If you found yourself humming the bars to a Lynyrd Skynyrd tune after reading this episodes title, you're welcome! Thankfully this episode will NOT include any of the hosts singing; instead we dive into how to wrap up the planting season right. Hosts Paul and Tyler are joined by Bryan Jackson and Nate Kincaid to share the lessons they have learned over the years on what to do before you put the planter away for the year. We discuss recommendations on what to look for, how to approach the winteri...
Jun 09, 2022•39 min•Ep. 49
Show notes for the final "Spring Updates" style of Smarter Every Season -Post Emergence reminders -Sidedress setup reminders for Gen 3 and Gen 2 -Reminder to use eflow when planting specialty crops with a vac meter -Setup reminders when not using all rows to plant specialty crops including how to handle effective row spacing -Be sure to consult the crop setup guide ( vSet 2 , vSet Classic ) if you have questions...
May 26, 2022•14 min•Ep. 48
Show notes for this episode include: -Crop change tip when switch crops on Gen 2 after using a custom seed disk -Tips for split row planters when changing crops to make sure they are setup properly, including a link here for a Split Row Planter Cheat Sheet on the cloud -Gyro Replacement notes - Replant instructions -Information of a GPS satellite being de-commissioned that could affect WAS signal. Link to article in Progressive Farmer...
May 19, 2022•11 min•Ep. 47
Show notes for this episode include: -Important note on NOT using a CAN Booster with Gen 3 monitor -vApply HD with Gen 2: Dont change the min and max GPM in advanced settings -Gen 3 Flowsense only setup tips and reminders -What to look for when testing Flowsense sitting still/in the barnyard -CLEAR THAT MASTER PLANT SWITCH! -What to do if your not getting alerts and alarms -With warn temps this week and cold seed, watch for seed treatment and talc getting gummy -Recommendations on the proper way...
May 12, 2022•14 min•Ep. 46
Main talking points for this episode include: -In Gen 3 prescriptions do not automatically import from Fieldview -Setup reminders for Gen 3 systems with a Smart Connector -Follow up from last weeks episode, another way to avoid the "Invalid serial number from DBM" pop-up on Fieldview -Where to start when Row Cleaner Control Module is "pulsing" or "venting" air -New product calculator for calculating things like amp draw, liquid gallon per minute, seeds per second and more are available on the cl...
May 05, 2022•13 min•Ep. 45
Show notes for this episode include: -SmartFirmer expectation when we are and are not planting -A reminder about flowmeter harnesses on vApply Base or SRM systems -What to check if someone says "The Gen 3 is not mapping" -Swath control plan reminders -What to do if the DeltaForce Health Checks (Air Purge or Advanced Applied Force Test) go to "loading meters" in a Gen 3 -What to do if you get an "Invalid Serial number from DBM" pop-up on Fieldview
Apr 28, 2022•10 min•Ep. 44
In the episode of Smarter Every Season, host Tyler Hubert and Hans Stutzman cover: -Setup of the vApply Rate Controller when HDs are installed on a Gen 3, specifically what to put in the PWM Control Style box. -Control loop for vApply Base and what we are trying to do in a calibration -A tip to keep USB ports from getting knocked out on a Gen 2 when trying to connect an iPad -A reminder that Quick Reference Guides are available for Gen 3 monitors and can be found at this link https://s3.amazonaw...
Apr 21, 2022•17 min•Ep. 43
Items covered in this episode of Smarter Every Season are: -Strategy for isolating components when we are stuck "detecting devices" or "updating firmware" state on the diagnose screen -Satellite Image reminder on Gen 3 for 2022.0 and all previous versions -A reminder on the best way to view a boundary if the map layer background is black -Answering the question "Can we add multiple air pressure sensors to a system?" -Strategy for Row Cleaner Module diagnostics -Validating system health using Sys...
Apr 14, 2022•13 min•Ep. 42
In this episode of Smarter Every Season, in the spring updates style format, the host cover the following topics: -For Gen 3 users on the 2022.1.x software platform, an update to fix the row cleaner module not applying downforce -Also for 2022.1.x users, a liquid pressure sensor update -Radar diagnostics and calibration recommendations -iPads not charging -Connecting the vApply Rate Controller into PDM versus Row CAN/CAN Hub -Exporting boundaries made in a Gen 2 (or Gen 1) into a Gen 3. Plus a l...
