Precision Farming Dealer editors encounter a variety of articles, social media posts, podcasts and videos that offer a unique look at various aspects of our great agricultural industry. Here is our favorite content from the past week:
- Deere Predicts Total Autonomy for Corn and Soybean Farming by 2030
- A Look Back: The First Dealership of the Year Winner
- Boosting Wheat Production with Precision Technology
- Mapping Out the Customer Journey at Sabanto
- Chico State University Hosts Precision Ag Day
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Deere Predicts Total Autonomy for Corn and Soybean Farming by 2030
Corn and soybean production could be fully autonomous by 2030 according to Deere Chief Financial Officer Josh Jepsen. “We’re committing to have a total autonomy and automation solution for corn and soy in the US,” Jepsen said on a conference call with investors. “It’s technically possible and I am really excited about it.”
A Look Back: The First Dealership of the Year Winner
We’re opening up the Farm Equipment archives for this one. The year was 2007. The iPhone made its debut, Peyton Manning won the Super Bowl, Spider-Man 3 topped the box office and Record Harvest in Nevada, Mo., became the first precision dealer to win the prestigious Dealership of the Year award. Record Harvest president Steve Cubbage reflects on his greatest mistake: “If there’s one mistake those of us in the precision ag business make, it’s falling into the trap of thinking there’ll always be something new and better to sell tomorrow.”
Boosting Wheat Production with Precision Technology
On this episode of RealAgriculture’s Wheat School, Precision Planting’s Shawn Livingston discusses how drills will evolve from controlled spill devices to controlled seeding machines, ultimately adding up to more grain in the bin.
Mapping Out the Customer Journey at Sabanto
Sabanto VP of Product Cory Spaetti gives us a peek behind the curtain as the company gets ready to commercialize their autonomy system. Spaetti explains how they map out the customer journey with Post-it Notes!
Chico State University Hosts Precision Ag Day
Students, teachers, farmers and community members got an up-close look at the latest in farm technology during the inaugural Precision Ag Day event at the Chico State University Farm. “We must provide knowledge and exposure to state-of-the-art climate-smart technologies that will minimize the impact on our soils and the environment,” says Patricia Stock, Chico State’s Dean of the College of Agriculture.
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