Stay up-to-date with the most current and on-the-move news in the precision agriculture equipment industry. https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/rss en-us nnewman@lessitermedia.com We have a long list of new products, research and companies we’re planning to get the scoop on. We’ll do our best to report on everything, but if you can’t make it, is there anything you’d like us to cover? http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1/post/7256 Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1-from-the-virtual-terminal/post/7256-and-were-off-to-the-farm-progress-show farm progress show.jpg Ag Leader Technology has introduced a new application programming interface (API) that enables third-party camera sensor providers to integrate with RightSpot, Ag Leader’s pulse width modulation (PWM) rate control system. http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7253 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7253-new-ag-leader-api-enables-third-party-camera-sensor-providers-to-integrate-with-rightspot Ouster technology equips driverless sprayers with an ultra-wide field of view, enabling them to map tree trunks, crop rows, and ground contours with a high level of detail. http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7251 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7251-guss-automation-plans-to-incorporate-ousters-next-gen-sensors Ouster_OS0_digital_lidar_on_a_fleet_of_GUSS_Autonomous_Sprayers.jpeg First launched in 2024, and operated by global cloud computing awards body The Cloud Awards, The A.I. Awards has rapidly grown to become one of the biggest programs in the Cloud Awards annual calendar. First launched in 2024, and operated by global cloud computing awards body The Cloud Awards, The A.I. Awards has rapidly grown to become one of the biggest programs in the Cloud Awards annual calendar.

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7252 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:55:04 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7252-vitaledge-technologies-shortlisted-in-the-2026-ai-awards nnewman@lessitermedia.com This Week's Lineup: Stories from the Field Showcase How Farmers Slash Costs with Technology John Deere's See & Spray 'On a Third' of New Sprayer Orders Large Case IH Dealer Hosts Interactive Summer Camps Kansas State Cuts Ribbon on New Innovation & Research Center Inside Look at Precision Dealer's Jam-Packed Customer Clinic This Week's Lineup:

• Stories from the Field Showcase How Farmers Slash Costs with Technology
• John Deere's See & Spray 'On a Third' of New Sprayer Orders
• Large Case IH Dealer Hosts Interactive Summer Camps
• Kansas State Cuts Ribbon on New Innovation & Research Center
• Inside Look at Precision Dealer's Jam-Packed Customer Clinic

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7249 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7249-precision-farming-dealers-best-of-the-web-august-26-2026 The move is part of Solinftec’s effort to make Solix increasingly self-service, allowing farmers to purchase robots directly from Solinftec, receive remote support and complete many routine repairs themselves. The move is part of Solinftec’s effort to make Solix increasingly self-service, allowing farmers to purchase robots directly from Solinftec, receive remote support and complete many routine repairs themselves.

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7244 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7244-solinftec-to-launch-ag-robotics-first-amazon-parts-store Designed specifically for smaller operations, the Axial-Flow 160 series combine maximizes the bottom line and boosts productivity with new precision technology updates. Designed specifically for smaller operations, the Axial-Flow 160 series combine maximizes the bottom line and boosts productivity with new precision technology updates. 

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7248 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7248-case-ih-offers-new-precision-technology-to-boost-roi-potential-for-hay-cash-crop-operations “The hands-free baling technology combines John Deere’s legacy guidance feature, AutoTrac, with our innovative Weave Automation round baler feature, creating a solution that was built shoulder-to-shoulder with our customers," says Kaylene Ballesteros, marketing manager for hay and forage equipment at John Deere. http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7247 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7247-john-deere-introduces-hands-free-baling-solution-to-improve-productivity-reduce-workload John Deere_HFB 4.jpg TerraBlaster's Blaster 1000 is a towed unit that opens a shallow trench and measures soil fertility as it moves, roughly twenty times per second, producing nutrient concentration maps at a resolution of 0.15 acres. http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7245 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7245-terrablaster-raises-125-million-to-increase-farm-yields-through-optimized-soil-nutrients The North American Equipment Dealers Association has launched Iron Circle, an exclusive performance group for dealers who are no longer satisfied measuring themselves against average. The North American Equipment Dealers Association has launched Iron Circle, an exclusive performance group for dealers who are no longer satisfied measuring themselves against average.

