In the last 50 years, wireless technology used by farmers, ranchers, growers, and others in the smart agricultural industry has changed tremendously. The evolution from RF to cellular, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LoRaWAN®, and more have changed the way agriculture is managed and tracked in the United States.
This ever-changing landscape is certainly not getting any simpler or less confusing with time. And over the last several decades, we have seen software and hardware come and go in the precision ag industry. Technologies that seemed like the next big thing are now a faint memory. How can you make wise investments in the wireless technology used for your applications?
In this one-hour conversation, experts from Ranch Systems and Digi International will discuss:
- The evolution of communication technology for precision agriculture
- The comparison of various wireless protocols available on the market today
- The importance of hardware modularity and stability – and how to identify it in the marketplace
- Predictions of the future of smart agriculture technology
- Value in using remote monitoring and control solutions to improve the ROI of agricultural initiatives