2021 is a wrap, and so is another season of the Agriculture Technology Podcast. Host Tony Kramer looks back on the year's episodes and highlights some of his favorite episodes - which would you add to the list? ---- Visit 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.rdoequipment.com/more/resources/podcasts ----- Each month, we share the latest in agriculture tech...
Dec 30, 2021•13 min
Rex Guthland, Independent Sprayer Consultant with John Deere, joins host Tony Kramer to discuss the importance of nozzle selection. Recorded while at the North Dakota Ag Expo earlier this month, Rex and Tony discuss the latest in nozzle technology - and why Rex says it's the most exciting time in application technology. --- Additional Resources:: You can find past podcast episodes by visiting: www.rdoequipment.com/resources/podcasts Have precision ag questions? We have the answers. Find a specif...
Dec 16, 2021•19 min
Gary Thompson joins the Agriculture Technology Podcast to discuss GUSS (Global Unmanned Spray System). Learn more about the organization's beginnings in the fields of California, and how a commitment to better feed a growing world is helping solve the challenges today's growers face. Visit https://gussag.com/ to learn more about GUSS. --- Additional Resources:: You can find past podcast episodes by visiting: https://www.rdoequipment.com/resources/podcasts Have precision ag questions? We have the...
Dec 02, 2021•24 min
As another harvest season draws to a close in parts of the United States, host Tony Kramer shares his knowledge and insight on data. And more specifically - what growers could and should consider when it comes to their season's data. Learn more about technology solutions for your operation by visiting our website: www.rdoequipment.com ----
Nov 11, 2021•17 min
This episode’s focus is on Amity Technology and more specifically, its sugar beet equipment and technology. Amity, based in Fargo, N.D., manufactures a line of sugar beet equipment – more specifically three primary products: the defoliator, the harvester, and the beet cart. Michael Anderson, engineering manager with Amity, joins host Tony Kramer to discuss more about sugar beet equipment and technologies that growers are using across the globe. You can learn more about solutions from your local ...
Oct 28, 2021•23 min
Ag-Analytics is a software company specializing in the agricultural sector. While Ag-Analytics offers several solutions to growers, landowners, and developers, this episode focuses on one of its solutions: ProfitLayers. In a broad sense, ProfitLayers provides farmers with the tools they need to be able to investigate the effectiveness of their in-field operations. The ProfitLayers tool creates location-based profit maps for a grower's field, with or without precision equipment data. Precision da...
Oct 14, 2021•21 min
Daniel Carmichael, Farming Operations Manager with Bear Flag Robotics, joins host Tony Kramer to talk about the company, the AI technology available today, and its acquisition by John Deere. Tune into this insightful episode as Tony and Daniel talk about what's ahead in the industry. You can learn more about solutions from your local dealer or RDO Equipment Co. Visit our website at www.rdoequipment.com ----- Additional Resources for our listeners: Learn more about Bear Flag Robotics. Visit: http...
Sep 30, 2021•18 min
This {BONUS} episode of the podcast is highlighting yellow equipment! Dennis Howard joins host Tony Kramer to discuss all things construction - from equipment, technology in place on job sites, to challenges the industry is facing. This episode is dropping during National Construction Appreciation Week, the week dedicated to showcasing the essential business of construction and celebrating the people who develop, build, maintain, and support infrastructure. You can learn more about agriculture a...
Sep 16, 2021•21 min
Residue management. You might be thinking - how is this related to agriculture technology? This episode is focused on an important discussion about residue management - which can be overlooked in farming practices. Join Tony Kramer, RDO Agronomist and host of the Agriculture Technology Podcast, as he shares his insights, learnings, and expertise related to residue management. You can learn more about solutions from your local dealer or RDO Equipment Co. Visit our website at www.rdoequipment.com ...
Sep 02, 2021•17 min
This latest episode of the Agriculture Technology Podcast covers JDLink and Remote Support. Nate Schlief is an expert at the remote solutions offered to today's growers and he joins host Tony Kramer to discuss the options in depth. You can learn more about solutions from your local dealer or RDO Equipment Co. Visit our website at www.rdoequipment.com ----- Additional Resources for our listeners: 5 Important Things to Know About JDLink™ Connectivity and Machine Data: https://bit.ly/3kdiQmB Data M...
