Pla is an Argentiniean sprayer brand acquired by John Deere in 2018. At Expointer, the JD stand showcased the Hydra 200, which is claimed to be ideal for small and mid-sized farming operations with a 120 horsepower engine and 4x4 transmission.
The benefits of precision farming translate to multiple farming practices, but strip-till is often cited as a system in which technology is essential. Banding nutrients beneath the soil surface and accurately planting into a fertile seed bed are cornerstones of strip-till, enhanced by a reliable guidance technology.
Brand purity in dealerships has been top of mind lately following Case IH’s announcement at is dealer meeting in February that it wanted dealers to eliminate as many as 7 shortline brands from their lots.
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In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, Deere Director of Investor Relations Josh Beal told JP Morgan analysts that the OEM is confident it will be “producing to demand” in fiscal year 2025.