Agri-tech company Greeneye Technology has secured the first commercial sale of its AI-enabled precision spraying technology. The technology will be implemented on one of the largest farming operations in Israel before launching in North America in early 2022 on corn and soybean farms in the Midwest. 

Drought conditions change the way farmers should fall-apply nitrogen. Soil retains more nitrogen during a drought, so there could be an opportunity for farmers to spread out or delay input costs to avoid sending excess N downstream.

For this Strip-Till Farmer podcast, we caught up with Gary to talk about his system of biological farming. He explains why he avoids disturbing what he calls the “middle zone,” where most root growth takes place. 

Beginning in crop year 2022, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) will offer the Post Application Coverage Endorsement (PACE) in certain states for non-irrigated corn, providing coverage for producers who use this practice that is considered better for natural resources and saves money for producers.