Farms.com Precision Agriculture Digital Digest | Winter 2024/2025

24 We all know that “nothing runs like a Deere,” but did you know that the company—Deere & Co.—offers a wide variety of core kits and features to retrofit and upgrade existing parts of one’s fleet of ag equipment? The John Deere Precision Upgrades give farmers with any size operation the option to retrofit existing parts of their fleet with the latest John Deere technology offerings to improve productivity and operational efficiencies. Examples of some of the upgrade solutions include ExactEmerge, MaxEmerge 5e, Individual Row Hydraulic Downforce, ExactRate, ExactShot, and FurrowVision. Kyle Barry is the Manager of Precision Upgrade Marketing at Deere & Co. In a chat with this magazine, he noted that farmers are constantly having to manage the rapid changes in technology. As such, the John Deere Precision Upgrades provide an opportunity for them to keep pace without having to trade or purchase new equipment. “John Deere is focused on meeting the farmer where they are at in their technology journey,” he related. “We have kits and options available for those who are beginning their technology journey or embarking on a deeper use of technology on their farm.” John Deere Precision Upgrades are new hardware kits that are installed on the planter. Said Barry: “We have three different options for installing kits, including customer install, dealer install, or John Deere offers a professional installation service.” ExactEmerge John Deere’s ExactEmerge is an advanced planter technology designed to improve planting accuracy and efficiency. Key features include: BrushBelt Delivery System uses a brush belt to deliver seeds directly into the trench with minimal disturbance, allowing for accurate seed placement at speeds up to 10 mph (16 km/h). “It offers a 20 percent improvement in population accuracy with curve compensation—as compared to a non-curve compensated planter—according to an internal study done by John Deere,” said Barry. ExactEmerge also features a high-performance vacuum meter, dual electric motors, as well as an active pneumatic downforce system. Increased productivity is achieved by being able to plant more acres per day and improving the seed survival rates and grain yields. “It’s a great upgrade for those looking to enhance their planting accuracy and efficiency,” mentioned Barry. TURNING THE OLD INTO NEW A Series of John Deere Kits and Features Brings New Life and Upgrades to its Planters ANDREW JOSEPH FARMS.COM

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