As farmers strive to do more with less, they’re turning to technology for help. The Driving Technology series showcases farmers who have found ways to use available tech to maximize profitability and create efficiencies in their operations. By showcasing powerful success stories from across the U.S., Driving Technology inspires farmers and informs consumers about what’s happening — and what’s possible — in today’s changing world of agriculture.
From combine automation to upgrades on a 13-year old planter, Virginia farmer David Hula shares the technologies he’s testing to protect yields and unlock the next generation of crop production.
Instead of looking at the technology to cut costs, southwest Kansas farmer Luke Jaeger sees it as a way to do a more effective job at battling intensifying weed pressure.
Brian Geerlings recently bought a used sprayer and upgraded it with a See & Spray kit. He says weed control can cost $20 to $30 per acre, so being able to see and only spray weeds delivers a big savings.