and other mapped data.
"Farmers are asking for technology that fits the way they operate today and scales with them for tomorrow," said Eric Hansotia, AGCO's Chairman, President and CEO. "This is our sixth annual Tech Day, and each one has taken technology to the next level."
As drone use rapidly expands in farming for tasks like crop monitoring and spraying, the need for fast, reliable charging in remote locations has never been greater.
From the sales side, I watched precision ag move from a “nice to have” to a “must have.” And now, as a full-time farmer, I can’t imagine doing it any other way.
Sell your team on new technology before selling your customers on it. Explain to your staff how change is good — and necessary — for the long-term success of everyone at the dealership.
Lessiter Media's 3rd annual Precision Specialist Week (August 10-16, 2025), sponsored by Reichhardt, celebrates and recognizes the hard work and dedication of those making today's precision farming systems possible.
I got my first taste of precision ag in the desert the other week during my visit with Jake Nordenberg, who works as a precision specialist for 24-store John Deere dealer Stotz Equipment in Buckeye, Ariz. It was interesting to see how creative Nordenberg and his team are when it comes to helping farmers use precision technology in unique environments.
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