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:
- Breaking Down New Version of “Game-Changing” AutoPath
- DJI Technologies Hits Back at Accusations from U.S. Lawmakers
- Potato Chips Connection to Farm Equipment World
- Grand Farm Hosts Autonomous Nation Conference
- Wall-to-Wall Precision Farming Action
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Breaking Down New Version of “Game-Changing” AutoPath
On the latest episode of the FarmCast, the precision ag crew from 21st Century Equipment checks in with details on the newly introduced AutoPath from Boundaries.
DJI Technologies Hits Back at Accusations from U.S. Lawmakers
Here’s a story from AgFunderNews about Chinese drone manufacturer DJI Technologies responding to claims from U.S. lawmakers that its weaponizing aircraft to gain leverage over food supply. A DJI spokesperson told AgFunderNews: “While it’s disheartening to see public policy discussions once again being swayed by political considerations rather than facts, DJI remains committed to actively engaging with lawmakers to dispel misconceptions about our brand.”
Photo by: Russell Hedrick
Potato Chips Connection to Farm Equipment World
The potato was what brought Farm Equipment Dealer Hall of Famer Ron Offutt his early successes. And the chip significantly boosted demand for the starch that farmers, equipment dealers and snackers like us have benefited from ever since. Read more about the history of the invention of the potato chip in this Facebook post shared by USA Historical Memories.
Grand Farm Hosts Autonomous Nation Conference
The Grand Farm Autonomous Nation 2024 conference took place earlier this month in West Fargo, N.D. Darcy Cook of PTx Trimble kicked things off with the keynote presentation, as highlighted in this LinkedIn post from Grand Farm co-founder William Aderholdt.
Wall-to-Wall Precision Farming Action
Head inside the Precision Farming Dealer Summit during this 3-minute recap video. Attendees share their top takeaways from the 2-day conference. “Super Early Bird” registration is underway for the 2025 Precision Farming Dealer Summit, which kicks off Jan. 6 in Louisville, Ky.
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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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