Autonomous ag takes center stage in Georgia: From solar-powered weeding robots to intelligent data platforms, the Integrative Precision Agriculture Conference showcases cutting-edge tech and kicks off UGA’s Grand Farm innovation hub.
Our team recently caught up with Chris Hunsaker at the FEMA Supply Summit and Showcase. He’s the co-founder of Acuitus Ag, a company providing software-related tools to OEMs and farmers. We asked him for his “crystal ball take” on what autonomy might look like 5 years from now in the ag industry.
“Precision agriculture equipment enables America’s farmers and ranchers to be stronger stewards of the land; however, high upfront costs and a lack of rural broadband connectivity create frustrating barriers to entry. My bipartisan Precision Ag Package would improve producers’ access to these exciting, innovative tools making their operations more productive, efficient, and less resource-intensive,” said Fischer.
Mach CEO Colin Hurd and Acuitus Ag CEO Chris Hunsaker spearheaded the first-ever “Technology Track” at the Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association (FEMA) Supply Summit and Showcase in Fort Myers, Fla., with the goal being to educate FEMA members about new and emerging technologies that have a direct impact on their products and services.
By the end of 2024, DJI estimated 400,000 of its ag drones were in use globally, saving more than 220 million tons of water and reducing more than 30 tons of carbon emissions.
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.
How does Cody Boeck sort through the noise and narrow down which technologies are actually worth the investment? He created a Venn diagram to guide his evaluation process.
Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) announced the appointment of Shane Wilker as its newest Regional Manager, covering the Far West region, which includes California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, and New Mexico.
A delegation of leaders, government affairs staff and members from the North American Equipment Dealers Assn. (NAEDA) traveled to Washington, D.C. April 8-9 for its annual Capitol Hill Fly-In.
From technician to service manager to now chief technology officer, Layne Richins has pretty much seen it all in his 20-plus year career with Stotz Equipment. And now he’s at the forefront of implementing AI at the 24-store John Deere dealership.
DigiFarm VBN is a proven leader in providing RTK Correction Services across the Midwest and beyond, via cellular based RTK network. We have been in business since 2011 working with farmers, Ag retailers, and precision Ag dealers
We leverage our years of experience and industry knowledge to deliver solutions that keep you moving forward. For more than 30 years, our team of entrepreneurs and technicians have focused on understanding the hurdles you face. Then we brainstorm possibilities. Whether it’s offering a replacement part, repairing parts that aren’t working or creating custom solutions for your challenge. We’re experts in ag equipment electronic parts and systems. But more importantly, we make connections to keep your operation moving forward.
Hexagon is the global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies. We are putting data to work to boost efficiency, productivity, quality and safety across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, public sector, and mobility applications.