The features and capabilities of precision technology equipment and data solutions are constantly growing and changing. At Horizon Ag & Turf, we understand the complexity of identifying which solutions to focus on and where to start with implementing them on your farm.
This guide is designed to provide a brief overview of the solutions that we offer around precision technology and data. Our Precision Technology Team is here to help you. Reach out to your local Horizon Ag & Turf to be connected with your Precision & Optimization
Guidance & Documentation
AutoTrac provides you with a hands-free guidance solution helping to manage in-field efficiency and greatly reduce operator fatigue. A full guidance system consists of three components: a display, receiver, and steering controller. By adding a display and receiver, you are also able to start documenting operational passes for record keeping and analysis of potential improvements.
AutoTrac assisted steering guides the machine with accuracy in a variety of field conditions, bringing the following advantages to your operation:
n Increases your profitability by reducing overlaps and skips, leading to savings in fuel, equipment wear, and time.
n Protects emerging crops by creating more consistently spaced rows and reducing the potential for crop damage with subsequent passes through the field.
n Reduces soil compaction by using tramline management more effectively.
n Improves your productivity by taking your focus off accurately steering the machine and allowing yourself to remain more alert in the field.
n Extends your time in the field as AutoTrac allows you to confidently create evenly spaced rows past sunset and in rain, dust, or fog.
Displays
A display is the computer of your guidance and documentation setup. It utilizes the positioning signal from the receiver to determine the location of the unit, document the operational data, and send steering directions to the steering controller.
G5PLUS UNIVERSAL DISPLAY
G5 UNIVERSAL DISPLAY
The G5 Universal features a large 10.1-inch touchscreen, which is 35% larger than previous models. It has a processor that is three times faster than prior versions, allowing quicker cold boot times. The screen resolution is brighter and clearer at 1080p HD. Permanent AutoTrac™ and Section Control licenses are available as options. An optional 1-year G5 Advanced license can also be added to enhance precision and automation capabilities.
G5PLUS EXTENDED MONITOR
The G5Plus Extended Monitor works with any G5Plus/ G5 display (Universal or CommandCenter) and provides a second screen to view critical machine and field data, with a large 12.8-inch touchscreen monitor featuring 1080p HD resolution. This setup minimizes the need to navigate between multiple run pages, facilitating quicker and easier adjustments and monitoring of machines and implements.
The G5Plus Universal features an impressive 12.8-inch touchscreen with a 1080p HD resolution, providing our largest display to date. It is equipped with a processor that is three times faster than previous models, ensuring quicker cold boot times. The standard package includes a permanent AutoTrac™ and Section Control license. Additionally, an optional 1-year G5 Advanced license is available, offering enhanced precision and advanced automation capabilities.
Display Licenses & Upgrades
G5PLUS COMMANDCENTER UPGRADE KIT
This kit is designed to upgrade the existing Generation 4 CommandCenter to the G5Plus CommandCenter, enabling the use of G5 Advanced Licenses.
n A large 12.8-inch touchscreen display with 1080p HD resolution.
n A processor that is three times faster than previous models, resulting in quicker cold boot times.
n Standard inclusion of a permanent AutoTrac™ and Section Control license.
Display Compatibility
n 7R, 8R/RT/RX: MY20.5-MY23
n 9R/RT/RX: MY22-MY23
n Sprayers/Floaters: MY18-MY24
n S7/700: MY18+
n X9: MY21+
* An upholstery kit (BPF12454) is recommended for tractor retrofits.
* Please confirm the compatibility of your display with the Horizon Ag & Turf Precision Technology Team.
G5 ADVANCED LICENSE
The G5 Advanced License is a one year license that adds cutting edge features to a G5 or G5Plus display.
* Requires SF-RTK or SF3 driven boundaries.
n An optional 1-year G5 Advanced license for enhanced precision and automation capabilities.
* SF-RTK or SF3 driven boundary recommended. Certain Tractors & Combines Only.
* Tractors only. Requires SF-RTK or SF-3 on the tractor receiver. Requires an additional receiver mounted on the implement.
n AutoPath Boundaries automatically generates a guidance plan for the entire field based on driven boundaries.
n AutoTrac Turn Automation controls speed, implement functions, and turn shape for a hands-free turn experience.
n AutoTrac Implement Guidance repositions the tractor to place your implement where it needs to be.
n In Field Data Sharing shares coverage maps and guidance lines between up to 6 machines in the same field.
