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Tech-Driven Farming: Saskatchewan's Jake Leguee Leads Change

1/20/2026

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Jake Leguee, a third-generation farmer in Saskatchewan, Canada, oversees a 17,000-acre farm in operation since 1956 that uses software and remote cameras on a John Deere tractor.
The system targets weeds during spraying to reduce pesticide use and increase efficiency.
A 2024 McKinsey survey shows 57% of North American farmers plan to try yield-increasing methods in the next two years.
Lake has embraced technology to streamline crop management.

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Story summary

Jake Leguee, a third-generation farmer in Saskatchewan, Canada, oversees a 17,000-acre farm in operation since 1956 that uses software and remote cameras on a John Deere tractor.
The system targets weeds during spraying to reduce pesticide use and increase efficiency.
A 2024 McKinsey survey shows 57% of North American farmers plan to try yield-increasing methods in the next two years.
Lake has embraced technology to streamline crop management.