It’s farm show season, which means it’s also time for equipment manufacturers, seed companies and others to roll out their latest products. Many farmers tell me they enjoy going to farm shows to see the equipment they’ll be using in 10 years, when it’s used and they can finally afford it, especially when it comes to new tractors and combines that can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars.

But with the speed that technology is changing, it’s important to stay up to date with the latest offerings from crop, equipment and technology companies.

Case IH revealed its redesigned 2000 Series Early Riser planter to...