Producers ready to take a step toward automation in their precision ag journey are ready for the CommandCenter Automation Activation. The bundle includes all of John Deere’s precision ag applications so that they can spend more time focusing on job quality and less time operating the machine itself.

The CommandCenter Automation activation gathers all available precision ag applications into a single orderable product for the 4600 CommandCenter Display with options to upgrade from other activation levels. This approach delivers more total customer value in a way that allows producers to use the applications they want throughout the crop production cycle without the worry and expense of licensing individual precision ag applications.

With CommandCenter Automation Activation 4.0, operators have access to the following applications:

• AutoTrac™ assisted steering system
• AutoTrac RowSense™ system
• Section Control
• In-Field Data Sharing
• AutoPath™ system
• AutoTrac Implement Guidance (passive implement guidance)
• AutoTrac Turn Automation
• Gen 4 Machine Sync

CommandCenter Automation Activation 4.0 is a non-transferrable display activation compatible with any John Deere machine equipped with a 4600 CommandCenter Display and v2 server. Functionality is dependent on machine configuration and may require additional hardware. Data created with a Gen 4 display is only compatible with John Deere Operations Center and can be transferred either wirelessly or via a USB drive with 4- to 32-GB capacity.

For large row-crop producers, setting up guidance lines in standing crops is a challenge. The process is slow, and there is no guarantee that the machine will run accurately between crop rows.

The AutoPath system automates data from the first documented pass to address these challenges. During the first pass, a map of all rows is created. AutoPath uses this data to automatically create accurate, full-field guidance lines for secondary passes such as planting, side dress, spraying, and harvest. Setup time and crop damage is reduced, and operators know which rows to start on, regardless of equipment width.

You are human. Accurate and consistent turns are difficult to manually repeat throughout a long workday, especially when the dust kicks up and the sun goes down.

You are also a farmer. We understand that you are always striving to do your job better.

Whether you are planting, seeding, or harvesting, as the operator, you must be on top of your game all day, every day; performing various tasks at the right time and in the right place to maximize your inputs. As the hours pass and fatigue sets in, machine maneuvers and performance can become inconsistent and lead to rework or mistakes you must live with the rest of the season.

AutoTrac™ Turn Automation (ATTA) addresses these challenges head-on, by planning and automating precise, repeatable, and efficient turns at the end of each pass. Set up the display to fit your operation, and let ATTA go to work for you.

ATTA offers numerous benefits to the operator:

• The power to focus on the job at hand, making necessary adjustments and better agronomic decisions on the go
• The ability to watch the tractor/implement or combine/header more closely, allowing for proactive adjustments instead of reactive fixes
• The capacity to more diligently watch for damaging obstacles such as rocks, washouts, or holes throughout the field
• The potential to increase productivity through faster, more efficient, and smoother turns in the field’s headland, no matter who is in the operator’s seatsome text
  • BONUS: ATTA for tractors incorporates end-of-row functionality, like speed and implement control, that takes this already beneficial feature to the next level
  • Operators can enjoy more hands-free time through automating a high repetition task, resulting in reduced stress levels

The goal of all producers is to place inputs such as seed or fertilizer into the ground with the highest possible accuracy. With the increasing cost of inputs and the adoption of precision farming practices like  strip-till applications or inter-row seeding, achieving accuracy at the implement has become more critical than ever.

John Deere’s AutoTrac Implement Guidance  maximizes  input utilization by enhancing accuracy and repeatability at the implement. Thanks to a second StarFire™ receiver mounted on the implement, the system provides superior guidance, ensuring precise placement, even on slightly curved passes and sloping terrain.

ATIG (passive) commands the tractor to the optimal position,  keeping the implement perfectly aligned on the guidance track, allowing the tractor to deviate from the guidance track to ensure a precise implement location This results in more consistent seed placement,  allowing crops to fully benefit from  pre-applied nutrients, ultimately reducing overall input costs.

Put it in reverse

Have you ever tried maneuvering a 60-foot planter into the corner of a field to ensure that every inch of the field is planted with seed and to position yourself accurately for making passes through the field? Do you manage to accomplish this with precision on the first try every time?

You can achieve precise forward and reverse guidance with the assistance of ATIG, ensuring that you get it right the first time, every time, without any stress. With ATIG, there's no need to touch the steering wheel while maneuvering the planter, or even look back, especially if you have well-defined field boundaries.

The ability to use ATIG while the machine is in reverse enhances precision and job quality. The system maintains accurate implement positioning even when reversing, ensuring consistent performance and optimal coverage across the entire field. This maximizes input and time efficiencies.