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It’s once again time to celebrate the hard work of those making today’s precision farming systems possible during the 2nd annual Precision Specialist Week!
It’s once again time to celebrate the hard work of those making today’s precision farming systems possible during the 2nd annual Precision Specialist Week. It’s coming up August 11th. Lessiter Media president and Farm Equipment editor Mike Lessiter shares some perspective on why it’s an impo...
"Just like regular appointments with your optometrist often present opportunities to discuss improvements to your physical vision, seasonal calls with a trusted agronomist or equipment expert can improve your agronomic vision ..."
We are experiencing a technological renaissance that would have seemed like science fiction just 30 years ago when it comes to data in the field, Erin Hightower says.
A day in the life of a precision farming specialist is never the same, and that’s the way Calvin Knotts likes it. Calvin is one of 4 precision farming specialists at Redline Equipment, a CASE IH dealership with 12 locations.
A day in the life of a precision farming specialist is never the same, and that’s the way Calvin Knotts likes it.
With the 2024 Farm Progress Show just around the corner, take a look at this video looking back on over 70 years of FPS history.
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John Crumbaugh, combine specialist with Sydenstricker Nobbe Partners, a 27-store John Deere dealership with locations in Missouri and Illinois, explains why his dealership has adopted a "specialist" model and what benefits it brings to the sales side of the business.
John Crumbaugh, combine specialist with Sydenstricker Nobbe Partners, a 27-store John Deere dealership with locations in Missouri and Illinois, explains why his dealership has adopted a specialist model and what benefits it brings to the sales side of the business.
John Deere reported its third quarter net income of $1.7 billion on Aug. 15. Worldwide net sales and revenues decreased 17%, to $13.152 billion, for the third quarter of 2024 and decreased 11%, to $40.572 billion, for 9 months.
Worldwide net sales and revenues decreased 17%, to $13.152 billion, for the third quarter of 2024 and decreased 11%, to $40.572 billion, for 9 months.
asked its team what ag activity would you add as an event to the Olympics? Here’s some of their answers. What would you add?
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Check out the latest offerings from these 2024 Farm Progress Show exhibitors.
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Check out the latest offerings from these 2024 Farm Progress Show exhibitors.
The addition of Soil Command factory-fit on select VT-Flex 435 and Speed-Tiller 475 and release of CASE IH Active Implement Guidance kits provide farmers with more data and automation to boost productivity.
Case IH is announcing new precision tech offerings that not only help limit the physical wear and tear of manual, in-field corrections but also offer greater accuracy, consistency and data insights to streamline operations.
In this episode of On the Record, Greg Roberg, vice president of sales for AgDirect, shares his expectations for potential rate cuts yet this year based on the FOMC’s comments in late July.
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In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Benzi America, Greg Roberg, vice president of sales for AgDirect, shares his expectations for potential rate cuts yet this year based on the FOMC’s comments in late July. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman highlights the upcoming Precision Spe...
" ... emotion can influence judgment, and separating the two isn’t always easy. An even temperament and measured approach to leadership is what leads to respect and loyalty."
Ethics aside, the dialogue hammers home the message that emotion can influence judgment, and separating the two isn’t always easy. An even temperament and measured approach to leadership is what leads to respect and loyalty.
It’s once again time to celebrate the hard work of those making today’s precision farming systems possible during the 2nd annual Precision Specialist Week. It’s coming up August 11th.
It’s once again time to celebrate the hard work of those making today’s precision farming systems possible during the 2nd annual Precision Specialist Week. It’s coming up August 11th. Lessiter Media president and Farm Equipment editor Mike Lessiter shares some perspective on why it’s an impo...
For Don Van Houweling, owner of Van Wall Equipment, trust in his precision team comes from a combination of identifying opportunities and accepting accountability.
For Don Van Houweling, owner of Van Wall Equipment, trust in his precision team comes from a combination of identifying opportunities and accepting accountability. He views precision as a dealership-wide investment to advance the profitability of the entire business — sales, service, parts and pre...
Pyka, makers of Pelican Spray — a high-capacity, autonomous electric crop protection aircraft — announced Heinen Brothers Agra Services as its first Pelican Spray customer in the U.S.
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Heinen Brothers Agra Services will be the first U.S.-based service provider to deploy Pyka's Pelican Spray drone.
Trimble Inc. announced financial results for the second quarter of 2024. For the full-year 2024, Trimble expects to report revenue between $3,590 million and $3,670 million, GAAP earnings per share of $6.41 to $6.54, and non-GAAP earnings per share of $2.67 to $2.81
Trimble Inc. announced their financial results for the second quarter of 2024.
