In 2024, John Deere's innovative See & Spray™ technology helped farmers significantly reduce herbicide usage, saving approximately 8 million gallons of herbicide mix across over 1 million acres. This achievement translates to major cost savings for farmers and promotes more eco-friendly farming practices.
How John Deere See & Spray Works
See & Spray uses advanced artificial intelligence to target weeds with precision, sparing crops from unnecessary herbicide exposure. Equipped with boom-mounted cameras, the system scans large areas in real time, identifying which plants are crops and which are weeds.
When a weed is detected, individual nozzles apply herbicide directly to it, reducing overall chemical usage. This highly targeted approach helped farmers achieve an average of 59% herbicide savings on crops like corn, soybeans, and cotton.
Cost Savings and Environmental Impact
For farmers, See & Spray delivers reductions in herbicide costs, making farming more affordable. These savings can be reinvested in other areas of their operations, such as upgrading equipment, allowing for both immediate and long-term benefits.
From an environmental perspective, reducing herbicide use ensures fewer chemicals enter the ecosystem, supporting sustainable farming practices. By applying herbicide only where needed, See & Spray improves land management and protects the environment from chemical overuse.
What's Next for See & Spray
Looking forward, John Deere is committed to continuing the advancement of See & Spray technology. In 2025, the company plans to launch the Application Savings Guarantee, ensuring farmers only pay for the technology when it results in application savings. This added assurance helps farmers continue to see value from the system as it evolves.
Contact your local John Deere dealer for more information about John Deere See & Spray.