TruSet Tillage Technology from John Deere is the latest topic of conversation on this episode of the Agriculture Technology Podcast’s series, “Jake and Tony Talk.” Nothing against no-tillers, minimum tillers, or cover-croppers – but this episode is all about tillage. John Deere’s TruSet Tillage Technology is an automated system that controls tillage. The operator has in-cab control of the tillage tool, whether that be depth, finishing attachment, down pressure, or side-to-side leveling. That in-...
Oct 21, 2020•26 min
The latest episode of the Agriculture Technology Podcast covers a subject submitted by a listener request: rate controllers, specifically regarding planters. Tony Kramer and Jake Maurer took the opportunity to discuss this listener’s questions about economically or feasible ways of controlling multiple aspects on a planter – but they also discuss broadly options and implementation of rate controllers. ----- Visit www.rdoequipment.com/more/resources/podcasts to find and view this episode's transc...
Oct 08, 2020•32 min
What is John Deere CommandPRO? CommandPRO is an ergonomic joystick option in the new IVT tractors. What that means is that CommandPRO is not a new transmission. It is a new way to control the current transmission that we already have. While it’s a fairly new – and unique way – to control a tractor, it’s already proving to be beneficial for customers. Tune in and listen to the advantages of the CommandPro joystick – and how it might be beneficial in your tractor. ----- Visit www.rdoequipment.com/...
Sep 24, 2020•11 min
On the latest episode of the Agriculture Technology Podcast, Precision Ag Specialist Terry Lacher joins Host Tony Kramer to talk AutoTrac Turn Automation (or ATTA, for short). ATTA gives operators automated control of steering, machine speed, and implement functions during end-of-pass turns and automatically completes turns and manages the tractor using field and headland boundaries as the references point. Tune in to learn more about this technology from John Deere, and where, according to Terr...
Sep 10, 2020•15 min
Data sharing. This isn't sharing data with your neighbor or your agronomist - on the latest episode of the podcast, we're talking about data sharing between your machines, what it is, what to do with it, and its benefits. Ben Hilde, RDO Precision Ag Specialist, joins host Tony Kramer to discuss. Visit https://www.rdoequipment.com/more/resources/podcasts to find and view this episode's transcript. ----- Missed an episode? Get caught up by visiting the Episode Archive on our website: www.rdoequipm...
Aug 26, 2020•18 min
Tony Kramer and Jake Maurer are back, discussing combine tech. There are a lot of options when it comes to combine technology - whether fully integrated or order options when you purchase a new machine - and this latest episode breaks down the options. With harvest on our minds, this episode is for anyone wanting more information - whether you're curious about utilization, not sure what the options look like, or perhaps you're interested in purchasing a new combine before fall harvest comes alon...
Aug 12, 2020•34 min
Earlier this spring, Deere announced new, factory-installed ExactRate liquid fertilizer application system for select planters. Deere says the new system is, “ideal for farmers who apply liquid fertilizer during planting and want accurate nutrient placement.” ExactRate is compatible with select models of John Deere planters with electric drive including the 1775NT, 1795, DB60, DB 44 and DB66 Planters. Thanks to its hydraulic-driven pump, ExactRate can be operated at maximum speeds up to 10 mph (...
Jul 29, 2020•25 min
Granular Insight’s mission: use technology to help farmers run stronger businesses and steward the land for generations to come. Ben Gordon with Granular Insights joins host Tony Kramer to discuss how Granular – a farm management software provider – helps those in the ag industry marry the financial and the agronomic. Learn more at http://granular.ag, Twitter, @GranularAg, and Instagram, @Granular_Ag, or facebook.com/GranularAgriculture. Connect with Ben by sending him an email: benjamingordon@g...
Jul 16, 2020•19 min
John Deere MyOperations™ takes remote management of your field operations and equipment to the next level. The MyOperations™ app connects with John Deere Operations Center, empowering you to evaluate expected vs. actual performance of job execution and machine utilization. Powered by an easy, reliable connection between you and your machines through JDLink™ Connect, the MyOperations™ app allows you to monitor completed field activities that occurred today and yesterday to determine the productiv...
Jul 01, 2020•32 min
Hosts Tony Kramer and Jacob Maurer dive into the latest from John Deere: X series combine. ---------- Every day, there are phenomenal advancements being made in the field of agriculture technology. Whether you’re a seasoned pro in precision ag, or just getting started, this podcast provides the latest news and information you need for your success in the field. Learn more about precision ag farming at RDO Equipment Co.: www.rdoequipment.com/technology/precision-ag/home Don’t miss an episode – tu...
