IN THE NEWS:
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...
Unlocking Efficiency: Insights from Garry, Production DevOps Engineer
As the Production Development and Operations Engineer at Stout, I focus on one core objective: ensuring our cultivators operate with maximum efficiency. These machines are the heart of our business, and it’s my job to ensure they are operationally healthy and always...
