In this episode we speak with Terry Pickett, ISG Advanced Engineering Manager for John Deere Company. Terry has been involved with many innovative products geared around precision agriculture and GPS solutions from John Deere, including the development of the StarFire and guidance systems. To learn more about these systems, visit our website www.rdoequipment.com or John Deere's website www.deere.com. Be sure to follow RDO Equipment Co. on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn and catch our ...
Jul 11, 2018•20 min
In Part 2 of this podcast series with Dr. Terry Griffin (aka @SpacePlowBoy), Tony Kramer talks with Dr. Griffin about how Big Data is being used in many industries, including agriculture. To learn more, follow Terry Griffin on Twitter @SpacePlowBoy. You can also follow Tony Kramer and RDO Equipment Co. on Twitter @RDOTonyK and @RDOEquipment. Be sure to visit our website, www.rdoequipment.com, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn for the latest news and updates on John Deere and RDO...
Jun 20, 2018•15 min
Join Tony Kramer this week as he talks with Dr. Terry Griffin (aka @SpacePlowBoy), a Cropping Systems Economist at Kansas State University. Dr. Griffin fills us in on what Big Data and IOT are, and how those in the agriculture industry can leverage this information on the farm. To learn more, follow Terry Griffin on Twitter @SpacePlowBoy. You can also follow Tony Kramer and RDO Equipment Co. on Twitter @RDOTonyK and @RDOEquipment. Be sure to visit our website, www.rdoequipment.com, and follow us...
Jun 06, 2018•17 min
It's finally planting season! After a late spring in the Upper Midwest, Tony Kramer sits down with Caleb Seger, a product specialist with RDO Equipment Co., in the cab of a John Deere 8370R tractor pulling an ExactEmerge planter. The planter features many exciting technologies such as high-speed planting, individual row unit control, and turn compensation. To learn more about John Deere technology visit your local RDO Equipment Co. location and speak with an account manager or product specialist...
May 23, 2018•8 min
The UAS industry changes very quickly with ever-evolving technology. Sentera, an agriculture drone and sensor manufacturer, recently updated many of their products. In this episode Tony Kramer sits down with Zach Frappier from Sentera to discuss these updates and the tools that Sentera has developed to help farmers and consultants be successful. Be sure to follow RDO Equipment Co. on social media on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instragram. You can follow Tony Kramer on Twitter @RDOTonyK and ...
May 09, 2018•17 min
In this episode we speak with David Schimmelpfennig, a senior economist with the USDAs Economic Research Service. Much of his research has focused on precision agriculture adoption throughout the country, and he shares some their findings on the economics of precision agriculture technology on the farm. To learn more, visit www.ers.esda.gov . You can learn more about RDO Equipment Co. by visiting our website, www.rdoequipment.com and by following us on social media. We are active on Facebook, Tw...
Apr 25, 2018•20 min
This year, 2018, is a big year for RDO Equipment Co. In 2018 we celebrate 50 years of being in business. Over the past 50 years, RDO has grown a lot, and this growth and success wouldn't have been possible without our many dedicated employees. In this episode, Tony Kramer speaks with Danny Schultz, a longtime employee at RDO Equipment Co., and several of his co-workers at the Moorhead, MN location. Follow RDO Equipment Co. on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram. Visit our website at www.rd...
Apr 11, 2018•16 min
Springtime is here, and that means mowing grass! In this episode we speak with Nick Arndt, an account manager with RDO Equipment Co., about John Deere lawn mowers and the technology offered in that equipment. To help get customers ready for lawn mowing season, RDO Equipment Co. also offers a Ready 2 Mow service. Learn more on our website: www.rdoequipment.com You can connect with Nick and Tony @RDONickA and @RDOTonyK respectively. Be sure to follow RDO Equipment Co. on Twitter @RDOEquipment and ...
Mar 21, 2018•22 min
In this episode we speak with Kelsey VanOverbeke, an agronomist with WinField United and Farmers Union Oil of Southern Valley in Fairmont, North Dakota. Kelsey has been using the John Deere Operations Center to work with her farmer customers and make agronomy decisions. You can follow Kelsey on Twitter @kelseyvan09 Tony Kramer @RDOTonyK RDO Equipment CO. @rdoequipment Be sure to follow RDO Equipment Co. on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn for more news and information.
Mar 08, 2018•19 min
In this special episode, we speak with Neil Dahlstrom, manager of corporate archives and history at John Deere Company, about John Deere's milestone of manufacturing tractors for 100 years. Starting with the purchase of the Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company in 1918, John Deere has had a rich history of innovation and has focused on the needs of their customers. Don't forget to follow RDO Equipment Co. on social media on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram. You can connect with Tony Kramer ...
