Ag data has become increasingly important to not only farmers, but corporate companies like McDonalds and PepsiCo as well. In recent years, the USDA and other government agencies have taken significant strides in leveraging agricultural data to drive climate-smart initiatives across the U.S., according to Todd Janzen, agricultural attorney at Janzen Schroeder Ag Law.
Even for widely used options like variable-rate fertilizer, GPS auto-steer, auto seed shutoff and yield monitoring data analysis, more than 15% of no-tillers indicated they would likely purchase the technology in the next 5 years.
Chad Baker, co-owner Baker Precision Planter Works in Orangeville, Ill., puts his problem-solving skills to the test when the starter fertilizer pump fails to work on a customer’s new, high-speed planter. As he works on a solution, Baker also explains how he balances the workload of running a precision business and a family farm and shares his philosophy on Sunday service calls.
A large drone dealer in Florida allegedly violated several FAA regulations in a case that serves as a harsh reminder to be up to speed on rules and required paperwork before flying drones or hosting clinics.
With the rise of modern digital contracts, where a mere “click” means you just bought 100 rolls of toilet paper, I think digital contract providers would be wise to go back to the contract fundamentals.
“I’m happy with what I’ve seen so far,” Tyler Troiola says. “The herbicide savings were as advertised on corn. Soybeans were a little trickier, though.”
However promising new precision tools, like Pablo Sobron’s laser sensor or geospatial data from drones or satellites, are, it’ll likely take years for them to be adopted on thousands, let alone millions of farming acres.
Their ability to fly autonomously, capture high-resolution imagery, apply crop protection products, and precisely distribute seeds makes them an ideal tool for cover crop seeding.
New company is fielding technology that monitors actual leaf coverage of ag applications & makes on-the-go recommendations to improve droplet-to-leaf interaction
AgZen, a Boston-based startup backed by venture firm Material Impact, has fielded a bolt-on system that works on any sprayer regardless of brand or configuration.
I tagged along with the precision crew at John Deere dealer Riesterer and Schnell in eastern Wisconsin last week. Among the several takeaways from the visit, they told me there’s one precision tool in particular that’s really paying off for farmers right now.
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