IN THE NEWS:
Stout Appoints Paul Bonnett as Chief Executive Officer
Stout Industrial Technology Appoints Paul Bonnett as Chief Executive Officer Salinas, CA (January 7, 2026) Stout Industrial Technology, a leader in AI-powered agricultural automation and plant data analytics, is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Bonnett...
Rodrigo Saez on Robotics, Innovation, and the Future of Smart Farming
My passion for robotics began when I was 12. I took apart an old AM radio and turned it into an alarm system connected to my Atari 800XL (home computer). It was a small experiment, but it changed everything. It sparked a lifelong fascination with how machines can...
Kyle Jeffery on Full-Stack Development, Data-Driven Farming, and the Future of Ag Tech
When I joined Stout as a Senior Software Engineer, I saw a unique opportunity to bring meaningful innovation and cutting-edge software development to an industry that’s historically been underserved by technology. My career has spanned everything from VR robotics at...
Robert Rodriguez on Field-Ready Machines, Customer-Focused Ops, and Why Durability Matters
I spent 22 years in the Army, where reliability and precision weren’t just goals – they were requirements. Now, as Operations Manager at Stout, I bring that same mindset and commitment into agriculture. After retiring from the Army, I earned degrees in Ag Business...
Stout Surpasses 60,000 Acres and 3 Billion Plants Scanned
In a space crowded with prototypes and pilot programs, Stout Industrial Technology stands apart — delivering automation that’s working, scaling, and trusted in commercial fields around the world. The company announced today that its AI-powered Smart Cultivator has...
Ag Tech, Automation, and the Future of Farming with Gustavo Dominguez
I’ve worked in agriculture since I was 18, but my background is in mechanics and electrical work. I originally set out to find a job in mechanical repair when I stumbled upon the Ag Tech industry by accident. I joined a company that worked on automated farming...
Navigating Ag Tech: A Journey of Adaptation and Innovation with Sal Espinoza
My journey into ag tech wasn’t exactly planned, but looking back, it makes perfect sense. Early in my career, I worked in operations where everything was done the old-school way—by hand, on paper, with little to no technology involved. Scheduling, field applications,...
A Day in the Life of Antonio: Stout’s Demo Technician
I didn’t really plan to work in agriculture, it just kind of happened. I started as a tractor operator for Tanimura & Antle, learning the basics of running machines in the field. Before that, I had little experience working with machinery or doing fieldwork. Over...
Introducing Stout Smart Rate Fertilizer: Precision, Efficiency, and Sustainability
At Stout, innovation is at the heart of everything we do, and our latest product, the Stout Smart Rate Fertilizer, is a testament to that commitment. This groundbreaking solution is set to transform how fertilization is managed in farming operations, enhancing both...
