If you have been following along throughout this series, we imagine you have learned quite a bit about how current ISOBUS technology is helping the agricultural community. And if this is the first article you are reading about ISOBUS, here is a quick summary of what we have been covering through our educational series over the past few months.

M2M is also known as “Machine-to-Machine Communication,” a term that's used to broadly describe the technology that enables network devices to work together.

Plugfest provides a chance for friends and competitors alike to come from around the globe to put aside that competition to work together for the good of their employers and customers.

Every day, farm tractors and implements are connected together and the electrical connectors are engaged. In the cab, the terminal comes alive with information about all the connected systems. Very interesting technology, but how does it all happen?

In a market offering so many different tractors and implements, how can you make the right choice? Now more than ever, when considering the precision farming functions, it can be a critical part of the buying decision.

The AEF ISOBUS Database has been developed as an online resource for dealers, manufacturers and the public to help understand the compatibility of agricultural products currently on the market.

Picture this scenario: a manufacturer makes a tractor. A farmer feels it’s perfect for him, and he buys it. Then, he needs an implement for his tractor. He finds a brand he likes from a different manufacturer, and he buys it. Then, he buys his favorite display from another manufacturer. Sounds fine, right? Sure, except if the products aren’t compatible with each other, they won’t work together at all.

The cloud-based solution will allow Claas, John Deere and 365FarmNet platforms to share data.