This year we celebrate the first annual National Farm Rescuers Day to celebrate the amazing work that Farm Rescue is doing to help farmers in crisis throughout the Upper Midwest. RDO Equipment Co. is a sponsor of the Farm Rescue organization, and in this episode we talk with Bill Gross, president and founder of Farm Rescue. To learn more about Farm Rescue, visit farmrescue.org where you can nominate a family in need, make a donation, or add your name to the list of volunteers. Be sure to follow ...
Mar 15, 2017•16 min
This week Nick Morrow, a product manager with Agrian, joins us on the show to talk about their widely used software and prescription creator in the John Deere Operations Center. The prescription creator simplifies the precision agriculture process by using data from the Operations Center to create management zones, which can then be edited by users and sent directly to equipment running in the field. To learn more about the Operations Center and Agrian visit myjohndeere.com and sign up for a fre...
Mar 01, 2017•15 min
In this episode we talk to Dan Wehrs with Rite Way Mfg. Co. Ltd. about their line of products. We highlight their line of land rollers, rock pickers, harrows, and tillage equipment. To learn more, visit your local RDO Equipment Co. location or visit the Riteway website: http://www.ritewaymfg.com/ You can also visit RDO Equipment Co. website at: http://rdoequipment.com/ Be sure to connect with us on Twitter @rdoequipment and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
Feb 15, 2017•19 min
In this episode we talk with a loyal RDO Equipment Co. customer about his local business. Chris Wear, of Chris Wear Enterprises, Inc,. has been running John Deere equipment exclusively for this lawn and snow removal business for many years. He loves the equipment and the support he gets from RDO Equipment Co. Follow RDO Equipment Co. on Twitter @rdoequipment and visit our website at www.rdoequipment.com
Feb 01, 2017•8 min
It's been a year! In this episode Tony interviews Nate Dorsey, the producer and former host of the Agriculture Technology Podcast. They talk about where the idea for the show came from, how they got started, and the progress they made over the year, like how there are listeners on every continent except Antarctica! Follow Tony Kramer on Twitter @RDOTonyK and Nate Dorsey @RDONateDorsey Be sure to follow RDO Equipment Co. on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Jan 18, 2017•17 min
In this episode we speak with Ben Sander, a marketing manager for Summers Manufacturing. Summers Mfg. has a wide range of agricultural products ranging from tillage equipment and land rollers to sprayers. Ben fills us in on the latest products from Summers Mfg., their uses in precision agriculture, and success stories their customers have had. To learn more about Summers Mfg., visit your local RDO Equipment Co. location and speak with an account manager or product specialist. Also, be sure to vi...
Jan 03, 2017•19 min
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Dec 08, 2016•17 min
In this episode we talk with Eric Myhre, Territory Manager with Unverferth Manufacturing, about their line of grain carts, tillage pieces, and other equipment. To learn more about Unverferth Manufacturing visit their website at www.unverferth.com or stop into your local RDO Equipment Co. location. Don't forget to follow RDO Equipment Co. on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn!
Nov 23, 2016•21 min
In this episode we announce RDO Equipment Co. partnership with Sentera, a UAV company based in Minneapolis, MN. We talk with Kris Poulson, Vice President of Agriculture at Sentera, about their drone solutions, sensors, and their software that allows for autonomous flight and integration with the John Deere Operations Center. To learn more about Sentera or to purchase your own UAV, stop in to your local RDO Equipment Co. location. You can also visit Sentera online at: https://sentera.com/ Follow ...
Nov 09, 2016•14 min
In this episode Tony Kramer sits down with Bryce Knowlen, a product specialist with RDO Equipment Co., in the cab of a 9RX tractor. The 9RX was pulling a 2730 Ripper with TruSet technology in a recently harvested corn field in North Dakota. They go over the features of the 9RX and 2730 ripper and talk about the experience of operating these new pieces of equipment. Follow Tony Kramer on Twitter @RDOTonyK and Bryce Knowlen @RDOBryceK Be sure to follow RDO Equipment Co. on Twitter, Instagram, Face...
Oct 26, 2016•14 min
In this episode we talk with Jason Kreps, a Product Specialist Manager with RDO Equipment Co. He fills us in on one of the latest apps from John Deere, the MyMaintenance App. The app is used to track equipment maintenance and is packed with many helpful features. You can follow Jason on Twitter @RDOJasonK and Tony Kramer @RDOTonyK. Be sure to follow RDO Equipment Co. on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and even Instagram!
Oct 12, 2016•11 min
No, this isn't a giveaway, but it is a great episode on all things utility tractors! In this episode Tony Kramer records a podcast in the field at one of our precision agriculture events and talks with Katie Gamble, a Transactional Account Manager with RDO Equipment Co. They focus primarily on the 5 and 6-series tractors and the many attachments that make them so flexible. There's bound to be a fit for one these tractors in your garage, shed, or barn! Follow Tony Kramer on Twitter @RDOTonyK and ...
Sep 27, 2016•18 min
This episode was recorded at the Big Iron Farm Show in West Fargo, North Dakota. In this episode you’ll hear from several John Deere representatives as they walk us through new pieces of equipment and technology from the company. Jim Xu, John Deere’s show coordinator, introduces the Big Iron Farm Show, Dave Mulder, a product line marketing manager, talks with us about the F4365 High Speed Nutrient Applicator and Exact Apply technology, and Dennis Ogle, a senior marketing representative, talks ab...
Sep 14, 2016•18 min
In this episode we talk with Josh Messer, from 360 Yield Center, about the new agreement between John Deere and 360 Yield Center. This agreement allows John Deere dealers to sell and support 360 Yield Center products, such as Y-drops, undercover, and soil scan. Follow Josh Messer on Twitter @joshmesser21, Tony Kramer @RDOTonyK, and RDO @rdoequipment.
