Precision Ag at Scale
When it comes to large-scale innovation in agriculture, few operations are as impressive as U.S. Sugar. At the heart of this innovation is Scott Berden, who leads the precision ag program for over 255,000 acres of sugarcane, citrus, and vegetables across five Florida counties. Working closely with Everglades Equipment Group and John Deere, Scott helps power one of the most advanced ag fleets in the country — over 350 precision-equipped machines — through GPS land leveling, RTK networks, real-time logistics, and full-farm connectivity.
Scott’s leadership has enabled U.S. Sugar to implement farm-wide Wi-Fi, pilot autonomous tractors, and deploy smart machines that are redefining productivity. His collaboration with Everglades Equipment Group is key to ensuring these technologies don’t just exist — they thrive.
On the other side of this dynamic partnership is Brad Rucks, a long-time expert in John Deere Integrated Solutions. Brad works directly with producers across Florida, helping them leverage JDLink™, landforming software, and other precision tools that streamline operations, reduce input costs, and increase yields — particularly in specialty crops and sugarcane.
Brad brings deep experience in automation, data collection, and efficiency tools designed to maximize ROI. Whether it's optimizing fertilizer placement or helping set up a seamless guidance system, Brad ensures Everglades Equipment Group customers remain competitive as technology evolves.
Together, Scott and Brad reveal how strategic partnerships and next-gen equipment can scale seamlessly — even across hundreds of thousands of acres. In this episode of the Farm4Profit Podcast, we explore:
The ROI of investing in autonomous tractors
How real-time machine-to-machine communication is changing harvest efficiency
The evolution of precision land leveling and RTK networks
What the next 5 to 10 years hold for large-scale ag tech
Whether you’re an ag tech enthusiast, grower, or agribusiness leader, this episode offers powerful insights into how data, scale, and innovation are shaping the future of farming.
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