Precision Farming Dealer is the dealer’s source for precision farming technologies and their application. Dedicated to best practices for selling, servicing and supporting precision farming and the equipment that relies on precision technology. https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/rss/articles During the Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association Fall Convention in New Orleans, Chris Hunsaker, CEO and founder of Acuitus Ag, shared an outlook for autonomy and AI in ag. Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:00:00 -0500 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7355-4-paths-emerge-for-ai-in-ag http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7355 The company says changes reaffirm Deere’s commitment to U.S. manufacturing by aligning production capacity with regional customer demand and advanced manufacturing capabilities. Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:32:30 -0500 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7354-john-deere-reaffirms-commitment-to-us-manufacturing-and-long-term-competitiveness http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7354 The research shows how each platform handles the task in practice and helps farmers and agronomists choose the one that fits their needs. Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7351-new-study-compares-5-popular-precision-ag-platforms http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7351 Consolidating operations will allow Premier to reduce overlap and promote efficiencies through redistributing resources and staff to strengthen neighboring locations in Milton, Ospringe and Nobleton. Consolidating operations will allow Premier to reduce overlap and promote efficiencies through redistributing resources and staff to strengthen neighboring locations in Milton, Ospringe and Nobleton.

]]> Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:29:10 -0500 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7350-premier-equipment-announces-brampton-location-closure http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7350 This Week's Lineup: Are Autonomous Tractors Changing Farming Forever? Young Farmers Lead Charge on Family’s Adoption of Precision Tech What Investors Likely Miss About Retrofit Autonomy How New JDLink Boost Mini Impacts Rural Connectivity Upcoming Webinar Highlights Technician Shortage Challenges, Solutions This Week's Lineup:

• Are Autonomous Tractors Changing Farming Forever? 
• Young Farmers Lead Charge on Family’s Adoption of Precision Tech 
• What Investors Likely Miss About Retrofit Autonomy 
• How New JDLink Boost Mini Impacts Rural Connectivity 
• Upcoming Webinar Highlights Technician Shortage Challenges, Solutions

]]> Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:46:53 -0500 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7347-precision-farming-dealers-best-of-the-web-november-4-2026 http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7347 I had the chance to spend a day in the cab with Ryan Lynch, ag technology sales specialist for Ziegler Ag in Altoona, Iowa. Ryan worked as a service advisor and sales support rep for the dealership for several years before taking on this new role about 6 months ago. On our way to an installation job, I asked the lifelong farmer — “What do you like most about your new role?” Tue, 03 Nov 2026 07:00:00 -0500 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7349-technology-corner-precision-specialist-enjoys-unpredictable-nature-of-new-role http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7349 In case you missed them, here are the most popular items on our website from the past month, October 2026. Mon, 02 Nov 2026 23:00:00 -0500 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7348-top-10-precision-farming-stories-in-october-2026 http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7348 The enhanced warranty reflects Deere's confidence in the quality and durability of its OE parts, while providing customers added peace of mind. It also builds on Deere’s broader efforts to give customers more control over how they maintain, repair and get the most from their equipment. The enhanced warranty reflects Deere's confidence in the quality and durability of its OE parts, while providing customers added peace of mind. It also builds on Deere’s broader efforts to give customers more control over how they maintain, repair and get the most from their equipment.

]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:26:20 -0500 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7346-john-deere-doubles-warranty-period-for-eligible-original-equipment http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7346 Lessiter Media Inc., a leading business-to-business media company serving the agricultural and equine hoof-care industries, has announced that Aaron Hardt will join its sales team as Senior Account Representative. Lessiter Media Inc., a leading business-to-business media company serving the agricultural and equine hoof-care industries, has announced that Aaron Hardt will join its sales team as Senior Account Representative.

]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7353-lessiter-media-welcomes-aaron-hardt-as-senior-account-representative http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7353 Lessiter Media Inc., a leading business-to-business media company serving the agricultural and equine hoof-care industries, has announced the appointment of Jaimie Dworak as Event Manager. Lessiter Media Inc., a leading business-to-business media company serving the agricultural and equine hoof-care industries, has announced the appointment of Jaimie Dworak as Event Manager.