Aug 31, 2016•20 min
In this episode we talk with Duane Fierstine, a sprayer specialist with RDO Equipment Co., about John Deere's acquisition of a majority of Hagie Manufacturing. He talks with us about the Hagie's product line and the benefits of using a high-clearance front boom sprayer. Follow Tony Kramer on Twitter @RDOTonyK and Duane Fierstine @RDODuaneF. Be sure to use our Agriculture Technology Podcast phone line to leave any questions for the show by calling 701-551-5430.
Aug 17, 2016•18 min
In this episode we talk with Eric Frasure, an agronomist with Dow AgroSciences. Eric has been using the John Deere Operations Center to connect with and send files to his customers. Connect with Tony Kramer on Twitter @RDOTonyK and RDO Equipment Co. @RDOequipment
Aug 03, 2016•16 min
In this episode we talk with Brock Magnuson, a product specialist based out of Missoula, Montana. He talks with us about a form of long-term agriculture, or forestry. The forestry industry uses a blend of construction equipment adapted for use in forests and technology similar to what we see in agriculture for GPS and mapping. To learn more, contact your local RDO Equipment Co. or John Deere dealership.
Jul 06, 2016•14 min
In this episode we continue our conversation with Stephen Hegarty, precision farming manager at Vanderfield, about agriculture and precision agriculture in Australia. In this episode we focus on cotton, small grains, and sugar cane and the technologies that growers are using to be more efficient and protect the environment. Find RDO Equipment Co. at www.rdoequipment.com and Vanderfield at www.vanderfield.com.au Be sure to follow us on Twitter and Facebook!
Jun 14, 2016•14 min
This is the first episode in a series of episodes on farming and precision agriculture in Australia. We talk with Stephen Hegarty, who is the Precision Farming Manager with Vanderfield's VNET team. Vanderfield is Australia's largest John Deere dealer, and Vanderfield and RDO Equipment Co. entered into a partnership in 2012. To learn more about Vanderfield visit their website at: http://www.vanderfield.com.au/ Also visit the VNET website at: vnet.net.au
Jun 01, 2016•12 min
In this episode we talk with Greg Tehven, one of the founders of Emerging Prairie in Fargo, North Dakota. We talk about innovation in the community, the monthly drone focus meetings, and the upcoming Drone Focus conference happening on June 1, 2016. Visit: https://www.emergingprairie.com/event/dronefocus-conf-2016/ for more information.
May 18, 2016•15 min
In this episode we go back to the basics and introduce GPS technology. We talk with Larry Herman, a product specialist based in Bismarck, North Dakota, about what GPS is, how it works, and how it's being used in the agriculture and construction industries. Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast and leave a review on iTunes!
May 11, 2016•14 min
In Episode 14 we talk with Aaron Brehmer, a product specialist based in North Dakota, about John Deere machine sync. He goes over the basics of how multiple pieces of equipment can communicate with each other, the hardware needed to make this work, and the benefits of using this technology.
May 04, 2016•12 min
In this episode we talk with Jeff Wiener, Service Support Center Manager, about RDOs unique service support center. He talks with us about how the service support center benefits RDO customers and about the technology that enables them to support customers and solve problems remotely. Connect with RDO Equipment Co. on Twitter @rdoequipment You can also connect with Nate Dorsey on Twitter @RDONateDorsey
Apr 20, 2016•12 min
In our tenth episode we talk with Dave Gratton, an account manager in Hawley, MN, about variable rate planting. He talks with us about the equipment and technology that's needed to start as well as the basics on making a variable rate prescription. Connect with RDO Equipment Co. on Twitter @rdoequipment and with Nate Dorsey @RDONateDorsey
Apr 06, 2016•14 min
In this episode we talk with Colin Artz, an account manager based in Aberdeen, South Dakota, about John Deere's JD Link System. JD Link enables you to monitor machines, manage logistics, and data to and from equipment. Connect with RDO Equipment Co. on Twitter @rdoequipment You can also connect with Nate Dorsey on Twitter @RDONateDorsey
Mar 30, 2016•9 min
In this episode we talk with Kris Green, a product specialist based out of Webster, South Dakota, about how to send files to and from John Deere equipment. You can provide episode feedback or ask me questions on twitter @RDONateDorsey You can also follow RDO Equipment on twitter @rdoequipment.
Mar 23, 2016•10 min
In this episode we talk with Frank Toves, an account manager with RDO Water in Salinas, California. RDO Water is an irrigation company that specializes in using the latest in irrigation technology to improve water use and crop health in many areas of the Midwest, Southwest, and Northwest United States.
Mar 14, 2016•12 min
In episode 6 we talk with Ben Hilde, a product specialist based in Minnesota, about the John Deere App Center and one of the apps available there, the GoSeed App. Connect with RDO Equipment Co. on twitter @rdoequipment and Nate Dorsey @RDONateDorsey
Mar 09, 2016•14 min
In part 2 of the John Deere Operations Center episode we're back with Tony Kramer, a product specialist with RDO Equipment Co., to talk more about the uses and additional features of the program. Follow RDO Equipment Co. on twitter @rdoequipment, Nate Dorsey @RDONateDorsey and Tony Kramer @woodykramer.
Feb 24, 2016•17 min
In episode 3 we talk to Tony Kramer, a product specialist in Fergus Falls and Breckenridge, MN, who introduces us to the John Deere Operations Center. This is part one of a series of podcasts on the Operations Center that highlights some recent changes such as the Field Analyzer tool, Agronomic Reports, and the Notification Center. Follow RDO Equipment Co. on twitter @rdoequipment, Nate Dorsey @RDONateDorsey and Tony Kramer @woodykramer.
Feb 17, 2016•17 min
