2021 Precision Farmer Panel

Nov 19, 2021

Just a buncha regular guys talking about their day jobs involving the high-tech world of precision agriculture equipment.

That was the closing scene of the well-attended 2021 Farms.com-sponsored virtual Precision Agriculture Conference & Ag Technology Showcase held November 16-18.

Moderated by Mike Ulik, the Precision Farming Manager for AGCO, farmers: Jeff Bennet owner of Bone Trail Land Company Ltd. in Dodsland, Saskatchewan; Matt Ververs of Ververs Farms in Wasaga Beach, Ontario; and Taylor Phillips of Producers Edge near Regina, Saskatchewan discussed their individual trials, tribulations and successes with their experimentation with precision ag technologies.

It’s all well and good for precision ag equipment and technology manufacturers to state that their product or service is the future of farming, but how does it stack up now in the present?

Even though the 2021 Precision Agriculture Conference & Ag Technology Showcase is over, there is still time to register to gain access to all video presentations and exhibitor area until November 29, 2021.

Video: Season 7, Episode 2: From Data to Decisions in Swine Production

Data can provide a clear picture of trends and performance across a swine farm, but its greatest value comes from putting those insights into action. In this episode, Dr. Edison Magalhães, assistant professor in the department of animal science at Iowa State University, discusses how producers can leverage data to make informed decisions that improve herd performance from birth to market. He highlights the challenges of siloed data across different teams, the impact those gaps can have on performance and the importance of integrating data to gain a more complete picture of herd health and productivity. He also explains the PROSPER (Predictors of Swine Performance) tool, which combines data from multiple sources to help producers better understand herd performance.