JDLink Boost Brings Data Connectivity to Rural Areas

John Deere has announced the JDLink Boost, a satellite connectivity tool to provide data connection in fields with little or no cellular coverage. 

The JDLink Boost takes advantage of the Starlink satellite network established by SpaceX to provide rural farmers with connectivity to use precision agriculture technology. 

“JDLink Boost brings a game-changing solution to farmers by streamlining connectivity and providing seamless access to critical data that drives informed decision-making,” said Ryan Stien, go-to-market manager for digital technologies at John Deere. “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.” 

JDLink Boost Features

Cellular coverage is a common pain point among farmers working in rural areas, and John Deere seeks to resolve that with the JDLink Boost. 

“Farmers in areas with unreliable mobile service coverage on their farms will now have unlocked potential through numerous precision applications, thanks to JDLink Boost,” Stien said. “Faster access to these technologies will unlock customer value with optimized operations through a strong focus on logistics.” 

This new option on the JDLink will enable farmers to use the following on their operations:

• In-field data sharing
• AutoPath
• Remote Monitoring and alerts
• See & Spray
• Harvest Automation

Stien said this will enable real-time access to data on machine usage and performance. Deere will be able to provide predictive maintenance recommendations to help farmers schedule maintenance at convenient times. JDLink boost enables secure transmission to Connected Support functions like Expert Alerts, Service Advisor Remote, and remote display access.

For more information about JDLink, visit deere.com.