There are many discussions about what the real value of UAS will be to the grower, but for the first time we can begin to see the "varsity" players breaking away in this industry as they are closing in on real solutions beyond the basic scouting solutions.
The owners of Central Illinois Ag, Steven Schmidt, Michael Schmidt, Tim Evans, and Brian
Reeser announced the hiring of Chad Colby as general manager effective April 11, 2016. The current
owners will continue in their roles.
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.