https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/rss en-us 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. http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7186 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7186-sabanto-verdant-robotics-announce-technical-integration-of-autonomous-tractor-with-sharpshooter-precision-application Sabanto_Verdant_SSCT.jpg In case you missed them, here are the most popular items on our website from the past month, June 2026. http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7187 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:30:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7187-top-10-precision-farming-stories-in-june-2026 pfd-top-10.png nnewman@lessitermedia.com This Week's Lineup: Farmer Identifies Technology He’s Most Excited About The Precision Farming Playbook for 600-Bushel Corn New Report Details How Farmers Are Using AI Transforming Older Equipment into ‘Autonomous Workhorses’ Planting & Seeding an Entire Crop with a Driverless Tractor This Week's Lineup:

• Farmer Identifies Technology He’s Most Excited About 
• The Precision Farming Playbook for 600-Bushel Corn 
• New Report Details How Farmers Are Using AI 
• Transforming Older Equipment into ‘Autonomous Workhorses’
• Planting & Seeding an Entire Crop with a Driverless Tractor

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7185 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7185-precision-farming-dealers-best-of-the-web-july-1-2026 "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. http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7183 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7183-longtime-no-tiller-drones-saved-my-tail Ellis drones.png With TRACK, the AEF is providing the industry with a standardized framework for guidance systems from one manufacturer to communicate TRACK information to an implement from another manufacturer. With TRACK, the AEF is providing the industry with a standardized framework for guidance systems from one manufacturer to communicate TRACK information to an implement from another manufacturer.

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7182 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7182-aef-introduces-track-extending-automation-beyond-steering No-Till Farmer Editor Frank Lessiter said Dan made major contributions the magazine’s content for many years, first as a freelance writer before taking an expanded role at Lessiter Media in 2023 as a contributing editor. http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7181 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7181-lessiter-media-loses-beloved-contributing-editor-dan-crummett Dan Crummett.jpg nnewman@lessitermedia.com 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. Precision Farming Dealer podcast, brought to you by Ag Express, we go 1-on-1 with Brilliant Harvest founder and CEO Remi Schmaltz.]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7176 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7176-podcast-talking-ai-leadership-lessons-and-more-with-brilliant-harvest-ceo-remi-schmaltz John Fulton has been appointed as a Dean’s Chair in The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences. John Fulton has been appointed as a Dean’s Chair in The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences.

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7177 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7177-john-fulton-named-as-a-cfaes-deans-chair nnewman@lessitermedia.com This Week's Lineup: Workshop Provides Hands-On Precision Experience to Students Farmers Get Up-Close Look at Cutting-Edge Sprayer Tech How California Farmers Use Pressure Bombs to Save Water & Money Exploring the Future of AI in Ag: Turning Data into Action Discussing CNH’s New Management Structure for Case IH & New Holland This Week's Lineup:

• Workshop Provides Hands-On Precision Experience to Students
• Farmers Get Up-Close Look at Cutting-Edge Sprayer Tech 
• How California Farmers Use Pressure Bombs to Save Water & Money
• Exploring the Future of AI in Ag: Turning Data into Action  
• Discussing CNH’s New Management Structure for Case IH & New Holland

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7175 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7175-precision-farming-dealers-best-of-the-web-june-24-2026 "Sharpen your pencils when 'no' feels like the default answer, because that is when disciplined, well-communicated value stands out most — and when the right 'yes' will be remembered as a sound business decision," says Erin Hightower in this roundtable recap from the Precision Farming Dealer Summit. "Sharpen your pencils when 'no' feels like the default answer, because that is when disciplined, well-communicated value stands out most — and when the right 'yes' will be remembered as a sound business decision," says Erin Hightower in this roundtable recap from the Precision Farming Dealer Summit. 

