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 mvogel@lesspub.com Hop in the cab, hit shuffle and enjoy these songs that all have something to do with farming. Some of them are directly farming related like Luke Bryan's "Rain Is a Good Thing." Other's might be more subtle like Jason Isbell's song "Grown," which isn't necessarily about agriculture but the title involves things (or people) that grow. http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1/post/7166 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:11:11 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1-from-the-virtual-terminal/post/7166-listen-to-the-2026-growing-season-farm-playlist Mackane-Vogel-350x.jpg 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 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 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 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 Opening eyes was part of what Iowa State University’s Digital Ag Innovation Lab was aiming for in creating the Precision Ag Technology Curriculum for High Schools (PATCH) program, which debuted this school year in 22 high school agriculture classrooms in Iowa and will expand to another round of schools across the state this fall. http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7152 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7152-hands-on-precision-ag-lessons-yield-aha-moments-for-iowa-high-schoolers precisioagclassboone.jpg At the core of Niqo’s expansion is Niqo Sense, a proprietary AI camera system that can be integrated into multiple form factors and retrofitted onto existing farm equipment. http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7149 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7149-niqo-robotics-ai-weeding-platform-expands-into-new-crops-markets Niqo-RoboSpray-in-action-2.jpg In case you missed them, here are the most popular items on our website from the past month, May 2026. http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7147 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7147-top-10-precision-farming-stories-in-may-2026 pfd-top-10.png USDA recently announced the availability of $65 million this year for new tools, approaches, practices and technologies to further natural resource conservation on private lands through the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program. http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7146 Sat, 30 May 2026 01:08:22 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7146-nrcs-announces-65-million-for-conservation-innovation-grants NRCS_CIG_SocialMedia_24-3-Web Header.jpg USDA weekly Crop Progress report shows 86% of corn planted (flat year/year, (+3% vs. recent average) and 60% emerged (-5% year/year, +2% vs. recent average). USDA weekly Crop Progress report shows 86% of corn planted (flat year/year, (+3% vs. recent average) and 60% emerged (-5% year/year, +2% vs. recent average).

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7145 Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7145-ag-quick-take-crop-plantings-emergence-trends-point-to-still-large-crop 076e1057-2fac-4e6e-b933-152325853582@bluematrix.png nnewman@lessitermedia.com This Week's Lineup: See & Spray 2.0 Put to the Test in Sugar Beets Demo Autonomous Tractor Getting the Job Done in Planting Season Analyzing the State of Ag Retail in 2026 Boosting Service Revenue in a Tight Market Kansas Farmers Play Pivotal Role in Precision Ag Research This Week's Lineup:

• See & Spray 2.0 Put to the Test in Sugar Beets Demo
• Autonomous Tractor Getting the Job Done in Planting Season
• Analyzing the State of Ag Retail in 2026
• Boosting Service Revenue in a Tight Market
• Kansas Farmers Play Pivotal Role in Precision Ag Research

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7141 Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7141-precision-farming-dealers-best-of-the-web-may-27-2026 Vi by visorPRO, the AI-powered aftermarket platform built for equipment dealerships, today announced the launch of Vi 3.0: the largest capability upgrade since the platform’s launch in 2023. http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7143 Tue, 26 May 2026 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7143-vi-by-visorpro-unveils-vi-30-next-generation-ai-powering-dealership-efficiency-and-profitability byvisorpro.png By eliminating the need for additional displays, controllers, or complex setup, the system helps operators stay focused during a demanding time of the year. http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7139 Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7139-ag-leader-introduces-z-row-integrated-row-guidance-for-combines Z-Row-Ag Leader.png 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. 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.

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7135 Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7135-skimturf-management-and-stotz-equipment-collaboration-to-advance-precision-turf-management-across-southwest-us nnewman@lessitermedia.com 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 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

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7133 Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7133-precision-farming-dealers-best-of-the-web-may-20-2026 Ecorobotix, a Swiss company specializing in AI-driven agricultural technology, is expanding into Australia through a strategic dealer partnership with RDO Equipment Australia. Ecorobotix, a Swiss company specializing in AI-driven agricultural technology, is expanding into Australia through a strategic dealer partnership with RDO Equipment Australia.

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7134 Tue, 19 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7134-ecorobotix-and-rdo-to-introduce-ai-sprayer-technology-in-australia Ecorobotix feature.png 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. http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7131 Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7131-epropelled-launches-integrated-propulsion-and-power-system-for-ag-uavs 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. http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7128 Sat, 16 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7128-growers-use-drones-to-improve-early-season-scouting-decision-making “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.” “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.”

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7127 Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7127-everag-advances-embedded-intelligence-for-ag-retail 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. http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7129 Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7129-us-sugar-launches-largest-deployment-of-autonomous-tractors-in-sugar-industry autonomy sugar.png nnewman@lessitermedia.com 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 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

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7125 Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7125-precision-farming-dealers-best-of-the-web-may-13-2026 nnewman@lessitermedia.com 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. 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.

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1/post/7126 Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1-from-the-virtual-terminal/post/7126-shining-a-light-on-mental-health-in-agriculture Noah-Newman-web.jpg A tightly-written exemption from state franchise law in Washington allows two EV auto makers to sell directly to consumers and affects only sales of motor vehicles. http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1/post/7124 Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1-from-the-virtual-terminal/post/7124-little-fallout-likely-in-farm-machinery-sales-model-from-state-franchise-exemption 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. 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.

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7123 Sat, 09 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7123-spring-is-here-are-you-ready-to-fly-your-drone-legally DJI-T40-Drone-Demonstration.jpg nnewman@lessitermedia.com 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” 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”

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7118 Wed, 06 May 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7118-precision-farming-dealers-best-of-the-web-may-6-2026 "To date, farmer uptake of these programs has been very slow, in spite of the promise to pay farmers for participation. I believe a lot of the reluctance stems from the uncertainty about these programs," says Todd Janzen in his latest ag tech blog. http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1/post/7116 Sat, 02 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1-from-the-virtual-terminal/post/7116-should-your-farm-sign-a-carbon-contract Todd-Janzen.jpg In case you missed them, here are the most popular items on our website from the past month, April 2026. http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7115 Fri, 01 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7115-top-10-precision-farming-stories-in-april-2026 pfd-top-10.png 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.” 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.”

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7114 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7114-us-house-passes-farm-bill-20-pesticide-liability-shield-removed Eye on Washington.png