In this episode of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast, Gary Wickham, CEO of MagrowTec, discusses the details of MagrowTec’s magnets for sprayers; the dealer, OEM and big-box retailer channels the company is pursuing to get their product onto more farms; his thoughts on OEMs’ interest in smart sprayers; and much more.
Apr 13, 2022•37 min
In today’s episode of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast, brought to you by Ag Express Electronics, associate editor Brian O’Connor talks with AEF vice chairman Andrew Olliver at the 2022 PlugFest about the capabilities of the new high-speed ISOBUS, its potential and the common goals of PlugFest.
Mar 30, 2022•23 min
In today’s episode of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast, brought to you by Ag Express Electronics, we’re bringing you the full replay of the first-ever manufacturer panel discussion. Listen in as the panelists field questions about their companies’ newest initiatives, outlook on autonomy and the approaches and tactics they see embraced by their top-performing dealers.
Mar 17, 2022•42 min
In this episode of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast, we bring you the second installment of our two-part series with Colin Rush, Clean Seed Capital’s chief operating officer. Join us as Colin talks about the company’s roots in regenerative agriculture, and strategic focus in 2022 and beyond.
Feb 28, 2022•24 min
In this episode of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast, we bring you the first installment of our two-part series with Colin Rush, Clean Seed’s chief operating officer. In part one, Colin introduces the SMART Seeder MAX, explains how the company is choosing dealer partners and outlines the sales strategy for this new precision technology.
Feb 11, 2022•27 min
Deere’s Autonomous Tractor & Mainstreaming Autonomy With Scott Shearer by Precision Farming Dealer
Jan 27, 2022•20 min
Today’s episode of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast features highlights from the top five most-listened-to podcast interviews of 2021. Conversations range from practical advice about hiring new dealership staff to precision agriculture’s impact on the environment to interviews with CEOs of two high-profile precision ag tech companies. Join us as our guests share details of a precision sales internship program that appeals to people without an agriculture background, role of dealers in an inc...
Jan 13, 2022•29 min
Tim Norris, co-owner of Box Concepts Consulting, has seen firsthand how identifying your business’ vision can motivate your employees, no matter how many people you have. The former CEO of Ag Info Tech, Precision Farming Dealer’s 2015 Most Valuable Dealership, grew that Ohio precision business, joined a startup that was acquired by Raven Industries and then worked for Raven before going into consulting.
Dec 23, 2021•34 min
In this episode of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast, Zetifi CEO Dan Winson and Dave Lamb, chief scientist of the Food Agility Cooperative Research Centre and professor at Australia’s University of New England, discuss the Farm-Wide Wi-Fi Project’s scope, how it will benefit farmers, the target customer cost for this equipment and why connectivity will be vital for the future of farming.
Dec 09, 2021•22 min
In today’s episode of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast, Alexei Andreev, managing director of Autotech Ventures, details his predictions for the technologies that will transform the agriculture industry, how big tech companies’ potential involvement in agriculture would affect the industry and dealerships, and where agriculture is experiencing a “new space race” in investment and development of technology.
Nov 30, 2021•30 min
In this episode of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast, brought to you by Trimble, listen in as Paul Mikesell, Carbon Robotics’ CEO and founder, explains the technology powering the LaserWeeder; the autonomous robot’s specs, accuracy rate and current deployments; the benefits of using lasers to control weeds and much more!
Nov 11, 2021•32 min
In this episode of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast, Paul Jasa, extension engineer with the University of Nebraska, explains why he and the University of Nebraska prefer the term “site-specific crop management” instead of “precision agriculture” and talks through the decision-making process for using technology as a tool.
Oct 29, 2021•29 min
In this episode of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast, Andreas Reichhardt, founder of Reichhardt Electronic Innovations and Jayme Paquin, general manager of Reichhardt Electronic Innovations, discuss the past and future of precision agriculture, recent trends in the market and their predictions for the biggest opportunities for dealers in the next 24 months.
Oct 13, 2021•34 min
In this episode of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast, Igino Cafiero, CEO and co-founder of Bear Flag Robotics discusses the acquisition, how dealers will interact with Bear Flag’s technology, what’s next in the development of the company’s autonomous offerings and the future of farming.
