These events aimed to bring together farmers, agronomists, researchers and industry experts to explore the latest precision agriculture innovations while engaging high school students in hands-on education.
The point here is that correction, and inspiration, doesn’t just have to come from the boss. In fact, a good culture will deal with it before any managers have to get their hands dirty.
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.
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.
Alvin “Al” McQuinn - Founder of Ag-Chem Co. in 1963 - passed away Wednesday at the age of 93. Ag-Chem developed iconic RoGators and Terra-Gators. Al sold Ag-Chem to AGCO Corporation in 2000.
October 28, 2024
Alvin “Al” McQuinn - Founder of Ag-Chem Co. in 1963 - passed away Wednesday at the age of 93. Ag-Chem developed iconic RoGators and Terra-Gators. Al sold Ag-Chem to AGCO Corporation in 2000.
Sara Loritz, parts technician at Vanderloop Equipment in Brillion, Wis., estimates that she spends 75% of her time at work talking with customers, whether on the phone or in person.
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.
Last week, I shadowed Dave Thompson in Amboy, Ill. He’s a precision farming specialist with Case IH dealer Johnson Tractor. Most of his customers were done with harvest by the middle of October.
Verdant Robotics showed off its new Sharpshooter at the FIRA Conference a few weeks ago. Dubbed the only robotic precision application system that aims before it shoots, Sharpshooter uses Bullseye Aim & Apply Technology.
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.