Join RDO Equipment Co.’s Agronomist and Podcast Host, Tony Kramer, as he reviews the top 5 episodes of the Ag Tech Podcast from 2024. In this episode, Tony recaps expert insights from the Millennial Farmer and RDO’s founder Ron Offutt, along with the latest John Deere product launches and technologies, including Precision Upgrade Kits and the John Deere Operations Center. Watch to see how these insights, product launches and new technologies have shaped the ag tech landscape this year.

This year, the Ag Tech Podcast has covered John Deere precision upgrade kits (PUKs) for planters, sprayers and combines. To round out our year on precision upgrades, Tony sits down with Clint Chaffer, Product Marketing Lead for Precision Upgrades at John Deere, to talk about the origin of PUKs. Starting with planters, the technology footprint of precision upgrades broadened across each season. Chaffer gives us insight into how growers can retrofit older equipment with PUKs, allowing farmers to save money and learn at their own pace. The approach is simple: meet customers where they are on their technology journey and do what makes sense for their operation. Listen to what sparked the ideas, how they evolved from machine to machine and what Chaffer sees for the future of PUKs.

Planting Technology Product Manager and Podcast Host Tony Kramer discuss John Deere Operations Center™ and its applications for small grains growers with John Deere’s Go-to-Market Manager, Ryan Stien. John Deere’s recent partnership announcement with SpaceX increases service to rural areas, and Stien, who focuses on digital products, says increased connectivity will revolutionize accurate data collection. Stein and Kramer emphasize field boundaries as a foundational step to automate data collection for planting times, locations, and crop varieties. With this database of information later, small grain farmers can discern where and when they may need to apply nutrients or fertilizer. Listen to learn how the Operations Center – a no-cost solution – empowers small grain farmers to make informed operational decisions during each growing season.

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 associated with water usage this information is invaluable. Harry Ferdon, Business Development Manager for SWIIM, joins host Tony Kramer to discuss the role water data can have in a grower’s operation. ---------- 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.

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 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.

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 offers precision and repeatability, guaranteeing a high level of accuracy – and impacting yields, productivity, operational savings, reducing operator fatigue, and more. -------------------- 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.

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 dive into them in our latest episode of the podcast. Join host Tony Kramer and guest Derrick Rygg, Machine Health Monitoring Specialist, as they focus on the benefits of proactiveness and Expert Alerts. -------------------- 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.

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 from the machine to the RDO Equipment Co. Machine Health Monitoring Center and the alert will be evaluated. 2. Depending upon the type and severity of the alert, the team member monitoring the alert will reach out to the customer directly or the customer's service team to determine a solution and prevent any potential issues. Audra Hagen Grunhovd chats with host Tony Kramer to discuss the benefits and versatility of Connected Support, as well as success stories from the field. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.

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 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.

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 connection with growers, learners, and ag lovers all over the world. So, thanks for tuning in – we can’t wait to keep sharing with you. ----------------------------------------------------------- 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.

The refreshing crisp of an apple. There’s nothing quite like it, right? But before you take a bite of that Red Delicious or Grannysmith, have you ever considered how this apple came to be? And how technology may have played a role? Tune in to our latest episode – Ep. 99 – as Jason Kreps, Regional Sales Manager in the Northwest provides insight on the technologies currently being used in orchards in Washington and Oregon. ------------------------------------------------------------ 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.

Precision Terrain Solutions developed T3RRA Cutta™ (T3C) and T3RRA Design™ (T3D) to specifically address land forming problems and generate solutions. T3C & T3D enhance and extend John Deere iGrade™ and together, they offer a complete land forming solution for contractors and farmers. T3RRA Cutta™ is the in-cab land forming software which operates as a stand-alone data collection, processing, and design program. T3RRA Design™ is a fully-featured desktop software for the more complicated land forming designs and a companion product to T3C. In this episode, Gwen Brittain, US and Canadian Operations Manager for Precision Terrain Solutions, joins host Tony Kramer to discuss T3RRA Cutta in depth. ---------- 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.

Increase mixing speeds. Increase accuracy. These were challenges that many growers were facing – and they came to SureFire Ag Systems for a solution. Enter QuickDraw. QuickDraw is an automated spray tender system engineered by SureFire Ag Systems. In Part 2 of our conversation with SureFire Ag Systems, host Tony Kramer and guest Blaine Ginther talk more about spray systems and solutions. 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.

