Robotics
Precision tool helps growers optimize tree health through efficient moisture management.
A first-of-its-kind academic analysis looks at labor rates and current autonomous solutions to spur a discussion on the tipping point for when the tech pays.
The Association of Equipment Manfacturers (AEM), in partnership with leading ag groups, has released an updated report detailing the significant benefits of precision agriculture across the United States.
Bonsai Robotics’ Teletrace helps connect all farm equipment, provides growers with data to better monitor and manage mixed fleets.
A quick Q&A with CEO Lukas Koch unveils an intriguing new program that hopes to layer disparate ag tech offerings into a systems approach that can drive return-on-investment at the field level.
John Deere is acquiring a drone and aerial imaging company to build out its Operations Center and application tech portfolio. Find out what we learned from executives from both companies.
Learn about an Iowa plot trial that is looking at the yield boosting potential of strip cropping corn and cover crops.
Designed to work with John Deere 6R and 8R series tractors, the remotely monitored Carbon AutoTractor offers around-the-clock production.
Yamaha Agriculture CEO Nolan Paul talks about his outfit’s vision for its robotic technologies in the U.S.
The updates and new releases span a wide breadth of row crop solutions, including combines, planters, sprayers, tractors, tillage tools and precision technology.
MIT scientists have developed robotic insects that could aid farming through artificial pollination.
A quick rundown of some recent notable smart farming products and companies innovating electrified and autonomous solutions.
Re-engineered cameras and rugged GPUs make up the latest leap forward as John Deere forges ahead to a fully autonomous production system by 2030.
Farm machinery news for the week of Dec. 15, 2024, includes updates from ASABE, John Deere, GSI and Artic Cat
We wanted to have a little ag-related fun with Teslas’ recent Optimus robot reveal, and you guys delivered the goods.
A roundup of news for the week of October 27, 2024.
Elon Musk wants his futuristic Optimus robots to clean dishes and scrub carpets. But what if you wanted one of those creepy looking things working in your fields?
Companies are rolling out autonomous capabilities today with the goal of eventual full autonomy in the future.
Many of the machines still be developed highlight AGCO’s stated goal of providing autonomous solutions for every season in crop production by 2030.
See & Spray Premium is available for John Deere MY 2018 and newer self-propelled sprayers in the U.S. with factory-installed ExactApply System/ ExactApply Performance Upgrade Kit, steel boom and 15” or 20” spacings
“What we’ve learned from the farmers we can’t measure– it’s the most important thing for us in designing this robot,” Ben Johnson says.
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.
To help meet growing demand, equipment financing and automation enhance productivity and reliability, increase performance and reduce operating costs.
A roundup of releases for farmers over the last couple of weeks.
Fresh off forming its new ag tech and autonomy joint venture, PTx Trimble, AGCO has put forth a retrofit first, mixed-fleet approach to precision ag technology. Will farmers buy it?
John Deere will acquire dozens of patents and a technology suite to support development of its See and Spray platform.
Mineral was founded in 2018 as part of X, the moonshot factory of Alphabet, and it had about 100 team members.
A quick summary of farm machinery and ag tech news you might have missed if you weren’t paying attention.