]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7352-lessiter-media-names-jaimie-dworak-event-manager http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7352 Devin Bollig, parts and warehouse supervisor, gives us an up-close look at how Modula Lift — an automated vertical lift module — transformed how Dragotec stores and ships critical components from its Fenton, Iowa warehouse. Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:30:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7345-video-drago-maximizes-warehouse-storage-efficiency-with-modula-lift http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7345 The 32,250 sq. ft. facility, including 3,250 sq. ft. of offices, brings together training areas, machinery and spare parts storage, assembly and operational support. By placing these functions under one roof, it gives Canadian dealers a closer point of contact for products, technical expertise and service, especially during critical farming periods. The 32,250 sq. ft. facility, including 3,250 sq. ft. of offices, brings together training areas, machinery and spare parts storage, assembly and operational support. By placing these functions under one roof, it gives Canadian dealers a closer point of contact for products, technical expertise and service, especially during critical farming periods.

]]> Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:30:12 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7344-maschio-gaspardo-inaugurates-canadian-subsidiary-strengthening-north-american-presence http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7344 The new features of the GT+ include redesigned poly with a smoother, curved profile that slopes toward the auger for better material flow, a rear pan shape and kernel barrier that keep more grain moving to the auger, and ear sweeps that reduce material drag under the head. Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:30:12 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7343-new-drago-gt-corn-head-raises-the-bar-on-yield-capture-durability-and-harvest-efficiency http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7343 The new AGCO-sponsored award recognizes educators who prepare students for careers in agricultural mechanics and technology. The new AGCO-sponsored award recognizes educators who prepare students for careers in agricultural mechanics and technology.

]]> Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:24:58 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7342-agco-names-georgia-educator-ben-brand-inaugural-ag-mechanics-teacher-of-the-year http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7342 This Week's Lineup: Illinois Farm Tests Out Multi-Machine Autonomy During Harvest New Holland Dealer Hosts Precision Ag Event for Students Highlighting Smarter Combines, Grain Carts & Harvest Automation Inside the Collaboration of Competing Manufacturers Turning Proven Strategies into Precision Profits This Week's Lineup:

• Illinois Farm Tests Out Multi-Machine Autonomy During Harvest 
• New Holland Dealer Hosts Precision Ag Event for Students
• Highlighting Smarter Combines, Grain Carts & Harvest Automation 
• Inside the Collaboration of Competing Manufacturers 
• Turning Proven Strategies into Precision Profits

]]> Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7341-precision-farming-dealers-best-of-the-web-october-28-2026 http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7341 Both companies deliver comprehensive dealer management platforms built on Microsoft technology, with best-in-class OEM integrations and services. Both companies deliver comprehensive dealer management platforms built on Microsoft technology, with best-in-class OEM integrations and services.

]]> Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:02:39 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7339-procede-software-announces-strategic-acquisition-of-rimss-bringing-together-decades-of-dealer-technology-leadership http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7339 Throughout the 2026 year, these dealers helped producers across the country improve efficiency, accuracy, and productivity. Throughout the 2026 year, these dealers helped producers across the country improve efficiency, accuracy, and productivity.

]]> Mon, 26 Oct 2026 08:22:36 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7338-surepoint-ag-system-announces-their-dealer-excellence-award-winers http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7338 In late September, the North American Equipment Dealers Assn. (NAEDA) and Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) announced plans for the two associations to merge. NAEDA members are currently voting on the proposed merger. We'd like to get perspective from dealers on the news. Please take a moment to answer the questions below. Share your thoughts by Thursday 10/29. In late September, the North American Equipment Dealers Assn. (NAEDA) and Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) announced plans for the two associations to merge. NAEDA members are currently voting on the proposed merger. We'd like to get perspective from dealers on the news. Please take a moment to answer the questions below. Share your thoughts by Thursday 10/29.

]]> Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7340-q-and-a-share-your-thoughts-on-the-naeda-aed-merger http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7340 Editor Mackane Vogel reports from FIRA USA 2026 in Yakima, Wash., where Aigen's new solar-powered, weed-fighting robot was on display. Editor Mackane Vogel reports from FIRA USA 2026 in Yakima, Wash., where Aigen's new solar-powered, weed-fighting robot was on display. 

]]> Sat, 24 Oct 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7337-live-from-fira-new-tech-fights-herbicide-resistant-weeds http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7337 For precision dealers, enduring challenging times isn’t merely about weathering the storm. Rather, there are still many opportunities to deliver real value, build lasting trust and be as strong as ever. For precision dealers, enduring challenging times isn’t merely about weathering the storm. Rather, there are still many opportunities to deliver real value, build lasting trust and be as strong as ever. 

