Dealer Opinions Vary on Potential Impact of Autonomy in Next 3 Years

A good number of dealers plan to invest in autonomy over the next 2 years, according to the 11^th annual Precision Farming Dealer Benchmark Study. 30% said they’re very likely to invest in autonomy and 39% said they’re somewhat likely. 17% said it’s somewhat unlikely they’ll invest in autonomy and 13% said it’s very unlikely.

The survey also asked, “How will autonomous machinery impact your dealership in the next 3 years?” Here’s how dealers across the U.S. and Canada responded: 

“I don’t think it will have much impact on sales, but the next 3 years will be pivotal in learning how autonomous machinery can benefit customers in our area the most.”

Cattle facility safety is essential for effective beef cattle management. In this presentation, Mark Johnson, OSU Extension beef cattle breeding specialist, discusses key considerations for cattle facility design, safe cattle handling practices, and ways producers can improve efficiency while reducing risk for both livestock and handlers.