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 The research shows how each platform handles the task in practice and helps farmers and agronomists choose the one that fits their needs. http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7351 Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7351-new-study-compares-5-popular-precision-ag-platforms Supporting image_ One field, five precision farming platforms.png Consolidating operations will allow Premier to reduce overlap and promote efficiencies through redistributing resources and staff to strengthen neighboring locations in Milton, Ospringe and Nobleton. Consolidating operations will allow Premier to reduce overlap and promote efficiencies through redistributing resources and staff to strengthen neighboring locations in Milton, Ospringe and Nobleton.

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7350 Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:29:10 -0500 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7350-premier-equipment-announces-brampton-location-closure nnewman@lessitermedia.com This Week's Lineup: Are Autonomous Tractors Changing Farming Forever? Young Farmers Lead Charge on Family’s Adoption of Precision Tech What Investors Likely Miss About Retrofit Autonomy How New JDLink Boost Mini Impacts Rural Connectivity Upcoming Webinar Highlights Technician Shortage Challenges, Solutions This Week's Lineup:

• Are Autonomous Tractors Changing Farming Forever? 
• Young Farmers Lead Charge on Family’s Adoption of Precision Tech 
• What Investors Likely Miss About Retrofit Autonomy 
• How New JDLink Boost Mini Impacts Rural Connectivity 
• Upcoming Webinar Highlights Technician Shortage Challenges, Solutions

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7347 Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:46:53 -0500 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7347-precision-farming-dealers-best-of-the-web-november-4-2026 nnewman@lessitermedia.com I had the chance to spend a day in the cab with Ryan Lynch, ag technology sales specialist for Ziegler Ag in Altoona, Iowa. Ryan worked as a service advisor and sales support rep for the dealership for several years before taking on this new role about 6 months ago. On our way to an installation job, I asked the lifelong farmer — “What do you like most about your new role?” http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7349 Tue, 03 Nov 2026 07:00:00 -0500 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7349-technology-corner-precision-specialist-enjoys-unpredictable-nature-of-new-role Precision-Specialist-Enjoys-Unpredictable-Nature-of-New-Role.png In case you missed them, here are the most popular items on our website from the past month, October 2026. http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7348 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 23:00:00 -0500 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7348-top-10-precision-farming-stories-in-october-2026 pfd-top-10.png The enhanced warranty reflects Deere's confidence in the quality and durability of its OE parts, while providing customers added peace of mind. It also builds on Deere’s broader efforts to give customers more control over how they maintain, repair and get the most from their equipment. The enhanced warranty reflects Deere's confidence in the quality and durability of its OE parts, while providing customers added peace of mind. It also builds on Deere’s broader efforts to give customers more control over how they maintain, repair and get the most from their equipment.

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7346 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:26:20 -0500 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7346-john-deere-doubles-warranty-period-for-eligible-original-equipment John_Deere_OE.png The 32,250 sq. ft. facility, including 3,250 sq. ft. of offices, brings together training areas, machinery and spare parts storage, assembly and operational support. By placing these functions under one roof, it gives Canadian dealers a closer point of contact for products, technical expertise and service, especially during critical farming periods. The 32,250 sq. ft. facility, including 3,250 sq. ft. of offices, brings together training areas, machinery and spare parts storage, assembly and operational support. By placing these functions under one roof, it gives Canadian dealers a closer point of contact for products, technical expertise and service, especially during critical farming periods.

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7344 Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:30:12 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7344-maschio-gaspardo-inaugurates-canadian-subsidiary-strengthening-north-american-presence The new features of the GT+ include redesigned poly with a smoother, curved profile that slopes toward the auger for better material flow, a rear pan shape and kernel barrier that keep more grain moving to the auger, and ear sweeps that reduce material drag under the head. http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7343 Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:30:12 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7343-new-drago-gt-corn-head-raises-the-bar-on-yield-capture-durability-and-harvest-efficiency DragoGT+_Action_Red.jpg The new AGCO-sponsored award recognizes educators who prepare students for careers in agricultural mechanics and technology. The new AGCO-sponsored award recognizes educators who prepare students for careers in agricultural mechanics and technology.

