Swiss Precision Sprayer Joins RDO Equipment Co.'s Product Lineup

Aug 08, 2024

AI-Powered ARA Field Sprayer to Deliver Unparalleled Precision for Vegetable Farmers, Available Nationwide at Select RDO Locations

Ecorobotix, a company specializing in AI-driven agricultural technology, has formed a dealer partnership with RDO Equipment Co., marking a major expansion into the U.S. market. Through this collaboration, Ecorobotix’s innovative ARA ultra-high precision sprayer will be available at select RDO locations nationwide.

The ARA sprayer is a cutting-edge AI solution that ensures the precise application of phytosanitary products with an exceptional 2.4x2.4 sq inch spray footprint. This precision technology reduces chemical use by up to 95%, significantly decreasing crop phytotoxicity and safeguarding soil health. The ARA sprayer reduces the need for labor-intensive manual weeding and offers a cost-effective, high-tech alternative that can decrease input expenses while increasing yields. Versatility is at the core of ARA's design. Its advanced algorithms are tailored for a wide array of vegetables like carrots, lettuce, and onions, and can be adapted for numerous other crops.

With more than 80 locations across the U.S. and a robust global network, RDO will support growers as they embrace this ultra-precise spraying solution.

“We first learned about Ecorobotix’s innovative ARA sprayer while working with a vegetable grower on ways to optimize their operation. All of us at RDO Equipment Co. are thrilled to be able to offer this intelligent spraying solution plus our service and support so growers can effectively integrate the advanced sprayer to save on labor or input costs," Said Brady Kiesz, RDO Product Specialist Manager based in the Pacific Northwest.

Ecorobotix Inc., the U.S. division of the Swiss company, has rapidly advanced in the North American market through strategic partnerships with key dealers, broadening the availability of the ARA precision sprayer nationwide.

Source : Farm Equipment

Video: Evolution of Beef Cattle Farming

The Clear Conversations podcast took to the road for a special episode recorded in Nashville during CattleCon, bringing listeners straight into the heart of the cattle industry. Host Tracy Sellers welcomed rancher Steve Wooten of Beatty Canyon Ranch in Colorado for a wide-ranging discussion that blended family history and sustainability, particularly as it relates to the future of beef production.

Sustainability emerged as a central theme of the conversation, a word that Wooten acknowledges can mean very different things depending on who you ask. For him, sustainability starts with the soil. Healthy soil produces healthy grass, which supports efficient cattle capable of producing year after year with minimal external inputs. It’s an approach that equally considers vegetation, animal efficiency, and long-term profitability.

That philosophy aligned naturally with Wooten’s involvement in the U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef, where he served as a representative for the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association. The roundtable brings together the entire beef supply chain—from producers to retailers—along with universities, NGOs, and allied industries. Its goal is not regulation, Wooten emphasized, but collaboration, shared learning, and continuous improvement.