https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/rss en-us In part 3 of Graham Gleed's Ag Autonomy Economics Series, he explores the critical role dealers play in the adoption of cutting-edge precision technologies. In part 3 of Graham Gleed's Ag Autonomy Economics Series, he explores the critical role dealers play in the adoption of cutting-edge precision technologies. 

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1/post/7306 Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1-from-the-virtual-terminal/post/7306-why-distribution-is-the-real-key-to-agtech-adoption Gleed.jpg nnewman@lessitermedia.com Precision Farming Dealer editors are excited to announce the release of the 12th annual Precision Farming Dealer Summit program. Here's what to expect Jan. 11-12 in Indianapolis ... Precision Farming Dealer editors are excited to announce the release of the 12^th annual Precision Farming Dealer Summit program. Here's what to expect Jan. 11-12 in Indianapolis ...

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7305 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:50:53 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7305-your-roadmap-to-a-more-profitable-precision-dealership pfds 2027.png nnewman@lessitermedia.com Carbon Robotics is well known for its LaserWeeder, but did you know the company also makes autonomy retrofit kits for tractors and implements? http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7304 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7304-technology-corner-aligning-smart-implements-with-autonomous-tractors Aligning-‘Smart-Implements’-with-Autonomous-Tractors.png In case you missed them, here are the most popular items on our website from the past month, September 2026. http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7303 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7303-top-10-precision-farming-stories-in-september-2026 pfd-top-10.png When Diagnostic Trouble Codes are paired with the right tools and the right people, connected machines don’t just generate data; they tell a story. The “cheat code” is knowing how to interpret that story fast enough to change the outcome. When Diagnostic Trouble Codes are paired with the right tools and the right people, connected machines don’t just generate data; they tell a story. The “cheat code” is knowing how to interpret that story fast enough to change the outcome.

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1/post/7302 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1-from-the-virtual-terminal/post/7302-diagnostic-trouble-codes-help-fleet-managers-stay-ahead-of-equipment-failures RDO Machine Monitoring Process_graphic_JD_Ag_cmyk.png The approval, granted by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Apprenticeship in September 2026, establishes the AED Foundation’s apprenticeship program as a nationally recognized program designed to help equipment dealers develop highly skilled technicians through a combination of structured on-the-job training, mentorship and supplemental education. The approval, granted by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Apprenticeship in September 2026, establishes the AED Foundation’s apprenticeship program as a nationally recognized program designed to help equipment dealers develop highly skilled technicians through a combination of structured on-the-job training, mentorship and supplemental education.

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7301 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:22:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7301-aed-foundation-receives-national-program-standards-approval-for-registered-apprenticeship-programs AED-Foundation-Logo-2024-1.png nnewman@lessitermedia.com This Week's Lineup: Beck’s Hybrids Experimenting with Autonomy ‘The Smarter the Machine, the Simpler it Should Be’ Is the Ag Equipment Market Finally Turning Around? Precision Specialist Shares Insights at Local Growers Conference AGCO CEO Encourages Young Farmers to Embrace Precision Technology This Week's Lineup:

• Beck’s Hybrids Experimenting with Autonomy
• ‘The Smarter the Machine, the Simpler it Should Be’
• Is the Ag Equipment Market Finally Turning Around? 
• Precision Specialist Shares Insights at Local Growers Conference
• AGCO CEO Encourages Young Farmers to Embrace Precision Technology

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7300 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7300-precision-farming-dealers-best-of-the-web-september-30-2026 Precision Farming Dealer is proud to announce Granit Parts and DigiFarm have signed on as Title Sponsors for the 2027 Precision Farming Dealer Summit. Precision Farming Dealer is proud to announce Granit Parts and DigiFarm have signed on as Title Sponsors for the 2027 Precision Farming Dealer Summit.

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7298 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:14:38 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7298-granit-parts-and-digifarm-sign-on-as-title-sponsors-for-2027-precision-farming-dealer-summit The company's newest robot combines mechanical weed control with plant-level data and field-level analytics. http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7299 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7299-aigen-launches-scalable-precision-mechanical-alternative-to-chemical-weed-control Scientists and officials from NASA stopped by the Flickner Innovation Farm in late August to check in on the progress of a partnership that is helping to shape the future of space-based tools for agriculture. Scientists and officials from NASA stopped by the Flickner Innovation Farm in late August to check in on the progress of a partnership that is helping to shape the future of space-based tools for agriculture.

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7297 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7297-k-state-nasa-highlight-satellite-tech-at-strip-till-innovators-farm tour-at-flickner-farm.jpg Strip-Till Innovator Ray Flickner hosted researchers, farmers, extension specialists, policymakers and NASA scientists at his farm to explore how satellite data can help farmers manage water, improve crop health and plan for long-term sustainability. Photo Courtesy: K-State Extension The updates are intended to help customers reduce avoidable downtime during critical operating periods. The updates are intended to help customers reduce avoidable downtime during critical operating periods.

