Deere Releases Precision Kit, 'Weave'

John Deere on Wednesday announced the release of a new precision ag hardware kit called "Precision Essentials" that it said will reduce upfront costs, making advanced precision agriculture technologies accessible to farmers, growers and ranchers, regardless of the farm size, crop or livestock focus.

The new kit includes the following hardware:

-- G5 or G5Plus universal display.

-- StarFire 7500 receiver.

-- JDLink M or R modem.

The Precision Essentials kit not only allows for machine automation to be executed with the latest John Deere hardware and software but also provides customers the opportunity to manage their entire farm in one place with the John Deere Operations Center, Deere said.

Farmers can now retrofit legacy John Deere equipment and mixed fleets with the necessary technology to accomplish gains in productivity from insights into their operation, making it easier to manage their farm.

The Precision Essentials kit requires an annual license. Four different licensing options are available:

-- AutoTrac license, two years.

-- Precision Essentials license, one year.

-- Precision Essentials license plus SF-RTK, one year.

-- Advanced license, one year.

Deere said the benefits of the Precision Essentials kit depend on the type of operation being managed.

For example, row-crop farmers will benefit by utilizing the G5 family of displays and StarFire 7500 receiver to help boost in-field productivity. The precise guidance and variable-rate technology help farmers apply inputs more accurately.

For dairy and livestock operators, the M or R modem wirelessly streams data to the John Deere Operations Center, enabling operators to remotely monitor field conditions, machine efficiency and health, and bale-by-bale metrics. Leveraging the precise guidance and data accuracy of the Precision Essentials kit will help achieve precise seeding, fertilization and harvest of forage crops.

High-value- or specialty-crop growers, managers and operators will find value in the precise guidance and data accuracy provided by the G5 family of displays and StarFire 7500 receiver, Deere said. These tools help specialty-crop farmers achieve optimal plant spacing, uniform growth and timely harvesting.

DEERE INTRODUCES 'WEAVE' AUTOMATION

John Deere also announced on Wednesday the launch of new "weave" automation for select round balers. With this automation, the operator simply places the windrow between the front tires of the tractor and lets the baler do the work. Weave automation allows less reliance on operator skill to make a uniform bale.

"Weave automation mitigates the need for manual correction and is an easy-to-use feature that provides consistent quality bales, no matter the operator's expertise level," said Kaylene Ballesteros, John Deere go-to-market manager for hay and forage equipment.

The weaving hitch system allows a plus-38-degree swing from left to right, allowing for enhanced feed system and bale feeding capabilities. The automation also enhances feed quality by minimizing contamination of debris introduced by driving over windrows.

The added maneuverability of the baler also allows the machine to position bales in a way that reduces the risk of rolling on uneven terrain or hillsides.

For more information about the John Deere Precision Essentials kit, other Precision Upgrade options and weave baler automation, visit www.JohnDeere.com.

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