Turns individual planter sections or rows on and off based on field boundaries, no-plant zones, or previously planted areas to minimize overlap and skips during planting and to prevent wasted seed.

Varies the rate of seed planted in a given area based on a prescription map.

Steers the planter based on GPS coordinates to keep the planter unit over the row.

Used in place of row-unit seed hoppers to reduce time spent loading seed.

Provides even pressure across all row units in rolling or uneven terrain to ensure consistent seed depth in planting.

Allows a grower to use one monitor in the tractor cab that will communicate and control numerous implement functions.

A sensor on the front axle of the tractor tells a computer onboard the planter how much to turn, thereby eliminating the need for the rear wheels to castor and adding to the planter's maneuverability and flotation.

Works with new genetics to increase yields. Helps growers achieve higher yield without the crowding of 30-in. rows.

As planters get larger, hydraulic or air brakes may be required in addition to tractor braking as an added safety measure for over-the-road transport.

Use of pressurized air to transfer seed from the central hopper to individual row units, which keeps hoses from plugging with seed and requires fewer moving parts.