Farmers are Increasingly Turning to Technology to Improve Outcomes
On the wide plains of Saskatchewan, Jake Leguee runs a farm that reflects both deep roots and rapid change. His family’s connection to the land stretches back to 1956, when his grandfather purchased 640 acres. Nearly seven decades later, that modest beginning has expanded into a 17,000-acre operation producing green lentils, canola, flax, and wheat. To stay competitive, Leguee has invested heavily in precision technology, especially for spraying crops. His John Deere tractor is equipped with cameras and software that identify weeds in real time. As the machine moves across the field at about 15 miles per hour, individual nozzles activate only when unwanted plants are detected. The approach reduces chemical use compared…