Product Manager of Planting Technology and Podcast Host Tony Kramer sits down with turf and utility professionals, RDO Account Manager Alex Mitchell and Josh West, Owner of JT Lawn Services & Landscaping. West has over a quarter of a century of experience in lawn care, landscaping and snow removal. He has grown his business from one machine to multiple machines equipped with technology, all powered by an expert team. Mitchell shares West’s growth through optimizing his operation with John Deere Operations Center ™. Once considered a Farm Management System, many turf and utility business owners like West have discovered the Operations Center’s ability to manage daily operations. Listen to learn how turf and utility fleet managers use John Deere Operations Center ™ to monitor equipment performance and optimize business decisions.

SureFire Ag specializes in solutions for the control and application of liquid and dry fertilizer, seed, and chemical. Based in Atwood Kansas, this entrepreneurial company believes in farming smarter – not harder, and offers solutions ranging from simple, standard single-product liquid fertilizer application systems to more complex, custom-designed systems. In Part 1 of our latest podcast episode, host Tony Kramer invites Blaine Ginther with SureFire Ag Systems to provide background on the company and solutions for growers. ---------------------------------------------------------- Learn More: Take a listen to all our episodes by visiting our website's Podcast page, or tune in wherever you listen to podcasts (SoundCloud, Stitcher, iTunes, and more). 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. Thanks for tuning in!

Meet Greentronics. They design and manufacture electronic control products for use in agriculture. Their products help growers do a better job on their farms, understand how their crop is performing, and ensuring their equipment is working smart. These products range in solutions for sprayers, yield monitors, to tilt control. Bill Menkveld and Richard Bishop from Greentronics join host Tony Kramer on Episode 95. ---------------------------------------------------------- Learn More: Take a listen to all our episodes by visiting our website's Podcast page, or tune in wherever you listen to podcasts (SoundCloud, Stitcher, iTunes, and more). 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. Thanks for tuning in!

Dr. Bruce Erickson, Education Distance and Outreach Director at Purdue Agronomy, joins host Tony Kramer on another episode of the Agriculture Technology Podcast to discuss the Dealer Precision Survey. But this week’s episode is focused on Precision Ag Adoption. What is the research telling us? What is the data pointing to? And what are the experts saying? Bruce and Tony discuss all that and more in Episode #94. ----------------------------------------- Learn More: Take a listen to all our episodes by visiting our website's Podcast page, or tune in wherever you listen to podcasts (SoundCloud, Stitcher, iTunes, and more). 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. Thanks for tuning in!

Dr. Bruce Erickson, Education Distance and Outreach Director at Purdue Agronomy, joins host Tony Kramer on the latest episode of the Agriculture Technology Podcast to discuss the Dealer Precision Survey. Purdue University, in partnership with CropLife magazine, surveys crop input dealers regarding their use of precision ag services. It is the longest-running, continuous survey of precision agriculture practices in the U.S. Dr. Erickson’s extensive background in agriculture, agronomy, and precision ag practices help shed light on the survey itself, and how those in agribusiness are using survey results to see where the industry is headed. ---------- Take a listen to all our episodes by visiting our website's Podcast page, or tune in wherever you listen to podcasts (SoundCloud, Stitcher, iTunes, and more). 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

In our latest episode, Jason Ward is an Assistant Professor at NC State and is sharing a different take on precision ag - and more specifically, precision ag in the cotton industry. Jason and his team at NC State discuss their recent research projects, how cotton growers are using technology in their fields today, and what they see on the horizon in the precision tech space. Looking for more things cotton Jason points to the Cotton Cultivate site as an excellent one. (https://cottoncultivated.cottoninc.com/) Take a listen to all our episodes by visiting our website's Podcast page, or tune in wherever you listen to podcasts (SoundCloud, Stitcher, iTunes, and more). 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. Thanks for tuning in!

What kind of irrigation technology are growers utilizing today? Paul McFadden, RDO Water, joins host Tony Kramer to discuss what today's growers are using in their fields, along with the water challenges they're facing. Take a listen to all our episodes by visiting our website's Podcast page, or tune in wherever you listen to podcasts (SoundCloud, Stitcher, iTunes, and more). 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. Thanks for tuning in!

