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:

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Precision Technology Gives Farm Winning-Edge in Northern Plains

In this video, R&K Farms gives John Deere dealer 21st Century Equipment an inside look at how they’re using precision technology in their Pine Bluffs, Wyo., operation. Their technician shares how new technology has revolutionized the planting process by freeing up time and maximizing efficiency.

How the Crop Protection Sector is Capitalizing on Technology

Check out this CropLife article from Lara Sowisnki, which analyzes how technology advancements and artificial intelligence (AI) are proving beneficial for crop protection companies. “AI takes a lot of time and cost out of the process,” said Matt Plitt, president and CEO of Valent U.S.A. “Which is critically important because if you look at the regulatory pathway today, it’s 13 to 14 years to market and approximately $330 million. It’s expensive to bring a product to market. We’ve got to get some big wins in terms of how we can be more efficient on product development, and AI can play a role.”

AI technologies

Numerous technologies, dominated by AI, are helping companies optimize their business.

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18-Dealer Operation Uses AI to Boost Customer Service

In this short video, Wally Butler from Mazergroup, the largest New Holland dealer in Canada, chats with AgvisorPRO CEO Robert Saik about the dealership’s experience using the visorPRO.ai program to improve the overall efficiency within their service department.

Jackie Robinson & Harry Young — Barrier Breakers

April 15 marked the 77th anniversary of Jackie Robinson's debut, which broke major league baseball's race-barrier. In this No-Till Farmer history article Mike Lessiter writes about the barrier-breaker in no-till's history & why it was important that a special individual, Harry Young, was to be the first to try it on commercial farmland — and share it.

No-Till History Harry Young

SkillsUSA Competitions Highlight Future Techs

SkillsUSA competitions have been taking place across the country in recent weeks. SkillsUSA’s goal is to prepare students for careers in the trades and grow the workforce. SkillsUSA National Signing Day is May 7. Is your dealership doing anything special to highlight the students who are signing on with your dealership?

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