Farm Progress Show Highlights John Deere’s Planting Automation Technology

New technology is helping farmers improve seed placement and adjust to field conditions.

BOONE, Iowa (RFD News) — John Deere is putting its latest planting technology on display at the Farm Progress Show.

RFD Network’s Kirbe Schnoor caught up with John Deere Go-to-Market Manager Ben Zelle to discuss how the new technology is helping farmers with seed placement and nutrient management.

Zelle said automation can help farmers create the right seed furrow and maintain proper planting depth as soil conditions change.

He also highlighted the John Deere Operations Center, which allows farmers to plan fieldwork, manage operations and analyze data to help make decisions throughout the season.

LEARN MORE: https://operationscenter.deere.com/

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Knoxville native Neal Burnette-Irwin is a graduate from MTSU where he majored in Journalism and Entertainment Studies. He works as a digital content producer with RFD News and is represented by multiple talent agencies in Nashville and Chicago.


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