In this episode of the Agriculture Technology Podcast, host Tony Kramer sits down with Katy Derheim, Product Manager for Application Technology at RDO Equipment Co., to break down the three John Deere See & Spray™ solutions: Select, Premium and Ultimate. 

Katy shares insights on how See & Spray systems allow growers to reduce herbicide use, lower input costs and increase operational efficiency, without sacrificing results. Whether you’re new to See & Spray or looking to upgrade your system, this episode explains what each solution does, who it’s best for and how you can see ROI as early as your first season. 

Topics we cover: 

• The key differences between Select, Premium and Ultimate 

• How See & Spray saves growers time and money 

• What’s new for 2026 with precision upgrade kits 

• Real-world success stories from growers using See & Spray 

• How John Deere’s licensing model works 

The newest John Deere combine updates for 2026 are here, bringing even more precision and automation to the field. In this episode of the Agriculture Technology Podcast, host Tony Kramer sits down with Bergen Nelson, Go-to-Market Manager at John Deere, to break down the most exciting updates coming to model year 2026 combines. They also revisit key changes introduced in 2025 and explain how farmers can access these technologies through upgrades.

In this episode:

• Recap of model year 2025 combine upgrades

• 2026 John Deere combine updates & new features • Predictive Ground Speed Automation: terrain sensing, weed detection & crop compatibility

• New harvesting logistics tech: Auto Unload & Grain Harvest Weight Sharing

• How to upgrade your current combine • Digital tools to prep for Harvest 2025

Join host Tony Kramer on the Agriculture Technology Podcast as he sits down with Michael Porter, Go-to-Market Manager for Large Tractors and Tillage at John Deere, to explore John Deere's revolutionary autonomous tillage solution. In this episode, they discuss how this cutting-edge technology can enhance farming operations by increasing efficiency and productivity. Michael explains the benefits for farmers, from small operations to large-scale farms, including reallocating labor, optimizing time management and reducing operational costs. He details how the autonomous tractor technology works, including the necessary equipment and preparation steps. They also cover the compatibility of existing John Deere tractors and tillage tools with the autonomous solution and highlight future developments and new autonomy-ready tools. Ready to hear about the future of farming? Stay tuned to learn all about John Deere's new autonomous tractor technology.

John Deere MyOperations™ takes remote management of your field operations and equipment to the next level. The MyOperations™ app connects with John Deere Operations Center, empowering you to evaluate expected vs. actual performance of job execution and machine utilization. Powered by an easy, reliable connection between you and your machines through JDLink™ Connect, the MyOperations™ app allows you to monitor completed field activities that occurred today and yesterday to determine the productivity and quality of each field for a given operation like Seeding, Application, Harvest, and Tillage. On this latest episode of the Agriculture Technology Podcast, host Tony Kramer and Precision Ag Specialist, Daniel Eslinger discuss how the tool works to provide insights into your operation - that can help you make decisions that impact your bottom line. Learn more about data management systems from John Deere by visiting https://www.rdoequipment.com/technology/precision-ag/home or contacting your nearest store. ---------- Every day, there are phenomenal advancements being made in the field of agriculture technology. Whether you’re a seasoned pro in precision ag, or just getting started, this podcast provides the latest news and information you need for your success in the field. Learn more about precision ag farming at RDO Equipment Co.: www.rdoequipment.com/technology/precision-ag/home Don’t miss an episode – tune in here: www.rdoequipment.com/more/videos-podcasts/podcasts ---------- Learn more about RDO Equipment Co. by visiting www.rdoequipment.com Follow RDO Equipment Co. on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn for the latest news and information.