Apr 07, 2022•16 min•Ep. 41
In the previous episode of Smarter Every Season, the hosts mentioned that the format of this podcast would change from longer episodes with guest interviews to short, update-style podcast discussing key issues we are seeing from the field. This episode is the first of those such podcasts. Here are the bullet points of what was discussed. -How to handle prescriptions and boundaries when updating from 2021.0 to 2022.0 -Expectations when loading prescriptions on 2022.0 -Resource for connecting to i...
Mar 31, 2022•13 min•Ep. 40
For anyone who has ever tried to troubleshoot an issue before, you probably feel like getting all of the details and understanding what they mean are critical to solving the problem. In the busyness of the spring, sometimes key details can get overlooked, missed, or even miscommunicated. In this episode, the hosts of the Smarter Every Season podcast--who are all Product Support Specialists--pass on tips from their experiences on how to effectively ask questions that will help "diagnosticians" (y...
Mar 24, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 39
It is a full house in this episode when General Manager Justin Kauffman stops by to talk with the Smarter Every Season crew. The bulk of the conversation focuses on culture and, more specifically, answers questions like: Why is culture so important? How do you establish a culture? What is the role of a leader in fostering culture and making sure it is healthy? What does Justin feel has worked well for Precision Planting when defining and implementing a culture? Later in the conversation, Justin ...
Mar 10, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 38
In the last episode of Smarter Every Season, the hosts had an in-depth conversation with former Precision Planting engineer turned dealer Ben Schlipf about many things, including service. This inspired the hosts to pull in a few different dealers to get their opinion on everything from service agreements and planter clinics to how they charge for and handle labor and more. Dealers featured in the episode include: -Tom Cook from Sunrise Cooperative. Sunrise Cooperative has multiple locations acro...
Feb 24, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 37
The Smarter Every Season team sits down with Ben Schlipf to talk through ideas that can help make installs and servicing product in spring easier. Ben spent 11 years as an Engineer at Precision Planting and recently moved back to work with his family with Schlipf Precision Ag as a Precision Dealer and farmer. Ben's unique perspective as a former engineer coupled with his experiences as both a dealer and farmer brings new and intriguing ideas for dealers and product support members as we both sel...
Feb 10, 2022•57 min•Ep. 36
Welcome to 2022! We are excited to be back and recording again. Hosts Tyler, Hans, and Paul share a quick update for where we've been, some teasers at where we're going next, and more.
Feb 04, 2022•13 min•Ep. 35
In this episode we are blessed with a visit from our teammates from Argentina into the studio. Join the fun as we laugh and learn about everything from the equipment industry to farming practices in Argentina from our friends and co-workers.
Nov 10, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 34
In this episode the hosts welcome Joel Rieker from the Product Support team to talk about a new, year-round mindset to training (We also discover Paul's distain for referring to it as training). Joel and host Tyler Hubert discuss a facelift to Precision University (online learning management system) where dealers and technicians alike can find educational videos about everything from business practices to agronomy to technical information about Precision Planting products. The new Precision Univ...
Oct 05, 2021•48 min•Ep. 33
In this episode Caleb Schleder joins the team to share some of his experiences around harvesting. We dutifully covered the core processes that a combine 'combines' into a seamless activity while riding down tangents from meat sweats to asking the "5 Why's" and owners manuals to auger etiquette. Join us for a great time as Caleb helps us cover the core combine processes of: Gathering Feeding Threshing and Separating Cleaning Grain Handling Residue Management...
Sep 21, 2021•2 hr 9 min•Ep. 32
On this episode, we are joined by Wendy Ulrich, the product lead for Yieldsense. Wendy passes on her advice on how to get growers ready to run Yieldsense for the upcoming fall. She addresses software version recommendations, changes in Gen 3 setup, diagnostic resources, how to handle concerns about accuracy (if they arise), and more. Included here are links to some of the resources mentioned. Gen 3 Yieldsense Wiring Schematics https://s3.amazonaws.com/pp3-products/file-1582235523/2020%20Operator...
