Technology is no longer a side attraction at farm expos—it’s the main stage, and nowhere is that more evident than at the Farm Progress Show 2025 in Decatur, Illinois.
From the world’s largest spray drone to self-driving tractors and data-driven crop innovations, this year’s show is positioning agriculture as a leader in automation, precision, and sustainability.
Drones Take Center Stage
The newly introduced Drone Zone is drawing crowds eager to see the latest in aerial farming technology. Among the highlights:
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Pyka Pelican 2 – The world’s largest operational spray drone, capable of covering vast acres with high precision.
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HL600 Surgeon Drone – A next-generation spraying system designed for efficiency and reduced chemical waste.
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SpraySense Technology – A smart spraying platform using AI to target weeds while minimizing input use.
Together, these innovations show how aerial farming is evolving beyond scouting into direct field management.
Autonomous Machines in Action
Self-driving equipment is no longer experimental—it’s becoming mainstream. At the show, visitors are experiencing:
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Ride-and-Drive Programs with autonomous tractors, sprayers, and UTVs.
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Precision Tillage & Harvesting Demos, showing how automation reduces labor costs while improving accuracy.
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Case IH 785 Quadtrac Tractor, designed with semi-autonomous features to optimize fuel efficiency and operator comfort.
For farmers facing labor shortages and rising costs, these machines offer both efficiency and scalability.
Smart Crops & Digital Farming
It’s not just about machinery—the Farm Progress Show is also spotlighting how data and genetics are transforming crops themselves. Exhibitors are introducing:
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Smart soybean varieties developed with resilience against climate stress.
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Data-integrated platforms linking drones, sensors, and machinery into a single digital dashboard.
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On-farm analytics that turn real-time field data into actionable decisions.
This convergence of biology and digital farming points to a future where crops themselves become part of the precision-ag ecosystem.
Why It Matters
Agricultural technology is no longer about “what’s next”—it’s about what’s here now. The drones and autonomous machinery showcased at Farm Progress Show 2025 are not prototypes; they’re commercial-ready solutions designed to address today’s challenges: labor shortages, sustainability, and food security.
For farmers, the message is clear: the future of farming is automated, data-driven, and more sustainable than ever before.
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