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SkimTurf Management & Stotz Equipment Collaboration to Advance Precision Turf Management Across Southwest U.S.

Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Through this collaboration, Stotz Equipment will help distribute the SkimTurf platform, enabling superintendents to transform agronomic insights into targeted field applications using GPS-enabled equipment.

Precision Farming Dealer's Best of the Web: May 20, 2026

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

This Week's Lineup:

Purdue Program Brings Precision Ag to High School Classrooms
Young Grower Leads Charge for Precision Adoption on Family Farm
Inside Salford’s Big Precision Ag Move
Local Community Excited to Host Ag Robotics Conference
Breaking Down John Deere Precision Upgrades for 2027

Ecorobotix & RDO to Introduce AI Sprayer Technology in Australia

Tue, 19 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Ecorobotix, a Swiss company specializing in AI-driven agricultural technology, is expanding into Australia through a strategic dealer partnership with RDO Equipment Australia.

ePropelled Launches Integrated Propulsion & Power System for Ag UAVs

Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

While initially developed for agricultural UAV applications, the same propulsion and power architecture can also be applied to a wider class of uncrewed systems, including ground based robotic platforms used in precision agriculture and autonomous field operations.

Growers Use Drones to Improve Early-Season Scouting, Decision-Making

Sat, 16 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

UAV-based early-season scouting offers a practical, scalable way to assess soil variability, plant stand count, and early germination. However, the effectiveness of drone-based scouting also depends on image resolution.

Ever.Ag Advances Embedded Intelligence for Ag Retail

Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

“AI adoption in agriculture is accelerating, but the real impact comes from how it is applied,” said Alan Brady, VP Business Management Solutions at Ever.Ag. “By embedding intelligence into ag retail workflows, teams can reduce manual effort, move faster, and make better decisions as part of their daily work.”

U.S. Sugar Launches Largest Deployment of Autonomous Tractors in Sugar Industry

Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

U.S. Sugar today announced the launch of the largest commercial use of autonomous tractors in the American sugar industry, deploying a fleet of unmanned John Deere tractors within its 255,000 acres of farmland in South Florida.

Precision Farming Dealer's Best of the Web: May 13, 2026

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

This Week's Lineup:

Deere Precision Leader Talks AI, Autonomy & More
Addressing Mental Health at the Dealership
Robotics Startup Puts Emphasis on ROI, Not AI Hype
See & Spray 2026 vs. See & Spray 2027
Precision Sales: Study Your Competition

Shining a Light on Mental Health in Agriculture

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Time flies during planting season, and this year has been no exception. But let’s pause for a moment and talk about something that doesn’t get covered enough in agriculture throughout the year — mental health.

Spring Is Here: Are You Ready to Fly Your Drone Legally?

Sat, 09 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Spring has arrived and drones are back in the sky. Before you launch, it’s important to make sure you’re operating within the law.

[Technology Corner] 24-Store Deere Dealer Shares How It’s Implementing AI

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

From technician to service manager to now chief technology officer, Layne Richins has pretty much seen it all in his 20-plus year career with Stotz Equipment.

What Self-Driving Cars Got Right That Your Farm Equipment Can Use

Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

"The autonomous vehicle industry spent more than 15 years and tens of billions of dollars building technology that works on city streets. The off-road equipment industry doesn't need to repeat that journey. But it does need to be clear-eyed about which pieces transfer," says Adityaveer Raswan, autonomy software engineer for Agtonomy.

Precision Farming Dealer's Best of the Web: May 6, 2026

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Wed, 06 May 2026 06:00:00 -0400

This Week's Lineup:

Almost 25% of Farmers Using Drones in Iowa
Precision Startup Leverages Tech Used on Mars
Early Season Planting Tips from John Fulton
Independent Dealer Shares Simple Pre-Planting Tip for Customers
Autonomous Tractor Software Creates “Farmville for Real”

[Podcast] ‘Stotz GPT’: 24-Store Deere Dealer Embraces AI & Data Analytics

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Tue, 05 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast, brought to you by Ag Express, we catch up with Layne Richins, chief technology officer for 24-store John Deere dealer Stotz Equipment.

Autonomous Weeding Robots Lead 2025 Precision Ag Funding

Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

In 2025, autonomous weeding and field robotics companies drew more capital than any other sub-segment.

U.S. House Passes Farm Bill 2.0, Pesticide 'Liability Shield' Removed

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The version approved Thursday removed controversial language that would have prohibited states and courts from, “penalizing or holding liable entities for failing to comply with requirements that would require labeling or packaging that is in addition to or different from the labeling or packaging approved by the EPA administrator.”

Precision Farming Dealer's Best of the Web: April 29, 2026

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400

This Week's Lineup:

AI Insights Reducing Manual Scouting for Midwest Retailers
Solinftec Closing the Loop on Autonomous Spraying
Case IH Dealer Educates Customers With Data Management Webinar
AGCO Dealer Boosts Tech Efficiency by 5% in 8 Weeks with AI
How Autosteer Systems are Becoming Smarter & More Connected

Kubota Invests in Agtonomy

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Kubota has invested in Agtonomy, a U.S.-based startup engaged in developing platforms and automation systems for precision automated agricultural operations.

