Precision Farming Dealer

Listen to the 2026 Growing Season Farm Playlist

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:11:11 -0400

Hop in the cab, hit shuffle and enjoy these songs that all have something to do with farming. Some of them are directly farming related like Luke Bryan's "Rain Is a Good Thing." Other's might be more subtle like Jason Isbell's song "Grown," which isn't necessarily about agriculture but the title involves things (or people) that grow.

[Video] Two Precision Technologies Taking Off with Customers

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Jake Nordenberg, precision ag specialist for 24-store John Deere dealer Stotz Equipment in Buckeye, Ariz., reveals 2 precision technologies that are gaining the most traction with his customers. He also explains what it takes to win skeptical customers over with new products.

[Video] Implementing Data Analytics in the Precision Department

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Omar Porras, southern region precision ag manager for 24-store John Deere dealer Stotz Equipment, explains how his team is working with data analytics specialists to generate reports for their customers.

Innovative Farmer Plants Entire Crop Autonomously

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Equipped with Sabanto, Panorama and Starlink, Quint Pottinger became the first farmer in the Bluegrass State to plant his entire crop with a driverless tractor, joining fewer than 50 farms nationwide, according to the Kentucky Department of Agriculture.

[Video] Keys to Developing Long-Term Relationships with Customers

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Jake Nordenberg, precision ag specialist for 24-store John Deere dealer Stotz Equipment in Buckeye, Ariz., shares some of his strategies for developing long-term relationships with customers, including impromptu visits and lunch breaks.

[Podcast] Autonomy Takes the Wheel: Farmer Plants Entire Crop with Driverless Tractor

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast, brought to you by Ag Express, Quint Pottinger explains how he was able to plant his entire corn crop this spring with a driverless tractor.

Precision Farming Dealer's Best of the Web: June 10, 2026

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400

This Week's Lineup:

Kentucky Farmer Plants Entire Crop Autonomously
Nebraska Farmers Show How Precision Tech Transforms Their Operation
Most Valuable Precision Dealer Shares Drone Insights
Top 10 Leaders in Smart Harvest — ‘the Future of Intelligent Agriculture'
Greenfield Robotics Founder Shares Update on Ag Robots' Impact

Survey Says … Over 40% of Farmers Believe AI Could Improve Their Operation

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:17:00 -0400

In Purdue's monthly survey, 400 farmers were asked, “Given your current labor and equipment, how much would artificial intelligence (AI) tools improve your operation?”

[Video] Getting Creative with New Technology on Customers’ Farms

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Jake Nordenberg, precision ag specialist for 24-store John Deere dealer Stotz Equipment in Buckeye, Ariz., details how his team gets creative with a drone to overcome regional challenges with precision technology.

360 Yield Center Splits Into Two Brands: 360 RAIN for Adaptive Application, 360 YIELD for Retrofit Equipment

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0400

After more than a decade of agricultural innovation, 360 Yield Center announced today a strategic brand restructuring that establishes two distinct divisional brands: 360 RAIN, focused on adaptive application, and 360 YIELD, focused on retrofit equipment upgrades.

AED Honors House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson with 2026 Legislative Leadership Award

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) presented House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-Pa.) with the 2026 AED Legislative Leadership Award during the 2026 AED Policy Conference & Advocacy Day, held June 1-3 in Washington, D.C.

Elbit Systems’ FUSE Acquired Blue White Robotics Ltd., Expanding its Autonomous and Robotics Portfolio

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Elbit Systems Ltd.'s FUSE has completed the acquisition of the Israeli technology company Blue White Robotics Ltd. (Bluewhite), a developer of AI-powered autonomous solutions for critical off-road and defense applications.

Ag Autonomy’s ‘State of the State’

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

"The old paradigm of software in ag equipment was that software was used to enable your machine. That paradigm is dead. The new paradigm is that your machine is the hardware that enables the intelligence of software," says Chris Hunsaker, who breaks down the forces, paths, challenges and opportunities surrounding autonomy in ag.

Combine Headers Product Roundup 2026

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Check out the latest combine header innovations from some of the industry's leading suppliers.

Precision Farming Dealer's Best of the Web: June 3, 2026

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

This Week's Lineup:

Autonomous Machine Plants Organic Corn Trials
Why AI Isn’t Showing Up On Your Bottom Line
More Universities Offering Precision Ag Degrees, But Enrollment Lagging
How to Launch, Fly and Map With New WingtraRAY Drone
Big Changes for Case IH and New Holland Machinery Dealers, Customers – and Rival Colors

Hands-On Precision Ag Lessons Yield 'Aha' Moments for Iowa High Schoolers

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Opening eyes was part of what Iowa State University’s Digital Ag Innovation Lab was aiming for in creating the Precision Ag Technology Curriculum for High Schools (PATCH) program, which debuted this school year in 22 high school agriculture classrooms in Iowa and will expand to another round of schools across the state this fall.

Niqo Robotics AI Weeding Platform Expands into New Crops, Markets

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

At the core of Niqo’s expansion is Niqo Sense, a proprietary AI camera system that can be integrated into multiple form factors and retrofitted onto existing farm equipment.

NRCS Announces $65 Million for Conservation Innovation Grants

Sat, 30 May 2026 01:08:22 -0400

USDA recently announced the availability of $65 million this year for new tools, approaches, practices and technologies to further natural resource conservation on private lands through the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program.