]]> Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7335-navigating-the-triple-squeeze-in-precision-agriculture http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7335 Kubota North America today announced the next phase of its strategic collaboration with Agtonomy, an award-winning agricultural autonomy software company, to expand the pilot phase to include autonomous operations on the Kubota M5 Low Profile diesel tractor for orchard and nut growers. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7336-kubota-agtonomy-announce-launch-of-autonomous-m5l-tractor-for-specialty-crops http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7336 Asked to select as many reasons for drone seeding as they liked, 54% of growers noted that drones make it easier to plant in the desired time frame. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7334-new-national-cover-crop-survey-digs-into-drone-usage-trends-challenges-and-benefits http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7334 Purdue researchers put planter technology to the test by comparing a modern Case IH 2150 planter to a 30-year-old John Deere 7200. Purdue researchers put planter technology to the test by comparing a modern Case IH 2150 planter to a 30-year-old John Deere 7200.

]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1-from-the-virtual-terminal/post/7333-old-vs-new-planter-a-surprising-lesson-in-technology-roi http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1/post/7333 This Week's Lineup: The Inside Story on Greeneye Technology’s Expansion How Autonomy is Shaking up the Ag Equipment Equation The Ultimate Combine Showdown: Deere vs. Case IH vs. Fendt vs. Claas Breaking Down 2027 John Deere Precision Upgrade Kits Has the Ag Industry Become Too Dependent on Corn & Soybeans? This Week's Lineup:

• The Inside Story on Greeneye Technology’s Expansion
• How Autonomy is Shaking up the Ag Equipment Equation 
• The Ultimate Combine Showdown: Deere vs. Case IH vs. Fendt vs. Claas
• Breaking Down 2027 John Deere Precision Upgrade Kits 
• Has the Ag Industry Become Too Dependent on Corn & Soybeans?

]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7332-precision-farming-dealers-best-of-the-web-october-21-2026 http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7332 "A big part of ‘think, believe, know’ is data collection. Data especially drives our variable-rate efforts. From seed to commercial inputs, we want to find the sweet spot where we maximize return on investment for each acre," Bob Walker says. "A big part of ‘think, believe, know’ is data collection. Data especially drives our variable-rate efforts. From seed to commercial inputs, we want to find the sweet spot where we maximize return on investment for each acre," Bob Walker says. 

]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7330-data-gathering-helps-tennessee-farm-improve-overall-efficiency http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7330 Efficiency is calling for the changes of industry in 2026 and beyond, but leadership, as always, will define success. Efficiency is calling for the changes of industry in 2026 and beyond, but leadership, as always, will define success.

]]> Tue, 20 Oct 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1-from-the-virtual-terminal/post/7328-efficiency-no-longer-optional http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1/post/7328 Growth in drone-treated acreage illustrates how quickly adoption has expanded in recent years. About 16.4 million acres were treated by ag drones in 2025, up 59% from 10.3 million acres in 2024 and more than four times the 3.7 million acres sprayed in 2023. Growth in drone-treated acreage illustrates how quickly adoption has expanded in recent years. About 16.4 million acres were treated by ag drones in 2025, up 59% from 10.3 million acres in 2024 and more than four times the 3.7 million acres sprayed in 2023.

]]> Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7329-farm-bureau-intel-drones-taking-off-in-ag http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7329 Parts inventory can be one of your dealership’s greatest strengths or greatest weaknesses. It’s one of your highest-margin areas, but it’s also one of your most fluid assets. Parts inventory can be one of your dealership’s greatest strengths or greatest weaknesses. It’s one of your highest-margin areas, but it’s also one of your most fluid assets.

]]> Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7327-6-parts-inventory-mistakes-even-good-dealerships-make http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7327 Greeneye Technology has picked Salina, Kan., as the spot for its North American headquarters. It’s a big move after a big year for the AI-powered targeted spraying tech company. Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7324-technology-corner-greeneye-technology-gm-discusses-big-move-to-salina-kan http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7324 Scale-Tec and Weed-It have signed on as the final Title Sponsors for the 2027 Precision Farming Dealer Summit, Jan. 11-12 in Indianapolis. Scale-Tec and Weed-It have signed on as the final Title Sponsors for the 2027 Precision Farming Dealer Summit, Jan. 11-12 in Indianapolis.

]]> Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7326-scale-tec-weed-it-sign-on-as-final-title-sponsors-for-2027-precision-farming-dealer-summit http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7326