As custom harvesters make their way across the United States and Canada this summer, I keep wondering what happens to all that yield data these machines are collecting.

In this episode of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast, brought to you by Farmers Edge, we welcome Dr. Tom Krill, founder of Precision Strategy LLC, to share his philosophy and experience-based analysis on four key considerations for structuring a successful precision department.

Visitors to the recent agBot Challenge held in Rockville, Ind., got a rare peek into the future of agriculture and came away with a better understanding of the challenges facing growers today.

Progress on developing true plug-and-play compatibility through ISOBUS connections has been ongoing, although at times, it’s an arduous process, especially in North America. But the collaboration of two independent organizations aiming to streamline equipment functionality could help accelerate the rate of progress.

WEDA believes that AgriSync is a value-added service and a solution to the growing need for faster, more efficient customer service in the equipment dealership industry.

Despite the outlook for low farm net income, large American farmers have a surprisingly aggressive outlook toward buying and utilizing new technologies on their operations, with high hopes for potentially disruptive entrants.

Applied Technology's sales declined 2.9% year-over-year, however, Aftermarket sales grew 5.7% year-over-year.