Seeing the need to for more flexibility to map soils, Eric Lund, president of Veris Technologies discusses the features of the new iScan system that mounts to the row unit of a tillage implement or planter. The front coulter and the rear closing disc contain 2 electrodes that inject electrical current and then 2 chromium carbide points detect the electrical array after it’s gone down in the soil about 2 feet. An optical sensor also shines red and infrared light 2 inches deep to measure soil optical properties which relate to organic matter.

Matt Strein with AeroVironment discusses the new Quantix unmanned aerial vehicle solution. The hybrid aircraft combines features of a quadcopter and fixed-wing models. A vertical launch and transition to horizontal flight allows for 400 acres of coverage and up to 45 minutes of flight time.

Kevin Covey, general manager, product support, discusses improvements to Apache sprayers for the 2017 model year, including Raven Hawkeye nozzle control as factory-installed option, stainless steel boom pipes as an option for 100-foot booms, and improvements in transmission shifting.

Josh Richards, sales manager, discusses no-tiller interest at the National No-Tillage Conference in DawnBiologic’s ZRX zone roller, and how Missouri no-tiller and NNTC speaker Johnny Hunter set the system up on his John Deere planter for the 2016 planting season.

Leah Lanie, service and sales manager, reveals what sets Exapta Solutions apart from other ag equipment aftermarket companies, and the benefits of the company’s Uni-Force Hydraulic Down Pressure system for John Deere drills.

Steve Cromley, technical agronomist, discusses how Agrotrain, Agrotain Plus and Super U products from Koch Agronomic Services support the goals of no-till practices and helps growers protect their nitrogen investment and crop yields.

Joe Steinlage, customer and brand marketing manager, talks about the newest products Nufarm has to offer to help no-tillers with weed control, and how the company is helping growers with production costs by working with John Deere Financial.

Phil Needham, co-owner, and Ben Needham talk about modifications available for John Deere 50, 60 and 90 Series openers, including Ingersoll disc blades, seed boot bushing kits and seed brakes, V8 firming wheel, narrow gauge wheels, 20-point crumbler wheels, poly arm bushings for closing and firming wheels, and Bonilla seed tabs.