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Former Deere VP Tackles Weed Management with UK Startup Rootwave

By Jennifer Marston posted on April 23, 2024 | Posted in Product Innovations, Autonomy & Robotics

Rootwave’s approach appealed to Jorge Heraud because of the way the company uses electricity. “I was looking for alternative ways of killing weeds, given that chemistry is not going to work forever,” he says.

Market Forces, Reality & Political Winds Steer Autonomous Equipment Innovation

By Joani Woelfel posted on April 25, 2023 | Posted in Autonomy & Robotics

Supply chain, logistics, transportation and labor supply challenges magnify Cal/OSHA’s rejection of fully autonomous equipment.

[Technology Corner] First Look: Deere’s FurrowVision Brings Eyes of Grower into the Furrow

By Noah Newman posted on April 7, 2023

John Deere showcased some of its newest precision equipment at the company’s brand-new demonstration farm in Austin, Texas this week. Autonomy senior product manager Joe Liefer, from his phone, starting an autonomous 8410R tractor with a 2430 chisel plow attached.

Precision Roundtable

Maneuvering Through Market Needs to Fully Autonomous Equipment

From labor savings to service needs, four dealers discuss the promise and potential pitfalls of the imminent commercialization of autonomy in ag.

By Sarah Hill posted on September 16, 2019 | Posted in Dealer Development

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

Precision Farming Dealer Summit 2019

The Reality of Artificial Intelligence

By Scott Shearer posted on March 13, 2019 | Posted in Dealer Development, Data Management

The technological advancements that will change the agriculture world are either in development or already being used in other industries. Dr. Scott Shearer talks about the work he and Ohio State University are doing and what that means for agriculture.

From Strawberries to Apples, a Wave of Agriculture Robotics May Ease the Farm Labor Crunch

March 12, 2018 | Posted in Product Innovations, Industry News

Source: Jeff Daniels, CNBC

Robotic harvesting vehicles are being tested in Florida and California to pick strawberries and replace labor-intensive tasks normally performed by dozens of farm workers. Also, robotic machinery is being tested to harvest apples and other crops, and efforts are underway to develop small agriculture field robots.

When Will Artificial Intelligence Become a Natural Ingredient in Ag Equipment?

Manufacturers, Educators and Engineers Weigh in on Where AI Technology is now, Where it's Going and How it'll Change the AG Industry's Production Process

By Ian Gronau posted on January 19, 2018 | Posted in Precision Sales, Service & Support

For many, considering the effects artificial intelligence (AI) may soon have on society is a source of both anxiety and wonder. Agriculture, as much as any industry, is in line for big changes. Farm equipment may soon have a mind of its own.

John Deere Opens New AI Lab

September 15, 2017 | Posted in Product Innovations, Industry News

John Deere Labs focuses it attention to AI in food production.

Deere to Acquire A.I. Tech Developer Blue River Technology

September 6, 2017 | Posted in Industry News

Deere said it will invest $305 million to fully acquire Blue River Technology and plans to have the 60 person firm remain in Sunnyvale, Calif. The transaction is expected to close in September.

Blue Rivers Technology Demonstrates their See and Spray Smart Implement

April 6, 2017 | Posted in Product Innovations

Blue Rivers Technology, winner of a 2017 AE 50 Award, demonstrates their See and Spray Smart Implement.

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Spring Madness: Precision Specialist Prepares Customers for Planting Season

Go behind the scenes with Chad Baker, co-owner of Baker Precision Planter Works in Orangeville, Ill., as he hits the road for on-farm visits and pre-season maintenance checkups. Baker helps a first-generation no-tiller prepare for planting season, and later runs into a couple big challenges with a customer’s new, high-speed, 24-row planter.

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Ivy Tech Community College, Lafayette Campus

The college offers an associate degree in Applied Science in Agriculture (60 credit hours). Students enrolled in this program may specialize in precision farming technology by selecting up to 15 credit hours in this area and agriculture business, sales and agronomy.

Lake Region State College - Dakota Precision Ag Center

The college offers an AAS in Precision Agriculture and customized precision ag- related training for agricultural producers, insurance underwriters, equipment dealer and agricultural cooperative employees and others.

HTS Ag Precision Ag Solutions

Offering training on Ag Leader, Trimble, Reichhardt, Norac and Integris Systems in twice yearly customer training events (spring/fall). Also offering individual training opportunities on any HTS Ag products and SMS software, year round.