TractorHouse Precision Ag Blog Archive

    John Deere Acquires Sentera To Integrate Aerial Field Scouting
    Posted On: May 23, 2025
    John Deere announced today the acquisition of Sentera, a leading provider of remote imagery solutions for agriculture headquartered in St. ...
    Improved Residue Flow & Frame Strength Highlight New John Deere High-Speed Disk Series
    Posted On: January 14, 2025
    John Deere announces the arrival of a new lineup of high-speed disks, available in a variety of widths for all farm sizes. ...
    New Case IH FieldOps Is An All-In-One Machine Monitoring Solution
    Posted On: May 10, 2024
    Users of the new Case FieldOps app can view agronomic data and their machines’ precise locations, current parameters, operational history, task completion estimates, and more. ...
    AGCO Launches PTx, A Precision Ag Portfolio To Accelerate Technology Transformation
    Posted On: April 12, 2024
    Agco has announced the launch of PTx, a new brand representing its precision ag portfolio. ...
    AGCO’s Fendt, Massey Ferguson, Precision Planting & GSI Offer Expansive, Farmer-Focused Exhibit at 2024 Commodity Classic
    Posted On: February 26, 2024
    Fendt produces some of agriculture’s most innovative solutions, and its booth at Commodity Classic will be teeming with AE50 award winners. ...
    New Holland & Raven Industries Collaborate To Introduce Raven Cart Automation
    Posted On: February 19, 2024
    New Holland and Raven introduced Raven Cart Automation to synchronize combine and grain cart movements while combining and unloading simultaneously. ...
    Case IH Brings LiDAR Technology To Hay Producers, A First Of Its Kind In Large Square Baler Automation
    Posted On: February 8, 2024
    Parent company CNH Industrial says the Case IH automation kit is available on new tractors and as a retrofit kit, and improves productivity, bale quality, and operator experience. ...
    Case IH Updates Patriot 50 Series Sprayers & Trident 5550 Combination Applicator For 2024
    Posted On: September 7, 2023
    Case IH parent company CNH Industrial says Patriot and Trident customers can expect greater efficiency and accuracy, among other benefits. ...
    New Holland Announces Early 2024 Release Date For New Precision Farming IntelliView 12 Guidance Kit
    Posted On: September 6, 2023
    “The IntelliView 12 Guidance Kit will empower our customers to optimize their operations, reduce complexities, and embrace a more connected future with the latest New Holland technology available from the factory,” says New Holland’s Rob Smith. ...
    CNH Industrial & One Smart Spray Announce Integration Of Precision Spraying Solution
    Posted On: May 25, 2023
    The system’s integration will be led by the Raven team and will be commercially available via the global Case IH and New Holland Agriculture brands. ...
    Agco & Bosch BASF Smart Farming Announce Joint Development & Commercialization Of Smart Spraying Capabilities
    Posted On: April 10, 2023
    Supported crops currently include corn, soy, cotton, canola, sunflower, and sugarbeet, with capabilities for more crops such as small grains being added over time. ...
    Case IH Expands Steiger Series With Addition Of 6 New AFS Connect Tractors
    Posted On: February 23, 2023
    “These new AFS Connect Steiger models will provide more power, torque, fuel efficiency, and comfort—all while giving operators more options for seamlessly tracking, sharing, and managing data with confidence,” says Case IH’s Mitch Kaiser. ...
    John Deere Announces 145 X-Tier Electric Excavator, ExactShot Planting Technology At CES
    Posted On: January 9, 2023
    Deere’s new ExactShot precision spray technology can reduce the amount of starter fertilizer required at planting by up to 60%, and the 145 X-Tier concept is built to cut down on pollution, noise, and operating costs on construction sites. ...
    Updated JCB Fastrac 4000 & 8000 Series Tractors Add More High-Tech Cab Controls
    Posted On: September 23, 2022
    “Creating a fully customizable experience was a top priority for JCB with the Fastrac iCon,” says Shane Coates, vice president of agricultural sales for JCB. ...
    New Holland Enhances Guardian Front Boom Sprayers With Raven Industries’ Slingshot Technology
    Posted On: September 1, 2022
    The manufacturer says the upgrades give the sprayers 2.5 times greater droplet coverage accuracy than comparable systems, resulting in optimized coverage, minimized skips and overlaps, and reduced input costs. ...
    Case IH Offering First Demo Of Trident 5550 Autonomous Applicator
    Posted On: August 31, 2022
    The 2022 Farm Progress Show going on now in Boone, Iowa, is the place to see the machine do its thing, guided by Raven Autonomy technology for driverless operation. ...
    Case IH Introduces Machine Coordination Tool AFS AccuSync
    Posted On: August 31, 2022
    AccuSync lets growers share real-time data among their machines in the field to help operators work together more efficiently. ...
