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.

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.

Jayson Conway, of J. Assy, gives us our first look at Visum Airflow, which launched at the Farm Progress Show. The wireless blockage monitoring system for an airflow or air boom piece of equipment is resistant to dust, dirt, water and corrosion.

Steve Claussen, president of Willmar Fabrication, shows off the new Redball broadcast spray hoods and trailer sprayer for improved wind coverage. The 645T Hooded Trailer Sprayer comes equipped with the new Redball Spray Hood which provides 95% reduction in drift versus an open boom, which improves performance and reduces herbicide resistance development.

Erron Leafloor of Versatile provides details on the company’s collaboration with Cummins to develop a new hydrogen engine platform. Leafloor also explains how the engine would provide cost effective zero-carbon fueled solutions for the ag industry.

Field specialist Alex Hay gives us a look at the new Versatile Nemesis models, which feature a larger frame, increased horsepower and the most spacious cab in the industry. The Nemesis 235 and 255 also include a CVT (Continued Variable Transmission) as well as an elongated frame compared to the Nemesis 210. It is ideal for ranching or commercial protein production operations.

Mark Lussier, Mandako VP of Sales, shows off the Mandako Storm Vertical-Tillage unit. Storm comes in various sizes from 13-40 feet and features 0-14 feet adjustable tool bars to change angles on the fly. The Storm Vertical-Tillage Unit also offers minimal or no-tillage options via their 13W concave blades.

Andy Unverferth, marketing manager, gives us a look at the Unverferth Cover Crop Seeder, which uses an air delivery system to spread seeds evenly across soil. The Unverferth Cover Crop Seeder offers an alternative to using a drill, spreading the cover crop seeds, working them into the field all in one pass.