The SureDrive Electric Planter Drives from Ag Leader Technology lets growers gain precise control of planter meter performance to incorporate variable-rate planting and row shutoff.

The PSR Tactile Row Guidance system from Reichhardt Electronic Innovations uses tactile sensors for accuracy and durability in corn and adapts the proven TAC row guidance solution used for over 10 years on combines to self-propelled sprayers.

The month was dominated by coverage of the ongoing lawsuit over John Deere's acquisition of Precision Planting and the major manufacturer's agreement with Ag Leader.

Operators will gain visibility into yield and moisture information through real-time mapping on Ag Leader's InCommand display, data management through AgFiniti and integrated machine guidance using SteerCommand.

The Intuicom RTK Bridge-X is now compatible with all the leading precision guidance systems available on the market today, regardless of the color of the equipment its found on.

This week, Ag Leader announced the AgFiniti cloud-based platform is expanding to make data more accessible and convenient to use for decision-making. These expanded capabilities are available through the new AgFiniti Essentials License (formerly AgFiniti File Transfer License) and AgFiniti Remote Support License.

Precision Farming Dealer interviewed Travis Green, Ag Leader northeast territory manager, Randy Davis, CNH Industrial precision field specialist and Stephen Mount, Capstan field marketing representative, to get their personal and professional observations on the 2016 Most Valuable Dealership, Hoober Inc.

The InCommand family, comprised of the InCommand 1200 and InCommand 800, brings a host of valuable features and the ability for growers to easily take their precision maps and data with them on their iPad, new with the AgFiniti Mobile app.

Precision farming dealers often seek to be partners with their farm customers, working with them to get the most out of technology investments. But sometimes those partnerships can evolve into mutually beneficial business relationships.