Hosts Tony Kramer and Jacob Maurer dive into the latest from John Deere: X series combine. ---------- Every day, there are phenomenal advancements being made in the field of agriculture technology. Whether you’re a seasoned pro in precision ag, or just getting started, this podcast provides the latest news and information you need for your success in the field. Learn more about precision ag farming at RDO Equipment Co.: www.rdoequipment.com/technology/precision-ag/home Don’t miss an episode – tune in here: www.rdoequipment.com/more/videos-podcasts/podcasts ---------- Learn more about RDO Equipment Co. by visiting www.rdoequipment.com Follow RDO Equipment Co. on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn for the latest news and information.

Back when ExactApply was first launched, John Deere shared that it was a system developed for producers and ag service producers who were seeking a higher level of control of product applications, improved application efficacy, and accuracy. On our latest episode, Precision Ag experts Tony Kramer and Jake Maurer take a deep-dive look at the technology that makes ExactApply such a valuable, comprehensive solution for today's growers. ---------- Every day, there are phenomenal advancements being made in the field of agriculture technology. Whether you’re a seasoned pro in precision ag, or just getting started, this podcast provides the latest news and information you need for your success in the field. Learn more about precision ag farming at RDO Equipment Co.: www.rdoequipment.com/technology/precision-ag/home Don’t miss an episode – tune in here: www.rdoequipment.com/more/videos-podcasts/podcasts ---------- Learn more about RDO Equipment Co. by visiting www.rdoequipment.com Follow RDO Equipment Co. on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn for the latest news and information.

Over the past 115+ episodes of the Agriculture Technology Podcast, host Tony Kramer has interviewed guests to discuss the latest in precision ag. This Q&A format has worked well for some time - but just as technology advances, so does our podcast format! We're excited to announce a new format to the podcast and introduce a Co-Host of sorts, RDO Equipment Co. team member, Jacob Maurer. Jacob serves as an Agronomist in the Midwest Ag region at RDO, helping growers make the decisions that are best for their operation. With this new format, Tony and Jacob will be dissecting topics, products, and all things precision ag to keep listeners in the know when it comes to in the field. Listen in and let us know what you think of the episode and this new structure - follow us on any social media platform. ---------- Every day, there are phenomenal advancements being made in the field of agriculture technology. Whether you’re a seasoned pro in precision ag, or just getting started, this podcast provides the latest news and information you need for your success in the field. Learn more about precision ag farming at RDO Equipment Co.: www.rdoequipment.com/technology/precision-ag/home Don’t miss an episode – tune in here: www.rdoequipment.com/more/videos-podcasts/podcasts ---------- Learn more about RDO Equipment Co. by visiting www.rdoequipment.com Follow RDO Equipment Co. on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn for the latest news and information.

Aaron Neitzel joins host Tony Kramer for the latest podcast episode covering John Deere's Connect Mobile. Connect Mobile allows a grower to monitor the performance of a combine, planter, or sprayer; understand what adjustments can improve the job performance; and even analyze detailed machine information to maximize results for better decisions in the future. By leveraging this application, growers will ultimately have a better understanding of why their operations are performing the way that they are – whether positive or negative. Having an understanding of the causes will help guide more informed business decisions and improve performance in the long run. ---------- Every day, there are phenomenal advancements being made in the field of agriculture technology. Whether you’re a seasoned pro in precision ag, or just getting started, this podcast provides the latest news and information you need for your success in the field. Learn more about precision ag farming at RDO Equipment Co.: www.rdoequipment.com/technology/precision-ag/home Don’t miss an episode – tune in here: www.rdoequipment.com/more/videos-podcasts/podcasts ---------- Learn more about RDO Equipment Co. by visiting www.rdoequipment.com Lastly, don't forget to follow RDO Equipment Co. on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn for the latest news and information.

