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John Deere Introduces New Planter Technologies to Maximize Efficiency

OLATHE, Kansas — John Deere (NYSE: DE) announced today new planter technologies designed to make the planting process more efficient, giving farmers an edge in getting the crop in during tight windows due to weather and other conditions. Three new technologies — seed-level sensing, fertilizer-level sensing and active vacuum automation — give farmers more information needed to keep planters running.

Seed-Level Sensing

  • This logistics improvement provides farmers with a more accurate look at the level of seed remaining in the tank. Currently, farmers estimate time to empty based on previous experience or general visual indicators and often have to stop and manually check the seed levels remaining in the tank. Seed-level sensing places a sensor in the tank that can measure the volume of seed left in the tank, which is then provided to the operator in the cab and the John Deere Operations Center. This new feature provides more accurate information on when and where to have seed tenders available for tank refills. This feature is available on model year 2026 planters or as a precision upgrade for certain models back to model year 2022.
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Demco Dual Aguer Grain Carts — Fire Safety Systems, Right or Left-Handed Unload, and More!

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Demco's dual auger grain cart is designed for unloading efficiency, operator visibility, and safety in the field.

This dual-auger design features both an unload auger and a floor auger for enhanced grain cleanout and consistent flow, and the 22-inch unload auger is capable of moving up to 600 bushels per minute.

Farmers can also choose between right or left-handed unload options—right-handed unload improves visibility from the tractor cab. A new design allows both vertical and horizontal movement for precise grain placement during unloading.

Another key feature is the built-in fire safety system; a 300-gallon onboard water tank with a hose reel that provides field-ready fire suppression capability.

These dual auger grain carts are available in 1100, 1300, 1500, 1700, and 2200 bushel sizes.