Aug 19, 2021•31 min
Ever watched a "How-to?" Host Tony Kramer takes a "How-to" to the next level by talking through combine yield calibration on this episode of the podcast. Be ready for this harvest season with good, clean data. Have an idea for a new "How-to" Tony should tackle? Leave us a comment or send us a message on social media! We'd love to hear from you. ---- Missed an episode? Get caught up by visiting the Episode Archive on our website: www.rdoequipment.com/more/resources/podcasts ----- Each month, we s...
Aug 05, 2021•23 min
Brant Palmer, Precision Product Specialist for RDO Equipment Co., joins this episode of the podcast to talk about the new RTK Tower-to-field-association, and how this latest advancement proves to be a big time-saving step for growers. ---- Missed an episode? Get caught up by visiting the Episode Archive on our website: www.rdoequipment.com/more/resources/podcasts ----- Each month, we share the latest in agriculture technology. Don’t miss an episode by subscribing to our podcast on iTunes, SoundC...
Jul 23, 2021•12 min
Specialty crops need specialty equipment. Enter the Mazzotti sprayer, an Italian-built, self-propelled sprayer. Bryan Feemster, RDO Product Specialist Supervisor based in Salinas, CA joins this week’s episode to share more about the technology of this sprayer and how it proves beneficial to growers in the California Coast and beyond. Learn more about sprayer solutions from the team of experts at RDO. Visit our website for more information. ---- Missed an episode? Get caught up by visiting the Ep...
Jul 08, 2021•19 min
RDO Product Specialist and technology expert Jay Garcia joins host Tony Kramer for a discussion on HarvestLabTM 3000. This sensor enables accurate measurement and documentation of dry matter, starch, protein, neutral detergent fiber, and acid detergent fiber in different crop types. Tune in to Episode 146 and learn more about John Deere’s technology solutions. The team of experts at RDO Equipment Co. is also available for any questions you might have on precision ag technology – visit us at rdoe...
Jun 24, 2021•17 min
Mike Strand joins Episode 145 to discuss model-year ’22 Hagie sprayer updates. John Deere has streamlined their Hagie model lineup and will offer the STS 12, STS 16, and STS 20. The number correlates to the size of the solution tank (1200, 1600, and 2000-gallon tanks). Tune in to learn more about these sprayer models and when they’ll be available for those interested. The team of experts at RDO Equipment Co. is also available for any questions you might have on these new sprayer models – visit u...
Jun 10, 2021•17 min
Host Tony Kramer and Product Specialist Ben Hilde discuss what growers can expect in John Deere's new Model Year 22 (MY22) Sprayers. In case you missed it, Ep. 143 covered John Deere's new See & Spray Select; you can tune in here: https://bit.ly/2SdU6QM ----- Missed an episode? Get caught up by visiting the Episode Archive on our website: www.rdoequipment.com/more/resources/podcasts ----- Each month, we share the latest in agriculture technology. Don’t miss an episode by subscribing to our p...
May 20, 2021•18 min
On this episode of the Agriculture Technology Podcast, Erin Hightower, RDO Agronomist, joins host Tony Kramer, to discuss John Deere's new See & Spray Select - the first commercially available Deere machine factory-equipped with this advanced spraying technology. The See & Spray Select can help minimize input costs and only spray weeds when they are detected. The advanced technology makes it possible for farmers to be more efficient with tank mixes. RDO is currently beta-testing a spraye...
May 06, 2021•24 min
Bryce Knowlen, Precision Product Specialist at RDO, joins host Tony Kramer to discuss the John Deere's factory-installed, integrated tractor and planter solution. John Deere has updated its model year 2022 planters as part of a factory- installed, integrated ExactRate™ solution that eliminates the need for add-on tanks and custom plumbing solutions and multiple suppliers. Learn more about this latest product announcement from John Deere by visiting: https://bit.ly/3v9K80Q. Visit www.rdoequipment...
Apr 22, 2021•9 min
“I think of farm data as a three-legged stool with each one of the legs representing agronomic data, operational data, and then the financial-economic data. Taking the agronomic insights and turning them into economic insights - that's where Harvest Profit comes in.” Harvest Profit is a software tool focused on making it easier for farmers to track farm costs, profits, grain marketing positions, and inventory. Founded in 2015 by Nick Horob, with a passion to help farmers better utilize and under...
