At a recent Fendt press event in Lake Geneva, Wis., AGCO gave those present an up-close and personal look at the second iteration of its prototype autonomous planter row unit: the Xaver.

In this episode of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast, we'll hear from two dealers who share how they are adding autonomy equipment to their precision line up and how and when they are looking to incorporate self-driving technology sales and service into their business plans of the future.

Consolidated net sales were $112.5 million, an increase of 30% vs. the prior year.

Farm equipment automation is on the minds of precision dealers, whether it’s a tangible reality or far-fetched fantasy within their business. But regardless of the take, it’s hard to ignore the impact the emerging technology will have on the ag industry.

Hexagon’s Autonomy and Positioning division has launched its first autonomy positioning and sensing kits for the agriculture market.

The auto-steering company has announced that it has recently received a notice of allowance from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for a patent titled “Integrated Multi-Sensor Control System and Method.&rdquo

In today’s Precision Farming Dealer podcast we share an excerpt from a recent discussion we had with John Deere’s new production and precision ag director, Joel Dawson during the company’s recent Large Ag Integrated Solutions event in Orlando.

Last week at the Farm Progress Show, Ames, Iowa-based technology developer Smart Ag showcased its AutoCart autonomous technology during a field day demonstration. Constructed as an aftermarket kit, the AutoCart can be installed into the cab of a tractor and synced with a combine during harvest season to give a grower control of two machines from one location.

Raven and DOT have entered into a joint agreement to develop technologies for the DOT Power Platform, a mobile diesel-powered platform designed to handle a large variety of implements commonly used in agriculture.