Raven Partners With Versatile Tractors & Sprayers

Jan 28, 2010

Raven precision agriculture products will now be offered on both the Versatile tractor line as well as its new self-propelled sprayer line, thanks to a strategic partnership between Raven Industries and Buhler Industries.

The Versatile Precision Ag System, or VPAS, will include a combination of Raven’s SCS consoles, Cruizer guidance system, Envizio Pro and Viper Pro field computers, and SmarTrax assisted steering products. By offering the customer different levels of precision ag products, from basic application controls and entry-level guidance up to integrated hydraulic steering and fully functional field computers, VPAS will match any operation with the type of technology they need to increase overall efficiency by getting the job done precisely and cutting costs. Versatile machines can be ordered today with the VPAS option for delivery around the world.

“We are excited to mark Versatile’s entry into precision agriculture, and we are excited to have Raven supply the technology. This partnership means the technology can be ordered as a factory or dealer installed option,” says Adam Reid, Marketing Manager for Buhler Industries.

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“As the industry searches for technology to drive profitability forward in a more sustainable manner, we’re thrilled to join that effort with our Olerix technology,” said Mark Hulsebus, general manager for U.S. pork at Alltech. “Our work in this phytogenic space is yielding very encouraging results, and we’re excited to make this new opportunity available to pork producers focused on optimizing feed efficiency and growth rates.”

“Olerix represents the next generation of phytogenic technology — combining feed efficiency, livability and immune support into a practical commercial solution producers can implement today,” said Andy Rash, U.S. monogastric director at Alltech.