Farm Equipment editors encounter a variety of articles, social media posts, podcasts and videos that offer a unique look at various aspects of our great farm machinery industry. Here is our favorite content from the past week from across the web:
- Looking Back on Autonomy Predictions
- Lessiter Media Book Named Top Ag Title
- 10 Years of Ag Equipment Intelligence’s On the Record
- Canada Legislative Landscape
- Product Video of the Week: Great Plains Exploring the Updated CT8300 Flex Harrow
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Looking Back on Autonomy Predictions
Dr. John K. Schueller, University of Florida, recently commented on the “To the Point” editorial in January 2023 Farm Equipment, “Autonomy: Are We There Yet?” and shared a piece he wrote in 2011 on the outlook for futuristic technology on the farm. “Perhaps your article intrigued me since about a dozen years ago I made predictions 25 years out,” he says. “I recently went back to see if we were half-way there. Maybe. Maybe not.” We received permission from ASABE to re-share the article here.
Lessiter Media Book Named Top Ag Title
Looking for some great reading in the new year? AgDaily.com recently polled farmers and ag professionals on their top ag book recommendations and released an impressive list of 32 titles. A book by our company founder, Frank Lessiter, A History of No-Till Farming: From Maverick to Mainstream, was 1 of 13 “Histories & Biographies” to draw acclaim. Incidentally, the book is in its 2nd printing now (with 32 more pages) and available for pre-sale at this link!
10 Years of Ag Equipment Intelligence’s On the Record
This week marks the 10th year Ag Equipment Intelligence’s On the Record! Thanks to all our viewers and sponsors over the years for your support of the program. The concept for the twice a month webcast was borne out of a strategic planning meeting held at Birkey’s Farm Store’s Bloomington, Ill., location during the summer of 2013.
Canada Legislative Landscape
In this episode of the NAEDA Connect podcast, John Schmeiser, President of NAEDA Canada, discusses Bill C244 on right to repair. John provides an overview of the bill and how the language in the bill creates serious issues related to emissions, cyber security, safety and more. He also discusses NAEDA’s efforts in challenging this bill and current status of Bill C244.
Product Video of the Week: Great Plains Exploring the Updated CT8300 Flex Harrow
Territory Manager for Illinois Mark Cobetto, details the changes made to the updated CT8300 Flex Harrow from Great Plains. These changes include a heavier built frame, heavier built pivot points to help and folding cradle which improve the overall durability and lasting power of the flex harrow. Additionally, the updated CT8300 offers expansive options when it comes to the many tine choices to fit whatever your needs may be.
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