Sundberg, Nino and Joe Pezzini of Taylor Farms walk through a field in Salinas, Calif.
JDOC’s open interface also sets it apart, allowing growers to integrate third-party tools and systems through an API—which lets apps communicate and share data seamlessly. “The amount of resources and R&D John Deere is investing to make a real difference for farmers and growers is incredible,” Sundberg said. “The more value we can deliver farmers through simple, manageable tools that support smarter decisions, the So how does this data-driven technology actually play out in the field? For someone like Joe Nino, who oversees everything from pipes and trucks to nearly 500 tractor units across Taylor Farms’ ag operations, it comes down to visibility and accuracy. “We have 13 different growing areas,” Nino said. “Each one has fluctuating peaks and valleys, times when they’re busy and times better off we’re all going to be.” From Insight to Action
when they’re slow. This platform allows us to plan more precisely and understand what equipment is needed, where and when, to get the job done efficiently.” As a result, Taylor Farms has reduced unnecessary tractor purchases and made smarter use of existing equipment. “We can actually put data to our decisions,” he said. Nino says it also allows them to be more proactive with preventive maintenance, leading to additional cost savings. “Instead of relying on manual inspections, we now get live updates when something’s off, like low coolant or an engine running too hot,” he said. Whether managing hundreds of machines or just a handful, this level of real-time visibility is what makes JDOC a valuable tool for operations of all sizes. Vidalia onion grower Aries Haygood, Co-owner and Operator of A&M Farms in Lyons, Ga., has been using the system for over a
A FarmWise automated weeder operator poses for a quick photo before heading into the field. An iPad used to control the machine is visible in the background.
First thing in the morning, Nino hops onto the computer to review Taylor Farms' fleet of tractors using the JDOC.
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