Catch Part 2 of our interview with Dawn Equipment, an innovative leader in American-made tillage equipment. President and CEO Joe Basset joins show host Tony Kramer as they pick up their conversation about no till, strip till, and equipment solutions for today's growers. You can catch Part 1 of their conversation in the Track Library. ---------- Every day, there are phenomenal advancements being made in the field of agriculture technology. Whether you’re a seasoned pro in precision ag, or just getting started, this podcast provides the latest news and information you need for your success in the field. Learn more about precision ag farming at RDO Equipment Co.: www.rdoequipment.com/technology/precision-ag/home Don’t miss an episode – tune in here: www.rdoequipment.com/more/videos-podcasts/podcasts ---------- Learn more about RDO Equipment Co. by visiting www.rdoequipment.com Lastly, don't forget to follow RDO Equipment Co. on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn for the latest news and information.

Dawn Equipment is a family owned and operated company, founded more than two decades ago in Illinois. Today, they are an innovative leader in American-made tillage equipment, with products and solutions aimed to maximize efficiency for no till or strip till applications. Podcast host Tony Kramer speaks with Joe Basset, President and CEO, in Part 1 of this interview featuring Dawn Equipment. Episode 115 features a look at Dawn Equipment’s humble beginnings, the insight and decisions that went into some of their patented products and solutions, and their continued commitment to serving and responding to the changing needs of today’s farmers. ---------- Every day, there are phenomenal advancements being made in the field of agriculture technology. Whether you’re a seasoned pro in precision ag, or just getting started, this podcast provides the latest news and information you need for your success in the field. Learn more about precision ag farming at RDO Equipment Co.: www.rdoequipment.com/technology/precision-ag/home Don’t miss an episode – tune in here: www.rdoequipment.com/more/videos-podcasts/podcasts ---------- Learn more about RDO Equipment Co. by visiting www.rdoequipment.com Lastly, don't forget to follow RDO Equipment Co. on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn for the latest news and information.

In this latest episode of the podcast, host Tony Kramer is joined by RDO Agronomist Erin Hightower to discuss 10 very simple technologies that can be added to any operation - allowing for more profitability, more efficiency, and to be a better steward of the land. ---------- Every day, there are phenomenal advancements being made in the field of agriculture technology. Whether you’re a seasoned pro in precision ag, or just getting started, this podcast provides the latest news and information you need for your success in the field. Learn more about precision ag farming at RDO Equipment Co.: https://www.rdoequipment.com/technology/precision-ag/home Don’t miss an episode – tune in here: https://www.rdoequipment.com/more/videos-podcasts/podcasts ---------- Learn more about RDO Equipment Co. by visiting www.rdoequipment.com Lastly, don't forget to follow RDO Equipment Co. on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn for the latest news and information.

In just two decades, Global Good Agricultural Practices (GLOBALG.A.P.) has grown from a retailer-driven initiative to the world’s leading farm assurance program. Today, GLOBALG.A.P. codes, programs, and standards continue to exist because of growing, worldwide concerns about food quality and safety - and is the subject of our latest podcast. Tune in to hear host Tony Kramer and RDO Agronomist Erin Hightower discuss GLOBALG.A.P and its impact on growers, buyers, and consumers in the latest episode of the Agriculture Technology Podcast. ----- Learn more about RDO Equipment Co. by visiting www.rdoequipment.com Lastly, don't forget to follow RDO Equipment Co. on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn for the latest news and information.

Host Tony Kramer speaks with Jake Mauer, an agronomist with RDO Equipment Co., about Year 2 of RDO's 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.

Join Agriculture Technology Podcast host Tony Kramer as he sits down with Andrew S. from RDO Australia to explore cutting-edge digital solutions transforming the agriculture industry.  

In this episode, Andrew shares his journey from farming to working with John Deere's Precision Ag team. He discusses advancements in cotton tracking technology, best management practices in cotton and sugarcane farming and collaboration with ag retailers to support growers and enhance data utilization.  

Learn about the Grain Research Development Corporation's Grain Automate project and how it aims to prepare growers for future autonomy in farming. 

Host Tony Kramer speaks with Jake Mauer, an agronomist with RDO Equipment Co., about Year #2 of RDO's 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.

