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[Technology Corner] Thinking Outside the Box to Implement Precision Tech in Challenging Fields
The video highlights how precision agriculture must be adapted for the desert environment of Buckeye, Arizona, where field borders every 90 feet create logistical challenges not present in the Midwest. Stokes Equipment’s specialist Jake Nordenberg demonstrates using a DJI mapping drone combined with Pix4D software to stitch high‑resolution orthomosaics, pinpointing weed hotspots. The resulting data feed a target‑application map that directs ground sprayers only to affected zones, conserving inputs. Nordenberg notes the lack of hay‑specific precision tools, forcing the team to “get creative” by repurposing existing technology. The aerial survey approach, described as “mapping the field and marking weed pressure,” exemplifies this improvisation. This methodology offers a scalable model for growers in arid regions, reducing chemical use and operational costs while maintaining yields. The upcoming “Day in the Cab” segment promises broader industry exposure, potentially accelerating adoption of similar low‑cost, high‑precision solutions.
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[Technology Corner] 24 Store Deere Dealer Shares How It’s Implementing AI
The video spotlights Lane Richens, CTO of a 24‑store John Deere dealership, as he leads the rollout of an internal artificial‑intelligence solution. Partnering with Main Street AI, the dealer built a custom chatbot—dubbed “Stokes GPT”—that taps into the company’s own...

AGCO Ventures Manager Optimistic About Autonomy, Drones & More
At the recent FEMA Supply Summit in San Antonio, AGCO Ventures senior manager Alex Rousomano explained the corporate venture capital arm’s purpose: to source and fund early‑stage technologies that advance the company’s farmer‑first, sustainable strategy. Rousomano said the fund acts as...
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[Technology Corner] ‘There’s No Going Back’ … Advice for Getting Started with AI
The video captures a brief presentation at a supplier showcase where Jeremy Gretigi of Sententa offers practical guidance for organizations just beginning to explore artificial intelligence. Gretigi emphasizes low‑cost entry points: download free AI applications, enroll in readily available courses on...