John Deere has been recognized with nine AE50 Awards for its innovative engineering advancements in agricultural machinery, including new sprayers, tractors, and sustainability technology.
John Deere, a leading American multinational corporation specializing in agricultural machinery, has recently earned nine prestigious AE50 Awards for groundbreaking innovation in engineering and technology in the agricultural, food, and biological systems industries. The AE50 Awards, presented by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE), recognize the top 50 product-engineering designs annually, chosen by international engineering experts for their innovation, engineering advancements, and market impact.
This year, John Deere received awards for a range of technological breakthroughs aimed at improving farming operations, reducing environmental impact, and enhancing productivity. Notable award-winning products include the 300M Series Self-Propelled Sprayers, the See & Spray™ Premium technology, and the innovative 9RX 710, 770, and 830 Tractors. These products incorporate John Deere’s precision agricultural technologies, such as advanced spray control systems and integrated sustainability solutions, to help farmers reduce chemical use, increase crop yields, and lower operating costs.
Among the award-winning innovations:
- 300M Series Self-Propelled Sprayers: These sprayers combine high maneuverability with precision spraying systems to protect crops efficiently.
- See & Spray™ Premium: A unique technology that enables sprayers to target and apply herbicides only to weeds, cutting herbicide use by more than 50%.
- Milk Sustainability Center (MSC): A cloud-based solution to support dairy farmers in monitoring and improving farm efficiency, integrating data from machinery and herd management software.
Jon Chase, Vice President of Marketing and Shared Services for John Deere’s Ag and Turf Divisions, commented, “The AE50 Awards showcase the innovation and hard work of our team, working closely with dealers and farmers to create tools that increase productivity and sustainability.”
These prestigious awards highlight John Deere’s commitment to providing advanced solutions that support the agricultural industry’s efforts to improve sustainability, increase productivity, and reduce environmental impact.