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1/post/7173 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:08:51 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1-from-the-virtual-terminal/post/7173-4-ways-to-drive-precision-technology-adoption-in-tough-times Erin Hightower - Banner.png While spray drones have multiple benefits, they should not necessarily be considered as a replacement for conventional ground-spraying, says Deepak Joshi in this Kansas State Extension article. http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7172 Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7172-how-drones-can-complement-conventional-sprayers Spray-drones-F01.jpg Figure 1. Multirotor spray drones are used for spraying and seeding. Photo by Deepak Joshi, K-State Extension. nnewman@lessitermedia.com 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. http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7171 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7171-technology-corner-dealers-gather-for-inaugural-ai-workshop-and-networking-event Dealers-Gather-for-Inaugural-AI-Workshop-&-Networking-Event.png jdobberstein@lesspub.com NRCS Chief Colton L. Buckley says he's prioritizing field staff to improve field engagement and technical expertise. http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7170 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7170-nrcs-promises-farmers-will-see-modernized-approach Eye-on-Washington NEW.png 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. 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.

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7169 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:11:48 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7169-ziegler-ag-partners-with-brilliant-harvest-on-ai-powered-support-across-the-dealership nnewman@lessitermedia.com This Week's Lineup: Autonomous Robots Achieve Chemical-Free Pest Control at Scale Young Farmer All in on Spray Drones Why Best Dealerships Win on Service, Not Iron Breaking Down the Future of Fertilizer Ten Innovators Who Transformed American Farming This Week's Lineup:

• Autonomous Robots Achieve Chemical-Free Pest Control at Scale
• Young Farmer All in on Spray Drones
• Why Best Dealerships Win on Service, Not Iron
• Breaking Down the Future of Fertilizer
• Ten Innovators Who Transformed American Farming

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7167 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7167-precision-farming-dealers-best-of-the-web-june-17-2026 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. http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7168 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7168-brilliant-harvest-launches-new-podcast-for-equipment-dealership-leaders Built On Iron Cover.jpg nnewman@lessitermedia.com 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. http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7162 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7162-video-two-precision-technologies-taking-off-with-customers Two-Precision-Technologies-Taking-Off-with-Customers.png nnewman@lessitermedia.com 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. http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7161 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7161-video-implementing-data-analytics-in-the-precision-department Implementing-Data-Analytics-in-the-Precision-Department.png nnewman@lessitermedia.com 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. 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.

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7165 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7165-innovative-farmer-plants-entire-crop-autonomously No-Tiller-Plants-100%-of-His-Corn-Autonomously-.png nnewman@lessitermedia.com 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. http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7163 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7163-video-keys-to-developing-long-term-relationships-with-customers Keys-to-Developing-Long-Term-Relationships-with-Customers.png nnewman@lessitermedia.com 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 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.]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7164 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7164-podcast-autonomy-takes-the-wheel-farmer-plants-entire-crop-with-driverless-tractor nnewman@lessitermedia.com 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 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

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7158 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7158-precision-farming-dealers-best-of-the-web-june-10-2026 nnewman@lessitermedia.com 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?” http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1/post/7159 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:17:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1-from-the-virtual-terminal/post/7159-survey-says-over-40-of-farmers-believe-ai-could-improve-their-operation AI PUrdue.png nnewman@lessitermedia.com 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. http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7160 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7160-video-getting-creative-with-new-technology-on-customers-farms Getting-Creative-with-New-Technology-on-Customers’-Farms.png 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. 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.

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7157 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7157-360-yield-center-splits-into-two-brands-360-rain-for-adaptive-application-360-yield-for-retrofit-equipment 360.png 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. 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.

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7156 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7156-aed-honors-house-agriculture-committee-chairman-glenn-gt-thompson-with-2026-legislative-leadership-award 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. 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.

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7155 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7155-elbit-systems-fuse-acquired-blue-white-robotics-ltd-expanding-its-autonomous-and-robotics-portfolio nnewman@lessitermedia.com 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. 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. ]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7153 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7153-technology-corner-thinking-outside-the-box-to-implement-precision-tech-in-challenging-fields Thinking-Outside-the-Box-to-Implement-Precision-Tech-in-Challenging-Fields.png "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. http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7154 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7154-ag-autonomys-state-of-the-state rc-upload-1780586150361-9.png nnewman@lessitermedia.com 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 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

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7151 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7151-precision-farming-dealers-best-of-the-web-jun-3-2026