John Deere has announced updates for Model Year 2020 S700 Series Combines, which include upgrades to improve automation, data management and residue placement.

John Deere has released its 19-1 software update enhance the automation, documentation, functionality and security of its Generation 4 4600 CommandCenter and 4640 Universal Displays.

In today’s Precision Farming Dealer podcast we share an excerpt from a recent discussion we had with John Deere’s new production and precision ag director, Joel Dawson during the company’s recent Large Ag Integrated Solutions event in Orlando.

As the ag industry trends toward broader integration of equipment automation and machine learning, companies are looking for skilled talent to lead the evolution. While traditional avenues for recruiting and retention of tech-savvy talent still produce quality hires, a broader search can attract and develop an alternative pipeline of talent.

From humble, yet ambitious beginnings, Ag Leader Technology founder Al Myers developed one of the cornerstone innovations in precision farming, and has his sights set on the next game-changer for the industry.

A recent Harvard study estimates 200 tractors are in operation for every 100,000 square kilometers on average worldwide, yet in Africa, that figure dips to just 13.

The system is an interface that utilizes the same monitor and user interface that AutoTrac users want. The Green Fit interface eliminates the burden of learning and converting to a new steering system when buying another equipment brand.

Deere & Co. reported net income of $1.208 billion for the second quarter ended April 29, 2018 compared with net income of $808.5 million for the quarter ended April 30, 2017.