In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we look at John Deere’s settlement with the FTC and whether it’s a win or a loss for the OEM and dealers more broadly.
In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman visits with Greg Olson of the Sand County Foundation to learn how they’re using sensors to measure the impact of soil health management systems.
Also in this episode, we sit down for a one-on-one with the innovative Gregg Sauder and take a closer look at Sabanto’s work to move autonomy forward.
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