Sep 09, 2021•25 min•Ep. 31
Joining us this episode is Carl Dodge from Dodge Brothers Farm. Carl is very active on and has a strong following on social media. He has a strong desire to share his life's passion of farming with anyone who wants to learn and know more about how our food is grown. Carl shares how he got started in social media and the lessons he learned along the way. Please visit and subscribe to Carl's channels to keep up with the stories and dad jokes at any of these sites: https://www.youtube.com/channel/U...
Aug 31, 2021•45 min•Ep. 30
Justin McMenamy, Director of Product, at Precision Planting visits Smarter Every Season to share some stories and insights. Justin tells the story of how he became an engineer, how he views his role versus the title of the position, his journey to join the Precision Planting team and much more. With a few good laughs along the way, we get to learn about Justin's passion to 'work at a place that I enjoy the people I work with, the products we make, and the customers we work for'.
Aug 19, 2021•36 min•Ep. 29
A part of the Ag Info Tech team took time out of their day at PTI to sit down with Smarter Every Season. Matt Culler, Randy Whitson, and Chase Gasser joined Paul to share a little background on Ag Info Tech and how they're being pro-active in light of the business landscape of today.
Aug 05, 2021•42 min•Ep. 28
Jason Stoller and Lucas Wesley join the crew in studio to share more background on the research, development, and field experiences as Precision Planting's recently released Reveal row cleaner went from whiteboard drawings to commercially available product. We hope you enjoy sharing the insights and the laughs with us as we continue learning; and if there's anything you have more questions on or constructive criticisms please share those via email to smartereveryseason@precisionplanting.com...
Jul 27, 2021•48 min•Ep. 27
On this episode, the hosts welcome Jason Webster, Commercial Agronomist at the Precision Technology Institute (PTI) research farm in Pontiac, Illinois. Jason takes a quick "break" from preparing the research farm to host growers and Precision Planting dealers to discuss the following: -Changes and updates to the equipment at the PTI Farm -Takeaways from the spring, including early soybean planting -The daily schedule for the upcoming Farm Day visits -Jason's favorite new piece of technology -Pre...
Jul 20, 2021•40 min•Ep. 26
Region Managers Josh Stoller (Southern Illinois) and Jason Portner (Minnesota) join the show to discuss ways to encourage growers who say, "I'm too old to be running Precision Planting technology".
Jul 13, 2021•38 min•Ep. 25
The hosts of Smarter Every Season get together again after the spring to wrap up the 2021 planting season.
Jun 28, 2021•23 min•Ep. 24
The hosts of Smarter Every Season talk to Precision Planting Integrated Marketing Manager Bryce Baker about a useful tool from Precision Planting that is available to dealers and growers: Emergence Flagging Kits. The team also talks about the importance of grading emergence and what to look for when doing so.
Apr 22, 2021•14 min•Ep. 23
The Smarter Every Season crew was asked to tackle the subject of Planter Maintenance. As every manufacturer and supplier has notes and details on the 'WHAT' and the 'HOW' of planter maintenance, we wanted to dive deeper into the 'WHY' behind each maintenance task and provide the mechanical or agronomic costs and incentives to proper planter maintenance. We continue this series on Planter Maintenance with a discussion on Planter Maintenance: Fertility and Pesticide Systems....
Apr 01, 2021•19 min•Ep. 22
The Smarter Every Season crew was asked to tackle the subject of Planter Maintenance. As every manufacturer and supplier has notes and details on the 'WHAT' and the 'HOW' of planter maintenance, we wanted to dive deeper into the 'WHY' behind each maintenance task and provide the mechanical or agronomic costs and incentives to proper planter maintenance. We continue this series on Planter Maintenance with a discussion on Planter Maintenance: Closing Systems.
Mar 30, 2021•19 min•Ep. 21
The Smarter Every Season crew was asked to tackle the subject of Planter Maintenance. As every manufacturer and supplier has notes and details on the 'WHAT' and the 'HOW' of planter maintenance, we wanted to dive deeper into the 'WHY' behind each maintenance task and provide the mechanical or agronomic costs and incentives to proper planter maintenance. We continue this series on Planter Maintenance with a discussion on Planter Maintenance: Down Force and Depth Stop Calibrations....
Mar 25, 2021•25 min•Ep. 20
