John Deere dealership says a solar storm left GPS tracking on farmers' tractors 'extremely compromised'

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A severe geomagnetic storm hit the northern US. The storm caused auroras — and apparently disrupted precision farming systems, a John Deere dealership said. Satellite signals were "extremely impacted" by the storm, the dealership said. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read preview Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . You can opt-out at any time. Advertisement One of the strongest solar storms in decades hit Earth this past weekend, sending stunning auroras far from the poles. But for some farmers, the geomagnetic storm was more of a headache. Geomagnetic storms are capable of disrupting electronics on satellites and causing communication blackouts. These storms can also impact power grids, causing voltage control problems that can trigger outages. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Log in .