AI in Agriculture

[Video] Sentera Showcases New Drone Tech at John Deere Farm Progress Show Tent

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Sentera showcased its drone scouting technology package with John Deere at the 2026 Farm Progress Show for the first time since it was acquired by Deere in May 2025.

Vi by visorPRO Launches Dealer Knowledge Portal to Capture Dealer-Developed Fixes, Parts Lists & More

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:00:00 -0400

Vi by visorPRO, the AI-powered aftermarket platform built for equipment dealerships, today announced the Dealer Knowledge Portal, a new feature that allows dealers to upload their own internal resources into Vi.

5 Big Precision Technology Takeaways from 2026 Farm Progress Show

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

I just got back from the 2026 Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, where precision technology was hotter than the 100-degree heat indexes during the 3-day event.

Carbon Robotics Launches Carbon Autonomy Ready Program, Great Plains Joins as First Member

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Designed to support a wide range of implements that farmers use today, the Carbon Autonomy Ready program establishes a technical specification and process for integrating any manufacturers’ implements directly into the Carbon Autonomy platform.

[Video] Meet JD the New AI Assistant within John Deere Operations Center

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Jackson Baca, Product Marketing Manager with John Deere, introduces their new AI assistance, JD. Integrated into the John Deere Operations Center, JD will assist farmers with their equipment in the field, removing issues with analysis and track data across their operation.

[Video] John Deere Discusses a Growers Right to Sharing their Data

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400

At the 2026 Farm Progress Show, Franklin Peitz, Digital Product Marketing Lead with John Deere Operations Center, reassures growers that they have the right to their own data. John Deere's policy is one where the farmers can dictate how much of the farm data they are comfortable sharing.

AI Advice Kills 25 Acres of Farmer’s Crop — Now What?

jdobberstein@lesspub.com — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Artificial intelligence has enormous potential in agriculture — to make farmers better managers, not replace them. AI can take enormous sets of data and make complex decisions a million times faster than farmers can. But these tools may not understand agronomy or context the way farmers do.

Newly Formed Keystone AgTech Alliance to Accelerate Innovation

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The alliance will bring together research, industry, government and economic development partners to create a stakeholder-centered agricultural innovation ecosystem to hasten adoption of practical solutions to improve profitability, sustainability, workforce resilience and economic growth.

Greeneye Technology Expands Dealer Network with Intellifarms Northern Division

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Based in Britton, South Dakota, Intellifarms Northern Division serves growers throughout South Dakota, North Dakota, Iowa, Kansas, and surrounding agricultural regions.

AquaSpy Rebrands as UnderGround Weather, Introduces AI Soil Intelligence Reporting Engine

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Built on nearly two decades of underground sensing, UnderGround Weather replaces point-in-time soil sampling with a continuous, multi-depth view of the root zone — tracking nitrate and the other conditions that drive nutrient availability as they shift through the season.

Two CNH Network Dealers Choose Vi by visorPRO as AI Partner

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Representing CASE Construction Equipment, Case IH, New Holland, and JCB equipment channels, the two dealership groups join Vi by visorPRO’s rapidly expanding network of CNH dealer partners.

[Technology Corner] Precision Technology Showcased at Bayer Crop Science Research Farm

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Sand County Foundation, a national nonprofit conservation organization, is leveraging some cutting-edge precision technology to measure the true impacts of soil health management practices.

Are We on the Edge of a New Wave in Farm Machinery?

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

With the gatherings of the Farm Equipment Dealership Minds Summit and the National Strip-Tillage Conference a few days away, recent conversations caused me to pause and think about another paradigm shift in basic agricultural methodology that we, quite possibly, could be witnessing.

Precision Spraying Company AgZen Adds Over 200 Dealer Locations

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The additions give AgZen the commercial reach to bring RealCoverage, its breakthrough coverage-intelligence system, to growers across North America at scale.

[Technology Corner] Using Sensors to Measure Impact of ‘Soil Health Management’ Systems

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Sand County Foundation, a national nonprofit conservation organization, is leveraging some cutting-edge precision technology to measure the true impacts of soil health management practices.

SATISFYD Launches Signal, Bringing Experience Intelligence to Equipment Dealers

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:52:26 -0400

New AI insights platform analyzes existing customer feedback in under 60 seconds — revealing the risks, patterns, and revenue opportunities dealers need to act on immediately.

400 Farmers Thoughts on AI, Land Values & the Farm Economy

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

New Ag Economy Barometer results reveal how producers view AI, profitability, equipment purchases, trade, and farmland values.

[Podcast] Talking Autonomy with Sabanto’s Craig Rupp & Bayer’s P.J. Amini

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast, brought to you by the 2026 Dealership Minds Summit, we get the inside scoop on Leaps by Bayer’s big investment in autonomous technology company Sabanto.

Sabanto Takes Autonomy ‘Leap’ With Bayer Investment

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Craig Rupp says the investment from Leaps by Bayer validates the direction Sabanto is headed and adds credibility to its product, marking a shift from asking “if” autonomy will work in agriculture to asking “when” it will be widely available.

[Technology Corner] Farmers Gain Trust in Autonomy with PTx OutRun Retrofit Kit

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Here in the Technology Corner today, we’re talking about the PTx OutRun autonomous platform — a retrofit kit that enables autonomous grain cart, and now more recently, tillage operations. Mike Schlitt, PTx strategic marketing manager, shares a few stories from the field about how OutRun is winning farmers over in the race to autonomy.

Sabanto, Verdant Robotics Announce Technical Integration of Autonomous Tractor with SharpShooter Precision Application

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Sabanto, a leader in autonomy retrofit solutions for agricultural machinery, and Verdant Robotics, developer of SharpShooter precision application system, have integrated their systems for the first time.

Longtime No-Tiller: 'Drones Saved My Tail'

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

"The drone saved my tail. Replanting that field in time and getting a crop paid for the drone bill for the entire year," says Champlain, Va., farmer Benjamin Ellis Jr.

[Podcast] Talking AI, Leadership Lessons & More with Brilliant Harvest CEO Remi Schmaltz

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast, brought to you by Ag Express, we go 1-on-1 with Brilliant Harvest founder and CEO Remi Schmaltz.

[Technology Corner] Dealers Gather for Inaugural AI Workshop & Networking Event

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0400

Leaders from AgRevolution, Agriteer, Young’s Equipment, LoneStar Ag, KanEquip and more gathered in Rosemont, Ill., for the inaugural ViNE Event, hosted by the Vi by visorPRO team.

Ziegler Ag Partners with Brilliant Harvest on AI-Powered Support Across the Dealership

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:11:48 -0400

Ziegler Ag has deployed Brilliant Harvest in its support department with an initial focus on improving first-contact resolution, reducing the time the support team spends searching for answers, and getting customers the right information faster.

Brilliant Harvest Launches New Podcast for Equipment Dealership Leaders

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Each episode of Built on Iron features conversations with dealership leaders navigating the real pressures of running a modern equipment business, staffing shortages, rising customer expectations, and a rapidly evolving technology landscape.

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

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — 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.

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

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — 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?”

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.

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.