Oct 04, 2021•28 min
In today’s Precision Farming Dealer podcast Michael Ott, CEO of Rantizo shares some background on the ag tech company and how they are looking to grow their network of drone service and work closely with precision farming dealers who already have established relationships with farm customers.
Sep 15, 2021•23 min
In this episode, brought to you by Trimble, we caught up with Curt Blades, AEM’s senior vice president of agriculture and forestry, about how the study was conducted, what some of their key findings were and how they broke that down into terms people outside of ag will understand.
Aug 25, 2021•52 min
In this episode of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast, we talk with three members of Hutson Inc.’s Integrated Solutions team, Karl Huebner, Integrated Solutions manager for Hudson Inc., and Andrew McCallister and Connor Smith, both prior interns who share how they are mainstreaming precision through their intern program.
Jul 29, 2021•45 min
In today’s podcast Frank Lessiter sits down with retired USDA soil scientist Don Reicosky, a leading expert on carbon cycle management in agriculture. An internationally recognized author and speaker, Reicosky was among the first to research the relationship between C02 and tillage.
Jul 14, 2021•58 min
In this episode of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast, we're joined by three members of the peer group, formed from about a dozen precision farming managers, who'll tshare their top takeaways from being a part of the group and how it’s directly benefited their precision business.
Jun 28, 2021•59 min
In today's Precision Farming Dealer podcast, we'll hear from two dealers who share how they are adding autonomy equipment to their precision line up and how and when they are looking to incorporate self-driving technology sales and service into their business plans of the future.
Jun 09, 2021•53 min
In today’s Precision Farming Dealer podcast we assembled 3 experts for a roundtable discussion on the realities of cyber threats (and it’s not just a big dealer problem), the importance of aligning what’s most valuable with where you are most vulnerable and implementing an action plan for protection.
May 27, 2021•57 min
In today’s Precision Farming Dealer podcast, we share excerpts from our recent conversation with Michael Langemeier and Michael Boehlje with Purdue University’s Center for Commercial Agriculture, on what role dealers will play in bringing next generation technologies to their customers, along with the types of skill sets needed to adapt to the changing farm technology landscape.
Apr 22, 2021•44 min
In today’s Precision Farming Dealer podcast, part 2 of 2, supported by Ag Express Electronics, founder of HTS Ag, Arlin Sorenson outlines opportunities for dealers to become more intimately involved in their customer’s decision-making process and some key leadership lessons to apply centered on communication.
Mar 24, 2021•26 min
In today’s Precision Farming Dealer podcast, part 1 of 2, supported by Ag Express Electronics, The founder of HTS Ag, Arlin Sorenson, dissects the difference between viewing change as an business opportunity vs. disruptive chaos, drawing on personal experience and evolution.
Mar 17, 2021•34 min
In this episode of the 2020 Precision Farming Dealer podcast series, supported by Reichhardt Electronic Innovations, we share highlights from several conversations with members of RDO Equipment Co’s. precision farming team during our visit to recognize the dealership as the 2020 Most Valuable Dealership.
Nov 12, 2020•40 min
In this episode of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast, we welcome in Eis Implement owner Jon Eis, precision farming manager Eric Hagenow and precision farming specialist Phil Davister to talk about how each of them define their role within the dealership’s precision business, lessons learned building the business and advice for how to improve culture and accountability.
Sep 22, 2020•46 min
In this episode of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast, we share excerpts from Editor Julia Gerlach’s conversation with Dan Cosgrove, CEO of Growers Edge, who discusses some of the recent shifts in prescriptive farming practices and the importance of validating results to ensure payback for farmers.
Jul 07, 2020•24 min
In this episode of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast, we share excerpts from my conversation with Skip Klinefelter, owner of Linco Precision in El Paso, Ill. who discusses some of the current and future business opportunities and considerations for dealers.
Jun 09, 2020•19 min
In today’s Precision Farming Dealer podcast, we assemble a geographically diverse group of 8 different precision farming managers to discuss their involvement and interaction in a virtual peer group to exchange ideas, problem-solve and provide a source of professional therapy.
May 13, 2020•24 min
In this episode of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast, we we share excerpts from our conversation with Agtegra precision service coordinator Lance Larsen, who shares how he and his team are navigating seasonal uncertainty with calculated parts orders to ensure customer uptime.
Apr 21, 2020•23 min