As farmers strive to do more with less, they’re turning to technology for help. The Driving Technology series showcases farmers who have found ways to use available tech to maximize profitability and create efficiencies in their operations. By showcasing powerful success stories from across the U.S., Driving Technology inspires farmers and informs consumers about what’s happening — and what’s possible — in today’s changing world of agriculture.
Adron Belk uses data to cut costs, improve yields and make every decision, from fertilizer usage to what tire pressure he uses when planting. The precision-driven strategy is what’s helping drive profitability.
Instead of looking at the technology to cut costs, southwest Kansas farmer Luke Jaeger sees it as a way to do a more effective job at battling intensifying weed pressure.
Northern Illinois farmer Dan Hartmann made a big leap by purchasing a used sprayer with See & Spray technology. He says when looking at just his soybean acres, the technology will pay for itself in 18 months.
Brian Geerlings recently bought a used sprayer and upgraded it with a See & Spray kit. He says weed control can cost $20 to $30 per acre, so being able to see and only spray weeds delivers a big savings.