Solinftec introduces their newest AgTech scouting robot, powered by artificial intelligence. The automated machine will scan the crops and record their growth rates, plant health the prevalence of any weeds, collecting all this information to allow the grower to make educated decisions about their fields. The robot is suited for farms around 500 acres in size and works best with several types of row crops including corn, soybeans, cotton, wheat, canola and many others.
Introducing the new Guardian SC1, an autonomous, unmanned aerial sprayer from Guardian Agriculture. This all electric machine can carry a 50 gallon payload while covering approximately 40 acres in a day, with minimal downtime due to its battery power.
Salin 247 presents their prototype small scale, fully autonomous electric planter. Thanks to its 10kw battery, the planter is capable of running continuously for more than an 1 hour per charge, while reducing compaction and maintaining soil health. While the prototype is a hybrid model allowing for up to 12 hours with its gas generator, the ultimate goal is a fully electric, battery powered planter.
The 360 RAIN system offers a “completely new way to nurture your crop.” The autonomous irrigation and manure application system is designed to follow rows and apply right at the base of the plant throughout the growing season. With a 60-foot boom (24 rows), 360 RAIN applies water through Y-DROP style hoses.
Nadav Bocher, founder and CEO of Greeneye Technology, provides a deep dive into Greeneye’s precision spraying system. Greeneye’s AI technology has proven to reduce herbicide usage by 90% while delivering the same, or better, efficacy as broadcast spraying.
Andrew Feucht, product marketing specialist at Precision Planting, gives us the scoop on the company’s new sprayer technology, set to hit the market soon. The sprayer products include ReClaim, a boom recirculation system, Symphony, a PWM controlled nozzle system and Vision, an advanced camera system with the hopes of incorporating See and Spray Technology.
There was plenty of technology on display at the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wis., a few weeks ago. Farm Equipment editor Mike Lessiter caught up with Monarch Tractor’s John Issacson and got his take on the top 5 applications in autonomy right now.
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.