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[Technology Corner] Greeneye’s Precision Sprayer Saves $65/Acre on Herbicides

By Michaela Paukner posted on September 9, 2022

A precision sprayer powered by artificial intelligence reduces total herbicide costs by more than $65 per acre, according to a university field trial. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s trial compared Greeneye Technology’s retrofit green-on-green sprayer to broadcast herbicide.

John Deere Loses Patent Lawsuit Over Precision Planting Products

By Ben Thorpe posted on July 11, 2022 | Posted in Industry News

A Delaware jury decided against John Deere in two cases of patent infringement John Deere brought against AGCO's Precision Planting SpeedTube and vSet2 products, and how their combination with AGCO planters amounted to alleged patent infringement, specifically Deere's ExactEmerge planter technology.

[Podcast] Building Base Software for Autonomous Applications with Apex.AI’s Jan Becker

In this episode of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast, Apex.AI co-founder and CEO Jan Becker talks about the capabilities of Apex.OS, Apex.AI’s partnership with AGCO, Becker’s deep background in autonomous vehicle applications and much more.

July 6, 2022 | Posted in Autonomy & Robotics

[Technology Corner] AGCO Takes Retrofit First Approach to Autonomy

By Michaela Paukner posted on June 23, 2022

AGCO is taking a retrofit first approach to autonomy and its tech stack. The OEM is designing technology that will fit farmers’ operations, which often include a mixed fleet and the need to improve efficiency without buying a brand new machine.

[Podcast] AGCO’s Retrofit-First Approach to Autonomy with Seth Crawford

In this episode of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast, Seth Crawford, AGCO’s senior vice president and general manager of precision ag and digital, talks through AGCO’s retrofit-first strategy, its tech stack, its moves to add onto its autonomous capabilities and much more.

June 22, 2022 | Posted in Autonomy & Robotics

AGCO Boosts Tech Solutions Offerings with Appareo Acquisition

December 22, 2021 | Posted in Industry News

AGCO announced an agreement to acquire Appareo Systems, LLC, a company providing software engineering, hardware development and electronic manufacturing. The acquisition is expected to close in January 2022.

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AGCO Launches Precision Technician Training Program at Parkland College

Program to train AGCO dealership technicians will open in January 2022.

December 17, 2021 | Posted in Dealer Development, Industry News

AGCO technical experts will train precision technicians from existing dealerships during the program at the Champaign, Ill., college.

AGCO Invests in AI Spraying Equipment Company Greeneye Technology

December 16, 2021 | Posted in Autonomy & Robotics, Industry News

AGCO purchased a 2.9% equity stake in Greeneye Technology, an Israeli company that specializes in artificial-intelligence driven spraying equipment.

AGCO Acquires Precision Livestock Farming Company Faromatics

September 13, 2021 | Posted in Industry News

AGCO has announced it has acquired Farm Robotics and Automation S.L. (“Faromatics”), a precision livestock farming company.

[Video] A Close Look at AGCO's Prototype Autonomous Planter Row Unit

August 25, 2021 | Posted in Product Innovations, Industry News

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.

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[Technology Corner] Big Investment Enables Verdant Robotics to Rapidly Scale its Fleet

Big news from Verdant Robotics this week as they announced the close of a $46.5 million series A funding round – one of the largest investments in ag robotics to date. Verdant Co-founder Curtis Garner says the funding will enable the company to scale its fleet, build more machines and cover more acres.

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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.