Freya and Net get on the phone with Lucas Wesley and Ike Brammell as they discuss moving from spring into summer and how they go about creating new relationships and in turn business. Stick around after the episode for a brief reminder from Wendy Ulrich around YieldSense and pulling the combine out for the first time this season.
Four members of the podcast team (Freya Watson, Nate Burnham, Clay Scott, and Tyler Hubert) look back on spring and have a light-hearted conversation around some of their favorite stories and things they learned....kind of like the title indicates.
Talking points for this episode include: -How to use/think through the effective row spacing option -Hans passes on tip and things to watch for when diagnosing issue post-emergence -A reminder that seeding calculator are available to help calculate vdrive RPM, spacing, and target pop based on spacing. https://cloud.precisionplanting.com/product-calculators/ -Expectations with mapping in sidedress mode https://s3.amazonaws.com/pp3-products/file-1552676729/vApplyHD%20Sidedress%20Mapping%203-14-19....
Talking points for his episode include: -A couple items to watch for in the diagnose screen when running section based EMHD or HD turbines removed. -Where to find replant instructions https://s3.amazonaws.com/pp3-products/file-1569865917/Precision%20Planting%20Replant%20Instructions%20(900T095).pdf -Where to find the resource to calibrate vdrive insecticide on a Gen 3 https://s3.amazonaws.com/pp3-products/file-1618327483/vDrive%20Insecticide%20Bucket%20Test%20using%20Manual%20Test%20(1).pdf -Wha...
Talking notes for this episode include: -Flow rate adjust reminders and here is a link to the flow rate adjustment worksheet https://s3.amazonaws.com/pp3-products/file-1643726560/Flow%20Rate%20Adjustment%20and%20Orifice%20Worksheet.pdf -A couple things to watch for with command and actual flow around the vApply Rate controller in the manual health check. -A reminder some GPS systems will output location from the bar instead of the globe -A few thoughts around the best practices when it come to d...
Talking Points for this episode include: -Hans passes along advice for how to diagnose when orifices are too small and passes along where to find helpful resources to find the proper orifice for a growers product or system. Videos on finding proper orifices can be found under vApply HD operators section of the cloud. -Flow rate adjust tips. Included here is a link to a flow rate adjust worksheet that can be found on the cloud. -The hosts mentions why we don't recommend changing load sensor cal f...
Talking points covered in this episode include: -Hans passes along tips for alternator diagnostics -Explaining what event code 914 is and why it looks like (but usually isn't) a bad load cell -What to watch for when the pump wont spin when running the manual liquid test to do a pump cal -Key-switch power diagnostics and what to be aware of to not mis-diagnose a bad PDM solenoid -What to be aware of in a Gen 3 when setting up a product that does not have a module on every row (ex. a SmartFirmer e...
Topics covered in this episode include: -What to watch for when assigning left/right offsets on a planter with 4 seed exits on a Gen 3 -A note on changes in certain sound affects in the Gen 3 -We are still seeing a number of phone calls on EMFlowsense and HD. A number of resources were mentioned in last weeks episode that are still highly recommended -For best practices, make sure Rx files are on the root of the USB Drive -Hans gives a breakdown for his recommendations around best practices for ...
Topics covered in this episode include: -Recommended oil for the FurrowForce and AirForce compressors. Rolair brand synthetic. Part Number 200351 -Updated installation resources for Reveal -We are experiencing a number of calls with questions that were addressed in the 2023.0 Virtual Refresher Training. Here is a link to the recording. Specifically, the liquid system setup portion from 9:13-18:18 is very valuable. As is the client/farm/field and prescription importing portion from 38:30-48:36. -...
Bryan Jackson and Scott Van Etten are guests today talking with Clay and Nate about ground engaging components giving us a recap of training as well as some good sound recommendations. Following with our series of shop hacks, Tyler interviews Justin King as he talks about his shop's best hack to get them through installs in a timely manner.
Approximately one year ago the hosts of the Smarter Every Season podcast recorded an episode titled "Asking Better Questions" (it is episode 39 and still highly recommended as we head into spring planting). In that episode host Hans Stutzman mentions the importance of active listening to asking better questions. Little did he know...he was signing himself up for this very episode. In this spinoff of "Asking Better Questions" - Hans, Dave Robinson, Jordan Nelson, and Tyler Hubert discuss the trai...
Hydraulic and Electrical theory is a topic that has been talked about at many of our trainings, but we haven't gotten as deep into the theory as we had the pleasure of doing this year. Hans Stutzman is in the studio with Nate and Clay as he takes us through the class He and Kirby Woods taught at dealer training. Find the pin removal tool on amazon at this link: https://www.amazon.com/Amp-305183-Extraction-Tool/dp/B00DUR27EW/ref=asc_df_B00DUR27EW?tag=bngsmtphsnus-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=80...
Keeping on track with our training refresher series, today we are joined in the studio by Allen Huber, while we talk about the CAN training course with Freya and Tyler. Keeping also in line with our series of shop hacks, we are able to listen in on a conversation with Tyler and Luke Cure. As Luke mentioned in the interview, here is a link for the company, Best Way. www.bestwayag.com
As training has come to an end, we are taking a look back at each class and diving into some of the important topics covered. Orry Ingram joins Tyler and Hans in the studio for our first review of training. Join us as we dive into the liquid training class and hit some of our highlights from a great time in training.