Jun 18, 2020•22 min
Back when ExactApply was first launched, John Deere shared that it was a system developed for producers and ag service producers who were seeking a higher level of control of product applications, improved application efficacy, and accuracy. On our latest episode, Precision Ag experts Tony Kramer and Jake Maurer take a deep-dive look at the technology that makes ExactApply such a valuable, comprehensive solution for today's growers. ---------- Every day, there are phenomenal advancements being m...
Jun 03, 2020•21 min
Over the past 115+ episodes of the Agriculture Technology Podcast, host Tony Kramer has interviewed guests to discuss the latest in precision ag. This Q&A format has worked well for some time - but just as technology advances, so does our podcast format! We're excited to announce a new format to the podcast and introduce a Co-Host of sorts, RDO Equipment Co. team member, Jacob Maurer. Jacob serves as an Agronomist in the Midwest Ag region at RDO, helping growers make the decisions that are b...
May 21, 2020•22 min
Aaron Neitzel joins host Tony Kramer for the latest podcast episode covering John Deere's Connect Mobile. Connect Mobile allows a grower to monitor the performance of a combine, planter, or sprayer; understand what adjustments can improve the job performance; and even analyze detailed machine information to maximize results for better decisions in the future. By leveraging this application, growers will ultimately have a better understanding of why their operations are performing the way that th...
May 07, 2020•11 min
Catch Part 2 of our interview with Dawn Equipment, an innovative leader in American-made tillage equipment. President and CEO Joe Basset joins show host Tony Kramer as they pick up their conversation about no till, strip till, and equipment solutions for today's growers. You can catch Part 1 of their conversation in the Track Library. ---------- Every day, there are phenomenal advancements being made in the field of agriculture technology. Whether you’re a seasoned pro in precision ag, or just g...
Apr 23, 2020•20 min
Dawn Equipment is a family owned and operated company, founded more than two decades ago in Illinois. Today, they are an innovative leader in American-made tillage equipment, with products and solutions aimed to maximize efficiency for no till or strip till applications. Podcast host Tony Kramer speaks with Joe Basset, President and CEO, in Part 1 of this interview featuring Dawn Equipment. Episode 115 features a look at Dawn Equipment’s humble beginnings, the insight and decisions that went int...
Apr 08, 2020•27 min
In this latest episode of the podcast, host Tony Kramer is joined by RDO Agronomist Erin Hightower to discuss 10 very simple technologies that can be added to any operation - allowing for more profitability, more efficiency, and to be a better steward of the land. ---------- Every day, there are phenomenal advancements being made in the field of agriculture technology. Whether you’re a seasoned pro in precision ag, or just getting started, this podcast provides the latest news and information yo...
Mar 26, 2020•29 min
In just two decades, Global Good Agricultural Practices (GLOBALG.A.P.) has grown from a retailer-driven initiative to the world’s leading farm assurance program. Today, GLOBALG.A.P. codes, programs, and standards continue to exist because of growing, worldwide concerns about food quality and safety - and is the subject of our latest podcast. Tune in to hear host Tony Kramer and RDO Agronomist Erin Hightower discuss GLOBALG.A.P and its impact on growers, buyers, and consumers in the latest episod...
Mar 11, 2020•19 min
Host Tony Kramer speaks with Jake Mauer, an agronomist with RDO Equipment Co., about Year 2 of RDO's involvement with the Land Lab at North Dakota State College of Science. The primary objective of the Land Lab is to reinforce agriculture education at the college. RDO Equipment Co. helped the program by providing the equipment and expertise needed to plant fields and also implemented several field trials to test new technology and provide the college and students with real data. Learn more about...
Feb 27, 2020•25 min
Host Tony Kramer speaks with Jake Mauer, an agronomist with RDO Equipment Co., about Year #2 of RDO's involvement with the Land Lab at North Dakota State College of Science. The primary objective of the Land Lab is to reinforce agriculture education at the college. RDO Equipment Co. helped the program by providing the equipment and expertise needed to plant fields and also implemented several field trials to test new technology and provide the college and students with real data. Learn more abou...
Feb 12, 2020•22 min
Learn More: Tune in as we share the latest in agriculture technology by subscribing to our podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Have a story idea or a precision ag topic we should highlight? Connect with us on social media: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter and connect with podcast host, Tony Kramer on Twitter at: (@)RDOTonyK.
