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Montana Ag Network: how an autonomous tractor is helping this farmer
Picture this: You’re driving through farmland in Chouteau County on a beautiful day. You pass a sign that says “Yirsa Farms” and glance past the fence where you see something that makes you do a double take.
There’s a tractor there, seeding the land. But no one is driving the tractor. No, your eyes are not deceiving you. But miles away from the comfort of his garage, Justin Yirsa knows exactly what you’re thinking.
Watch as the tractor drives itself: Video at link
"I think most people think I'm crazy,” he said. “It's not something you see every day for sure.”
Once you the initial shock passes, your next thought is undoubtedl - Why? That’s when it starts to sound less crazy.
There’s a tractor there, seeding the land. But no one is driving the tractor. No, your eyes are not deceiving you. But miles away from the comfort of his garage, Justin Yirsa knows exactly what you’re thinking.
Watch as the tractor drives itself: Video at link
"I think most people think I'm crazy,” he said. “It's not something you see every day for sure.”
Once you the initial shock passes, your next thought is undoubtedl - Why? That’s when it starts to sound less crazy.
https://www.krtv.com/news/montana-ag-network/montana-ag-network-how-an-autonomous-tractor-is-helping-this-farmer