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 Grand Farm is an exciting initiative in the Red River Valley. Led by Emerging Prairie, Grand Farm aims to capitalize on the region’s potential in the agriculture and technology industries, focusing on creating the farm of the future by developing new opportunities and accelerating change. By inspiring collaboration among businesses, organizations, and entrepreneurs who will solve issues critical to family farms worldwide, like labor shortages and rising operational costs, Grand Farm plans to help feed the growing world, develop new opportunities for our communities and align organizations to the evolving themes that will accelerate change. Brian Carroll is the Director of Operations at Grand Farm, and he joins the latest episode of Agriculture Technology Podcast to give more insight into Grand Farm – how it developed, its ongoing goals and mission, and what autonomous farming could look like by 2025. ----- 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.

CES is the world’s largest technology show, held each year in Las Vegas. In its 50+ years, this show has become the spot for companies to show case the latest advancements – and enhancements – on the tech scene. Everything from computers, to cars, to drones, now into health and wellness, security, and data – CES showcases more than 4,500 exhibitors with more than 170,000 attendees from 160 countries. CES isn’t the first type of event one might think of when it comes to green tractors. But in 2019, John Deere attended its first show, with plans to return again in 2020. Laurel Caes, public relations at John Deere, joins host Tony Kramer to discuss why John Deere believes that CES is valuable in presenting the widely-known agriculture company as a technology company – and what’s in store for John Deere at CES 2020? Tune in to this week’s episode to find out 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.

Let’s start at the beginning - why thin lettuce? Traditionally, a grower overpopulates the field with seed to ensure adequate yield. Seed will be planted at about two to three-inch spacing and then wait for the plant to germinate. Once the plant germinates, a grower has an idea of yield and can make a game plan. Typically, a hand crew of about 25-60 laborers come and thin the crop by hand to get the desired spacing – usually 10,11, or 12 inches. But with today’s challenges and labor shortages, growers are looking for technology solutions that will increase efficiency and provide less expensive ways to do that. In comes Vision Robotics, who developed a machine that allows a grower to thin lettuce fields with just 1 or 2 people. Product Specialist Supervisor Bryan Feemster, who lives and works in Salinas, CA - otherwise known as the “Salad Bowl of the World” - joins this week’s episode to discuss the latest in produce technology. --------------------------------- 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.

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.

In this episode of the Agriculture Technology Podcast, host Tony Kramer sits down with Joel Kaczynski, a Technology Solutions Manager at RDO Equipment Co., to dive into John Deere's new license model for technology. With over 20 years of experience at RDO, Joel explains John Deere’s transition from traditional activations and subscriptions to the new license model, which includes permanent, time-based and use-based licenses. This new model aims to provide more flexibility and better align costs with actual usage, making it easier for farmers to adopt advanced technologies. Tony and Joel cover the differences between permanent, time-based and use-based licenses, practical advice for farmers on choosing the right license model and more. John Deere also provides a sneak-peak at the Licenses Tool at the end of the episode. Whether you're a long-time John Deere user or new to their technology, this episode provides valuable insights to help you make informed decisions for your farming operation.

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.

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!

Join host Tony Kramer in this episode of the Agriculture Technology Podcast as he sits down with Stephen Frahm, Business Development Manager Crop Care at RDO Equipment Australia. They dive into the unique planting and seeding solutions in Australian agriculture, discussing everything from moisture conservation techniques to the importance of controlled traffic farming. 

Stephen shares insights on custom equipment builds, the integration of Monosem solutions, and the latest John Deere technologies, including SurePoint Ag's bidirectional downforce and liquid row monitoring. Discover how Australian growers are leveraging these solutions to enhance their operations and achieve better crop yields. 

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.

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.

In this episode of the Agriculture Technology Podcast, host Tony Kramer sits down with Scott Schumacher, General Manager of Construction Technology at RDO Equipment Co. in Grand Forks, ND, to discuss the groundbreaking John Deere Path technology, Deere’s newest precision mapping solution for snow removal operators.

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