MarketBook Precision Ag Blog Archive

John Deere announces the arrival of a new lineup of high-speed disks, available in a variety of widths for all farm sizes. ...

Users of the new Case FieldOps app can view agronomic data and their machines’ precise locations, current parameters, operational history, task completion estimates, and more. ...

Agco has announced the launch of PTx, a new brand representing its precision ag portfolio. ...

Fendt produces some of agriculture’s most innovative solutions, and its booth at Commodity Classic will be teeming with AE50 award winners. ...

New Holland and Raven introduced Raven Cart Automation to synchronize combine and grain cart movements while combining and unloading simultaneously. ...

Parent company CNH Industrial says the Case IH automation kit is available on new tractors and as a retrofit kit, and improves productivity, bale quality, and operator experience. ...

Case IH parent company CNH Industrial says Patriot and Trident customers can expect greater efficiency and accuracy, among other benefits. ...

“The IntelliView 12 Guidance Kit will empower our customers to optimize their operations, reduce complexities, and embrace a more connected future with the latest New Holland technology available from the factory,” says New Holland’s Rob Smith. ...

The system’s integration will be led by the Raven team and will be commercially available via the global Case IH and New Holland Agriculture brands. ...

Supported crops currently include corn, soy, cotton, canola, sunflower, and sugarbeet, with capabilities for more crops such as small grains being added over time. ...

“These new AFS Connect Steiger models will provide more power, torque, fuel efficiency, and comfort—all while giving operators more options for seamlessly tracking, sharing, and managing data with confidence,” says Case IH’s Mitch Kaiser. ...

Deere’s new ExactShot precision spray technology can reduce the amount of starter fertilizer required at planting by up to 60%, and the 145 X-Tier concept is built to cut down on pollution, noise, and operating costs on construction sites. ...

“Creating a fully customizable experience was a top priority for JCB with the Fastrac iCon,” says Shane Coates, vice president of agricultural sales for JCB. ...

The manufacturer says the upgrades give the sprayers 2.5 times greater droplet coverage accuracy than comparable systems, resulting in optimized coverage, minimized skips and overlaps, and reduced input costs. ...

The 2022 Farm Progress Show going on now in Boone, Iowa, is the place to see the machine do its thing, guided by Raven Autonomy technology for driverless operation. ...

AccuSync lets growers share real-time data among their machines in the field to help operators work together more efficiently. ...

The AutoTrac assisted steering system increases operator productivity by maintaining consistent, repeatable accuracy and efficiency as the vehicle moves across the field. ...

The Fastrac iCON system combines iConfigure, iConnect, and iControl to allow operators to create a bespoke control setup with advanced precision ag technology and new driveline software. ...

Valtra says combining SmartTurn with its Auto U-Pilot headland automation and GPS-based Valtra Guide automated steering technologies means operators don’t need to touch the steering wheel at all in the entire field. ...

AE50 Awards are awarded yearly to 50 machines, systems, components, software products, or services that introduce advanced technology to the marketplace. ...

The onboard AFS package includes Case IH’s sophisticated steering system, telematics and vehicle interface solutions, sensors and connected tools for farm management, and the AFS Pro 1200 display. ...

Deere says that by targeting and spraying only weeds on fallow ground, See & Spray Select can reduce non-residual, pre-emerge herbicide expenses by 77% on average. ...

The new system is compatible with a wide range of ag machines, including different types, ages, and brands, that have single-source hydraulic steering and a minimum of four wheels. ...

It has power to spare, as well: It’s the only 400-horsepower Rowtrac tractor on the market. ...

With AFS Soil Command, changing tillage depth initiates automatic adjustments to all other tillage machine functions, making tillage duties more accessible to operators of all skill levels. ...