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Margy Eckelkamp

Margy Eckelkamp is an award-winning journalist who serves as the Editor of The Scoop magazine, Top Producer magazine, and The Daily Scoop newsletter. She also the host of The Scoop Podcast and is a key contributor to AgWeb and other Farm Journal publications.

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On Target: John Deere’s Latest Green-On-Green Spraying Innovation
Yield monitors on combines. Module-building cotton pickers. Automatic row shut off on planters. Now for sprayers, will selective smart spraying systems be the next must-have productivity enablers?
September 19, 2022 11:16 PM
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The Greeneye Technology selective spray system is installed on self-propelled sprayers to provide green-on-green and green-on-brown precision application marrying machine learning, artificial intelligence and automation
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Tech Startup Partners with FBN to Place Precision Sprayer with Members
The FBN-assigned machine is in addition to the four of the systems (installed on four brands of sprayers) in operation in the U.S. Midwest.
September 19, 2022 11:16 PM
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Sabanto, founded in 2018, is working to allow farmers and ag retailers to convert any make and model into an autonomous tractor through an equipment retrofit kit.
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How Technology Will Reshape Farm Machinery
As just one example, Anastasia a robotic setup from Sabanto Ag autonomously planted over 750 acres this spring across four states
September 19, 2022 11:16 PM
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Kolby Watson of Simplot Grower Solutions in St. Anthony, Idaho has been named the AGCO Operator of the Year. He annually applies over 30,000 acres, has his CCA certification, and serves as local fire fighter.
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AGCO Names 2021 Operator of the Year
Kolby Watson of Simplot Grower Solutions in St. Anthony, Idaho has been named the AGCO Operator of the Year. He annually applies over 30,000 acres, has his CCA certification, and serves as local fire fighter.
September 19, 2022 11:16 PM
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In 2020 field trials, the Greeneye Technology Selective Spraying System reduced herbicide use by 78% on average, with some farmers seeing a reduction of 90% or greater.
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Startup Greeneye Eyes Precision Spraying
In 2020 field trials, the Greeneye Technology Selective Spraying System reduced herbicide use by 78% on average, with some farmers seeing a reduction of 90% or greater.
September 19, 2022 11:16 PM
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As Mark Burns, Case IH application equipment marketing manager, explains the 50 Series was selected to unveil Case IH’s new look with an edgy and bold design—led by the aggressively styled hood.
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Case IH Goes Bold and Edgy With New 50 Series Patriot Sprayers
As Mark Burns, Case IH application equipment marketing manager, explains the 50 Series was selected to unveil Case IH’s new look with an edgy and bold design—led by the aggressively styled hood.
September 19, 2022 11:16 PM
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GUSS is based in Kingsburg, California and has engineered a semi-autonomous orchard and vineyard sprayer.
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John Deere Enters Joint Venture with Autonomous Sprayer Company
GUSS is based in Kingsburg, California and has engineered a semi-autonomous orchard and vineyard sprayer.
September 19, 2022 11:16 PM
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With a newly created role at Salford Group, David Webster joined the company after years at AGCO and will execute a strategic vision for continued growth in commercial application.
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C-Suite: New Opportunity In Application
With a newly created role at Salford Group, David Webster joined the company after years at AGCO and will execute a strategic vision for continued growth in commercial application.
September 19, 2022 11:16 PM
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Raven introduced its second generation of OmniPower, the 3200 model.
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Leading Ag Retailers Walk Before They Run With Autonomy
“Technology is here, and it’s never going to go away. It’ll only advance more,” says Matthew Boomsma, Agtegra.
September 19, 2022 11:16 PM
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"The early autonomy customers are helping us define the future and they are a key part of setting the direction for the product,” says Ben Voss, director of sales at Raven.
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Case IH Trident 5550 Applies Raven Autonomy for Driverless Spreading
The technology and machine marriage mean one or more driverless machines can operate in the field without an operator present in the cab.
September 19, 2022 11:16 PM
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