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How John Deere See & Spray Gen 2 Reduces Herbicide Costs Without Sacrificing Control

Learn how targeted spraying technology cuts herbicide use, improves weed control, and supports more sustainable operations.

John Deere See & Spray Gen 2 uses advanced cameras and machine learning to identify weeds and apply herbicide only where needed, instead of blanketing an entire field. This targeted approach can significantly lower herbicide costs while maintaining, and often improving, weed control performance in row crops and small grains.

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What See & Spray Gen 2 Does Differently

  • Uses boom‑mounted cameras and processors to distinguish green weeds from crop or soil in real time, then pulses nozzles only where weeds exist.

  • Builds on the ExactApply nozzle control system to maintain consistent droplet size and coverage at varying speeds and rates.

  • Adds Variable Rate capability in Gen 2 to treat areas differently based on biomass or prescription needs during passes like harvest aid or fungicide.

Herbicide Savings You Can Expect

  • See & Spray systems have shown up to 77% average herbicide savings in fallow ground compared to traditional broadcast application when weed pressure and settings are appropriate.

  • Because you’re using less total product, premium herbicides that were once cost‑prohibitive for broadcast become realistic options in a targeted pass.

  • Operators can maintain or improve control of herbicide‑resistant weeds by applying full labeled rates directly to weeds instead of cutting rates to save money.

Why Savings Don’t Mean Cutting Corners

  • Targeted application reduces crop injury because you are no longer exposing every plant to contact herbicides with burn potential.

  • Research has shown measurable yield benefits from less crop injury when using See & Spray versus broadcast applications with the same herbicide, especially in sensitive soybeans.

  • Weed pressure maps and in‑field monitoring through John Deere Operations Center give you proof of performance and help you refine rates and mixes over time.

How Koenig Equipment Can Help

  • Evaluate whether your current sprayer is a better fit for a new See & Spray Gen 2 machine or a Precision Upgrade kit.

  • Use your past application data to estimate herbicide savings and payback timelines based on your acres and weed pressure.

  • Support setup, calibration, and Operations Center reporting so you can confidently track ROI from the first season.