2020 Dealership Minds Summit
Date: 08/04/20
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The ability to relate to farm customers, understand their concerns, patiently solve their problems and even share in their frustrations are traits that define a successful precision farming dealer.
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Videos
Farm Equipment 'Thought Leader' Series: Scott Shearer
Universities and colleges have had to rethink and revise the way they educate students and this is particularly true for precision ag undergraduates accustomed to hands-on, in-field learning. Dr. Scott Shearer, Professor and Chair, Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering at Ohio State University shares how he and his peers have evolved their approach to ensure ag students continue their education, largely online, as well as the potential of adopting permanent changes to the academic calendar based on the lessons learned during the coronavirus pandemic.
Farm Equipment 'Thought Leader' Series: John Deere Precision Peer Group
While in-person meetings provide valuable face-to-face contact, the chaotic schedules of precision managers don’t always allow for coordinated sessions. In 2018, a group of John Deere precision farming managers, organized by Phil Moskal from Mid-State Equipment, began communicating via text message to assist each other with troubleshooting in-field problems or trading insight on new products or services.
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[Technology Corner] Adjusting the Pace of Autonomy in Ag
Momentum for autonomy in ag continues to accelerate with driverless systems being developed and demonstrated. However, over the past 6 months, companies have adapted the pace of progress to accommodate the unavoidable impact of COVID-19. Tim Norris, business development manager for Raven Autonomy, works to develop the company’s dealer network by scouting and researching prospective partners.
Farm Equipment ‘Thought Leader’ Series: Tim Norris
Momentum for driverless vehicles in ag has grown in recent years, but the coronavirus pandemic has required companies to find alternative opportunities to demonstrate and discuss the benefits of the systems. Tim Norris, business development manager with Raven Autonomy discuss the manufacturer's short- and long-term outlook for developing its dealer network.
PFD Features
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In Case You Missed It: Top 10 Precision Farming Stories from May 2020
Here are the most popular items we’ve put up on PrecisionFarmingDealer.com from the month of May. -
In Case You Missed It: Top 10 Precision Farming Stories from April 2020
Here are the most popular items we’ve put up on PrecisionFarmingDealer.com from the month of April. -
Help Your Precision Staff Flourish from Onboarding to Seniority
The ag industry is in the midst of a labor shortage, and precision ag is no different: one speaker at the 2020 Precision Farming Dealer Summit says one study shows the average burnout rate on a precision specialist is 18 months. -
Pick Solutions Over Sales to Become Precision Systems Integrators
When you integrate a solution, two events can happen: either the solution works well together and you reduce a lot of risk for the customer, or you become part of the customer’s fabric. You can do software integration or data integration.
From the Virtual Terminal
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Is Seasonal Schooling the Pathway to Preparing Precision Specialists?
Trial by fire. Thrown to the wolves. Learn by doing. All phrases that are used when describing how new precision farming hires often start their career at dealerships. -
Are You Prepared for the Next New Norm?
So what kind of business climate can we expect in the next 6, 12 or even 18 months? Chances are, it will be more similar to what we are experiencing today than what we did a year ago. -
A Look at the Australian Farm Data Code
For the most part, the Australian Farm Data Code follows the framework of North America’s Core Principles, focusing on clarity, portability, control, consent and sharing, and deletion rights. It is similarly an aspirational document, a set of guiding principles. -
Drawing Inspiration from Isolation
On the cusp of spring planting, dealerships are facing the dilemma of accepting the new reality of social distancing and self-quarantine, or taking advantage of the tools and talent they have to continue delivering high-quality service to farm customers.
Precision Farming Dealer Podcast
[Podcast] Our Dealer Story: Hoober Inc.
In this episode of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast, brought to you by HBS Systems, Sarah Hill, associate editor of Precision Farming Dealer, sat down with Scott Hoober, third generation owner of Hoober Inc. during the Precision Farming Dealer Summit.
Precision Farming Dealer podcast series is brought to you by HBS Systems.
HBS Systems, like many of our customers, is a multi-generational company that has for over 30 years provided leading-edge systems and software technology designed specifically for Agricultural and Construction equipment dealerships. Learn more at www.hbssystems.com.
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.
Most Valuable Dealership
2020 Most Valuable Dealership: RDO Equipment Co.
The 6-part 2020 Precision Farming Dealer Most Valuable Dealership video series is sponsored by Reichhardt Electronic Innovations.
Product Roundups
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Ditchers & Water Management Product Roundup 2020
Check out the latest in ditchers and water management from some of the industry's leading suppliers. -
Grain Handling & Storage Product Roundup 2020
Check out the latest grain handling and storage products from some of the industry’s leading suppliers. -
Tires & Tracks Product Roundup 2020
Check out the latest tires and tracks from some of the industry's leading suppliers.
Top Store Items
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.