In the 2025 season, the Univ. of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL) conducted replicated field trials to evaluate two different approaches to deploying AI-driven precision spraying.

AgZen, Inc. announced the signing of an agreement with Corteva to explore the commercial potential of AgZen’s crop spraying optimization technology, RealCoverage.

Than Hartsock, Deere VP Precision Upgrades, provides an update on the latest precision spraying options for farmers in 2025, including INC Pro (individual nozzle control), ExactApply Nozzle Technology, Pressure Recirculation, Product Reclaim, BoomTrac Pro 2 and See & Spray Premium.

Overall, 4,700 gallons of tank mix and $6,500 worth of herbicide product were saved across the 415 acres using the John Deere See and Spray™ Ultimate machine while maintaining clean fields through canopy formation.

John Deere announced a series of upgrades and updates Thursday that fall in line with the company's increasing focus on precision ag and autonomy.

AGCO announced it has entered into a proof of concept (PoC) collaboration agreement with Robert Bosch GmbH, BASF Digital Farming and Raven Industries Inc., with the objective of evaluating targeted spraying technology to make the application of crop protection products more effective and efficient by reducing crop input costs while driving farm and environmental sustainability.

Richard Preston says his Kentucky grain farm represents the “worst-case scenario” for efficiently and responsibly spraying chemicals. His fields are located between creeks and timber and back up to ever-growing residential areas near Elizabethtown, Ky.