Precision Ag

With the new 8 Series, John Deere deepening its focus on how its machinery is more about delivering agronomic solutions than just iron, and it has two new offerings as examples.

“Precision and autonomy are an opportunity for us, and Raven really helps put us in a very, very competitive position,” Wine says.

Ag Leader Technology, Inc. added a dual-product control to the Edge display for application operations. Chemical Injection Dual product control in the Edge display will support sprayer control of a liquid carrier and a single injection pump. Like other Ag Leader products, the Edge display’s DirectCommand system now interfaces to the Raven Sidekick chemical injection pump for control over chemical injection applications.

Insect and weed control planning is starting for farmers now that planting is wrapping up. Leica Geosystems is capitalizing on the shift of focus from planting to maintenance. The company is combining several of its products into three customized options for insect and weed control as a special campaign. The special will last until June 30, and it includes guidance and section-control products for a wide range of accuracy levels and prices.

Reducing herbicide usage by 97% in pre-emergence and 88% in post-emergence spraying, Greeneye Technology might be the ‘next-big-thing’ in sprayer technology.

First envisioned in the 1990’s after the US government relaxed restrictions on GPS signals, precision ag technology can help farmers reduce inputs such as fuel and fertilizer, saving money and helping the environment.

The National Mall in Washington, D.C. will look different this week. AEM is hosting a Celebration of Modern Agriculture event to showcase the nation’s finest agricultural machinery.

Autonomy is poised to introduce new levels of productivity on the farm — and fun.

By sharing his agronomic practices with fellow farmers, Swartz helps them identify practical, cost-effective ways they can enhance conservation stewardship on their respective operations.

“Once the Fendt 700 came out with the FendtOne operators station, dealers and farmers were asking how soon can we get that on the 900 and 1000 Series,” says Daniel Smith Senior Product Marketing Specialist