Alex Gray

John Deere and AGCO’s respective autonomous kits have moved past the trial stage, with limited commercial availability in 2025 — the first growing season in which farmers are buying and using this technology outside of testing programs.

Väderstad has revealed its 2026 product lineup including a brand-new row unit for its Tempo planters, a third disc axle configuration for the Carrier XL disc cultivator, and the Väderstad E-Connect digital platform.

The new models are built for residential and rural property owners to handle light-duty jobs like transporting people, hauling gear, and moving landscaping materials.

The new V452M can produce bale sizes up to 5.5 feet in diameter, allowing for increased density capability, particularly for use in silage or high-moisture crop settings.

FarmEngage’s biggest strength is all around task management, said Cory Buchs, director for product development for PTx. . Farmers will be able to plan tasks, set boundaries, and deploy plans across their whole fleet, from one platform.

The new Gen4 tractors range from 400–520 hp, with a new lighting package, and integrated OutRun autonomy — including the newly announced tillage autonomous functions.

Precision sprayers have already hit the market, making chemical use more efficient than traditional broadcast methods. Specialized equipment is the next step to the future of automated farming.

The new UC7 Plus Boom Control is an aftermarket upgrade kit compatible with a wide range of sprayers.

The New Holland W100D is powered by a 4-cylinder FPT Industrial engine, capable of up to 112 hp and a maximum speed of 25 mph.

Starlink, a subsidiary of SpaceX, is partnering with CNH to provide intelligent and precision functions to machinery in rural areas.