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Farm Progress Show brings tech for all

The target of new ag technology may traditionally have been young, innovative farmers itching to get their hands on it after college or established farmers who knew the tech would pay off in efficiencies over vast acreage. But today, everyone wants the yield advantages and productivity technology offers.

At this year’s Farm Progress Show, at various field days, and on farms of all sizes, it is clear the attitude among manufacturers, retailers and especially farmers is “tech for all.”

The trend has been clear in planter accessories for years. Companies increasingly offer to retrofit items for downforce control, depth control, closing systems and display monitors. Instead of investing in a new, expensive planter, more farmers can retrofit their older planters to improve yields.

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