At a recent Fendt press event in Lake Geneva, Wis., AGCO gave those present an up-close and personal look at the second iteration of its prototype autonomous planter row unit: the Xaver.

We've heard for years that "information is power" and one needs to look no further than the travel industry to see the effects online commerce has had in the buying and selling of airline tickets and hotel room rentals. Very few people call a travel agent to take care of those things today, whereas 20 years ago, company or independent agents booked nearly all flights and a significant amount of lodging and rental car business.

Mike Houghtaling, president of P&C Ag Solutions in Reese, Mich., discusses the diagnosis of a hydraulic drive issue on a planter and the importance of budgeting time, even during the busy season, to ensure customers are ready to roll when he leaves.

Kinze Manufacturing Inc. is pleased to announce that the 3660 12 row and 16 row planters will soon be available for purchase with electric drive.

Phil Moskal, integrated solutions manager with Mid-State Equipment, explains the basic process of getting a new planter and display set up.

In order to help farmers optimize their seed hybrids and increase their yields, Kinze Manufacturing, Inc. announces the world’s first electric multi-hybrid concept planter.