A trip to a farm show used to be about kicking the tires and checking out the cabs of machines you might buy. These days you're as likely to look at monitors and smart phone applications too. The rise of new technology to control, monitor and manage the farm is making a difference and a lot of companies have tools that might be just what you need for your operation.

The Farm Progress Show New Products Team spent time looking for tools you might be able to use and what's shown in this gallery is a look at the many products they found. While they strive to be complete in their coverage, this is not all you can find for the farm in this topic area. However, it does give you an idea of the advancements being made in this area. So peruse these 13 images to learn more about new tools that might be right for your operation.

The Farm Progress Show New Products Team includes Tom Bechman, Indiana Prairie Farmer; Josh Flint, Prairie Farmer; Mindy Ward, Missouri Ruralist; and Lon Tonneson, Dakota Farmer.

Check out this latest list of new products and don't miss our other show galleries including:

Tire, track advancements on display

Fertilizer tools to boost yields

Tracking tillage for fall, and beyond

Seeding and planting tech on display

Grain Handling, drying and storage tools

13 tillage tools to consider

18 new tools for managing hay and forage