Jan 29, 2020•15 min
The Grand Farm is an exciting initiative in the Red River Valley. Led by Emerging Prairie, Grand Farm aims to capitalize on the region’s potential in the agriculture and technology industries, focusing on creating the farm of the future by developing new opportunities and accelerating change. By inspiring collaboration among businesses, organizations, and entrepreneurs who will solve issues critical to family farms worldwide, like labor shortages and rising operational costs, Grand Farm plans to...
Jan 15, 2020•21 min
CES is the world’s largest technology show, held each year in Las Vegas. In its 50+ years, this show has become the spot for companies to show case the latest advancements – and enhancements – on the tech scene. Everything from computers, to cars, to drones, now into health and wellness, security, and data – CES showcases more than 4,500 exhibitors with more than 170,000 attendees from 160 countries. CES isn’t the first type of event one might think of when it comes to green tractors. But in 201...
Jan 02, 2020•20 min
Let’s start at the beginning - why thin lettuce? Traditionally, a grower overpopulates the field with seed to ensure adequate yield. Seed will be planted at about two to three-inch spacing and then wait for the plant to germinate. Once the plant germinates, a grower has an idea of yield and can make a game plan. Typically, a hand crew of about 25-60 laborers come and thin the crop by hand to get the desired spacing – usually 10,11, or 12 inches. But with today’s challenges and labor shortages, g...
Dec 18, 2019•15 min
SWIIM® stands for Sustainable Water and Innovative Irrigation Management®. It provides a new standard in water measurement than allows growers to receive an accurate accounting of the water both delivered and consumed on their fields. This patented process was developed with the help of the USDA and is being used successfully by both growers and water providers. SWIIM accounts for your water with the same precision as your CPA accounts for finances. With the regulations and the increase costs as...
Dec 05, 2019•17 min
Live, from the Growing Innovations Conference! Well, sort of. Host Tony Kramer takes us live and onsite to this annual conference - a groundbreaking conference and exhibition, uniquely designed to bring together growers across all specialty crops and unite them with the comprehensive knowledge and resources they need to adapt and thrive. ---------- Learn More: Tune in as we share the latest in agriculture technology by subscribing to our podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, or anywhere you listen to p...
Nov 20, 2019•18 min
On our latest episode of the Agriculture Technology Podcast, we sit down with Kyle Frazier, Sales and Marketing Manager with LaForge Systems. As a leader in tractor-implement management, LaForge helps to optimize the use of agricultural tractors. Kyle and host Tony Kramer take a deep dive into LaForge’s precision farming solution: DynaTrac. There are many reasons an implement may not be able to follow a tractor accurately, like slope, uneven soil condition, or unsymmetrical pull. But DynaTrac of...
Nov 06, 2019•20 min
Proactive vs reactive. When it comes to machine repairs, there’s a clear favorite, right? With Expert Alerts, part of RDO Equipment Co.’s Connected Support offerings, our team can help you solve problems…before they even happen. Expert Alerts from John Deere are proactive notifications to perform service, based on telematics data from the machine. They provide actionable recommendations to reduce diagnostic and repair time, thus helping to prevent machine down scenarios. And we’re taking a deep ...
Oct 23, 2019•15 min
Protecting your machine investment and maximizing uptime is everyone’s goal. RDO Equipment Co. makes this goal more achievable with our Connected Support packages. Our team monitors your machine’s health alerts to help you protect your investment and keep you up and running. Sometimes it helps to have an extra set of eyes on your side doing one thing and one thing only: watching the health and performance of your machines while they work. Here's how it works: 1. A machine health alert is sent fr...
Oct 09, 2019•14 min
Another Big Iron Farm Show has come and gone, but in our latest podcast, we’re recapping some of our highlights of the show. Host Tony Kramer shares some of the key takeaways from the show in interviews with John Deere, Summers Manufacturing, SEKO, and Manitou. Take a listen and let us know – which product or equipment display piqued your interest? ----------------------------------------------------- Learn More: Tune in as we share the latest in agriculture technology by subscribing to our podc...
Sep 25, 2019•12 min
Thank you. That’s the theme of our latest podcast. We hit a big one – 100 episodes, and this is one milestone that deserves to be celebrated. And that’s just what we did – by saying thanks. Thank you to our guests. Without you, this podcast wouldn’t have quality information to share with our listeners. Thank you to the team members who help produce and create the episodes each month. But most of all, thank you to our listeners. What started as a dream to share information has grown into a real c...
Sep 11, 2019•12 min
