Of the dealers queried, nearly 60% shared their customers would fall into the “likely” or “very likely” category of interest in autonomous farm machinery. They estimate 20% would be unlikely to have an interest and 20% uncommitted or “neutral” in their interest level.
As robotics, AI and autonomous technology continue to evolve, manufacturers, dealers and customers weigh in on what an autonomous future for ag looks like, and what it will take to get there.
While many claim the Industrial Revolution is history, supplanted by the so-called “Digital Age” or “Information Age,” commercial agriculture seems to be thriving while simultaneously in both eras.
With our study of ag technology development and adoption in recent years, we understand how dramatic, lasting change requires an aligning of the stars.
Organizers of the 2023 Precision Farming Dealer Summit have announced their partnership with Fastline Marketing Group to serve as the Official Marketing Partner of the event being held in St. Louis, Mo., on January 9-10, 2023.
Väderstad unveils the recent Tempo 10K Project by showcasing their prototype which combines the Väderstad Tempo Row Unit with the Wilrich 10K toolbar. The goal of this project is to determine the best usage of the popular Tempo planter and how to develop it for the United States market.
The Väderstad Carrier XL 40 is the North American version of Carrier XL line which was widely popular with European growers. Developed in Canada, the Carrier XL 40 takes the original carrier line and improves on it for the American market by dividing the 40 ft piece of equipment into 5 sections which allows for added flexibility when adapting to contours in the land.
The fully customizable Fastrac 8330 iCON is a 335HP tractor with an 8.4L engine which comes with a number of additional options. The iCON 8000 series is designed around 3 key features, iCONFIGURE, which creates a bespoke operator experience, iCONNECT, integrated precision technology and iCONTROL which redefines operation through development of drive software.
John Davis with John Deere assists our editors in a hands on ride of the new Gator AutoTrac, a GPS assisted steering system. By establishing a pre-set pathway, the Gator AutoTrac will take the wheel and steer autonomously along the track that has been laid before it. Easy to establish and regain control, the Gator AutoTrac will make long passes through the field that much smoother.
At the 2026 Farm Progress Show, Colin Rush, Vice President of Sales and Marketing with Bourgault Industries, details the Canadian manufacturer's newly announced partnership with CNH.
Since 1980, A&I Products has become a leading manufacturer and wholesale distributor of aftermarket replacement parts for the agricultural, turf, and industrial equipment markets. A&I Products' experience and expertise has greatly contributed to the company's reputation as a top supplier of quality, reasonably priced parts. Founded with roots as a small machine shop and repair facility, the company made the transition by manufacturing new parts to replace those that were identified as commonly needing repair. Throughout the 1980s, the company quickly garnered a reputation for offering quality parts at a reasonable price.
Built on 90 years of expertise, Yetter Farm Equipment leads the agriculture industry in designing effective and innovative equipment for residue management, seedbed preparation, precision fertilizer placement, harvest attachments, strip-tillage, and more.
At Machinery Scope, we believe you deserve the best risk management solutions for your investments in heavy equipment. Since 2013, we have been proud to offer extended warranty, appraisals, and inspections. Machinery Scope is a family-owned business built on our experience in farming and equipment dealerships. We understand your business and provide a personalized and professional level of customer service. Machinery Scope has built a strong warranty product with our customers in mind, offering the same professional level of service from the time you get a quote, through the processing of a claim.