Orbis Mesh Network, founded in 2018, is focused on building a sustainable, wireless, and efficient world using Mesh Network technology. Orbis Mesh Network technology leaves cables and airtime charges in the past. Using a decentralized signal independent of telecommunication networks, devices relay data and commands through a network built solely by the devices. This system can be scaled up to hundreds of meters and is accessible from a single point. But how? The technology builds a stable, self-configuring wireless system which transforms any device into a router. Devices link to their neighbor, building the most efficient path of communication using a radio frequency. The system eliminates wires and cords in short range applications and replaces them with a wireless, low energy alternative, free of airtime charges. Using this technology water wasted in irrigation systems can be reduced up to 60%. Energy consumption, system monitoring, and automation technology can be optimized and monitored from a single source. Orbis Mesh Technology is committed to be an affordable solution, and a leader in of Smart City Technology. Gerry Wight, head of business development and Chris Conti, marketing manager, join host Tony Kramer for a look at this new technology. Learn more about Orbis Mesh by visiting their website (https://www.orbismesh.com/).

Ep. 89 Pheasants Forever and Precision Ag Pheasants Forever + Agriculture might not be the first combination you think of, but their similarities are far greater than one might expect. Tanner Bruce, Ag and Conservation Programs Manager at Pheasants Forever, joins podcast host Tony Kramer to talk conservation, precision farming, and the new partnership with Pheasants Forever and John Deere. View the entire transcript of this week’s episode on our website: Learn more about the partnership with Pheasants Forever, Quail Forever and John Deere here: https://www.deere.com/en/our-company/news-and-announcements/news-releases/2018/agriculture/2018nov07-deere-pheasants-forever-partner-program/ Visit https://pheasantsforever.org/Newsroom/2019-March/Iowa%E2%80%99s-Wisecups-Honored-as-Pheasants-Forever%E2%80%99s-Joh.aspx to learn more about Pheasants Forever.

In this episode we visit with showgoers and exhibitors at the 2019 International Sugarbeet Institute, an annual farm show centered on sugarbeets in North Dakota. Many new precision agriculture technologies are finding their way into sugarbeet production. Visit www.rdoequipment.com to learn more, and follow RDO Equipment Co. on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

In this episode we learn about the American Society of Agronomy's (ASA) new Precision Ag Specialist certification (PASp) from guests Chris Boomsma and Luther Smith from ASA. The new program was recently launched, and is a way for new or existing Certified Crop Advisers (CCAs)to demonstrate their knowledge of precision agriculture. The first PASp exam was held in February 2019, and will be offered twice a year. To learn more, visit www.agronomy.org or www.certifiedcropadviser.org. Please visit RDOs website at www.rdoequipment.com and follow us Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

RDO Equipment Co.’s Agronomist and Podcast Host, Tony Kramer, sits down with RDO’s Technology Solutions Manager, Joel Kaczynski, to review the 2023 growing seasons. With decades of precision ag technology experience, Kramer and Kaczynski highlight equipment, like ExactShot™, and software tools, like Data Sync, that benefited growers in 2023. Hear what they’ve learned, and how these tools work, and how growers discern insights from their year-end review. Listen to this episode to reflect on the last 12 months of precision ag technology equipment and software.

In this episode we hear from Zach Johnson, aka "MN Millennial Farmer". Zach has been advocating for agriculture by sharing an inside look of his farm on his YouTube Vlog. In doing so, he hopes to help consumers better understand where their food comes from, dispel myths, and help them learn about the agriculture lifestyle. We're trying something new for this podcast episode by also posting an animated video version of this show on YouTube. The video can be found by clicking on the following link: https://youtu.be/ACQacSs7ZzI You can learn more about Zach Johnson by visiting the MN Millennial Farmer website and YouTube channel at the following links: https://www.mnmillennialfarmer.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp0rRUsMDlJ1meYAQ6_37Dw Lastly, be sure to visit our website, www.rdoequipment.com, and subscribe to our social channels on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter for the latest news and information.

In this episode we continue our conversation with Paul McFadden, Director of Purchasing with RDO Water. Paul has a strong background in irrigation from his accomplished career in the industry and involvement with many other organizations. With the ever-increasing importance of water in agriculture, finding ways to improve efficiency and use technology to better manage resources is going to become more important in the future. Learn more by visiting www.rdoequipment.com/irrigation/home

In this episode we hear from Paul McFadden, Director of Purchasing with RDO Water. Paul has a strong background in irrigation from his accomplished career in the industry and involvement with many other organizations. With the ever-increasing importance of water in agriculture, finding ways to improve efficiency and use technology to better manage resources is going to become more important in the future. Learn more by visiting www.rdoequipment.com/irrigation/home Also, be sure to connect with RDO Equipment Co. on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube for the latest news and information.

In part 2 of this series, Tony Kramer continues his conversation with Jake Mauer, an agronomist with RDO Equipment Co., about RDOs 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 RDO Equipment Co. by visiting www.rdoequipment.com To learn about the programs at North Dakota State College of Science, visit www.ndscs.edu Lastly, don't forget to follow RDO Equipment Co. on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn for the latest news and information.