Feb 21, 2018•24 min
In this episode we speak with Ryan Pehle, an Operations Manager with RDO Water in Santa Maria, California. Ryan has spent his career working with the latest in irrigation technology, which is vital for successfully growing crops in certain regions of the country. To learn more about irrigation technology, you can visit RDO Water at https://www.rdoequipment.com/irrigation/ You can connect with RDO Equipment Co. on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn and watch our latest videos on YouTube. F...
Feb 07, 2018•19 min
In this episode we speak with Brent Horner, a product specialist supervisor with RDO Equipment Co. based in Western North Dakota, about John Deere's Large Ag Integrated Solutions training. With the amount of new technology being released by John Deere, it's important for dealerships, like RDO Equipment Co., to learn about the newest equipment to better support customers. To learn more about how RDO Equipment Co. develops their employees and supports customers, visit our website at www.rdoequipme...
Jan 24, 2018•18 min
In this episode we sit down with Lacey Ridge Farms, one of RDO Equipment Co. many valued customers, to discuss their 2017 farming season. Lacey Ridge Farms is a diverse operation in Minnesota, and utilized many new pieces of equipment and technology from John Deere this season. To learn more about how working with RDO Equipment Co. and John Deere can benefit your farming operation, visit our website at www.rdoequipment.com or stop in to your local store. You can connect with Tony Kramer on Twitt...
Jan 10, 2018•20 min
There has been a tremendous amount of innovation in irrigation technology. RDO Water is a leader in the field of irrigation in the Desert Southwest and Coastal regions of California. In this episode Tony Kramer, product specialist supervisor, speaks with Sara Epps, an account manager with RDO Water, about drip irrigation and the impact its had on her customers. Be sure to follow RDO Equipment Co. on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn for the latest news and updates.
Dec 27, 2017•22 min
In this episode we hear from Matthew Grassi, field editor for CropLife and PrecisionAg Magazines, about advancements in the agriculture industry in 2017, and hear where the industry is headed in the future. You can learn more about CropLife and PrecisionAg magazines by visiting www.croplife.com or www.precisionag.com, respectively. Be sure to follow Tony Kramer @RDOTonyK and RDO Equipment Co. @rdoequipment. You can also follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
Dec 13, 2017•19 min
Vineyards are rapidly adopting agriculture technology. In this episode we speak with Jeremy Smith, Vineyard Sales Manager at RDO Equipment Co., about the equipment and technology that's available for viticulture. To learn more, visit rdoequipment.com or contact local RDO Equipment Co. location. You can follow Tony Kramer @RDOTonyK Be sure to follow RDO Equipment Co. on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Nov 29, 2017•22 min
Adding to our "In the Cab" series, we sit down with Aaron Brehmer in the new John Deere S780 combine while running in a corn field. While it may look the same on the outside, it's an entirely new machine on the inside and is packed with new technology that makes it smarter, more accurate, and easier to operate. The new 700-series combines are precision agriculture at its finest. You can connect with Tony Kramer and Aaron Brehmer on Twitter @RDOTonyK and @RDOAaronB Don't forget to subscribe to RD...
Nov 08, 2017•16 min
In the latest episode of the Agriculture Technology Podcast we speak with Nate Dorsey, an agronomist with RDO Equipment Co. based in Yuma, Arizona. There have been a lot of exciting updates to the John Deere Operations Center in the last few months, and he fills us in on the latest changes. You can follow Nate Dorsey on Twitter @RDONateDorsey and Tony Kramer @RDOTonyK Be sure to follow RDO Equipment Co. on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram!
Oct 25, 2017•21 min
The new John Deere Gen4 display is one of the latest advancements in John Deere technology. Dick Muhlbeier, a product specialist supervisor based in Pasco, WA, walks us through what sets this display apart. It is packed with features that make it an invaluable tool and is more user-friendly than past displays. To learn more, visit RDO Equipment Co. website or talk with your local account manager or product specialist. Connect with Dick on Twitter @RDODickM and Tony @RDOTonyK Don't forget to foll...