[Podcast] AGCO, CNH & Kubota Leaders Discuss All Things Precision

Fri, 29 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast, brought to you by Ag Express, a trio of OEM leaders sit down for a panel discussion about all things precision ag.

Why Nobody Can Agree What a Field Robot Should Look Like & Why the Argument Will Be Settled the Same Way It Always Has Been

Thu, 28 May 2026 12:55:00 -0400

"Autonomous systems are coming. That is not in question. The question is which platforms reach the ecosystem density needed to become the foundation, and which ones follow the Fast Hitch into the history books regardless of their technical merit," says Graham Gleed.

Crop Plantings/Emergence Trends Point to Still Large Crop

Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

USDA weekly Crop Progress report shows 86% of corn planted (flat year/year, (+3% vs. recent average) and 60% emerged (-5% year/year, +2% vs. recent average).

Precision Farming Dealer's Best of the Web: May 27, 2026

Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

This Week's Lineup:

See & Spray 2.0 Put to the Test in Sugar Beets Demo
Autonomous Tractor Getting the Job Done in Planting Season
Analyzing the State of Ag Retail in 2026
Boosting Service Revenue in a Tight Market
Kansas Farmers Play Pivotal Role in Precision Ag Research

Vi by visorPRO Unveils Vi 3.0: Next-Generation AI Powering Dealership Efficiency & Profitability

Tue, 26 May 2026 15:00:00 -0400

Vi by visorPRO, the AI-powered aftermarket platform built for equipment dealerships, today announced the launch of Vi 3.0: the largest capability upgrade since the platform’s launch in 2023.

How John Deere Expert Alerts Help Manage a Machine’s Lifecycle

Tue, 26 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400

"Alerts are most powerful when combined with core machine data — hours, location, oil sampling and other health indicators — to see patterns that aren’t obvious from a single code," says RDO Equipment Co. director of connected support Jake Livingston in this guest blog.

Ag Leader Introduces Z-Row Integrated Row Guidance for Combines

Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

By eliminating the need for additional displays, controllers, or complex setup, the system helps operators stay focused during a demanding time of the year.

Remembering Our Fallen Heroes on Memorial Day

Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Honoring the men and women who died during military service.

24-Store Deere Dealer Goes All in on AI & Data Analytics

Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Stotz Equipment embraces AI as a tool to boost efficiency & customer service across precision & data analytics departments

[Technology Corner] Thinking Outside the Box to Implement Precision Tech in Challenging Fields

Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:00 -0400

I got my first taste of precision ag in the desert the other week during my visit with Jake Nordenberg, who works as a precision specialist for 24-store John Deere dealer Stotz Equipment in Buckeye, Ariz.

[Technology Corner] Innovative Farmer Boosts Efficiency with 360 RAIN, Precision Tech & Mixed Fleet

Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:00 -0400

On this special road edition of Technology Corner, we pay a visit to innovative farmer Robert Boyle in Coolidge, Ariz. Boyle reveals some of the secret weapons — including 360 RAIN — that help boost his profitability and efficiency on soils receiving only 7 inches of rain annually.

Precision Farming Dealer

Listen to the 2026 Growing Season Farm Playlist

[Video] Two Precision Technologies Taking Off with Customers

[Video] Implementing Data Analytics in the Precision Department

Innovative Farmer Plants Entire Crop Autonomously

[Video] Keys to Developing Long-Term Relationships with Customers

[Podcast] Autonomy Takes the Wheel: Farmer Plants Entire Crop with Driverless Tractor

Precision Farming Dealer's Best of the Web: June 10, 2026

Survey Says … Over 40% of Farmers Believe AI Could Improve Their Operation

[Video] Getting Creative with New Technology on Customers’ Farms

360 Yield Center Splits Into Two Brands: 360 RAIN for Adaptive Application, 360 YIELD for Retrofit Equipment

AED Honors House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson with 2026 Legislative Leadership Award

Elbit Systems’ FUSE Acquired Blue White Robotics Ltd., Expanding its Autonomous and Robotics Portfolio

Ag Autonomy’s ‘State of the State’

Combine Headers Product Roundup 2026

Precision Farming Dealer's Best of the Web: June 3, 2026

Hands-On Precision Ag Lessons Yield 'Aha' Moments for Iowa High Schoolers

Niqo Robotics AI Weeding Platform Expands into New Crops, Markets

Top 10 Precision Farming Stories in May 2026

NRCS Announces $65 Million for Conservation Innovation Grants

[Podcast] AGCO, CNH & Kubota Leaders Discuss All Things Precision

Why Nobody Can Agree What a Field Robot Should Look Like & Why the Argument Will Be Settled the Same Way It Always Has Been

Crop Plantings/Emergence Trends Point to Still Large Crop

Precision Farming Dealer's Best of the Web: May 27, 2026

Vi by visorPRO Unveils Vi 3.0: Next-Generation AI Powering Dealership Efficiency & Profitability

How John Deere Expert Alerts Help Manage a Machine’s Lifecycle

Ag Leader Introduces Z-Row Integrated Row Guidance for Combines

Remembering Our Fallen Heroes on Memorial Day

24-Store Deere Dealer Goes All in on AI & Data Analytics

[Technology Corner] Thinking Outside the Box to Implement Precision Tech in Challenging Fields

[Technology Corner] Innovative Farmer Boosts Efficiency with 360 RAIN, Precision Tech & Mixed Fleet