Technology is changing the way farms operate, but for Ryan Raguse, that change is not theoretical. He sees it from the tractor cab, the tech founder’s seat, and the family farm.
Remi sits down with Ryan, who sees things from both sides of farming: sitting in the tractor and building the new tech that powers agriculture. Ryan brings a unique perspective as both a farmer and an ag tech leader, with deep experience in software, data, equipment, and the day-to-day realities of running a farm.
Ryan shares what it was like to return to the family farm after the loss of his father, how he thinks about equipment decisions, and why dealership service and support are becoming more important than ever. He also talks about the value of “tribal knowledge” inside dealerships, the role AI can play in preserving and scaling that expertise, and why the best dealers may soon become true uptime advisors for their customers.
The conversation also dives into autonomous equipment, AI on the farm, preventative maintenance, farmer data, and Ryan’s new platform, Acre Almanac, which helps farmers build a private, long-term knowledge base from their own operational history.
For equipment dealers, this episode is a clear look at where farmer expectations are headed, and why the dealership-customer relationship is only going to become more strategic with new technology.
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About Ryan Raguse
Ryan Raguse is a sixth-generation farmer, entrepreneur, and ag tech innovator working at the intersection of agriculture, data, and emerging technology. He is the CEO of Acre Almanac, an AI-powered farm analytics platform designed to help farmers better understand operational performance, yield variance, and long-term decision-making through their own historical data.
Ryan is also the CEO of Gray Duck Acres, his family farm in west central Minnesota. Alongside farming, he serves as a Board Advisor to Brilliant Harvest and remains a Founder and Board Member at Bushel, one of North America’s leading ag tech platforms serving the grain industry. Previously, he served as Bushel’s President and later Chief Innovation Officer, helping shape one of the most influential technology platforms in modern agriculture.
Known for blending deep technical knowledge with real-world farming experience, Ryan brings a practical perspective to conversations around AI, autonomous equipment, precision agriculture, and the future of dealership support. Whether he’s building software, analyzing farm data, or repairing equipment in the field, Ryan is passionate about solving meaningful problems and helping move agriculture forward.
Ryan describes himself as someone dedicated to adding value to the people around him, living a “crazy entrepreneurial life,” and chasing unique experiences, a mindset that comes through clearly in both his work and his approach to farming.
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