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:
- Autonomous Spray Drone Lands with Midwest Aerial Application Firm
- What Precision Ag Activity Would You Add to Olympics?
- A Look Back at 70 Years of the Farm Progress Show
- Farmer Uses Drone for Last Foliar Pass on Corn
- Precision Specialist Week Kicks Off
Best of the Web This Week is brought to you by Salford Group.
At Salford Group, we have range - in our product lineup and when it comes time to apply. As global leaders with the widest range of spinner spreaders and air boom applicators in the industry, we’ve got you covered. Salford’s BBI and Valmar applicators are proven over millions of acres and range from simple, durable fleet spreaders to precision, variable rate machines engineered for high acreage, custom application. Backed by over 400 application-specific dealers, eight North American parts distribution centers and revered in-field application support, we’re the partners you need to make your business as productive as possible.
Autonomous Spray Drone Lands with Midwest Aerial Application Firm
Pyka, makers of Pelican Spray — a high-capacity, autonomous electric crop protection aircraft — announced Heinen Brothers Agra Services as its first Pelican Spray customer in the U.S. “We see the potential for Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) to revolutionize our industry, offering significant cost-saving benefits to American farmers," says Lukas Koch, chief technology officer, Heinen Brothers Agra Services. "Pelican Spray is the first autonomous agricultural solution that delivers the necessary work rate and spray performance to provide a viable commercial solution for farmers.”
Pyka, makers of Pelican Spray - a high-capacity, autonomous electric crop protection aircraft (shown above) - has announced Heinen Brothers Agra Services as the first entity to offer Pelican Spray in the U.S. Photo: Heinen Brothers Agra Services
Kansas State Showcases AI Technology to International Farmers
We came across this report from Brownfield Ag News about technology in action on a Clay Center, Kan., farm. Kansas State professors are teaming up with a local farmer on advancing AI technology in precision ag. The group recently showcased the advancement to farmers from across the globe.
A Look Back at 70 Years of the Farm Progress Show
With the 2024 Farm Progress Show just around the corner, take a look at this video looking back on over 70 years of FPS history.
Farmer Uses Drone for Last Foliar Pass on Corn
Jon Stevens of Rock Creek, Minn., aerially applied foliar feed with a drone for the first time this summer. Stevens is joined by the drone operator for a breakdown of the maiden voyage!
Precision Specialist Week Kicks Off
It’s once again time to celebrate the hard work of those making today’s precision farming systems possible during the 2nd annual Precision Specialist Week! Click here to check out some of the precision specialist tributes!
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Best of the Web This Week is brought to you by Salford Group.
At Salford Group, we have range - in our product lineup and when it comes time to apply. As global leaders with the widest range of spinner spreaders and air boom applicators in the industry, we’ve got you covered. Salford’s BBI and Valmar applicators are proven over millions of acres and range from simple, durable fleet spreaders to precision, variable rate machines engineered for high acreage, custom application. Backed by over 400 application-specific dealers, eight North American parts distribution centers and revered in-field application support, we’re the partners you need to make your business as productive as possible.
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