Travis Kelley and Bryan Tucker check in during harvest season to share updates from the field and recap the 2024 Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia. From new equipment and sod-farm autonomy to winterizing planters and a sneak peek at upcoming peanut-planter technology, this episode covers a little of everything happening this fall.

Topics include:
• Harvest conditions across Georgia – peanuts, cotton and more
• Highlights from the Sunbelt Expo and new technology reveals
• Hands-on demo of the Symphony PWM spray system and camera integration
• How Precision Planting’s modular system lets you build upgrades over time
• Autonomous mowing on sod farms with Sabanto units and guidance solutions
• Winter prep tips for V-Apply and seed meters to avoid spring damage
• Upcoming twin-row peanut planter solution teaser for 2025
• Why technology adoption looks different on every farm – and how AgTechnologies helps match tools to grower needs

The episode wraps with a look ahead to dealer meetings, off-season projects, and the continued push to help growers get more out of every acre.

In this episode, Travis Kelley and Bryan Tucker recap the Farm Progress Show and break down the biggest updates in precision ag technology and autonomy. From the latest product releases at Precision Planting and PTX, to practical insights for farmers, this episode highlights what’s shaping the future of agriculture.

Topics include:

• Dry Set Micro and blockage monitoring upgrades for insecticide and fertilizer application.

• DuraWear Depth Handle for finer seed depth adjustments.

• Symphony Vision updates with AI-driven spraying and expanded crop support.

• Panorama & FarmEngage software integration for connecting planters, sprayers, and combines.

• OutRun Autonomy now supporting grain carts, Fendt 900s, and tillage applications.

• New product launches from Fendt, Case, and others at Farm Progress.

• Drone spraying lessons learned in potatoes, plus advancements in tank size and capacity.

• Innovative tools like the Residue Reaper and 360 Yield Rain system.

The conversation also explores the bigger theme of autonomy in agriculture — from spray drones and robotic weed control to AI-driven data insights. The future is closer than many think, and the team discusses how growers can begin adapting today.

In this inaugural episode of The Ag Technologies Podcast, hosts Travis Kelley and Bryan Tucker launch their mission to keep farmers updated on the latest in precision agriculture and farm technology.

The episode kicks off with insights from recent farm shows, including the Young Farmer and Rancher Conference in Jekyll Island and the Southeast Peanut Grower Conference in Panama City, where conversations centered around planter upgrades, guidance systems, and sprayer controls.

The main focus is an in-depth look at the PTI Farm in Illinois - Precision Planting's 400-acre research facility running over 150 active trials. Brian shares his recent visit experience, from hands-on time in the "sandbox" testing equipment to touring cutting-edge research projects.

Featured interview with Jason Webster from PTI Farm covers:

- Traffic management trials and the push for "smart corn heads"

- 10-year fertilizer studies comparing broadcast vs. banded applications

- Cost-saving strategies with fertilizer prices approaching $1,000 per ton

- How the farm selects and runs trials that challenge conventional farming practices

The hosts also discuss current harvest season technology including yield monitor retrofit options, the YieldSense system for Precision Planting users, and the new Symphony PWM spray control system with individual nozzle control.

Key takeaway: "If you can't measure it, you can't control it" - discover how modern precision ag tools help farmers make data-driven decisions to maximize profitability per acre.

Perfect for row crop farmers, ag technology enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the latest agricultural innovations and research.