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:
- How One Farmer is Using Precision Technology in South Australia
- Dealership Brings Mental Health Awareness Month into Focus
- Precision Ag Specialist Reflects on First Service Call
- Why Are More Cotton Growers Using Precision Technology?
- Iowa Precision Dealer Offers Drone Support After Deadly Tornado
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How One Farmer is Using Precision Technology in South Australia
In this “Precision Ag in Practice” video, James Venning shares how he’s continually experimenting with everything from variable-rate seeders to protein monitors on his South Australia farm.
Dealership Brings Mental Health Awareness Month into Focus
In its latest blog, Titan Machinery brings attention to Mental Health Awareness Month, writing, Farmers have been found to be a part of the population who typically don't seek help despite studies showing a higher need for it. Their occupation is a part of their core identity, and the factors contributing to a farmer's behavioral health—and their family's—are both apparent and extensive.
Precision Ag Specialist Reflects on First Service Call
Weston Martensen shares his journey from young technician to precision ag specialist at Platte Valley Equipment, a 4-store John Deere dealer in eastern Nebraska. What does Martensen remember about his first service call? How did he become a successful technician so quickly? He answers those questions and more in this short video.
Why Are More Cotton Growers Using Precision Technology?
Cotton farmers have increased their precision technology usage according to a recent survey of U.S. cotton producers. Dr. Ed Barnes, senior director, agricultural & environmental research for Cotton Incorporated, joins the Cotton Grower podcast to discuss some of the key findings from the survey.
Iowa Precision Dealer Offers Drone Support After Deadly Tornado
A deadly tornado that wreaked havoc in the small city of Greenfield, Iowa, left four people dead and nearly three dozen injured, according to an AP report. 2024 Most Valuable Dealership Award recipient HTS Ag shared this message on LinkedIn, offering free drone support to survey damage and check fields for debris.
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Best of the Web This Week is brought to you by GBGI Inc.
Maximize yield and eliminate costly downtime with GBGI’s planter row unit wear parts. The durable material and unique processes that we use to craft our American made products will ensure that planters spend more time in the field and less time in the shop. We are a family-owned business that takes pride in the support we are able to offer growers and dealers alike.
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