At the center of the DOJ’s complaint are two high-speed planting technologies: Precision Planting’s “SpeedTube” and John Deere’s “ExactEmerge.” Both technologies move seed from planter hoppers into the furrow in a fast, controlled manner.

A number of ag tech companies have developed ag data use policies. This is a good trend and will benefit farmers. "Data Use Policies" (some companies have other names for these) attempt to answer farmers’ questions about "what happens to my data" in one single document.

Tesla is revolutionizing the automotive industry. I keep wondering when Tesla will step into other markets and more importantly, will agriculture be one of them?

Alongside the benefits of evolving technology and increasingly in-depth data collection, come increased risks that can create tension between dealers and their customers. To allay potential customer concerns, dealers and manufacturers must answer these questions: Who owns the data? Who can access it today and in the future?