Industry News | 09-07-2026

High Temps, Low Rainfall Hit Crops, Pastures
University of Missouri Extension specialists are worried about the combination of drought and prolonged high temperatures as crops approach their final growth stages.
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Meet “JD:" John Deere’s New AI Assistant for Operations Center
Designed as a conversational partner, the artificial intelligence assistant answers farmers’ questions in real time using customized insights generated from their own field, machine and operational data.
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What Virtual Fencing System Makes Sense for You?
Virtual fencing systems can provide greater flexibility, reduce labor associated with interior fencing, and create new opportunities for grazing management. However, the systems differ in how they communicate with collars, the pasture scale they can accommodate, battery or solar power requirements, additional features, and pricing.
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Kubota Adds Autosteer to Compact Tractors, Utility Vehicles, and Mowers
Kubota WorkSmart Autosteer provides precision guidance for compact utility tractors, utility vehicles, and mowers. The system works like an autopilot, holding the machine to a defined path. The system is compatible with new and used Kubota equipment.
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Survey Shows Cover Crop Usage is Expanding Across U.S. Farms
Farmers using cover crops are planting more acres, finding new ways to integrate livestock, and increasingly turning to technology such as drones, according to the newly released 2026 National Cover Crop Report.
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