Recent digital technology improvements have spawned the ability to scan entire fields quickly and inexpensively with drone flights, then provide maps identifying specific weeds and their locations — all in about 12 hours.
When Tim Norris of Gambier, Ohio, collects field and crop information across the 830 acres that he farms, he gathers 250,000 data points. “Track everything,” Norris says, noting those 250,000 data points transform yield maps to profit maps.
When farmer Tim Norris of Gambier, Ohio, collects field and crop information across the 830 acres that he farms, he gathers 250,000 data points.
Check out the 2024 Farm Progress Show Product Roundup featuring MartinTill1991, TeeJet Technologies, Ag Express Electronics, AgDirect and more!
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"Based on my experience in bringing along the next generation, I have 4 personal tips for today’s informal leaders who you need to start on their advancement journey. Use them as a talking point with those you’ve identified to begin to take your place."
Leaders come in all shapes and sizes and at all levels of an organization — formal and informal.
Thank you H&R Agri-Power for making the trip up to Wisconsin to join us at the Dealership Minds Summit. It was our honor to recognize you as the Dealership of the Year. It was great to see you bring along such a large group to share in the learning experience. Your staff continues to be a great resource for our editors. We appreciate all you do!
We had the privilege of attending Farm Equipment Dealership Mind Summit in Madison, Wisconsin, where we were presented with the award for "2024 Dealer of the Year"!🥇🏆 We are honored to receive this award! Thank you to all of our customers & colleagues who made this possible for us! We look forward to continuing to serve our communities!
Ag Express Electronics celebrates its new facilities with a ribbon cutting and open house for its local customers in Sulphur Springs, Indiana.
Watch more of our Service and Support videos here: https://ow.ly/Ly1b50SW9Xt
This week's Precision Farming Dealer highlights:
-Autonomous Spray Drone Lands with Midwest Aerial Application Firm
-What Precision Ag Activity Would You Add to Olympics?
-A Look Back at 70 Years of the Farm Progress Show
-Farmer Uses Drone for Last Foliar Pass on Corn
-Precision Specialist Week Kicks Off
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Precision Farming Dealer editors encounter a variety of articles, social media posts, podcasts and videos that offer a unique look at various aspects of our great agricultural industry. Here is our favorite content from the past week. The Best of the Web This Week series is brought to you by Salford...
Lessiter Media's 2nd annual Precision Specialist Week (August 11-17, 2024), celebrates and recognizes the hard work and dedication of those making today's precision farming systems possible.
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In honor of the 2nd annual Precision Specialist Week celebration, we collected these tributes from members of the ag community to recognize all of the hard work and dedication of those making today's precision farming systems possible.
Service is fundamental part of any farm equipment dealership. Margins on hardware sales have narrowed in recent years and dealers are working toward a more balanced and recurring revenue stream.
Precision Farming Dealer gathered advice, insight and experience-based tips from a diverse group of retailers of all sizes, colors and locations to provide bankable takeaways on billing for precision service.
Help us shine a light on the hardworking precision farming specialists who keep operations running smoothly. Nominate your specialist and share their story of going above and beyond at your farm or dealership!
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Help us shine a light on the hardworking precision farming specialists who keep operations running smoothly. Nominate your specialist and share their story of going above and beyond at your farm or dealership! The deadline for submission is August 9th, 2024.
Precision Specialist Week will be celebrated August 11-17, 2024.
The 2024 Precision Specialist Week is sponsored by SurePoint Ag Systems
Nominate here: https://ow.ly/A03Q50SbMf1
Leaf, the unified farm data API and largest farm data processing platform, announced today the close of a $11.3 million Series A round, led by Spero Ventures. The funding round included participation from all existing investors.
The team at Leaf identified this issue and created a single unified API where companies can easily access all of their data and focus on building new value with the data instead of building and maintaining messy integrations and data translation infrastructure.
"Three years after showing a goose-egg in their database for this custom harvesting customer, Intermountain New Holland is now earning more than $1 million per year in rolled machinery, not to mention additional shortline sales."
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I just finished a cover story article for the June 2024 edition of Farm Equipment on a dramatic “color conversion” story at Intermountain New Holland (Twin Falls, Idaho). The 2-store dealership earned a chance with a custom harvester on one New Holland swather, and quickly parlayed it into 6 uni...
Do you have an innovative product introduced to the market for the first time in 2024? Are you looking for effective ways to make them stand out in a crowded marketplace? Adding “AE50 Award Winner” to any product profile is a mark of distinction.
An expert panel selects up to 50 products for recognition. The award-winning products are those ranked highest in innovation, significant engineering advancement, and impact on the market served.