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7237 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7237-naeda-launches-iron-circle-where-dealers-sharpen-each-other nnewman@lessitermedia.com Lessiter Media's 4th annual Precision Specialist Week (August 16-22, 2026), sponsored by Reichhardt, celebrates and recognizes the hard work and dedication of those making today's precision farming systems possible. Lessiter Media's 4th annual Precision Specialist Week (August 16-22, 2026), sponsored by Reichhardt, celebrates and recognizes the hard work and dedication of those making today's precision farming systems possible. 

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7234 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7234-2026-precision-specialist-spotlight PSW_PFD_2026.png nnewman@lessitermedia.com This Week's Lineup: Husker Harvest Days Launches Ag Tech Pavilion How AutoPath is Changing Application Accuracy Free Satellite Imagery, Drones Highlight Precision Ag Opportunities AI-Powered Weed Control Reducing Costs for Farmers The Farmer Who Killed His Crop on a Bad AI Recommendation This Week's Lineup:

• Husker Harvest Days Launches Ag Tech Pavilion 
• How AutoPath is Changing Application Accuracy 
• Free Satellite Imagery, Drones Highlight Precision Ag Opportunities 
• AI-Powered Weed Control Reducing Costs for Farmers 
• The Farmer Who Killed His Crop on a Bad AI Recommendation

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7239 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7239-precision-farming-dealers-best-of-the-web-august-19-2026 "My family believes now is the right time to strengthen our leadership for the exciting future ahead of us," says Gregg Sauder, founder of 360. "Brandon will lead 360's day-to-day operations with my full support. I'll stay closely involved, spending my time where I can add the most value." http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7241 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7241-360-names-brandon-rinkenberger-chief-executive-officer 360.png The device uses a USB connection and includes an integrated SIM card linked to a secure mobile network, creating a closed chain of communication between xarvio FIELD MANAGER and machinery terminals. http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7238 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7238-basf-launches-xarvio-connect-20-to-simplify-machine-data-exchange basf .png The Equipment Dealers Foundation, the 501(c)(3) charitable affiliate of the North American Equipment Dealers Association, announced the recipients of its 2026 scholarship awards on August 17. The Equipment Dealers Foundation, the 501(c)(3) charitable affiliate of the North American Equipment Dealers Association, announced the recipients of its 2026 scholarship awards on August 17.

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7236 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7236-equipment-dealers-foundation-announces-2026-scholarship-recipients 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. 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.

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7232 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7232-newly-formed-keystone-agtech-alliance-to-accelerate-innovation fira-apd.jpg Service Technician from AGCO dealership Ag West Ltd. in Neepawa, Manitoba, Canada, wins Technician of the Year after a three-day competition. Service Technician from AGCO dealership Ag West Ltd. in Neepawa, Manitoba, Canada, wins Technician of the Year after a three-day competition.

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7231 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:11:23 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7231-agco-honors-kyle-hildebrand-as-2025-north-american-technician-of-the-year nnewman@lessitermedia.com This Week's Lineup: Why the Traditional Farm Equipment Dealer is Changing AGCO & CNH Announce Precision Technology Leadership Shifts Autonomy Takes Stage at Western Canada’s Largest Outdoor Farm Expo Oklahoma Farmer Puts Trust in Cutting-Edge Precision Tech How Tech is Driving the Next Era of Dealership Support This Week's Lineup:

• Why the Traditional Farm Equipment Dealer is Changing 
• AGCO & CNH Announce Precision Technology Leadership Shifts
•  Autonomy Takes Stage at Western Canada’s Largest Outdoor Farm Expo
• Oklahoma Farmer Puts Trust in Cutting-Edge Precision Tech
•  How Tech is Driving the Next Era of Dealership Support

