Agriculture Technology Podcast

Get your equipment ready for 2027 with John Deere Precision Upgrade Kits. 

In Episode 237 of the Agriculture Technology Podcast, Tony Kramer explains how John Deere’s Early Order Program (EOP) can help growers secure program pricing and schedule eligible upgrades before the next season. He covers planter and sprayer options, including 
Tony also explains why tractor connectivity, including compatible displays, receivers and implement ethernet, is critical for many upgrades. Plus, hear how precision technology works across tillage, planting, spraying and harvest. 

Watch Episode 232 for the full 2027 Precision Upgrade Kit overview: 
New John Deere PUK Upgrades for 2027 

00:00 - 01:49 Introduction + John Deere 2027 PUKs included in EOP 
01:50 – 03:34 Autonomous Tillage Upgrades 
03:35 – 06:31- Planter Precision Upgrades 
06:32 – 08:00 RelativeFlow™ Blockage, plus EZCal™ and AccuRate™ Metering Systems   
08:01 - 09:24 Sprayers’ Front-Mounted Cameras with ExactApply’s Nozzle Control 
09:25 – 10:26 Weed Maps and See & Spray Software Updates for Beans, Wheat and More 
10:27 - 12:23: Predictive Ground Speed and Forward-Facing Cameras for Combines 
12:24 –14:00 G5 Displays and JDLink Connectivity for More Tractors  
14:01-15:15 Close & Recap 
 
Contact your local RDO Equipment Co. team to confirm Early Order Program eligibility, machine and tractor compatibility, program deadlines and installation timing. 
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Tony Kramer joins RDO product specialists Jack Stetz and Jared Roelofs at Big Iron 2026 for a look at the model year 2027 X9 combine and new CommandX™, CommandX™ Plus and CommandX™ Pro controls for 8R, 8RT and 8RX tractors. See how technologies like Auto Unload, Predictive Ground Speed Automation and Harvest Settings Automation can reduce the number of tasks demanding an operator’s attention, along with the customization available through the new CommandX™ controls. Plus, get timely harvest reminders on calibrations, the John Deere Operations Center™, setup, harvest data and other ways to prepare your combine for the field.

John Deere is bringing E-Hydro™ technology to its 5E Utility Tractor lineup for model year 2027. In this episode of the Ag Tech Podcast, host Tony Kramer sits down with John Deere Go-to-Market Manager Mark Davey to discuss the latest updates to the 5E Series and what they mean for property owners, livestock producers and utility tractor operators.
Along with an overview of the 5E lineup, Mark explains John Deere's first-ever E-Hydro transmission in a utility tractor, including how it simplifies operation, improves loader work productivity and introduces new electronic features like LoadMatch™, SpeedMatch™ and cruise control.
The discussion also covers the new digital display, LED lighting package, operator comfort enhancements and when customers can expect the first model year 2027 tractors to arrive.

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Can a John Deere ethanol tractor run on corn-based fuel instead of diesel? In this episode of the Ag Tech Podcast, John Deere Power Systems Research Strategist Harold (Buddy) Kavalier explains the E98 ethanol tractor prototype and how it could help reduce dependence on diesel while eliminating DEF requirements.

John Deere has added a behemoth to its air cart lineup in model year 2027. In this episode, host Tony Kramer reviews the new John Deere C1100T Air Cart that was announced at Commodity Classic 2026.
Along with the latest equipment, Tony breaks down Deere’s modeling system for their air carts, their electronically controlled AccuRate™ metering systems and the precision upgrades that are available for your seeding solutions.
Whether it’s the efficiencies of Section Command Pro™ and calculating curve compensation, to the new calibration systems sent straight to your G5 display, the Ag Tech Podcast with RDO Equipment Co. wants you to know the latest and greatest when it comes to fertilizer application.