It's hard to have a conversation about farm equipment compatibility without mentioning the Agricultural Industry Electronics Foundation (AEF). Although the organization is still embroiled in broad efforts and ISOBUS conformance building, it recently began planning for the future of equipment interoperability.

It seems like every couple of weeks I get a postcard in the mail from a local Internet provider promising a more reliable high-speed connection. I'll often pause for a moment and consider making a switch, thinking of those occasional frustrations that pop up with my current provider.

Having recently shuffled bedroom space at our house to accommodate the new addition to our family, one of the top priorities for my oldest son was making sure his Nintendo Wii was reconnected, post haste.

Seeing precision farming technology in action is always a thrill — whether it’s sitting in the tractor cab getting hands-on experience with a new auto-steer system or observing a dealer demonstration for customers.