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Companies Step Up for Front Line Staff

A number of companies are stepping up to pay their front line staff more, during the ongoing crisis people like cashiers at grocery stores that in many cases are earning not much more than minimum wage but their services are needed more than ever.

Also today, Maple Leaf foods announced its including a weekly bonus for its hourly staff and funding a personal support program to help front line health providers during the crisis.

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Autonomous AI Sprayer Changes Weed Control

Video: Autonomous AI Sprayer Changes Weed Control


Discover how robotics and artificial intelligence are transforming crop protection across the Midwest.

Taylor Wetli, U.S. Commercial Manager for Solinftec, @Solinftec joins host Shane Gray to break down the Solix Autonomous Sprayer and how precision ag technology is reshaping modern farming.

He explains how AI-powered cameras identify weeds plant by plant, enabling targeted spraying that can reduce chemical use by up to 90%. From solar-powered autonomy to large-scale fleet deployment, Taylor shares how this innovation helps farmers boost efficiency, cut inputs, and rethink field operations.

This conversation also explores real-world adoption, farmer-friendly design, early-season spraying, and how robotics could support conservation programs and the farm bill. It’s a look at the next generation of ag tech and its impact on growers of all sizes.