* License required on all machines involved.
n Machine Sync allows the combine to take over the grain cart to ensure correct speed and separation when unloading on the go.
* Certain Tractors & Combines Only, Displays, Receivers, Activations and JDLink Modems required in Combines and Cart Tractors.
n Idle Reasons empowers operators to input reasons behind idle time to understand and optimize machine utilization.
NEW Features
n Harvest Grain Weight Sharing allows combines and grain carts within the same In-Field Data Sharing work group to visualize cart weights (when equipped with compatible scale tech systems) on each display and within the Ops Center mobile app. This information allows operators, farm managers, and support vehicles to make more informed decisions during harvest.
* May require additional harnesses to connect scale system to display.
n Background Satellite Imagery allows for the use of a satellite imagery layer in the background of your display operational map.
Receivers
A receiver communicates with GPS satellites to determine it’s precise location and transmits that to the display.
STARFIRE 7500 UNIVERSAL RECEIVER
A universal receiver with more satellite constellations used and improved pull-in times allowing for repeatable placement of machines, fertilizer, seed, and herbicides.
Base receivers include permanent access to the SF1 signal with +/- 15cm (5.9in) accuracy.
STARFIRE 7500 INTEGRATED RECEIVER UPGRADE KIT
An integrated receiver with more satellite constellations used and improved pull-in times allowing for repeatable placement of machines, fertilizer, seed, and herbicides. Base receivers include permanent access to the SF1 signal with +/- 15cm (5.9in) accuracy.
Integrated Receiver Compatibility
n 7R, 8R/RT/RX, 9R/RT/RX: MY20.5 or newer
n Sprayers/Floaters: MY22 or newer
n X9 Combines: MY22 or newer
* Please confirm the compatibility for an integrated receiver with the Horizon Ag & Turf Precision Technology Team.
SF-RTK License
Utilizing four GNSS satellite constellations SF-RTK provides +/- 2.5cm (1in) horizontal accuracy. This provides our highest accuracy level, along with long-term repeatability, to enable advanced guidance features and the confidence that guidance lines and boundaries won't shift from year to year.
* This solution is not designed for usage where vertical accuracy is required, such as ditching.
RTK Permanent License/ Base Station
The RTK Permanent License/Base Station Solution utilizes a base station to provide year over year +/- 2.5cm (1in) horizontal and vertical accuracy.
Steering Controllers
The steering controller takes direction from the display and steers the machine.
AUTOTRAC UNIVERSAL (ATU) 300
AUTOTRAC CONTROLLER 300
AGRAGPS BRIDGE
The AutoTrac Universal 300 steering kit is a mobile guidance solution that brings additional productivity to farming operations throughout the growing season. It is compatible with all John Deere displays with exception of the Original (brownbox) GreenStar display.
AutoTrac Controller
300 is a customizable solution that delivers the benefits of integrated AutoTrac on machines not already equipped with a guidance system.
* Verify with the Precision Technology team to determine if it is compatible with your machine.
Agra-GPS Bridge allows for the use of John Deere guidance and telematic components (displays, recievers, and MTGs) in non-John Deere autosteer capable machines.
or G5Plus Universal display, Starfire Universal Receiver, M or R modem, and License to outfit their fleet with the latest technology.
* A year by year license is then required for functionality.
ADVANCED LICENSE with SF-RTK:
Includes a 1-year license for AutoTrac, Section Control, G5 Advanced, and SF-RTK
Machine Connectivity
The John Deere Modular Telematics Gateway (MTG), or modem, facilitates data transfer between machines and John Deere Operations Center. This enables automatic data transfer, mobile location tracking, remote service support and ExpertAlerts, and features such as coverage/guidance line sharing and machine sync.
It supports remote diagnostics and monitoring, enhancing operational efficiency and decision-making for agricultural operations.
The JDLink R Modem4G kit enables a quick upgrade to existing machines from 2G or 3G to 4G LTE. The R Modem is designed to work with the existing brackets and mounting locations on most equipment types and is required for the use of Machine Sync.
