A Farmer's Perspective: How See & Spray Helps Farmers Save Big

In today’s episode, Jesse Blasi (Kansas) and Max Hodel (Illinois) share their experiences with John Deere's See & Spray™ technology and the latest sprayer updates designed to maximize yields and minimize costs.

1. See & Spray Premium – Jesse discusses how he saved $120k on chemicals for his 3,000 acres of wheat using See & Spray Premium and how the new variable rate capabilities are bringing huge savings and precision to later-season applications.
2. See & Spray Ultimate – Max shares how his S&S Ultimate machine has been helping him reduce inputs while maintaining optimal crop care across his 7,000-acre corn and bean operation.
3. AutoTrac & ExactApply Updates – Both guests highlight how AutoTrac Vision 2.0 and ExactApply have drastically reduced crop damage and improved accuracy, allowing them to operate more efficiently at faster speeds.

This episode is packed with real-world applications of John Deere’s sprayer technology and insights on how farmers can maximize their yields while keeping costs down.

Key Discussion Topics:

See & Spray Adoption Experience

• What was it like adopting See & Spray™ technology for both farmers?
• How did they learn about the technology, and what prompted them to give it a try?

Benefits Realized

• Jesse saved $120k on chemicals using See & Spray Select – how did that impact his bottom line?
• Max discusses the advantages he’s seen over the past three years with his S&S Ultimate machine.
• The role of See & Spray Premium in boosting efficiency and minimizing inputs.

Advice for Farmers Considering the Tech

• Tips from Jesse and Max for farmers thinking about adopting this tech.
• What are the most important factors to consider before making the jump?

Sprayer Technology Updates:

See & Spray Select Variable Rate

• Latest advancements in See & Spray technology for later-season fungicide, desiccant, and pre-harvest passes.
• Precision and product savings in variable rate capabilities.

See & Spray Premium

• New boom sizes (90-ft., 100-ft., 120-ft.) for See & Spray Premium on John Deere and Hagie sprayers.
• How the new updates can help farmers fine-tune their application processes.

AutoTrac Updates

• AutoTrac Turn Automation – smoother turns and better guidance during field passes.
• AutoTrac Vision 2.0 – ensuring precision control at faster speeds to reduce crop damage.

ExactApply Updates

• ExactApply Variable Rate – offering multi-rate across the boom and AutoSelect Pulsing for more accurate application across up to 11 unique sections.
• How these updates enable farmers to achieve more precise product placement and increase their ROI.

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