As part of the Fuse Technologies strategy, AGCO is partnering with technology providers like Raven to maximize returns for customers by integrating the best solutions into AGCO machines.

With more and more farm equipment coming equipped with precision technology, dealers need to adapt their sales strategy to include service plans and data management.

AGCO was recently highlighted in the Harvard Business Review for the company's work in developing smart farm equipment and solutions. In the article, "How Smart, Connected Products are Transforming Competition," Michael Porter and James Heppelmann define smart, connected products as having three core elements: physical components, smart components, and connectivity.

AGCO and Appareo Systems announced today that they have agreed to enter a joint venture, building on the existing IAS (Intelligent Agricultural Solutions) business structure. This collaboration will focus on the need for more advanced electronic technology centered around data collection, wireless communication, advanced sensors and intelligent machine control.

With mergers and acquisitions bringing more locations under one umbrella, and the fast-rising valuations of dealerships limiting the potential pool of buyers, a greater use of Employee-Owned Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) is expected by many to be seen in the years ahead.

DuPont Pioneer and AGCO today announced a global collaboration to bring wireless data transfer technology solutions to farmers in leading agricultural markets, including the United States, Canada, Brazil and key European countries.

AGCO has announced a new interoperability between Trimble’s Farm Works Software, VarioDoc and TaskDoc as part of its Fuse Technologies initiative.

AGCO Director of ATS Global Marketing, Bruce Hart, showcases the company's new Fuse farm management system at the 2013 InfoAg Conference in Springfield, Ill., and explains what role dealers will play in delivering the technology to customers.

AGCO has named Eric Hansotia Senior Vice President, Global Harvesting and Advanced Technology Solutions.