The M modem is simple to install with a universal harness connected to the machine's ISOBUS port and internal antenna. The M modem has the same capabilities as the R modem, with the exception of Machine Sync, and allows for installation in machines without CANBUS, or in highway vehicles.
JDLINK BOOST
JDLink Boost allows producers to stay connected via satellite in areas where traditional cell reception is unavailable.
JDLINK R MODEM
JDLINK M MODEM
Data Management, Analysis, & Record Keeping
Farmers make decisions every single day, season, and year. Proper, timely, and detailed information can assist in making the right decisions for tillage, planting, application, harvesting, and marketing.
Operations Center web (and the Operations Center mobile app) is a free online operation management system that enables the collection and utilization of your farm data from anywhere. Paired with JDLink and a John Deere display, you can have an automatic flow of your machine and agronomic data to monitor and measure the work you’re doing on your farm.
FIELD ANALYZER
Once the work is done, use the data from the season to help guide decisions for future passes or the next growing season. Field Analyzer is a tool to help identify how farming practices during the growing season contributed to crop performance.
MACHINE ANALYZER
Reviewing and comparing equipment usage can generate useful insights into an operation. Machine Analyzer gathers various equipment and technology measurements from JDLink™ connected machines into a customizable view, making it easier to put that data into action.
WORK PLANNER
Equipment setup is one of the key tasks the operator must do in the cab before starting field work. Creating work plans in Work Planner not only saves time for operators, but it also ensures work is done right. Once work plans are created, send the planned work to the Gen 4 or G5 display from anywhere when paired with a modem.
WORK ANALYZER
Quickly review work data to gain insights or gather data for reporting. Work Analyzer unlocks the value of work data with its simplified data views that are easily filtered and sorted. Once work data is in a preferred view, export data so that it may be reviewed and shared with others in a way that meets their needs.
LAND
Fields, boundaries, headlands, guidance tracks, and flags can be viewed, managed, and created on a map or table within Land.
These features are just a sample of things you can do with Operations Center, as the open platform nature allows you to utilize your data with third party applications where desired. The data journey can be an intimidating one, but Horizon Ag & Turf is here to help.
Don’t hesitate to reach out to our Precision Technology Team today to have a conversation on how we can assist you in making full use of your machine and agronomic data.
Apps & Software
OPS CENTER MOBILE
John Deere Operations Center Mobile takes remote management of your field operations and equipment to the next level.
The Operations Center Mobile app connects with John Deere Operations Center, empowering you to evaluate expected verses actual performance of job execution and machine utilization.
The Equipment Mobile app provides any size and type of operation easy access to important details on their equipment. Access Operators Manuals, maintenance information, parts diagrams, and machine optimization tips for your specific piece of equipment from your phone using the same login account as Operations Center.
Harvest Profit is a software platform designed to assist management in improving profitability of grain operations. It allows producers to add financial data to agronomic and machine data, to effectively evaluate their field, equipment, and farm performance in terms of profit.
This software integrates seamlessly with John Deere's suite of applications, ensuring that farmers and operators can maximize the use of their data for improved decision-making and operational efficiency.
n Track cost of production and profitability.
n Use field level profitability to make land decisions.
n Take emotion out of grain marketing.
Data Control & Security
John Deere’s full data statement can be found at deere.com/en/privacy-and-data/data-services. Moral of the story - you are in control of all of your Operations Center data. This includes who can access it, who you share it with, and when you want it deleted. John Deere has implemented technical and organizational security measures, policies, and procedures to protect your data from unauthorized disclosure or access.
EQUIPMENT MOBILE
Crop Sensing-HarvestLab 3000
The HarvestLab 3000 sensor enables an accurate measurement and documentation of dry matter, starch, protein, neutral detergent fiber, and acid detergent fiber in different crop types using advanced near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy technology. It can be used for three different applications:
Constituent Sensing:
Used on a John Deere self-propelled forage harvester (SPFH) or a John Deere S700 or X9 combine to accurately measure crop constituents and moisture in real-time during harvest.
Stationary Application:
By adding a stationary kit, the HarvestLab 3000 can be connected to a computer for precise testing quickly wherever feed analysis is required.
