Precision Agriculture

Farmer Eliminates White Mold Problem with Drywall Compost Mix in Soybeans

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 07:00:00 -0400

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, Allen Dornacker shares the benefits of using drywall in his compost mix in West Bend, Wis.

K-State, NASA Highlight Satellite Tech at Strip-Till Innovator's Farm

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Scientists and officials from NASA stopped by the Flickner Innovation Farm in late August to check in on the progress of a partnership that is helping to shape the future of space-based tools for agriculture.

[Video] New Holland’s ForageCam Uses AI-Powered Vision to Analyze Chopped Corn Flow

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400

At the 2026 Farm Progress Show, New Holland debuted ForageCam, which allows producers and operators to view real-time kernel processing scores and make adjustments to meet desired forage quality.

[Video] Sentera Showcases New Drone Tech at John Deere Farm Progress Show Tent

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Sentera showcased its drone scouting technology package with John Deere at the 2026 Farm Progress Show for the first time since it was acquired by Deere in May 2025.

[Video] New Holland RS1 Guidance Kit Provides Retrofit Option for 35-Year-Old Tractors

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Brad Littlefield, precision product marketing, New Holland, checks in from the 2026 Farm Progress Show with a look at a 1993 tractor that’s been retrofitted with New Holland’s Intelliview IV Plus RS1 Guidance Kit.

[Video] Ag Leader Announces New API Interface with RightSpot

dfoster@lessitermedia.com — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Ag Leader introduces new API interface integrating their RightSpot camera system with nozzle control.

Big Trends, Ideas Shaping the Future of No-Till, Cover Crops at Farm Progress Show

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:00:00 -0400

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, the No-Till Farmer editorial team shares their top conservation ag takeaways and observations at the 2026 Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa.

And We're off ... to the Farm Progress Show!

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

We have a long list of new products, research and companies we’re planning to get the scoop on. We’ll do our best to report on everything, but if you can’t make it, is there anything you’d like us to cover?

TerraBlaster Raises $12.5 Million to Increase Farm Yields Through Optimized Soil Nutrients

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

TerraBlaster's Blaster 1000 is a towed unit that opens a shallow trench and measures soil fertility as it moves, roughly twenty times per second, producing nutrient concentration maps at a resolution of 0.15 acres.

[Video] Nutrien eKonomics Platform Delivers Agronomic Expertise in One Spot

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Karl Wyant, director of agronomy at Nutrien, fills us in on the company’s new eKonomics platform, which delivers agronomic expertise, research and news in one convenient spot.

5 Big Things to Check for When Shopping for Biologicals

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:00:00 -0400

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, Planet Earth Agronomy co-founder Mitchell Fiene reveals a checklist for farmers to consider when shopping for biologicals.

3 Big Lessons Learned from the Journey of a Legendary Innovator

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Before launching two revolutionary ag tech companies, Gregg Sauder was a struggling farmer who became an inventor out of necessity. He was never satisfied with the way equipment ran and always thought there was room for improvement.

BASF Launches xarvio CONNECT 2.0 to Simplify Machine Data Exchange

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The device uses a USB connection and includes an integrated SIM card linked to a secure mobile network, creating a closed chain of communication between xarvio FIELD MANAGER and machinery terminals.

Hundreds Swap Ideas, Strategies & Moneymaking Insights at 2026 National Strip-Tillage Conference

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:00:00 -0400

Over 400 farmers, agronomists, researchers, educators, dealers and manufacturers packed the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel in downtown Springfield, Ill., for the 13^th annual National Strip-Tillage Conference.

LIVE From the Strip-Till Conference Workshop

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:00:00 -0400

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, managing editors Noah Newman and Mackane Vogel report from the National Strip-Tillage Conference pre-conference workshop at the Bayer Crop Science Research Farm in New Berlin, Ill.

Using Precision Data to Bridge the Gap Between Soil Health and Crop Economics

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400

How can growers turn verified environmental outcomes into immediate financial assets? This article is brought to you by Arva.

‘No Insecticides, No Fungicides’ for Leopold Conservation Award Recipients

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:00:00 -0400

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, Greg and Janis Thoren share how they’re eliminating insecticides and fungicides on their Leopold Conservation Award-winning operation in Stockton, Ill.

InnerPlant Launches CropVoice for Disease Control in Soybeans & Corn

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

InnerPlant announced CropVoice Whole Farm, the 2027 version of its disease detection network that alerts corn and soy growers to fungal disease before symptoms are visible.

Radicle Agronomics Announces New GeoKnife Soil Sampling Tool

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

GeoKnife takes a cross section of the soil at a controlled depth, reducing the noise that can be created by nutrient stratification and hot zones created by banded fertilizer.

National Strip-Tillage Conference 2026 Countdown: July

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Check out the latest National Strip-Tillage Conference updates, with just 2 weeks to go until the 13th annual event!

No-Till Innovator Keeps Planting Green After 60-Bushel Boost

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:00:00 -0400

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, we get the scoop on the benefits of planting green with Jackson, Wis., no-tiller Ross Bishop.

Sabanto Takes Autonomy ‘Leap’ With Bayer Investment

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Craig Rupp says the investment from Leaps by Bayer validates the direction Sabanto is headed and adds credibility to its product, marking a shift from asking “if” autonomy will work in agriculture to asking “when” it will be widely available.

Using Precision Tools in Common Software Platforms

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

This article summarizes three of the most popular platforms: AgLeader Spatial Management Software (SMS), John Deere Operations Center (JD Ops), and FieldView from Climate Corporation.

Trump’s Executive Order Prioritizes Precision Ag, Regenerative Farming

jdobberstein@lesspub.com — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Jonathan Lundgren, founder of the Ecdysis Foundation, along with Clarksville, Ind. no-tiller Rick Clark, Bluffton, Ga., rancher Will Harris and Foxholm, N.D. farmer Brendon Bock were on hand last Friday as Trump signed the order, which said funding should be “significantly increased” for regenerative agriculture practices, research and education.

Build the Data Muscle Before Taking the Big Tech Leap

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

If a farmer doesn’t have reliable field data, clean boundaries (or a practical boundary strategy) and disciplined documentation, the most advanced technology in the world won’t deliver consistent results.

Next-Gen Strip-Till with Robots in the Rows

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Get a glimpse into the future of farming with Clint Brauer, Greenfield Robotics co-founder and head of innovation.

Kinze Innovation Day Showcases No-Till, Strip-Till Equipment

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Titan International, a big piece of equipment is unveiled at the Kinze Product Innovation Day in Williamsburg, Iowa.

Proving Strip-Till Can Work Anywhere … Even in the Desert

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

2026 Strip-Till Innovator Robert Boyle revives soil and slashes inputs with strip-till and cover crops in "dry country."

Autonomy Takes the Wheel: Farmer Plants Corn Crop with Driverless Tractor

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

I spoke with Quint Pottinger, a young farmer from New Haven, Ky., the other day about some gutsy changes he made on his farm in 2025-2026.

How Drones Can Complement Conventional Sprayers

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

While spray drones have multiple benefits, they should not necessarily be considered as a replacement for conventional ground-spraying, says Deepak Joshi in this Kansas State Extension article.