Based on results from a survey we conducted when the deal was first announced, most no-tillers are likely pleased with the news that Deere will no longer be acquiring Precision Planting.

According to a April 26 report in Law360, the companies’ attorneys were not allowed to get the names of the people that the DOJ expert interviewed as part of the suit to block Deere’s acquisition of Precision Planting from Monsanto.

Two agreements related to Deere’s purchase of Precision Planting will also be terminated, including the digital collaboration agreement between Deere and The Climate Corp., a division of Monsanto. Also ending is an agreement that would have allowed Ag Leader to expand access to and distribution of certain Precision Planting products and technologies.

Precision Planting Product Manager Dale Koch discusses the new SmartFirmer, an optical senor imbedded in a Keeton Seed Firmer that scans the soil as it goes through the field. The system tracks and provides feedback on organic matter, soil moisture and residue in the furrow.

Case IH introduces the 2160 Early Riser planter as part of its 2000 series Early Riser planter portfolio that includes a new steerable track system option, factory integration of precision technologies and an all-new row unit.

Some suggest that precision progress has somewhat stalled among individual companies, and perhaps collaboration or acquisition can jumpstart — or at the very least — streamline innovation.

According to a report in the Capital Press, Deere & Co. claims CNH Industrial initiated the complaint with the U.S. Dept. of Justice that led to the DOJ's blocking of Deere's acquisition of Precision Planting.

Last night (Oct. 12) Deere & Co. responded to the Dept. of Justice’s complaint to the Deere’s acquisition of Precision Planting.