In June, John Deere introduced a powerful lineup of automation features and front-end upgrades for its 2026 combines.
One of the biggest upgrades is weed detection. Cameras on the front of the combine will now detect weedy areas in the field and adjust the machine's speed accordingly.
This new system also creates a weed pressure map in the John Deere Operations Center, helping growers track weed issues for future planning. Another update is out-of-crop adjustment, part of harvest settings automation.
When the combine exits a crop area, it will automatically adjust settings like fan speed and sieve positions to avoid grain loss.