Topping the list this month were two “From the Virtual Terminal” items, one on the new-to-North America diesel-electric farm tractor that will be available for sale in the last quarter of 2018 and another on the news of the potential mega-merger between Bayer and Monsanto and how that is heightening the debate over how farm data is collected and manipulated by companies.
Autonomy was a popular topic this month, with Editor Jack Zemlicka covering the topic in the Virtual Terminal, a video detailing Case IH's next steps with autonomy and the latest Precision Farming Dealer podcast expounding on perception versus reality of autonomy in ag.
Gain insight about various industry outlooks for 2018, see coverage of the 2018 Precision Farming Dealer Summit and learn about new product innovations.
Social media highlights from Agritechnica 2017 topped the list this month, followed by articles on product features and innovations, including the TerraStar-L Correction Service and the new 360 Dash Planter Application.
Blogs and product introductions were prominent on the list of top articles this past month. Topping the list was the introduction of canola ready technology on Horsch's row cop planters, followed by a blog chronicling the increased concern amongst dealers in recruiting and training technicians.
Technological news in agriculture was trending this month, with news of Deere's acquisition of Blue River Technology and subsequent opening of a new AI lab making the list. Mahindra also unveiled its concept for a driverless tractor.
The most viewed item this for July was a Technology Corner item on John Deere topping the list of GPS use for strip-tillers. Another Technology Corner item on Case IH and Trimble's announcement of a wireless data sharing partnership also topped the list.
There was plenty of technology on display at the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wis., a few weeks ago. Farm Equipment editor Mike Lessiter caught up with Monarch Tractor’s John Issacson and got his take on the top 5 applications in autonomy right now.
The college offers an associate degree in Applied Science in Agriculture (60 credit hours). Students enrolled in this program may specialize in precision farming technology by selecting up to 15 credit hours in this area and agriculture business, sales and agronomy.
The college offers an AAS in Precision Agriculture and customized precision ag- related training for agricultural producers, insurance underwriters, equipment dealer and agricultural cooperative employees and others.
Offering training on Ag Leader, Trimble, Reichhardt, Norac and Integris Systems in twice yearly customer training events (spring/fall). Also offering individual training opportunities on any HTS Ag products and SMS software, year round.