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How a Strip-Tiller Can Save $116,000 Annually with Precision Technology

Conservative assumptions show a first-year 95% ROI on full farm adoption of precision ag tools. Sticker shock may apply, but you can bank returns in year two, says Iowa farmer & dealer.

By Dan Crummett posted on February 10, 2025 | Posted in Equipment, Precision Agriculture, Seeding & Planting

Corn and soybean farmer Adam Gittins cautions strip-tillers to control their natural reaction to “sticker shock” when shopping for precision agriculture technology, and to realize the rapid ROI such tools can provide.

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[Video] Bluewhite Showcases Autonomy Aftermarket Kit at 2024 Farm Progress Show

By Noah Newman posted on September 6, 2024 | Posted in Equipment, Precision Agriculture

Fresh off announcing a strategic partnership with New Holland, Bluewhite showcased its autonomy aftermarket kit at the 2024 Farm Progress Show for the first time.

Salin 247's Autonomous Planter Strip-Tills Corn in Iowa

By Noah Newman posted on May 3, 2024 | Posted in Precision Agriculture, Seeding & Planting

Salin 247's lightweight, electric-powered planter planted corn in a strip-tilled field for an Iowa State University nitrogen study.

Autonomous Deere 8R Tractor Refuses to Till, Citing Moral Concerns

April 1, 2024

Discover the tale of a farmer named Tom whose trusty autonomous tractor, JD, takes a stand against traditional farming practices, leading him on a journey to embrace sustainability and revolutionize agriculture in his quaint countryside town.

Lindsay Corp to Invest $50 Million in Its Nebraska Irrigation Manufacturing Plant

January 18, 2024 | Posted in Equipment, Precision Agriculture

Lindsay Corporation, a leading global manufacturer and distributor of irrigation and infrastructure equipment and technology, has announced plans to invest more than $50 million over the next two years in its largest global manufacturing facility located in Lindsay, Neb.

New Acceleration Center in Arizona to Attract More Ag Tech Talent for AGCO

December 12, 2023 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

AGCO is investing to attract more talent across key product development disciplines to deliver new, value-added precision ag technologies for all farmers, regardless of the equipment brands used in their operation.

Opportunities and Challenges of Drones for Spraying Pesticides

By Erdal Ozkan posted on April 10, 2023 | Posted in Crop Protection, Equipment

Traditionally, aerial spraying of pesticides has been done using conventional fixed-wing aircraft or helicopters with a pilot onboard.

Sights & Sounds: John Deere Showcases New Precision Technology

By Noah Newman posted on April 5, 2023 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

John Deere showcased its new precision technology at the company's new demonstration farm in Austin, Texas.

[Video] A Close Look at AGCO's Prototype Autonomous Planter Row Unit

August 25, 2021 | Posted in Equipment

At a recent Fendt press event in Lake Geneva, Wis., AGCO gave those present an up-close and personal look at the second iteration of its prototype autonomous planter row unit: the Xaver.

[Video] Details on Case IH's Next Steps with Autonomy in Ag

March 8, 2018 | Posted in Equipment

Rob Zemenchik and Leo Bose discuss the planned progression of Case IH's autonomous vehicle program, including field testing in 2018 on a large scale vegetable producer's operation in California.

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Gary Zimmer’s National Strip-Tillage Conference Eye Openers

Gary Zimmer, internationally known as the “Father of Biological Agriculture, is on the program this year for the first time as a presenter. Last year, he was an attendee. Gary shares his biggest eye-openers from the conference, including how it captures the fun side of farming.

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Environmental Tillage Systems, Inc

Environmental Tillage Systems is a leading manufacturer of strip-till and nutrient-management equipment which enhances soil productivity and farm profitability.

Kuhn Krause, Inc

Kuhn Krause's focus, above all, is to continue to produce quality products to serve producers better; to strive to respond to their needs with new tools and new technology to meet their growing challenges. Agronomic practices are constantly changing, and at a faster pace now than ever.

Yetter Farm Equipment

For over 90 years, Yetter Farm Equipment has designed and manufactured innovative and effective solutions for the agriculture industry. Today, we are proud to be recognized worldwide as an industry leader in designing row cleaners, strip till tools, planter attachments, precision fertilizer placement attachments, rotary hoes, toolbars, and harvest attachments.