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7342 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:24:58 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7342-agco-names-georgia-educator-ben-brand-inaugural-ag-mechanics-teacher-of-the-year Ben Brand AGCO.jpg nnewman@lessitermedia.com This Week's Lineup: Illinois Farm Tests Out Multi-Machine Autonomy During Harvest New Holland Dealer Hosts Precision Ag Event for Students Highlighting Smarter Combines, Grain Carts & Harvest Automation Inside the Collaboration of Competing Manufacturers Turning Proven Strategies into Precision Profits This Week's Lineup:

• Illinois Farm Tests Out Multi-Machine Autonomy During Harvest 
• New Holland Dealer Hosts Precision Ag Event for Students
• Highlighting Smarter Combines, Grain Carts & Harvest Automation 
• Inside the Collaboration of Competing Manufacturers 
• Turning Proven Strategies into Precision Profits

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7341 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7341-precision-farming-dealers-best-of-the-web-october-28-2026 Both companies deliver comprehensive dealer management platforms built on Microsoft technology, with best-in-class OEM integrations and services. Both companies deliver comprehensive dealer management platforms built on Microsoft technology, with best-in-class OEM integrations and services.

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7339 Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:02:39 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7339-procede-software-announces-strategic-acquisition-of-rimss-bringing-together-decades-of-dealer-technology-leadership RIMSS_Acquisition_Procede_Post_1024x600.png.webp Throughout the 2026 year, these dealers helped producers across the country improve efficiency, accuracy, and productivity. Throughout the 2026 year, these dealers helped producers across the country improve efficiency, accuracy, and productivity.

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7338 Mon, 26 Oct 2026 08:22:36 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7338-surepoint-ag-system-announces-their-dealer-excellence-award-winers Kubota North America today announced the next phase of its strategic collaboration with Agtonomy, an award-winning agricultural autonomy software company, to expand the pilot phase to include autonomous operations on the Kubota M5 Low Profile diesel tractor for orchard and nut growers. http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7336 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7336-kubota-agtonomy-announce-launch-of-autonomous-m5l-tractor-for-specialty-crops Kubota autonomy.png nnewman@lessitermedia.com Asked to select as many reasons for drone seeding as they liked, 54% of growers noted that drones make it easier to plant in the desired time frame. http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7334 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7334-new-national-cover-crop-survey-digs-into-drone-usage-trends-challenges-and-benefits CTIC drones.png Half of the growers who owned or hired cover crop seeding by drone used the practice on 1-24% of their cover crop acres. Twelve of the drone users seeded 100% of their cover crops with a UAV. Source: 2026 National Cover Crop Survey Report nnewman@lessitermedia.com Purdue researchers put planter technology to the test by comparing a modern Case IH 2150 planter to a 30-year-old John Deere 7200. Purdue researchers put planter technology to the test by comparing a modern Case IH 2150 planter to a 30-year-old John Deere 7200.

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1/post/7333 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1-from-the-virtual-terminal/post/7333-old-vs-new-planter-a-surprising-lesson-in-technology-roi planter upgrades.png Courtesy: Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture nnewman@lessitermedia.com This Week's Lineup: The Inside Story on Greeneye Technology’s Expansion How Autonomy is Shaking up the Ag Equipment Equation The Ultimate Combine Showdown: Deere vs. Case IH vs. Fendt vs. Claas Breaking Down 2027 John Deere Precision Upgrade Kits Has the Ag Industry Become Too Dependent on Corn & Soybeans? This Week's Lineup:

• The Inside Story on Greeneye Technology’s Expansion
• How Autonomy is Shaking up the Ag Equipment Equation 
• The Ultimate Combine Showdown: Deere vs. Case IH vs. Fendt vs. Claas
• Breaking Down 2027 John Deere Precision Upgrade Kits 
• Has the Ag Industry Become Too Dependent on Corn & Soybeans?

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7332 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7332-precision-farming-dealers-best-of-the-web-october-21-2026 Growth in drone-treated acreage illustrates how quickly adoption has expanded in recent years. About 16.4 million acres were treated by ag drones in 2025, up 59% from 10.3 million acres in 2024 and more than four times the 3.7 million acres sprayed in 2023. Growth in drone-treated acreage illustrates how quickly adoption has expanded in recent years. About 16.4 million acres were treated by ag drones in 2025, up 59% from 10.3 million acres in 2024 and more than four times the 3.7 million acres sprayed in 2023.

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7329 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7329-farm-bureau-intel-drones-taking-off-in-ag Drones.Slide1.png nnewman@lessitermedia.com Greeneye Technology has picked Salina, Kan., as the spot for its North American headquarters. It’s a big move after a big year for the AI-powered targeted spraying tech company. http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7324 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7324-technology-corner-greeneye-technology-gm-discusses-big-move-to-salina-kan Greeneye-Technology-GM-Discusses-Big-Move-to-Salina,-Kansas.png nnewman@lessitermedia.com Scale-Tec and Weed-It have signed on as the final Title Sponsors for the 2027 Precision Farming Dealer Summit, Jan. 11-12 in Indianapolis. Scale-Tec and Weed-It have signed on as the final Title Sponsors for the 2027 Precision Farming Dealer Summit, Jan. 11-12 in Indianapolis.

