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John Deere machines now equipped with StarlinkJohn Deere machines now equipped with Starlink

Company partners with SpaceX Starlink for seamless farm connectivity.

Andy Castillo, Editor of Farm Equipment and Machinery

January 25, 2025

2 Min Read
JDLink Boost
CONNECTED: JDLink Boost is new a satellite option that connects John Deere machines to Starlink satellites for connectivity in remote environments. John Deere

John Deere’s connectivity partnership with the SpaceX-powered Starlink satellite network is up and running. Available now, the brand’s JDLink Boost satellite option lets farmers connect to the cloud from the most remote fields for seamless machine operation.

Connectivity has long been a problem in agriculture due to limited and unreliable cellular network coverage in many rural communities.

“JDLink Boost brings a game-changing solution to farmers by streamlining connectivity and providing seamless access to critical data that drives informed decision-making,” says Ryan Stien, John Deere’s go-to-market manager for digital technologies in a statement. “We’re proud to deliver technology that not only empowers farmers to operate more efficiently and effectively today, but also lays the foundation for the future of agriculture.”

Fast internet in the field lets farmers access telematic information and agronomic data in real time. A faster connection could be beneficial for decisions related to irrigation, fertilization, pest control and harvesting. The new connectivity kit also future-proofs John Deere machines for technology that isn’t yet available.

Precision ag technologies that benefit from improved connectivity include:  

  • in-field data sharing 

  • John Deere’s AutoPath system to create paths within field boundaries

  • remote monitoring and alerts

  • real-time transmission of agronomic and machine data when using See & Spray

  • various sensors that enable harvest automation

Connectivity also lets John Deere service techs troubleshoot troublesome machines from afar, which could help to reduce downtime and boost operational efficiency. 

“With real-time access to data on machine usage and performance, John Deere can provide predictive maintenance recommendations, which helps farmers schedule maintenance activities at convenient times, reducing unexpected breakdowns and ensuring equipment is always operational,” Stien says. “JDLink Boost enables secure transmission to Connected Support, allowing technicians to remotely diagnose issues with equipment, speeding up repairs and reducing the need for on-site visits, saving farmers time and money.” 

Visit deere.com or a local John Deere dealer for more information on JDLink Boost.

About the Author

Andy Castillo

Editor of Farm Equipment and Machinery, Farm Progress

Andy Castillo started his career in journalism about a decade ago as a television news cameraperson and producer before transitioning to a regional newspaper covering western Massachusetts, where he wrote about local farming. Between military deployments with the Air Force and covering the news, he earned an MFA in creative nonfiction writing from Bay Path University, building on the English degree he earned from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. In his role at Farm Progress, Castillo covers agricultural technology, new machinery and the constantly evolving farm equipment marketplace.

Castillo splits his time between the open road and western Massachusetts with his wife, Brianna, a travel nurse who specializes in pediatric oncology, and their rescue pup, Rio. When not attending farm shows, Castillo enjoys playing music, snowboarding, writing, cooking and restoring their 1920 craftsman bungalow. You can find Castillo at farm machinery shows across the country.

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