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7227 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/MWUtNzIyNw==-template-precision-farming-dealers-best-of-the-web-month-xx-20xx Based in Britton, South Dakota, Intellifarms Northern Division serves growers throughout South Dakota, North Dakota, Iowa, Kansas, and surrounding agricultural regions. http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7230 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7230-greeneye-technology-expands-dealer-network-with-intellifarms-northern-division Greeneye Boom.jpg Nearly 9 in 10 respondents (89%) use auto-guidance technology, while 71% say precision technology is important to the success of their operation. More than half also expect to invest in additional precision technology over the next two years. http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7229 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7229-cnh-farmer-pulse-report-finds-precision-technology-is-becoming-essential-in-north-america 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. 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.

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7228 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7228-aquaspy-rebrands-as-underground-weather-introduces-ai-soil-intelligence-reporting-engine The FCC is seeking public comment on whether to prohibit future imports and sales of certain foreign-made drones already cleared for the U.S. market. http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7226 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7226-dji-responds-to-fccs-proposal-to-retroactively-ban-already-approved-drones dji drones.jpg 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. http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7225 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7225-two-cnh-network-dealers-choose-vi-by-visorpro-as-ai-partner nnewman@lessitermedia.com This Week's Lineup: Grand Farm Director Discusses Farmers’ Biggest Pain Points Dealer Shows Customers How to Maximize Planter Performance Southern Illinois Focuses on Drones & AI at Field Day Are We on the Edge of a New Wave in Farm Machinery? Tech Tip: Staying Ahead of Obsolete Inventory This Week's Lineup:

• Grand Farm Director Discusses Farmers’ Biggest Pain Points
•  Dealer Shows Customers How to Maximize Planter Performance
• Southern Illinois Focuses on Drones & AI at Field Day 
• Are We on the Edge of a New Wave in Farm Machinery? 
• Tech Tip: Staying Ahead of Obsolete Inventory

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7223 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:00:25 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/MWUtNzIyMw==-template-precision-farming-dealers-best-of-the-web-month-xx-20xx In case you missed them, here are the most popular items on our website from the past month, July 2026. http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7221 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7221-top-10-precision-farming-stories-in-july-2026 pfd-top-10.png Damon Audia, previously Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, has been named President of PTx & Corporate Strategy, which encompasses AGCO's precision agriculture business and the enterprise strategy and transformation teams. Damon Audia, previously Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, has been named President of PTx & Corporate Strategy, which encompasses AGCO's precision agriculture business and the enterprise strategy and transformation teams.

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7220 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7220-agco-aligns-leadership-to-advance-ptx-growth-strategy "As America turns 250, here are my thoughts about how real property law helped create the US farmland we know today," writes Todd Janzen in his latest blog. http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1/post/7219 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1-from-the-virtual-terminal/post/7219-real-property-law-at-250-where-do-we-go-next Todd-Janzen.jpg InnerPlant announced CropVoice Whole Farm, the 2027 version of its disease detection network that alerts corn and soy growers to fungal disease before symptoms are visible. http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7218 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7218-innerplant-launches-cropvoice-for-disease-control-in-soybeans-and-corn GeoKnife takes a cross section of the soil at a controlled depth, reducing the noise that can be created by nutrient stratification and hot zones created by banded fertilizer. http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7217 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7217-radicle-agronomics-announces-new-geoknife-soil-sampling-tool nnewman@lessitermedia.com This Week's Lineup: Deere Dealer Dives into Drones Sitting Down with 360 Founder Gregg Sauder How Tech is Driving the Next Era of Dealer Support Dealer Highlights Precision Tech on Local News ‘Land Rich, Cash Poor’ Author Discusses Biggest Challenges Facing Farmers This Week's Lineup:

• Deere Dealer Dives into Drones
• Sitting Down with 360 Founder Gregg Sauder
• How Tech is Driving the Next Era of Dealer Support
• Dealer Highlights Precision Tech on Local News
• ‘Land Rich, Cash Poor’ Author Discusses Biggest Challenges Facing Farmers

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7216 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7216-precision-farming-dealers-best-of-the-web-july-29-2026