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7296 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:21:39 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7296-cnh-announces-emissions-system-software-updates-to-help-customers-maximize-uptime CNH-(1).jpg Billy Ram Samuel Singh, are working to design a robot and program its artificial intelligence (AI) models to detect soybean diseases before symptoms appear. Billy Ram Samuel Singh, are working to design a robot and program its artificial intelligence (AI) models to detect soybean diseases before symptoms appear.

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7292 Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7292-siu-researchers-build-robot-ai-to-detect-soybean-diseases-before-symptoms-appear soybean-disease-detector-2.jpg kschmidt@lessitermedia.com While it’s not what dealers want to hear, Quint Pottinger says, he plans on shifting to smaller equipment that can run autonomously 24/7 (or at least close to it) on his Kentucky farm. While it’s not what dealers want to hear, Quint Pottinger says, he plans on shifting to smaller equipment that can run autonomously 24/7 (or at least close to it) on his Kentucky farm.

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1/post/7294 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1-from-the-virtual-terminal/post/7294-are-you-ready-for-the-changes-that-could-come-with-a-move-to-autonomy Kim Schmidt-4.png The merger brings together the strengths, expertise, and resources of both associations with a shared goal: to provide greater value to members and a stronger voice for equipment dealers. The merger brings together the strengths, expertise, and resources of both associations with a shared goal: to provide greater value to members and a stronger voice for equipment dealers.

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7293 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:48:17 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7293-naeda-and-aed-announce-merger-to-create-a-unified-voice-for-equipment-dealers NAEDA AED Merger 2026.png Mizzou Engineering researchers have developed FieldVision, a new artificial intelligence (AI) framework that helps fleets of agricultural drones decide where to process image analysis tasks: on the drone itself, at a nearby edge computing server or in the cloud. Mizzou Engineering researchers have developed FieldVision, a new artificial intelligence (AI) framework that helps fleets of agricultural drones decide where to process image analysis tasks: on the drone itself, at a nearby edge computing server or in the cloud. 

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7291 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7291-mizzous-fieldvision-helps-drones-make-better-decisions-faster calyam-drone-2048x1024.jpg nnewman@lessitermedia.com This Week's Lineup: Inside the Precision Ag Class at Iowa State A Webinar on the Current State of AI in Agriculture Why Small Dealers Have an Edge in Today’s Market Deere Combine Automation a Hot Topic at Big Iron Farm Show Teaching Customers How to Winterize Their Sprayer This Week's Lineup:

• Inside the Precision Ag Class at Iowa State 
• A Webinar on the Current State of AI in Agriculture 
• Why Small Dealers Have an Edge in Today’s Market
• Deere Combine Automation a Hot Topic at Big Iron Farm Show
• Teaching Customers How to Winterize Their Sprayer

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7289 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7289-precision-farming-dealers-best-of-the-web-september-23-2026 The Association of Equipment Manufacturers released a new whitepaper examining how AI is becoming a foundational component of ag equipment and helping farmers address increasingly complex operational challenges. The Association of Equipment Manufacturers released a new whitepaper examining how AI is becoming a foundational component of ag equipment and helping farmers address increasingly complex operational challenges.

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7290 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7290-new-aem-resource-outlines-how-ai-enabled-equipment-supports-farm-productivity The Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln launched a new initiative aimed at helping farmers make better use of precision technologies — from developing new decision-support tools to improving existing technologies and training the next generation of innovators. The Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln launched a new initiative aimed at helping farmers make better use of precision technologies — from developing new decision-support tools to improving existing technologies and training the next generation of innovators.

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7288 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7288-nebraska-digital-ag-hub-to-develop-precision-solutions-for-farmers 20260915-digitalag-01-nt.jpg Tiffany Heng-Moss, Harlan Vice Chancellor for the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources and University of Nebraska vice president, speaks during the launch of the Nebraska Digital Agriculture Hub at Husker Harvest Days on Sept. 15. Photo Courtesy: Liz McCue | University Communication and Marketing Bloomberg’s Michael Hirtzer reported that “artificial intelligence use is surging on farms as growers look for some high-tech help in planning and managing operations after years of scaling back on spending, according to McKinsey & Co.” http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7287 Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7287-farmers-adopting-ai-faster-than-any-other-technology Screenshot-2026-09-11-at-6.55.04-AM-1024x543.png Generative AI adoption on global farm operations. Courtesy: McKinsey & Company The pace of change in information technology is no longer linear — it is exponential. Artificial intelligence (AI) will increasingly influence the decisions made by our leaders, our administrators, and the rising generation of businesswomen and men who are stepping into leadership earlier than ever before. The pace of change in information technology is no longer linear — it is exponential. Artificial intelligence (AI) will increasingly influence the decisions made by our leaders, our administrators, and the rising generation of businesswomen and men who are stepping into leadership earlier than ever before.