Tony Kramer speaks with Jake Mauer, an agronomist with RDO Equipment Co., about RDOs 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 RDO Equipment Co. by visiting www.rdoequipment.com To learn about the programs at North Dakota State College of Science, visit www.ndscs.edu Lastly, don't forget to follow RDO Equipment Co. on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn for the latest news and information.

This weeks guest on the Agriculture Technology Podcast is Sam Paulson, Tillage Product Specialist with John Deere. John Deere has made significant strides in their tillage portfolio in recent years by introducing TruSet technology and several new tillage implements. These implements include the 2230 Field Cultivator, 2660 VT, and 2680H. To learn more visit www.rdoequipment.com Be sure to follow RDO Equipment Co. on social media on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn and subscribe to our YouTube channel. You can also follow Tony Kramer on Twitter through the handle RDOTonyK.

In this episode Tony Kramer speaks with Tory Williams, a regional sales manager at RDO Equipment Co. Tory is based in the Southwest and covers stores in Arizona and California, working primarily with construction equipment. Because of their flexibility and many attachments, compact construction equipment are often used on many farms. To learn more, visit www.rdoequipment.com

In this episode Tony Kramer speaks with Lance Larsen, a precision ag specialist at Agtegra's Innovation Center, a large cooperative based in South Dakota. The Innovation Center provides precision agriculture services to farmers throughout the region, and specializes in what others would consider challenging projects, such as updating older equipment with the latest in precision ag technology. Through partnerships with John Deere dealers, such as RDO Equipment Co., customers benefit from access to the latest technology and teams that can support its use on the farm. Learn more about Agtegra's Innovation Center by visiting: www.innovationnow.com To learn more about RDO Equipment Co., visit: www.rdoequipment.com

In this episode we hear from Rick Hefley, National Ski Account Manager with RDO Integrated Controls (RDOIC). Rick works with large ski resorts throughout the United States on the use of technology systems, such as GPS, UAVs, and software to better manage snow at resorts. Specific technology mentioned in this episode includes Topcon GPS products and Arena slope management software. To learn more visit www.rdoequipment.com

In part 2 of this series, Tony continues his conversation with Gottfried Pessl of Pessl Instruments about their agricultural sensors. Specifically, they talk about Pessl Instruments' partnership with John Deere to provide weather and soil moisture information in the John Deere Operations Center and the many other sensors they offer. To learn more, visit www.metos.at or www.rdoequipment.com

RDO Agronomist and Podcast Host Tony Kramer sits down with Precision Ag Technology Product Specialist Jesse Santillan to take a closer look at John Deere’s Large Square Baler’s evolution. They discuss the technological advancements that help farmers to make bales of precise weights and sizes. Listen to this episode to learn how Large Square Baler's integrated machine control and monitoring technology helps farmers unlock potential through data-driven decisions.

This episode features Pessl Instruments, a sensor manufacturer based in Austria and founded by Gottfried Pessl. Tony Kramer speaks with Gottfried about how the company started and about their agricultural sensors. The focus of this episode is their line of soil moisture monitoring and weather stations, known as the iMetos Eco D3 and iMetos 3.3. To learn more, visit www.metos.at or www.rdoequipment.com

In this episode we hear from Albert Vasquez, Rental Manager with RDO Equipment Co. Rentals are a large part of our business in the Southwest region, and as we'll hear from Albert, technology helps manage the rental fleet. Growers also need technology along with their rentals, such as GPS and RTK, to perform field operations. To learn more, visit www.rdoequipment.com You can also follow RDO on Twitter @RDOEquipment and subscribe on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Follow Tony Kramer on Twitter @RDOTonyK

We're live at the Big Iron Farm Show in West Fargo, North Dakota! If you're in the area, there's still time to attend the show and see the latest equipment and technology from John Deere. Join Tony Kramer as he talks with show-goers about precision agriculture and the state of farm shows, like Big Iron. You can follow Tony Kramer on Twitter @RDOTonyK Also, be sure to follow RDO Equipment Co. on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram and catch our latest videos on YouTube.

