Deere announces sprayer updates

John Deere announced a series of updates to its Model Year 2027 (MY27) application portfolio, delivering advancements in maneuverability, visibility, and precision agriculture.

Highlights include Four-Wheel Steering for improved handling and enhanced precision ag tools and insights to streamline logistics and data analysis. Most notably, John Deere introduced the next generation of its See & Spray™ technology, building on a proven foundation to expand targeted application across more crops and more operating conditions, allowing for more passes throughout the season. The updated See & Spray Gen 2 solution is designed to support operations of all sizes, helping farmers manage rising input costs, tighter application windows, and increasing weed pressure with greater confidence and flexibility at any time of day throughout the season.

“We understand the increasing pressures farmers are facing, driving them to find solutions that allow them more flexibility and the opportunity to do more with less,” said Josh Ladd, marketing manager for application equipment at John Deere. “That is why we have updated See & Spray to directly address those challenges by helping farmers apply exactly what’s needed, where it’s needed, and across more acres and more crops.”

Simplified, but Precise, Weed Management Strategy

Model year 2027 brings one simplified and unified See & Spray Gen 2 platform that builds upon the success of Select, Premium, and Ultimate options. The integration eliminates confusion between the previous system levels, making it easier for farmers to implement See & Spray on their operation.

Farmers and Custom Applicators can now customize the machine to match their operation without feature compromise or compatibility challenges. They have the option to choose between a single- or dual-tank configuration and add optional features, such as full boom lighting to maximize operating time by allowing nighttime operations and ExactApply™ or Individual Nozzle Control (INC) Pro nozzle systems.

Precision Application for Complex Challenges

As weed resistance continues to be a challenge across various crop production systems, precision and flexibility are more critical for farmers than ever. John Deere’s expanded See & Spray technology now enables targeted application across a wider range of crops, including the notable addition of wheat, barley and canola. With real-time weed detection and treatment, farmers gain the flexibility to adapt weed control strategies by crop and field conditions, maintaining effective weed control while optimizing input use and protecting profitability and supporting long-term agronomic outcomes.