Precision Agriculture

Autonomy Takes the Wheel: No-Tiller Plants Entire Crop with Driverless Tractor

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Equipped with Sabanto, Panorama and Starlink, Pottinger became the first farmer in the Bluegrass State to plant his entire crop with a driverless tractor, joining fewer than 50 farms nationwide, according to the Kentucky Department of Agriculture.

No-Tiller Plants Entire Corn Crop with Driverless Tractor

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Titan International, we catch up with young Kentucky no-tiller Quint Pottinger to see how he autonomously planted his entire crop in 2026.

NRCS Promises Farmers Will See Modernized Approach

jdobberstein@lesspub.com — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

NRCS Chief Colton L. Buckley told No-Till Farmer he is prioritizing field staff to improve field engagement and technical expertise.

No-Till Cropping & Business Insights

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Each week our editors will bring you data from our 2025 No-Till Farmer Operational Benchmark Survey. Continue reading and check back weekly for the next set of valuable data.

360 Yield Center Splits Into Two Brands: 360 RAIN for Adaptive Application, 360 YIELD for Retrofit Equipment

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0400

After more than a decade of agricultural innovation, 360 Yield Center announced today a strategic brand restructuring that establishes two distinct divisional brands: 360 RAIN, focused on adaptive application, and 360 YIELD, focused on retrofit equipment upgrades.

WinField Launches AI Tool Oz

Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The AI-powered tool helps make near-instant agronomic recommendations, and new updates to its BioVerified designation, a vetted list of biological products that meet a set of criteria developed by WinField United research and agronomy teams.

NRCS Announces $65 Million for Conservation Innovation Grants

Wed, 27 May 2026 13:08:22 -0400

USDA today announced the availability of $65 million this year for new tools, approaches, practices and technologies to further natural resource conservation on private lands through the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program.

MASCHIO GASPARDO Opens Its First Full Line Store in North America

Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The Group’s fifth Full Line Store worldwide opened on May 22, 2026, in partnership with Roc-Pit Equipment LLC. Located in the heart of the American Corn Belt, the new dealership brings the full MASCHIO GASPARDO range to North American farmers.

Ag Leader Introduces Z-Row Integrated Row Guidance for Combines

Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

By eliminating the need for additional displays, controllers, or complex setup, the system helps operators stay focused during a demanding time of the year.

Pivot Bio Relocates Headquarters to Minnesota, Strengthening Midwest Presence

Wed, 13 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Pivot Bio recently announced it has moved its corporate headquarters to Minneapolis, Minn., relocating from its prior headquarters in Berkeley, Calif.

Spring Is Here: Are You Ready to Fly Your Drone Legally?

Sat, 09 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Spring has arrived and drones are back in the sky. Before you launch, it’s important to make sure you’re operating within the law.

U.S. House Passes Farm Bill 2.0, Pesticide 'Liability Shield' Removed

jdobberstein@lesspub.com — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The version approved Thursday removed controversial language that would have prohibited states and courts from, “penalizing or holding liable entities for failing to comply with requirements that would require labeling or packaging that is in addition to or different from the labeling or packaging approved by the EPA administrator.”

‘Eye in the Sky’ Tracking No-Till Adoption

jdobberstein@lesspub.com — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

A research team from the University of Illinois has developed a dynamic framework that combines satellite imagery and machine learning — including residue indices from remote sensing data and environmental factors — to detect tillage practices over large areas and long time periods.

Creating Seeding Rate Prescriptions with AI for #Plant26

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Using artificial intelligence in our daily lives may feel like it comes from a science fiction novel, but with precision agriculture, AI is another tool to help farmers manage their operations.

Key Precision Takeaways from Auburn Cotton Planting Studies

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

These studies included evaluations of different planter types (seed meters), seeding configurations, seeding rates, and high-speed planting technology.

USDA Launching ‘Proving Ground’ for Ag Technology

jdobberstein@lesspub.com — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The USDA National Proving Grounds Network for AgTech will, according to the agency, “thoroughly test and validate both existing and emerging tools under real-world production conditions,” to provide farmers and ranchers with “trusted, practical insights” they can rely on to make product decisions.

Would You Trust Your Farm to ChatGPT?

jdobberstein@lesspub.com — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Used in the right way — as a decision-making tool rather than a crutch — AI has the potential to help younger farmers, who typically are far less skeptical about technology, find ways to bridge the knowledge gap and take some of the grind out of decision making.

[Video] PTx SymphonyVision Duo Gives Farmers 2 Options for Spraying

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Bethany Shoup from PTx explains how SymphonyVision Duo allows farmers to blanket apply and spot spray at the same time.

Nordson Acquires CapstanAG, Expanding Precision Ag Division in North America

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Combining CapstanAG technology with its existing ARAG product portfolio, Nordson Precision Agriculture will offer more solutions to customers worldwide.

Low-Cost Sensor System Could Warn Farmers of Salt Stress in Plants

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Soil salinity is a critical concern in agriculture when excessive soluble salts restrict a plant’s water uptake, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, hindering crop growth and reducing yields on roughly 30% of U.S. irrigated land.

'Most Innovative Folks You’ll Find' … What to Expect at 2026 National Strip-Tillage Conference

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Noah Newman checks in from Strip-Till Farmer headquarters with a big announcement about the 2026 National Strip-Tillage Conference program.

Relentless Ag Launches Drone-Ready Product Line

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

To better serve local customers, Relentless Ag is launching a new drone-ready product line for protecting in-season yield potential in 2026, powered by Meristem Crop Performance.

Farm Bots & AI: Keeping No-Till Operations on the Cutting Edge

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Ohio State Univ. precision ag expert John Fulton outlines the impacts of new technology in no-till systems & explores what’s on the horizon

No-Till Takeaways: April 2026

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0400

Below are key no-till takeaways from several of the features found in the April 2026 issue of No-Till Farmer.

No-Till Takeaways: March 2026

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Below are key no-till takeaways from several of the features found in the March 2026 issue of No-Till Farmer.

Video of the Week: ‘This is How You Want to Farm?!’

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

And we’ll wrap things up with our Video of the Week. This one comes to us from Dawn Equipment’s Joe Bassett, who shared this passionate response to lost topsoil in his neck of the woods.

Beck’s Agronomists Reveal ‘Favorite’ Nitrogen System

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Beck’s agronomists shared a bevy of key takeaways from their Practical Farm Research studies this past year. Here’s one on the benefits of split nitrogen (N) applications.

New Study Compares Dual-Line & Single-Line Precision Spraying Systems

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

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.

Duck’s Unlimited Zeroes in on Boosting Conservation Ag

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Mackane also got the scoop on new grant programs from Ducks Unlimited lands biologists, who are helping farmers implement conservation practices throughout the Midwest and beyond.

Keith Berns — The 7 'Bio-Graces' for Farmers

mvogel@lessitermedia.com — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

In this video, Keith Berns gives a preview of his upcoming National Cover Crop Summit presentation where he will talk about what he likes to call the 7 "Bio-Graces" for farmers.