Trimble debuted its new GFX 750 display and Nav 900 receiver at Agritechnica 2017. The system marks a change for the company, with a redesigned architecture where GNSS receiver and the inertial measurement system are on top of the tractor cab in a mobile design.

At Agritechnica 2017, Topcon Agriculture launched its new Topcon Agriculture Platform (TAP), which is designed as a comprehensive precision solution, incorporating FMIS, fleet management and image processing.

The new Tempo L high speed planter from Väderstad features optional dry fertilizer tank and updated row units to include small seed closing wheels to help close seed trench and provide consistent seed to soil contact.

A look at the prototype of the medal-winning AGCO Xaver autonomous seeding unit at Agritechnica 2017. The system is programmable, and 12 units are the equivalent of one, 8-row planter. Ten units can plant about 2.5 acres per hour and they will be field tested in 2018, with production tentatively planned for 2020.

A sneak peek at the new GrainSense mobile monitoring system. Measures moisture and protein in wheat, barley, oats and rye in near real-time, with additional crops being tested. The system can be used ahead of harvest to time optimal harvest window. Relays data to mobile app in 30 seconds after scan. Initial cost will be about $4,500 and the product is scheduled to be released in Finland and Sweden in 2018.

For the first time, at Agritechnica 2017, Reichhardt Electronic Innovations showcased its ISOLift compatible electronic linkage control solution. The system is retrofittable and has a tractor-implement-management (TIM) interface allowing for seamless communication between the tractor and controller.

Dr. Bernhard Schmitz discusses new innovations from AGCO and how this new products interact with NovAtel receivers and correction services.

In this episode of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast, brought to you by Farmers Edge, we welcome Ohio State University Agriculture and Bioengineering professor Scott Shearer to discuss the current state of artificial intelligence as it pertains to the ag industry and its potential future.