Robotics

See the most cutting-edge ag technology, including new autonomous vehicles and robots that can plant, spray weeds, apply nitrogen, and more. This section also features the latest unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and gives tips for turning the data that’s collected from UAVs into usable information.

Drones for fruit farmers

It won’t be long till we see drones flying over fruit trees. Research is underway so orchard owners can benefit from UAV technology.

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Farming With Robots

Smaller vehicles, not larger, may be the way farmers will grow more food in the future. Robots roaming the fields are the next big thing.

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Weed-Killing Robot

Drones and robots could be working together to kill Palmer Amaranth. The key is spot treatment with what resembles a kitchen rolling pin.

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Women in Agriculture

Farming in between the rains

By Women in Agriculture

Mud is great for farm boys in muck boots, but not so good for farmers trying to plant crops.l

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Top Shops

Idaho Shop Tour with Custom Overhead Crane

By Top Shops

Dave Mowitz heads to Genesee, Idaho, to visit Al Krick’s shop.

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All Around the Farm

Heavy-duty welding boom has reach

By All Around the Farm

With a 20-foot-long jib boom and rolling dolly, the wire feeder and gun will reach outside the shop and inside a trailer.

The Future of Robotic Weeders

Whether these machines are manned or unmanned, this emerging industry is predicted to be worth $400 million by 2025.

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Dare to Drone: Learn How Ranchers Are Using This New Technology

Technology paves the way for the next generation's return to the ranch.

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Should You Buy A Drone?

Drones are used on farms for many purposes. But, you have to decide whether a drone really will benefit you before investing in one.

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5 Reasons Why a Drone Should Be a Part of Your Workflow

As you head to the fields this season, a drone could prove to be an invaluable tool in your toolbox.

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Case IH Moves Autonomous Concept Tractor Forward

Case IH rolls out its plan for a spectrum of automation and its first in-field trial.

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Technology Spotlight: The Future of Robots in Farming

The future of agriculture will look very different than it does today.

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Tip of the Day

Agronomy Tip: Test Your Soil for Compaction

For an easy way to test soil compaction any time during the growing season, try the following: take a handful of soil and try to ball it up... read more