Apr 09, 2021•29 min
Work Planner is a new John Deere Operations Center feature that farmers can use to streamline their work setup experience and to help operators start working more quickly in the field. Using the Operations Center's Work Planner feature, farmers can now define field-specific work details such as variety, prescription, or guidance lines in advance to simplify the operator's job in the cab – helping to keep your operators efficient and reduce data entry errors. Tune in to Episode 140 as Jake and To...
Mar 25, 2021•20 min
Spring is almost here - are you ready for the growing season? On the latest episode of RDO's Agriculture Technology Podcast, Jake & Tony Talk pre-season prep. What can you do now before you hop in that tractor. Tune in to episode 139. ---- Visit 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.rdoequipment.com/more/resources/podcasts ----- Each month, we share th...
Mar 11, 2021•25 min
Every farming operation is different. Every grower makes choices on solutions to fit the needs of their farm – and those solutions aren’t always John Deere. However, with John Deere Operations Center, pulling in 3rd party should not be a concern. On this latest episode of the Agriculture Technology Podcast, Jake and Tony Talk 3rd party data and cover the platforms and ways John Deere Operations Center can help it all live in one place – helping you make the most of your equipment and technology ...
Feb 25, 2021•17 min
Dick Muhlbeier, RDO Product Specialist Supervisor based in the Northwest region, shares his insight on the latest Gen4 Displays from John Deere. ---- Visit 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.rdoequipment.com/more/resources/podcasts ----- Each month, we share the latest in agriculture technology. Don’t miss an episode by subscribing to our podcast on iTu...
Feb 11, 2021•31 min
On the latest episode of the Precision Agriculture Technology podcast, host Tony Kramer and guest Ben Hilde discuss John Deere’s new AutoPathTM. This advanced yet simple guidance solution uses data collected from the first pass in the field, whether spraying, side-dressing, or harvest, to establish row guidance for all subsequent field passes, no matter the machine type or width of equipment. AutoPath is included in the John Deere Generation 4 Automation Bundle and available for either the 4600 ...
Jan 28, 2021•20 min
Important changes are happening to StarFireTM receivers early this year. All StarFireTM models are affected by these changes, and on our latest episode of the Precision Ag Technology podcast, host Tony Kramer is joined by Brent Horner to talk about what you need to do before – before you jump in the tractor this spring. ---- Visit 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 ...
Jan 14, 2021•14 min
The year in review, as told by podcast episodes. While COVID impacted every part of every industry, farmers were able to continue moving forward while many industries came to a halt. In this final episode of the year, host Tony Kramer looks back on the year, its challenges, and highlights some of what he learned in the 25 episodes produced in 2020. ---- Visit www.rdoequipment.com/more/resources/podcasts to find and view this episode's transcript. ----- Missed an episode? Get caught up by visitin...
Dec 30, 2020•21 min
In early 2020, John Deere released new Terms and Conditions for its John Deere Operation Center. Now, as we head into the new year, host Tony Kramer is joined by Jake Maurer to discuss how these changes impact growers, privacy, and data. ----- Visit 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.rdoequipment.com/more/resources/podcasts ----- Each month, we share th...
Dec 18, 2020•20 min
Understand how to make the most of your current equipment as host Tony Kramer and guest Bryce Knowlen discuss planter performance upgrade kits from John Deere, on this latest episode of the Agriculture Technology Podcast. Learn how growers can increase the level of technology without necessarily purchasing a new unit. ----- Visit 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 w...
Dec 03, 2020•19 min
On this latest episode of the Agriculture Technology Podcast, Host Tony Kramer and Product Specialist Caleb Seger detail the differences between Active Implement Guidance and AutoTrac Implement Guidance. ----- Visit 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.rdoequipment.com/more/resources/podcasts ----- Each month, we share the latest in agriculture technology...
Nov 19, 2020•19 min
Jake and Tony are back to talk about the Land Lab at North Dakota State College of Science. Now, in year 3, the Land Lab is meant to help connect agriculture education to agriculture practices. RDO Equipment Co. is involved by providing the equipment and expertise needed, as well as implementing field trials to test new technology and provide the college and students with real data. What were the biggest takeaways for this unique partnership in Year #3? Tune in to find out. ----- Visit www.rdoeq...
Nov 04, 2020•31 min