Hans and Clay have reached out to two of our Regional Managers, Jason Koning and Caleb Stuber as we look at what all is going into designing a custom bar. What kind of setups do we see from the row unit, to the spacing, and the drive behind choosing a custom bar as opposed to a new OEM bar. We are also back with another shop hack from Kyle Schmit from Manzer Equipment, Inc.
With winter conference quickly approaching, Tyler and Clay sit down with Bryce Baker as we hear a little bit about what to expect and how to capitalize on bringing guests. What type of questions do we ask, how long should we wait to reach back out to them, and how do we turn their experience into a beneficial experience for you and your guest. At the end of the episode, we introduce a new segment, "Shop Hacks", as we hear from different dealers over the next several episodes on what they have do...
Doug Wright is the Commercial Lead at Precision Planting. In the last episode of the year, Doug joins hosts Freya and Tyler to discuss his upbringing, past career experiences, and what he will be focusing his attention on at Precision Planting for the upcoming year and beyond. The episode concludes with a thank you message to the dealer network for all they have done over the past year. Happy Holidays everyone!
Tyler and Freya sit down with Thorsten Stutterlin and Lara Hezler, two of our team members in Germany, and talk about what agriculture looks like in Germany. Join them as they dive into a little bit of everything from specialized farming equipment to farm size in Germany.
Investing in the future is a conversation that is always in the mix at Precision Planting. We are joined by Product Support team lead, Caleb Schleder, as we talk about how we, as a company, are investing in the future of agriculture with FFA. Our conversation is centered around our decision to get involved as a company, national convention, and the benefits of us and our dealers getting involved in local chapters.
With Dealer Training quickly approaching, the product support team is busy putting stands and content together. Join Nate and Freya as they talk to one team member from each group about what to expect in dealer training this year.
Why am I so busy and how do I manage my time efficiently? Join Tyler and Hans as they are joined by Dave Robinson and Kate Moore to talk about time management as they pass along some tips for being more productive. Resources: The Curiosity Chronicle: How to Escape the Busy Trap https://www.sahilbloom.com/newsletter/how-to-escape-the-busy-trap Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time Brian Tracy Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and ...
Hans, Clay and Nate sit down to talk about Air Seeders and Drills. They are joined by two Precision Planting Region Managers (Dustin WeinKauf and Shawn Livingston) as they discuss different aspects of Seeders and basic maintenance for best performance.
Tyler and Freya chat with Precision Planting employees Grigoriy Avram and DJ Ivan (Ivan Daineko) about challenges and opportunities in Ukrainian agriculture.
Ken Sauder joins Tyler and new host Nathan Burnham as we talk about the upcoming harvest season. In previous episodes, we have discussed what YieldSense is and how it works. In this conversation, we dive into how we use the data to make better decisions for next season.
Gavin Burgess (Region Manager E. Iowa) and Matt Grove (Region Manager Pacific West) share tips and tricks to ensure inventory management success. Featuring a new podcast host, Freya Watson. Gavin and Matt share their experience on what systems work well for different types of dealers, and what factors go into designing your inventory management program. Should everyone be using QuickBooks? Listen in for the answer!
All four of our original hosts, Tyler, Paul, Hans, and Nolan, are gathered together as we talk about neuroplasticity. After a brief conversation of catching up, we will start unpackaging some of the inner workings of the brain to better understand how we learn. As noted in the episode, we used an article from Fox News, 'Learning trap' study reveals why children may be better learners than adults, linked below. https://www.foxnews.com/health/children-better-learners-adults-research-suggests The h...
Hosts Tyler Hubert and Bryan Jackson pick up where they left off in part 2 of this two part series. This time they talk about inventory management practices with Rich Schlipf and Chris Stoller from Schlipf Precision Ag out of Indiana and Aaron Ehnle from KE Precision Ag in Illinois. Rich and Chris start off the episode discussing how they are using Quickbooks, their likes and dislikes about it for their business, and how they feel it falls short for their inventory needs. Next up, Aaron discusse...
In part one of this two part series, hosts Tyler Hubert and Bryan Jackson sit down with Hans Jensen, a Premier Dealer from Dalhart, Texas. The hosts talk with Hans about what program he is using to manage his inventory in an effort to understand his thought process when making this selection. What they found out was this selection was about inventory and so much more. Please stay tuned for part two in a couple weeks when the hosts talk with two other experienced dealers, Rich Schlipf and Aaron E...
In episode 39, Smarter Every Season host Paul, Tyler, Hans, and Nolan passed along practical advice and questions to help troubleshoot issues. This episode aired pre-spring in an effort to help with a diagnostic thought process (you may recall they referred to themselves and those that commonly troubleshoot issues as "diagnosticians"). In this episode, host Paul Harms sits with Precision Planting Agronomist Cory Muhlbauer to understand what Cory is looking for when he examines a field at any giv...
Why do we lose trust in our team mates? Have you ever witnessed a stranger doing something and immediately thought the worst of that person? Have you ever owned or used a Motorola Razer? Hosts Tyler and Paul begin with a Precision Technology Institute (PTI) preview before diving into a discussion around 'giving the benefit of the doubt' and how that impacts team health.
