Precision Ag a Modern Marvel

Laura McNamaraEquipment, Precision Ag in the News, Satellite, Software

logo_HC.gifThe History Channel’s Modern Marvels show has featured John Deere technology as an example of “ingenuity, invention and imagination brought to life on a grand scale.” One recent episode explored the growing field of precision agriculture, recognizing that farming has experienced a technological revolution of its own during the last 20 years. The three and a half minute video demonstrates how farmers are using global positioning technology to cultivate their crops with more accuracy. Some of the key machinery featured in this Modern Marvels episode were John Deere tractors and sprayers. Click here to see the video.