Moline, Illinois – Deere and Company., an agricultural machinery manufacturer, has upgraded its Model Year 2027 (MY27) application portfolio with a focus on improved precision, efficiency and maneuverability. The updates are aimed at helping farmers and custom applicators manage rising input costs, tighter application windows and increasing weed pressure while maintaining productivity across the season.
The key highlight is the next generation of See & Spray technology, which expands targeted application to more crops and operating conditions, including wheat, barley and canola. Using real-time weed and biomass detection, the system applies products only where needed and now includes Variable Rate capability, automatically adjusting application rates at the nozzle level without the need for prescriptions. This allows for more efficient in-season passes, improved job quality and better input optimization, even during later-season applications and nighttime operations.
MY27 sprayers also gain greater flexibility and performance, with configurable single- or dual-tank options, optional full boom lighting, and advanced nozzle control systems. Enhancements such as improved camera placement for more accurate detection and higher targeted operating speeds allow more acres to be covered when timing is critical. These See & Spray advancements will be available on MY27 John Deere R-Series sprayers and as a factory-installed option on all Hagie STS models.
In addition, John Deere has introduced a Four-Wheel steering option on the 400 Series chassis to improve maneuverability in tight and irregular fields, reducing crop damage and compaction. Broader MY27 updates across the application lineup further enhance operator efficiency through improved displays, smarter machine monitoring, and deeper integration with John Deere digital tools to streamline field operations.