Mississippi State is partnering with John Deere through a master research agreement, establishing a framework for the university’s Agricultural Autonomy Institute to help develop technology to automate critical steps in the production of cotton and other crops.
Robb Vanderloop, CFO and Co-Owner of Vanderloop Equipment, talks about the current state of precision features in equipment and the challenges that a fully autonomous system must overcome before it can become a viable option.
As farms struggle to address a significant labor shortage, self-driving tractors and other autonomous technologies are not only positioned to fill the gaps, but could also reinvigorate interest in an industry that has struggled to recruit the next generation of workers.
The Agricultural Industry Electronics Foundation (AEF), a global non-profit organization founded to improve cross-manufacturer compatibility in agricultural equipment, today announced the “Autonomy in Ag” project team.
More efficiency and information in recent breakthroughs in technology have changed farm management. But farmers must decide what purchases are right for them in a tough economic environment.
The Sprayhawk UAV from Rotor Technologies generated plenty of interest at the 2024 Farm Progress Show. Sprayhawk is a helicopter-turned-autonomous spray drone with a capacity of 110 gallons that can cover 240 acres per hour.
Fresh off announcing a strategic partnership with New Holland, Bluewhite showcased its autonomy aftermarket kit at the 2024 Farm Progress Show for the first time.
The 2024 Farm Progress Show is in the books and we walked an average of 16,000 steps per day to capture all the latest farm equipment and precision technology innovations in Boone, Iowa.
Announced at the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, the launch of this new development will allow Solix Ag Robotics to operate 100% autonomously throughout the season, without the need for a manual refill.
Last week, I shadowed Dave Thompson in Amboy, Ill. He’s a precision farming specialist with Case IH dealer Johnson Tractor. He tells me most of his customers were done with harvest by the middle of October.
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.