The new, look, feel and navigation of the John Deere Operations Center makes it easier to use and provides a more consistent user experience with the mobile version.

The Smart-Apply Intelligent Control System uses Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) and is compatible with John Deere tractors used in high value crop applications.

According to a report from Bloomberg Law, AGCO has lost challenges it made in court to invalidate two of Deere's patents involved in a lawsuit filed in 2018.

John Deere introduces AutoPath to help producers more accurately document and follow each row of crops in fields throughout the season. The company also has released a new 20-3 software update for its Generation 4 4600 CommandCenter displays, including new features and enhancements to its popular Machine Sync application.

John Deere acquired Harvest Profit, a leading provider of farm profitability software based in Fargo, North Dakota. Harvest Profit software helps farmers forecast and measure profitability on a field-by-field basis.

The cloud-based DataConnect system that enables the exchange of machinery data between CLAAS, 365FarmNet and John Deere is now commercially available, with further partners to follow soon. DataConnect enables the exchange of essential machinery data among different platforms, allowing users to view all of their mixed-brand fleet information within the single data platform of their choice.

According to a report from Bloomberg, Deere has plans to expand its presence in Australia and New Zealand, including an increased focus on precision agriculture.

John Deere announced it has enhanced the integrated technology of its new 5R and 6M Utility Tractors to give customers a cost-effective way to view AutoTrac Automated Guidance System information without having to purchase a separate display.

The John Deere AutoTrac Controller 300 universal after-market steering kit gives producers the benefits of integrated AutoTrac precision guidance with no impact on operator ergonomics and no steering wheel modifications. According to John Mishler, precision ag marketing manager for John Deere, the AutoTrac Controller 300 system is customizable to different types, ages and brands of ag machines that have hydraulic steering from a single source and at least four wheels.