2019 Dealership Minds Summit
Date: 07/30/19
Location: Peoria, IL
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2019 DEALERSHIP MINDS SUMMIT REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Centered on the theme of "360° Sales: Actionable Strategies for the Farm Equipment Dealer," the 2019 Dealership Minds Summit is a 2-day DEALERS ONLY networking and idea sharing event that is 100% focused on equipping your company to run a more profitable precision farming business.
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Technology Corner: Dealers Shift How They Bill Precision Support
Based on findings from the 2019 Precision Farming Dealer Survey, this year shows a four-year low for dealers offering precision service packages to farmers. However, there was a shift on how dealers are billing their support.
Implementing a Precision Internship Program: Successes & Challenges
Kenny Pekarek, sales manager with Nebraska Equipment in Seward, Neb., discusses the single-store Case IH dealership's development of a precision-specific internship program, to include the benefits to both the dealership and the student intern.
Customer Retention with Precision Service Plans: Be Flexible & Transparent
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.
A Sneak Peek at Compatibility Enhancements from AEF
At the 2019 Plugfest event in Lincoln, Neb., Andrew Olliver with the Agricultural Industry Electronics Foundation (AEF) shares some recent and upcoming improvements to the organization's ongoing efforts to improve ag equipment compatibility through conformance testing and databasing of ISOBUS certified machinery.
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4 Ways to Succeed as a Dealer in the Digital Ag Space
Succeeding in the digital ag space requires precision farming dealers to have an understanding of the benefits of the technology without forgetting the core reason for doing business in the first place. -
Adding “Agronomic Intelligence” to Enhance Iron Efficiency & Customer Relationships
As the digital tools of precision farming have helped growers better manage ever-smaller portions of their fields on an individual basis, the successful selling of those tools has opened up profitable new opportunities based on selling “solutions” rather than just selling products. -
Starting Workforce Development Before Full-Time Precision Employment
Building the next generation of leaders is the key to any successful dealership. That leadership journey can start during a recruit’s education as an internship opportunity. -
In Case You Missed It: Top 10 Precision Farming Stories from May 2019
Here are the most popular items we’ve put up on PrecisionFarmingDealer.com from the month of May.
From the Virtual Terminal
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Ag Equipment Manufacturers are Falling Behind Electric Car Trends
The automotive industry is undergoing the most radical transformation since people sold their horses and carriages and purchased automobiles. Almost every automaker is investing billions of dollars to develop and market all-electric vehicles. -
The 10 Rules of Corn Planting
Today I present to you “Keith’s 10 rules of Planting Corn in the Western Corn Belt.” I have borrowed a couple from another list I saw, but mainly these are rules that I myself, or other agronomists here at CVA, have been promoting for several years. -
Recent 737 Max Crashes are a Preview of Driverless Liability Issues to Come
Everyone agrees the Boeing 747 crashes were tragic and preventable. But there are some disagreements on the root cause, which is why I am writing this article. I believe the Boeing 737 Max crashes are prelude to legal arguments that will unfold over and over in a world increasingly controlled by automation. -
Don’t Let Closed Doors Lead to Precision Dormancy
I’ve always been a sucker for fortune cookies and cracking one open after what amounted to a pretty mediocre sweet and sour chicken, the message read, “when one door closes, another opens.” As cliché an outlook as can be, but it did get me thinking about the ongoing challenges many dealers face as we head into spring planting.
Precision Farming Dealer Podcast
[Podcast] Starting Workforce Development Before Full-Time Precision Employment
In today’s Precision Farming Dealer podcast, we share excerpts from my conversation with Nebraska Equipment's Sales Manager Kenny Pekarek. He shares details regarding the development and launch of a precision-specific internship program, to include the benefits to both the dealership and the student intern.
Top Directory Listings
Ivy Tech Community College, Lafayette Campus
The college offers an associate degree in Applied Science in Agriculture (60 credit hours). Students enrolled in this program may specialize in precision farming technology by selecting up to 15 credit hours in this area and agriculture business, sales and agronomy.
Lake Region State College - Dakota Precision Ag Center
The college offers an AAS in Precision Agriculture and customized precision ag- related training for agricultural producers, insurance underwriters, equipment dealer and agricultural cooperative employees and others.
HTS Ag Precision Ag Solutions
Offering training on Ag Leader, Trimble, Reichhardt, Norac and Integris Systems in twice yearly customer training events (spring/fall). Also offering individual training opportunities on any HTS Ag products and SMS software, year round.
Reichhardt Electronic Innovations, Inc
Dealer technician and sales training available by appointment at Reichhardt Training Center or dealer location.
Product Roundups
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Combine Headers Product Roundup 2019
Check out the latest combine headers from some of the industry's leading suppliers. -
Tracks Product Roundup 2019
Check out the latest tracks from some of the industry’s leading suppliers. -
Grain Handling & Storage Product Roundup 2019
Check out the latest grain handling and storage products from some of the industry’s leading suppliers.
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2017 Precision Farming Dealer Summit Meeting Binder
If you weren't able to attend Farm Equipment and Precision Farming Dealer's SOLD OUT 2017 Precision Farming Dealer Summit, you can still have the opportunity to learn leading strategies to evolve and improve the way you sell, service and support precision technology by purchasing an attendee binder.
2016 AEI Dealer Business Outlook and Trends - Farm Equipment Forecast (PDF)
Based on surveys from more than 300 North American dealers, not only does the 2016 Dealer Business Outlook & Trends forecast report give you a "from the trenches" look at what dealers see for equipment sales in the year ahead, but it also identifies trends for individual product sales growth. In 48 pages, the report breaks out the dealers' 2016 outlook by country, by region, by the equipment brand and by the size of their dealership. Learn more.
Pushing Up Profits With Precision Farming
Examine cutting edge precision farming practices including variable-rate seeding, precision spraying and implement steering to improve accuracy and maximize profit.
Precision Farming Dealer 1-Year Subscription (U.S.)
Precision Farming Dealer is the dealer’s source for precision farming technologies and their application. Dedicated to best practices for selling, servicing and supporting precision farming and the equipment that relies on precision technology. Paid print subscription.