E173: Latest Farm Tech at Germany’s Agritechnica

From November 9th to the 15th, equipment manufacturers from around the world descended on Hanover, Germany to unveil new equipment and introduce farmers to their most advanced technologies at the annual Agritechnica Trade Show. Progressive Farmer Senior Editor Joel Reichenberger was there, visiting with some of the 3000+ vendors to stay abreast of announcements ranging from advanced combines to new electric and hybrid tractors. Today, we’ll check in with Joel about what he saw, with special attention to when US farmers will be able to see some of this equipment available for use in the field. We’ll talk about the latest in thinking around autonomy, what’s evolving and what’s not when it comes to drones and digital technology in the cab, and some of the more unexpected quirks of European farm equipment shows. Plus we’ll dig into more news to watch as the equipment space continues to advance.