    New AutoTrac Ready John Deere Gator Utility Vehicles Give Farmers, Ranchers Hands-Free Steering Capabilities
    Posted On: August 17, 2022
    The AutoTrac assisted steering system increases operator productivity by maintaining consistent, repeatable accuracy and efficiency as the vehicle moves across the field. ...
    Customize Your Operation With JCB’s Fastrac iCON Tractors
    Posted On: May 5, 2022
    The Fastrac iCON system combines iConfigure, iConnect, and iControl to allow operators to create a bespoke control setup with advanced precision ag technology and new driveline software. ...
    Valtra Introduces SmartTurn Automatic Headland Turning Feature For N & T Series Tractors
    Posted On: April 29, 2022
    Valtra says combining SmartTurn with its Auto U-Pilot headland automation and GPS-based Valtra Guide automated steering technologies means operators don’t need to touch the steering wheel at all in the entire field. ...
    John Deere Enters Joint Venture With SurePoint Ag Systems
    Posted On: March 30, 2022
    SurePoint designs and manufactures liquid fertilizer application and spray tendering systems, and anhydrous and irrigation injection equipment. ...
    AGCO Invests In Greeneye Technology, An Innovator In Smart Farming Solutions For Precision Spraying
    Posted On: December 16, 2021
    Smart solutions from Greeneye are designed to reduce input costs, increase herbicide efficacy, and enhance environmental sustainability. ...
    Precision Planting Reveal & SmartDepth Systems For Row Crop Planters Garner More AE50 Awards For AGCO
    Posted On: November 22, 2021
    AE50 Awards are awarded yearly to 50 machines, systems, components, software products, or services that introduce advanced technology to the marketplace. ...
    Case IH Unveils New AFS Connect Optum 270 & 300, Equipped With The Latest Precision Technology & Telematics
    Posted On: September 2, 2021
    The onboard AFS package includes Case IH’s sophisticated steering system, telematics and vehicle interface solutions, sensors and connected tools for farm management, and the AFS Pro 1200 display. ...
    Case IH AFS Soil Command Supports Tillage Prescription Maps For More Efficient Soil Management
    Posted On: August 24, 2021
    The manufacturer says tillage prescriptions use the same variable-rate approach already in use for planting and fertilizer application. ...
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    How To Refinance Existing Farm Equipment With CurrencyFinance
    Posted 10/30/2026
    Learn how refinancing existing farm equipment can help you improve your liquidity, consolidate and reduce payments, or free up capital in eligible machinery. ...
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    Equipmentfacts Brings The Local Auction Ring To The World
    Posted 10/28/2026
    Live auctions used to have limited reach and a local pool of bidders, but Equipmentfacts’ simulcasting technology opens live auctions to bidders everywhere. ...
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    Extend Your Sales Reach To Canada & Latin America With MarketBook
    Posted 10/27/2026
    The MarketBook Canada and MarketBook Latin America platforms connect farm and construction equipment and truck and trailer sellers and buyers through proven regional print publications and localized websites. ...
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    Get Precise Asset Valuations With Value Insight Portal (VIP)
    Posted 10/26/2026
    VIP is a publicly available, mobile-friendly tool offering the industry’s most accurate valuations for construction equipment, farm machinery, commercial trucks, and trailers. ...
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    Fast Track Iron Dealer Network Unlocks Wholesale & Exclusive Benefits
    Posted 10/23/2026
    Sandhills’ Fast Track Iron dealer network offers wholesale buying and selling, valuable information on asset listings, and exclusive sales tools. ...
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    2026 Q3 Sandhills Global-Bloomberg Intelligence Dealer Survey: Farm Equipment Sentiment Shows Improvement
    Posted 10/22/2026
    Watch our video to learn how dealers feel about their 2026 Q3 sales and optimism for the future in the survey by Sandhills Global and Bloomberg Intelligence. ...
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    Sell With Industry-Leading Sales Platforms Truck Paper & MDTrader
    Posted 10/21/2026
    Together, Truck Paper and MDTrader work hand in hand with Sandhills sales tools and services to serve as an integral part of successful truck sales. ...
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    Sell On Your Own Terms With Standalone Timed Auctions
    Posted 10/21/2026
    Standalone timed auctions on AuctionTime let you customize the date, time, and pace of your auction to more effectively reach your target buyers. ...
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    Year-Over-Year Used Farm Equipment Inventory Levels Down, Auction Values Up
    Posted 10/20/2026
    Watch our new Sandhills Global market report video for inventory and value trends affecting used farm equipment on Sandhills platforms. ...
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    Did You Buy Farm Equipment In 2026? The Section 179 Tax Deduction Could Save You Money
    Posted 10/16/2026
    If you bought farm equipment and put it to use in the 2026 calendar year, the section 179 tax deduction could help you write off and recover some of those costs. ...
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