RDO Equipment Co. announced its partnership with Sentera, a UAV-focused company offering image and data solutions for drones. The agreement enhances current UAV products and support offered by RDO Equipment Co., and extends the opportunity for the technology to more professionals in the agriculture industry, as well as those in the construction, infrastructure and public safety industries.

AGCO Corp., a manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment solutions, announced development partnerships with agricultural technology companies Aglytix and Farmobile to deliver farm optimization services to AGCO customers.

With SESAM tractor, John Deere presents the first high electrical power that has the features and functionality of a "classic" tractor while providing the benefits of electricity. The SESAM tractor is a key element of Deere's vision of the farm of the future, energy-autonomous.

Sol Chip a provider of Internet of Things (IoT) systems and energy harvesting solutions, announced the introduction of its Sol Chip Comm (SCC) autonomous, wireless, solar tag for enabling precision agriculture and smart irrigation.

GPS and guidance systems might be technology taken for granted in some precision farming circles, given they were some of the earliest innovations adopted on farms. But the success of these systems is still rooted in signal reliability. Acquiring and maintaining a connection can be a challenge, even as cellular networks have become increasingly reliable.

The month was dominated by coverage of the ongoing lawsuit over John Deere's acquisition of Precision Planting and the major manufacturer's agreement with Ag Leader.

These informational sessions on Dec. 7-8 will give attendees an in-depth look at seed agronomy, planting practices and technology available so they leave better prepared to plant their crops in spring.