Less (Technology) is More for Independent Tractor Manufacturer

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

While many are looking for more ways to incorporate technology in their farm equipment, Alberta-based startup Ursa Ag is intentionally doing the opposite.

Everyone Agrees Autonomous Systems Have a Place in Agriculture. So Why Aren't They Finding One?

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

"Right now, when a startup approaches a dealer group about representing its autonomous platform, the agronomic case is usually compelling and the economics question is usually left to the customer to work out. That's the wrong order," says Graham Gleed, principal advisor at abcg.

‘Most Innovative Folks You’ll Find’ Gathering at 2026 Strip-Till Conference

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

“The networking is one of the things I love most about the Strip-Till Conference,” says Zack Smith, who strip-tills in Lake Mills, Iowa. “The farmers attending this conference are some of the most innovative folks you’re going to find."

[Technology Corner] #Plant26: Johnson Tractor Precision Farming Specialist Saves the Day

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

Planting season is here, and with it comes “busy season” for precision specialists. In today’s Technology Corner segment, we pay a visit to Patrick Johnson, who was planting into a strip-tilled field for the first time in Clinton, Wis.

What You Need to Know About the FAA's New DETER Program for Drones

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

For farmers who use drones for crop scouting, imagery, or spraying, this program marks an important shift in how drone rule violations are handled — and why staying compliant matters more than ever. Adam Gittins explains what the DETER program is, why it was created, and how it applies to ag drone operators.

[Podcast] Precision Specialists Take New Tech for a Real-World Spin

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast, brought to you by Ag Express, we shadow PrairieLand Partners precision specialists Jonathan Born and Bryan Berggren in the field.

Precision Farming Dealer's Best of the Web: April 22, 2026

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400

This Week's Lineup:

Precision Ag Helping Farmers ‘Control Their Costs’
Ag Engineer Keeping an Eye on Caterpillar-Monarch Deal
Are These John Deere’s Biggest Planter Updates Yet?
Giving Your OEM a Taste of Life at the Dealership
What Your Customers Need to Know about New Drones Program

Monarch Tractor’s Collapse Exposes Dealer Risks and a Channel in Crisis

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

As Monarch’s business faltered in late 2025, the fallout has rippled across the dealer channel, exposing a systemic weakness in how new manufacturers enter and exit the market.

Creating Seeding Rate Prescriptions with AI for #Plant26

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Using artificial intelligence in our daily lives may feel like it comes from a science fiction novel, but with precision agriculture, AI is another tool to help farmers manage their operations.

Vi by visorPRO Launches AI-Powered Story Writing Assistant

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The Story Writing Assistant enables service teams to capture notes via voice-to-text, typed input, or screenshots, and instantly transforms them into complete service stories with clear complaint, cause and correction.

Key Precision Takeaways from Auburn Cotton Planting Studies

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

These studies included evaluations of different planter types (seed meters), seeding configurations, seeding rates, and high-speed planting technology.

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SkimTurf Management & Stotz Equipment Collaboration to Advance Precision Turf Management Across Southwest U.S.

Precision Farming Dealer's Best of the Web: May 20, 2026

Ecorobotix & RDO to Introduce AI Sprayer Technology in Australia

ePropelled Launches Integrated Propulsion & Power System for Ag UAVs

Growers Use Drones to Improve Early-Season Scouting, Decision-Making

Ever.Ag Advances Embedded Intelligence for Ag Retail

U.S. Sugar Launches Largest Deployment of Autonomous Tractors in Sugar Industry

Precision Farming Dealer's Best of the Web: May 13, 2026

Shining a Light on Mental Health in Agriculture

Spring Is Here: Are You Ready to Fly Your Drone Legally?

[Technology Corner] 24-Store Deere Dealer Shares How It’s Implementing AI

What Self-Driving Cars Got Right That Your Farm Equipment Can Use

Precision Farming Dealer's Best of the Web: May 6, 2026

[Podcast] ‘Stotz GPT’: 24-Store Deere Dealer Embraces AI & Data Analytics

Top 10 Precision Farming Stories in April 2026

Autonomous Weeding Robots Lead 2025 Precision Ag Funding

U.S. House Passes Farm Bill 2.0, Pesticide 'Liability Shield' Removed

Precision Farming Dealer's Best of the Web: April 29, 2026

Kubota Invests in Agtonomy

Less (Technology) is More for Independent Tractor Manufacturer

Everyone Agrees Autonomous Systems Have a Place in Agriculture. So Why Aren't They Finding One?

‘Most Innovative Folks You’ll Find’ Gathering at 2026 Strip-Till Conference

[Technology Corner] #Plant26: Johnson Tractor Precision Farming Specialist Saves the Day

What You Need to Know About the FAA's New DETER Program for Drones

[Podcast] Precision Specialists Take New Tech for a Real-World Spin

Precision Farming Dealer's Best of the Web: April 22, 2026

Monarch Tractor’s Collapse Exposes Dealer Risks and a Channel in Crisis

Creating Seeding Rate Prescriptions with AI for #Plant26

Vi by visorPRO Launches AI-Powered Story Writing Assistant

Key Precision Takeaways from Auburn Cotton Planting Studies