Trimble Inc. announced financial results for the second quarter of 2024. Take a look at their financial highlights, as well as words from the Trimble president and CEO, Rob Painter.
Trimble Inc. announced their financial results for the second quarter of 2024.
Integrated solutions consultant, Landon McGarrah, serves John Deere dealer’s growing customer base as 'first responder' to precision & digital service calls in Oklahoma & Arkansas...
It was the shortest day of 2023 and Landon McGarrah was catching up on paperwork and taking a deep breath after one of his longest days on the job the day before.
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Ag Express Electronics celebrates its new facilities with a ribbon cutting and open house for its local customers in Sulphur Springs, Indiana. Watch more of our Service and Support videos here: https://ow.ly/Ly1b50SW9Xt
![[Technology Corner] Precision Specialists Come to the Rescue](https://img2.medioq.com/v/228/036/2479159162280360.jpg)
It’s once again time to celebrate the hard work of those making today’s precision farming systems possible during the 2nd annual Precision Specialist Week. It’s coming up August 11th. Lessiter Media president and Farm Equipment editor Mike Lessiter shares some perspective on why it’s an important week. #TechCorner
🎥 DEALER EXPANSION: Keith Kreps, COO, 21st Century Equipment, previews his upcoming Dealership Minds Summit presentation with technology editor Noah Newman. Kreps and other leaders will share how they updated organizational structures and management layers after expansion, Aug. 6-7 in Madison, Wis. Register at DealershipMindsSummit.com!
![[Technology Corner] USDA Use of Ag Data Raises Data Privacy Concerns Among Farmers](https://img2.medioq.com/v/869/233/1420235778692333.jpg)
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, other U.S. government agencies and private companies use ag data to measure the impact of initiatives aimed at sequestering carbon. In 2022, the USDA announced a $3.1 billion program aimed at funding climate-smart commodity projects through collecting data, but a recent survey found that 58% of farmers do not trust government offices with their data. Agricultural attorney Todd Janzen says that the USDA cannot disclose specific information provided by producers or owners of agricultural land. #TechCorner
![[Technology Corner] Check All Boxes Before Hosting Drone Clinics](https://img2.medioq.com/v/227/154/1417611632271541.jpg)
A large drone dealer in Florida can no longer fly drones over 55 pounds after allegedly violating multiple Federal Aviation Administration regulations. Here’s what reportedly happened — FAA officials showed up at a training session hosted by the dealer and learned the pilot in command allegedly didn’t have registration for the drone, and he was flying it too close to a non-participating farmer. For some perspective, we reached out to Adam Gittins, president of Harlan, Iowa-based drone dealer HTS Ag. Gittins says this case serves as a harsh reminder for dealers to make sure all their boxes are checked before operating drones. #TechCorner
Benchmarking the profitability of a precision business is deeply tied to the reliability and accountability of employees. Van Wall Equipment COO, Mike Van Houweling shares some of the dealership’s methods and metrics they utilize to ensure precision expectations are clearly communicated and met. Watch More Dealership of the Year videos here: https://ow.ly/3XAz50SuIFo
JUST RELEASED! Get a first look at the July/August 2024 issue of Farm Equipment magazine. View Issue Now >> https://ow.ly/AHHA50St9BV Features include... • Top Equipment Dealers Recognized with 20th Annual Award • Alliance Tractor Works Through Unique Spring • Closing the Cover Crop ROI Gap • H&R's Investment in Growth & People AND MORE!