HARVESTLAB SENSING PACKAGES
FORAGE CONSTITUENT SENSING ACTIVATION
Understanding silage quality allows for a more consistent and balanced ration for your herd. Better nutrition means healthier cows who produce more milk and reduces your input costs. With HarvestLab™ and Constituent Sensing you can:
n Adjust length of cut for better bunk density.
n Add inoculants by the ton to optimize fermentation.
n Ensure a balanced ration for best nutrition.
n Know the quality of feed at time of feeding; no guessing.
GRAIN SENSING ACTIVATION
The HarvestLab™ 3000 Grain Sensing solution enables customers to measure constituents like protein and oil in real-time during harvest. Every second the grain sensing system records and maps small grains moisture, protein, starch, and oil as it is harvested. This information can be viewed in the combine, allowing you to make grain marketing decisions on-the-go, or in Operations Center.
n Wheat/Barley/Corn: Moisture, Protein, Starch.
n Canola/Soybeans: Moisture, Protein, Oil.
MANURE SENSING ACTIVATION
HarvestLab™ 3000 continuously measures nutrients during the application at more than 4000 times per second. This allows for tracking of nutrient variations between different storage locations as well as differences within individual tank loads. This data is then used to control application amounts as well as the creation of as applied documentation for each nutrient across the field. With John Deere Manure Constituent Sensing, ingredients can be applied based on a target rate for one nutrient and a limit rate for a second ingredient (i.e., target rate for N, limit rate for P).
Rate and Application Control Hardware Solutions
Rate and Application Control solutions are designed to optimize and document the application of various inputs and improve overall farm management.
JOHN DEERE RATE CONTROLLER (JDRC)
The John Deere Rate Controller (JDRC) is a versatile solution that integrates seamlessly with various John Deere displays, including the GS3, Gen4, and G5 CommandCenter and Universal displays, 4600/4200 CommandCenter™ Display, and 4640/4240 Universal Display. This system is designed to work with a wide range of applicators, such as anhydrous ammonia (NH3) applicators, self-propelled sprayers, liquid manure applicators, liquid fertilizer applicators, and many pull-type sprayers.
Features:
n Automatic Rate Control: The JDRC ensures precise application rates, which helps in optimizing the use of inputs and reducing wastage.
n Field Documentation: It provides detailed records of the application process, which can be used for compliance reporting and future reference.
n Map-Based Prescriptions: The system allows for the use of map-based prescriptions, ensuring that the right amount of input is applied in the right areas.
n John Deere Section Control: This feature (activation required) enables automatic control of application sections, reducing overlap, and ensuring even application across the field.
The John Deere UCC2 Application Controller is an advanced tool designed to enhance the precision and efficiency of various agricultural applications.
Key functions supported (additional activations or equipment may be required):
n iGrade: This function enables automated land leveling and drainage solutions, improving water management and crop conditions.
n Active Implement Guidance: This feature ensures precise implement control, maintaining accuracy even on uneven terrain and challenging field conditions.
n Specialty Crop Yield Documentation: Allows for documentation of potatoes, onions, sugar beets, and other specialty crops harvest data.
n Mobile Weather: An UCC2 App Controller is required for use of John Deere’s Mobile Weather kit.
JOHN DEERE UCC2 APPLICATION CONTROLLER
SUREPOINT SENTINEL RATE
CONTROLLER 1000
Allows for single product integration with John Deere displays for the following applications:
n Liquid
n Anhydrous Ammonia
n Direct Injection
n Dry (Limited Release MY24)
n Drills/Air Seeder Seed Rate (Limited Release MY24)
SUREPOINT SENTINEL RATE
CONTROLLER 2000
Allows for four product integration with John Deere displays for the following applications:
n Liquid
n Anhydrous Ammonia
n Direct Injection
n Dry (Limited Release MY24)
n Drills/Air Seeder Seed Rate (Limited Release MY24)
WATER MANAGEMENT T3RRA CUTTA SOFTWARE
T3RRA Cutta is the world’s most advanced in-cab landforming system. In conjunction with John Deere’s iGrade it allows you to survey, design, optimize, and implement earth moving operations with ease.
n Minimal earth moved to achieve he same water movement outcome.
n Savings in fuel, equipment, labour and time.
n Improved drainage efficiency and irrigation opportunities.