Oct 11, 2017•19 min
In this episode we talk with Ben Hilde, a product specialist based in Ada and Hawley, Minnesota about the latest in John Deere sprayer technology. John Deere has made a lot of advancements in the last year, such as the new ExactApply system and carbon fiber booms. You can follow Ben Hilde on Twitter @RDOBenH and Tony Kramer @RDOTonyK. Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast and follow RDO Equipment Co. on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Sep 27, 2017•21 min
We're live from the Big Iron Farm Show in West Fargo, North Dakota! Big Iron is one of the largest agriculture shows in the Midwest. Follow along with Tony Kramer as he explores the new John Deere equipment displayed at the show and talks with several representatives from John Deere Company. The show runs from 9/12/2017-9/14/2017, so if you're in the neighborhood be sure to stop by the show and see the equipment for yourself. Be sure to follow RDO Equipment Co. and Tony Kramer on social media fo...
Sep 12, 2017•20 min
In part two of our episode on the John Deere Field Connect system, we talk with Erin Hightower, an agronomist at RDO Equipment Co. She walks us through how to understand and make decisions based on the data that the system and sensors collects. To learn more about Field Connect, visit your local RDO Equipment Co. location and speak to an account manager or product specialist today. Don't forget to connect with RDO Equipment Co. on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and connect with Tony Kramer on ...
Aug 30, 2017•21 min
In this episode we talk with Chip Lembcke, a product specialist with RDO Equipment Co. He has worked extensively with John Deere's Field Connect system for monitoring soil moisture, weather, and other field conditions. With water management becoming more of an issue globally, the John Deere Field Connect system could help better use this valuable resource. To learn more, please visit your local RDO Equipment Co. location or local John Deere dealer. Don't forget to follow RDO Equipment Co. on Twi...
Aug 16, 2017•18 min
Soil health is an important consideration when it comes to equipment and farming practices. Abbey Wick, the soil health extension specialist at North Dakota State University, fills us in on some of the latest research around soil health and how equipment can affect it. You can learn more by visiting NDSU Extension's website and visiting their YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/NDSUSoilHealth Be sure to follow Abbey Wick on Twitter @NDSUSoilHealth and Tony Kramer @RDOTonyK
Aug 02, 2017•20 min
In this episode we learn how producers can utilize John Deere Financial for their agriculture technology needs by speaking with David Davis and Jim Howard from John Deere Company. John Deere Financial can be used for far more than simply buying a tractor or other equipment for a dealership, and can even be used to finance supplies from other agriculture organizations. To learn more, speak to a representative from your local RDO Equipment Co. location or John Deere dealership that you work with. ...
Jul 20, 2017•17 min
Have you thought about providing UAV services? In this episode we talk with Joey Schmit, president of Flight Pros, about his experience starting his company and providing a range of UAV services. To learn more about Flight Pros, visit www.flightprosnd.com You can also learn more about the UAVs that we offer by visiting our website or stopping into your local RDO Equipment Co. location. www.rdoequipment.com Be sure to connect with us on social media, where we post the latest about technology on F...
Jun 07, 2017•17 min
In this episode we replay clips from a recent episode of the Precision Farming Dealer Podcast in which Joel Kaczynski, Product Specialist Manager, and Nate Dorsey, Agronomist, were interviewed by Jack Zemlicka. To hear the full episode, head over to the Precision Farming Dealer Website: www.precisionfarmingdealer.com Also, be sure to visit RDO Equipment Co. new website! It can be found on the same address: www.rdoequipment.com You can connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram...
May 24, 2017•21 min
In this episode we talk with Casey Niemann, the founder of AgriSync, to learn about their app and how RDO Equipment Co. is using it to better support their customers. The app allows for live video support with a cell connection, allowing farmers to better connect with their trusted advisers and work through questions. To learn more about AgriSync, visit www.agrisync.com and sign up for a free trial. The program is free for farmers to use. Don't forget to connect with RDO Equipment Co. on our web...
May 10, 2017•17 min
In this episode we have a very special guest on the show, Greg Peterson AKA "Machinery Pete". He talks with Tony Kramer about the growth of his business, the state of the used equipment market, and the future of agriculture equipment sales. To learn more about Machinery Pete visit: www.machinerypete.com or follow him on Twitter @machinerypete Be sure to follow RDO Equipment Co. on Facebook and Twitter and Tony Kramer on Twitter @RDOTonyK
Apr 26, 2017•19 min
In this episode we wrap up our recent podcast episodes featuring shortline equipment by talking with Terry Malingen, RDO Equipment Co. Shortline Manager. We talk about the many different brands of equipment RDO Equipment Co. offers its customers, and the different types of equipment that we see in the many areas that we cover- from the Northern Plains, to the Pacific Northwest, all the way down to California and Arizona in the Southwest. Don't forget to follow RDO Equipment Co. on Facebook, YouT...
Apr 12, 2017•12 min
