The Virtual Thumb Drive makes over-the-air data transfer more reliable.

Users of AFS Connect will have the ability to share their agronomic data from their management portal directly to and from these third-party service providers.

The process for data communication in precision farming has changed greatly in the past 20 years and maybe is one of the fastest moving technology pieces, today. Though it is not a major piece of hardware or software, it is inherent in most tasks a precision grower does and the services that his dealers provide.

The collaboration will allow users the ability to seamlessly transfer data and field prescriptions between their FARMserver account and John Deere equipment.

John Deere announces the new John Deere App Center which is a convenient mobile app, designed specifically for John Deere equipment users.

Growers can now manage precision farming tasks direct from the tractor cab with the first variable rate application system to run on a tablet.

Standardization is a buzzword that comes up often in conversations I have with precision farming specialists. Whether they are talking about machinery compatibility or data transfer, the same challenges apply — being able to seamlessly provide a simple solution to a complex problem.

As more producers use new technology in precision agriculture, they will be gathering increasing amounts of machine and production data.