Precision ag startup Sentera launched an Early Access Program to preview its Aerial WeedScout product. The company says the program will provide valuable feedback and build momentum for the 2025 commercial release of Aerial WeedScout. Select input companies, equipment providers, retailers and farmers will be able to test the product through the program. Aerial WeedScout is a selective herbicide application service that aims to lower the total use of herbicides for farmers by up to 70%. It uses aerial imaging from a drone and artificial intelligence to detect weeds and ultimately create prescriptions within 24 hours that can be executed through any precision sprayer. LEARN MORE https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/6022-technology-corner-sentera-launches-precision-weed-management-solution #TechnologyCorner #TechCorner
Going above and beyond with standard precision service is a point of emphasis for Youngblut Ag to gain a competitive advantage and impress customers. Owner Pete Youngblut shares his secrets for prioritizing the small stuff during service visits and how those minor inclusions can contribute to long-term loyalty. Watch more Day in the Cab videos here: https://ow.ly/rgAI50SkqfN
![[Technology Corner] Precision Business on the Rise for Single Store Deere Dealer](https://img2.medioq.com/v/130/369/2755325611303698.jpg)
Noah Newman caught up with the precision ag team at single-store John Deere dealer Eis Implement, Inc. in Two Rivers, Wis. With busy season winding down a bit, precision ag manager Eric Hagenow and precision specialist Phil Davister reflected on how much business has grown over the last several years, and the type of precision equipment they’re dealing with the most. #TechCorner
Locked out of an influential custom cutter for years, this New Holland dealer created $1 million in repeatable sales by converting one influential, but demanding, custom harvester. Read the full story here: https://ow.ly/URrJ50Sb9Lo
Cory Allely, AMS specialist with Platte Valley Equipment in Wahoo, Neb., shares the origins of the 4-store John Deere dealership's E3 precision support packages, and some of the key features which have proven ROI for customers and keep them enrolled in the program. Read more about Platte Valley Equipment’s E3 program here: https://ow.ly/pCSf50RYP1z
Noah Newman recently had the chance to talk with Bluewhite CEO and founder Ben Alfi from Israel. The Robots-as-a-Service company, currently with John Deere and New Holland dealers on the West Coast, makes autonomy retrofit kits that are being used on over 300,000 acres in California and Washington. LEARN MORE https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/5978-technology-corner-one-autonomy-benefit-that-doesnt-get-talked-about-enough #TechCorner #TechnologyCorner #autonomy
![[Technology Corner] Pessl Instruments CEO Talks Dealer Benefits From Lindsay Corp. Investment](https://img2.medioq.com/v/510/989/1853158265109899.jpg)
Today, we’re looking at Austria-based Pessl Instruments, an agtech provider operating under the METOS brand ( Metos by Pessl Instruments ). Irrigation equipment manufacturer Lindsay Corporation recently acquired a minority interest in Pessl Instruments following a strategic partnership the 2 companies announced in May 2023. Watch more episodes of Technology Corner here: https://ow.ly/1a4P50RRGEJ #TechCorner
![[Technology Corner] Farmer Takes Retrofit Route with Smart Sprayer in 2024](https://img2.medioq.com/v/194/863/1126620791948638.jpg)
It’s planting season, which means a lot of the technology we spotlight on this program is being used in the field as we speak. I paid a visit to Eagle, Wis., farmer Tyler Troiola who’s using John Deere See and Spray for the first time this growing season. He says it took his dealer about 2 solid weeks to install the system on his 2018 John Deere sprayer. Watch more episodes of Technology Corner here: https://ow.ly/fLyr50RHg09 #TechCorner
🏜️ Robert Boyle is making strip-till work with only 7 inches of rain in Coolidge, Arizona! He’ll share his methods during the 2024 National Strip-Tillage Conference. Early bird registration ($80 discount) is open now at StripTillConference.com!
![[Technology Corner] Farmer Takes Retrofit Route with Smart Sprayer in 2024](https://img2.medioq.com/v/732/800/1105092937328007.jpg)
It’s planting season, which means a lot of the technology we spotlight on this episode of Technology Corner is being used in the field as we speak. Noah Newman paid a visit to Eagle, Wis., farmer Tyler Troiola who’s using John Deere See and Spray for the first time this growing season. He says it took his dealer about 2 solid weeks to install the system on his 2018 John Deere sprayer. #techcorner
🌽 #PLANT24: Leo and Patrick Johnson let us tag along on the first day of planting in southern Wisconsin! Their precision specialist comes to the rescue when something goes wrong with the planter in the field. See more in this week's episode of Conservation Ag Update: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkk96KQKzPE&t=5s
Go behind the scenes with Leo Johnson and his son, Patrick, as they plant corn into strips for the first time on their 1,000-acre farm in Clinton, Wis. Jason Pennycook, precision specialist for 9-store CASE IH dealer Johnson Tractor, comes to the rescue with remote support when Patrick runs into a problem with the planter in the field. Read more about Mike Lessiter's day with Leo and Patrick Johnson here: https://ow.ly/ZioK50Rt16y
![[Technology Corner] Pessl Instruments CEO Talks Dealer Benefits From Lindsay Corp. Investment](https://img2.medioq.com/v/878/164/7213170858781646.jpg)
Today, we’re looking at Austria-based Pessl Instruments, an agtech provider operating under the METOS USA by Pessl Instruments brand. Irrigation equipment manufacturer Lindsay Corporation recently acquired a minority interest in Pessl Instruments following a strategic partnership the 2 companies announced in May 2023. Learn more: https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/5932-technology-corner-pessl-instruments-ceo-talks-dealer-benefits-from-lindsay-corp-investment #OnTheRecord #OTR
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