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Farming The Right Way With John Deere Precision Ag Technology

John Deere precision ag is the latest in agricultural technology that keeps you up to speed on everything going on out in the field. Whether you’re working with corn, soybeans, or everything in between, John Deere’s precision ag technology can help you keep an eye on the performance of your machines.
 
 
However, it goes beyond just machine overview – field prep, planting, spraying, and harvesting are all taken to the next level with John Deere precision ag.
 
Choosing a Display
 
John Deere has a handful of different displays to choose from that work in conjunction with its precision ag technology. Each of these displays also has a different screen size, ranging from 8.4 inches to 10.4 inches, depending on your preference and needs. All of them are touch screen for the utmost convenience and have at least one video camera support. Each display comes with remote display access, and wireless data transfer is an option on most models as well.
 
Selecting a Receiver
 
John Deere has a series of receivers customers can choose from, as well. The StarFire 6000 receiver, for instance, has a range of plus-or-minus nine inches, down to sub-inch accuracy for the precise results. Depending on the receiver operators choose, it may have a delivery method of satellite, radio, or cellular. The pull-in time ranges from less than 30 minutes to less than one minute, depending on the model.
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