It’s no magic trick. It’s a John Deere Precision Ag demonstration, showing just how much freedom satellite technology can offer a farmer in the field. Public Relations Manager Barry Nelson explained that operators need to program their routes just once and satellite operation will take care of the rest: distance, turns, no sweat. Barry also filled me in on the equipment and exhibits John Deere has on display at the 2007 Farm Progress Show in Decatur, IL.

You can listen to the interview here: Barry Nelson Interview (2:40 min mp3)