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7326 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7326-scale-tec-weed-it-sign-on-as-final-title-sponsors-for-2027-precision-farming-dealer-summit PFDS 2027 Email Header.png 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 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:50:53 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7305-your-roadmap-to-a-more-profitable-precision-dealership pfds 2027.png An innovative no-till multi-crop seeding machine, the MaxSeeder is designed to sow a wide variety of crops, including rice, wheat, soybean, corn and cotton. http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7325 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7325-mahindra-announces-commercial-production-of-clean-seeds-no-till-seeder-under-mahindra-brand The expansion builds on the success of AED’s Far West legislative visit program, which connects dealers with legislative leaders and executive branch officials. The expansion builds on the success of AED’s Far West legislative visit program, which connects dealers with legislative leaders and executive branch officials. 

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7323 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:43:17 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7323-aed-expands-state-government-affairs-program-nationwide-creating-a-stronger-voice-for-equipment-dealers aed_logo.png jdobberstein@lesspub.com We caught up with Keith Crow, general manager of North America at Greeneye, to talk about the goals for the company’s U.S. expansion, how the company’s technology is updated, and how new crops are added to its AI-enhanced platform. http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7331 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7331-greeneye-technology-plants-flag-in-north-america-with-new-hq Greeneye-71-scaled.jpg nnewman@lessitermedia.com This Week's Lineup: AI, Precision Hot Topics at Claas Headquarters Grand Opening Farm With No Cell Signal Becomes a Tech Test Bed Spray Drone Market ‘Very Much in Flux’ NASA Highlights Satellite Tech at Strip-Till Innovator’s Farm Connectivity Propels Frenchman Valley to Precision Success This Week's Lineup:

• AI, Precision Hot Topics at Claas Headquarters Grand Opening 
• Farm With No Cell Signal Becomes a Tech Test Bed 
• Spray Drone Market ‘Very Much in Flux’ 
• NASA Highlights Satellite Tech at Strip-Till Innovator’s Farm 
• Connectivity Propels Frenchman Valley to Precision Success

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7322 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7322-precision-farming-dealers-best-of-the-web-october-14-2026 The Salina headquarters will increase Greeneye’s capacity to serve its growing North American customer base, expand its team, and advance its technical roadmap. http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7321 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7321-greeneye-technology-establishes-north-american-headquarters-in-salina-kan-following-record-year Greeneye-sprayer.jpg CLAAS has been part of the Omaha community for more than 25 years, and the company’s continued investment demonstrates the important role Nebraska plays in CLAAS’ North American operations. CLAAS has been part of the Omaha community for more than 25 years, and the company’s continued investment demonstrates the important role Nebraska plays in CLAAS’ North American operations.

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7320 Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:40:26 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7320-claas-opens-new-research-and-development-center-in-omaha For Cody Anderson of L & L Ag Production in Connell, Wash., the idea of targeted spraying is not new. It is something he had been thinking about long before technology existed to make it possible. http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7319 Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7319-more-than-100-ara-sprayers-in-us-onion-fields-the-rise-of-targeted-weed-control ECOROBOTIX ARA.jpg The 11-stop tour that spans six states from Ohio to North Dakota and puts its most technologically advanced combine to work in real fields while celebrating the farmers who power the season. http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7317 Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7317-technology-farmers-take-center-stage-in-2026-fendt-harvest-tour The U.S. industry can’t immediately close an annual gap of approximately 10,000 technicians. What dealerships can do now is protect the time of the employees they have, retain their repair experience and make it easier to apply across branches and aftermarket teams. http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1/post/7316 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1-from-the-virtual-terminal/post/7316-the-technician-shortage-costs-dealers-7-billion-annually-how-can-ai-help-protect-aftermarket-capacity epub_John-Schmeiser_webp_jpeg.webp Lessiter Media is proud to announce Titan International has signed on as a Title Sponsor for all 4 live ag events. Lessiter Media is proud to announce Titan International has signed on as a Title Sponsor for all 4 live ag events.

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7315 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:10:01 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7315-titan-international-signs-on-as-title-sponsor-for-all-4-lessiter-media-live-ag-events