Ag companies show off latest tech

Crystal Reed
Jul 31, 2025
Jul 31, 2025

Guillermo Roth Lagos, agronomic R&D lead with DeepAgro, demonstrates the precision spraying technology of SprAI during the 2025 AgTech Innovation Showcase at the University of Illinois Research Park in Champaign, Ill., July 16.
IFT photo by Crystal Reed

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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The AgTech Innovation Showcase aims to connect farmers with startups, explore new technologies and share real-world insights to shape future on-farm solutions.

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