We got an up-close look at the machine in action at the John Deere Training Center — the ST16 Drawn model, one of five different units available. Each offers a variety of shanks, coulters and row-spacings. I caught up with Deere Product Tillage Manager Steve Sporrer and asked him why the company is re-entering the strip-till game, and how the new unit pairs with their precision technology.
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In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we take an initial look at the Dealer Business Outlook & Trends Report and what dealers are forecasting for 2025.