Micasense is a premiere manufacturer of UAV sensor technology, including the multispectral RedEdge-M camera. This sensor is adaptable and can be installed on more UAVs, including the Wingtra One. Drew Baustian of Micasense shares information on the sensor in this episode, as well as examples of how UAV technology is being used in the real-world. To learn more, visit your local RDO Equipment Co. location. Be sure to follow RDO Equipment Co. on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn. You can also follow Tony Kramer on Twitter @RDOTonyK

In this episode, we speak with Justus Bamert of Wingtra about their new UAV, the Wingtra One. Wingtra drones are unique in that they manufacture a fixed-wing aircraft capable of vertical take-off and landing (VTOL), making this a very flexible system. To learn more, stop by your local RDO Equipment Co. location. Be sure to follow RDO Equipment Co. on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. You can also follow Tony Kramer on Twitter @RDOTonyK

One-hundred years of farming is something to celebrate, especially in an industry as challenging as agriculture. Join Tony Kramer as he speaks with Kim Saueressig about the history of their farming operation in North Dakota. Kim tells us how the farm got started and has grown over the last 100 years, their relationship with John Deere equipment and RDO Equipment Co., and what they did to celebrate this special milestone. You can learn more about Saueressig Farms by following them on Facebook. Be sure to connect with RDO Equipment Co. on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram. You can connect with Tony Kramer on Twitter @RDOTonyK

Bearings might not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of agriculture technology, but they're critical for all machine functions. In this episode Tony speaks with John Sweetwood, Strategic Sales Manager with CCTY Bearing. Bearings have come a long way in terms of reliability and ease of maintenance. Not only that, they also enable key machine functions such as suspension and steering. Be sure to follow RDO Equipment Co. on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook and catch our latest videos on YouTube. You can connect with Tony Kramer on Twitter @RDOTonyK

In this episode we speak with Terry Pickett, ISG Advanced Engineering Manager for John Deere Company. Terry has been involved with many innovative products geared around precision agriculture and GPS solutions from John Deere, including the development of the StarFire and guidance systems. To learn more about these systems, visit our website www.rdoequipment.com or John Deere's website www.deere.com. Be sure to follow RDO Equipment Co. on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn and catch our latest videos on YouTube.

In Part 2 of this podcast series with Dr. Terry Griffin (aka @SpacePlowBoy), Tony Kramer talks with Dr. Griffin about how Big Data is being used in many industries, including agriculture. To learn more, follow Terry Griffin on Twitter @SpacePlowBoy. You can also follow Tony Kramer and RDO Equipment Co. on Twitter @RDOTonyK and @RDOEquipment. Be sure to visit our website, www.rdoequipment.com, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn for the latest news and updates on John Deere and RDO Equipment Co.

Join Tony Kramer this week as he talks with Dr. Terry Griffin (aka @SpacePlowBoy), a Cropping Systems Economist at Kansas State University. Dr. Griffin fills us in on what Big Data and IOT are, and how those in the agriculture industry can leverage this information on the farm. To learn more, follow Terry Griffin on Twitter @SpacePlowBoy. You can also follow Tony Kramer and RDO Equipment Co. on Twitter @RDOTonyK and @RDOEquipment. Be sure to visit our website, www.rdoequipment.com, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn for the latest news and updates on John Deere and RDO Equipment Co.

In this episode, Tony discusses everything about John Deere’s Self-Propelled Forage Harvesters with Product Manager Jason Artz. Discover how these machines have become more user-friendly and improved harvesting through sensors and data collection.

It's finally planting season! After a late spring in the Upper Midwest, Tony Kramer sits down with Caleb Seger, a product specialist with RDO Equipment Co., in the cab of a John Deere 8370R tractor pulling an ExactEmerge planter. The planter features many exciting technologies such as high-speed planting, individual row unit control, and turn compensation. To learn more about John Deere technology visit your local RDO Equipment Co. location and speak with an account manager or product specialist. Be sure to follow RDO Equipment Co. on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. You can follow Tony Kramer on Twitter @RDOTonyK.

The UAS industry changes very quickly with ever-evolving technology. Sentera, an agriculture drone and sensor manufacturer, recently updated many of their products. In this episode Tony Kramer sits down with Zach Frappier from Sentera to discuss these updates and the tools that Sentera has developed to help farmers and consultants be successful. Be sure to follow RDO Equipment Co. on social media on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instragram. You can follow Tony Kramer on Twitter @RDOTonyK and Sentera on Twitter @sentera_uas

In this episode we speak with David Schimmelpfennig, a senior economist with the USDAs Economic Research Service. Much of his research has focused on precision agriculture adoption throughout the country, and he shares some their findings on the economics of precision agriculture technology on the farm. To learn more, visit www.ers.esda.gov . You can learn more about RDO Equipment Co. by visiting our website, www.rdoequipment.com and by following us on social media. We are active on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Connect with Tony Kramer on Twitter @RDOTonyK.