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Noah Newman

Noah Newman started at Lessiter Media in March 2022 as Associate Editor for No-Till Farmer, Strip-Till Farmer and Cover Crop Strategies. He previously worked in broadcast journalism as a sports anchor/reporter for television stations in central Illinois and most recently Jackson, Mississippi, where he was named the state’s sportscaster of the year by the National Sports Media Association. The Cleveland, Ohio, native enjoys engaging with growers, learning extensively about their operations, and sharing impactful stories with the audience.

Contact: nnewman@lessitermedia.com
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[Video] Solinftec Solix Ag Robot Shows Promising Results in Second Year on Market

By Noah Newman posted on August 30, 2024 | Posted in Product Innovations, Autonomy & Robotics
Solinftec debuts its new autonomous docking station, which will allow its Solix Ag Robot to operate 100% autonomously throughout the season, without the need for a manual refill. Guilherme Guine, COO North America, showcases how the station works and explains its potential impact on autonomous farming technology.
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[Technology Corner] Check All Boxes Before Hosting Drone Clinics

By Noah Newman posted on July 19, 2024 | Posted in Autonomy & Robotics
A large drone dealer in Florida can no longer fly drones over 55 pounds after allegedly violating multiple FAA regulations. Here’s what reportedly happened — FAA officials showed up at a training session hosted by the dealer and learned the pilot in command allegedly didn’t have registration for the drone, and he was flying it too close to a non-participating farmer.
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[Video] Preseason Maintenance Check Puts Problem-Solving Skills to the Test

By Noah Newman posted on July 16, 2024 | Posted in Precision Agriculture 101, Service & Support
Chad Baker, co-owner Baker Precision Planter Works in Orangeville, Ill., puts his problem-solving skills to the test when the starter fertilizer pump fails to work on a customer’s new, high-speed planter. As he works on a solution, Baker also explains how he balances the workload of running a precision business and a family farm and shares his philosophy on Sunday service calls.
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Catching Timebombs & Building Credibility with Maintenance Visits

Independent dealer puts problem-solving skills to ultimate test & builds strong relationships during crunch time
By Noah Newman posted on June 27, 2024 | Posted in Precision Sales, Service & Support
Planting season has arrived in the northwest corner of Illinois. Chad Baker hits the road for last-minute planter inspections and agrees to give us a peek behind the curtain during one of the busiest times of the year.
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