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1/post/7284 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1-from-the-virtual-terminal/post/7284-the-human-advantage-coaching-leaders-for-a-future-powered-by-ai Daniel_Surpenant.jpg Since its launch in March, VitalityAI has expanded rapidly across VitalEdge's dealer and rental customer base, embedding AI directly into the day-to-day workflows that keep equipment running. Since its launch in March, VitalityAI has expanded rapidly across VitalEdge's dealer and rental customer base, embedding AI directly into the day-to-day workflows that keep equipment running. 

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7286 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:25:57 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7286-vitaledge-technologies-recognized-as-an-ai-powered-smb-solution-of-the-year vitaledge-logo.jpg Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) President and CEO Brian P. McGuire has sent letters to U.S. governors from states with significant exposure to Canadian trade urging action to resolve the ongoing U.S.-Canada trade impasse and restore a consistent, tariff-free trade relationship. Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) President and CEO Brian P. McGuire has sent letters to U.S. governors from states with significant exposure to Canadian trade urging action to resolve the ongoing U.S.-Canada trade impasse and restore a consistent, tariff-free trade relationship.

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7285 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:23:44 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7285-aed-calls-on-governors-to-address-us-canada-trade-impasse nnewman@lessitermedia.com Longtime no-tillers and strip-tillers use 40% less water than the local average with subsurface drip tape, autonomous irrigation machines & AI-driven sensors. Longtime no-tillers and strip-tillers use 40% less water than the local average with subsurface drip tape, autonomous irrigation machines & AI-driven sensors.

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7283 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7283-precision-technology-takes-water-use-efficiency-to-next-level Flickner-Water-Efficiency-PMDI.jpg WATERWORKS. Ray and Ryan Flickner (pictured) use a variety of tools to boost their water use efficiency, including this Precision Mobile Drip Irrigation (PMDI) system. Noah Newman nnewman@lessitermedia.com This Week's Lineup: Farmer Uses AI to Build Harvest Schedule Precision Technology Powers Leading Nebraska Potato Farm Iowa State Program Brings Precision Ag to High School Classrooms ‘I’m Frustrated at the Spray Drone Industry’ SMSU Giving Precision Technology a Look After $600K Grant This Week's Lineup:

• Farmer Uses AI to Build Harvest Schedule 
• Precision Technology Powers Leading Nebraska Potato Farm 
• Iowa State Program Brings Precision Ag to High School Classrooms
• ‘I’m Frustrated at the Spray Drone Industry’ 
• SMSU Giving Precision Technology a Look After $600K Grant

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7282 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7282-precision-farming-dealers-best-of-the-web-september-16-2026 Developed to address the growing demands of connected, autonomous, and data-driven systems, OEM8 represents a significant evolution in NovAtel’s approach to positioning technology. http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7281 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7281-novatel-introduces-oem8-next-generation-positioning-platform nnewman@lessitermedia.com At the 2026 Farm Progress Show, New Holland debuted ForageCam, which allows producers and operators to view real-time kernel processing scores and make adjustments to meet desired forage quality. http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7279 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7279-video-new-hollands-foragecam-uses-ai-powered-vision-to-analyze-chopped-corn-flow New Holland’s ForageCam Uses AI-Powered Vision to Analyze Chopped Corn Flow.jpg The refreshed identity honors Butler’s agricultural history while bringing a more modern and focused look to the Butler Ag brand. The refreshed identity honors Butler’s agricultural history while bringing a more modern and focused look to the Butler Ag brand.

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7280 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7280-butler-machinery-company-unveils-new-butler-ag-identity NEWAGLogo_FullColor.png nnewman@lessitermedia.com 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. http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7278 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7278-video-sentera-showcases-new-drone-tech-at-john-deere-farm-progress-show-tent Sentera Showcases New Drone Tech at John Deere Farm Progress Show Tent .jpg jdobberstein@lesspub.com One of the things you often hear from farmers, including corn yield world record holder David Hula many years ago, is we have all these innovations with planters, but why can't we put the corn kernel in the furrow right side up instead of upside down? http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7277 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7277-ptx-arrowtube-engineer-discusses-seed-orienting-delivery-system PTx-ArrowTube-Engineer-Discusses-Seed-Orienting-Delivery-System.png Basic Software has signed on as a Title Sponsor for the 2027 Precision Farming Dealer Summit, Jan. 11-12 in Indianapolis. Basic Software has signed on as a Title Sponsor for the 2027 Precision Farming Dealer Summit, Jan. 11-12 in Indianapolis. 

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7276 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:12:49 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7276-basic-software-signs-on-as-title-sponsor-for-2027-precision-farming-dealer-summit