Ep. 220 - 2026 John Deere Combine Upgrades: What’s New This Year - Agriculture Technology Podcast

The newest John Deere combine updates for 2026 are here, bringing even more precision and automation to the field. In this episode of the Agriculture Technology Podcast, host Tony Kramer sits down with Bergen Nelson, Go-to-Market Manager at John Deere, to break down the most exciting updates coming to model year 2026 combines. They also revisit key changes introduced in 2025 and explain how farmers can access these technologies through upgrades.

In this episode:

• Recap of model year 2025 combine upgrades

• 2026 John Deere combine updates & new features • Predictive Ground Speed Automation: terrain sensing, weed detection & crop compatibility

• New harvesting logistics tech: Auto Unload & Grain Harvest Weight Sharing

• How to upgrade your current combine • Digital tools to prep for Harvest 2025