2018 NDIDA Convention
Date: 11/12/18
Location: Bismarck, ND
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While the Yield Force agronomic service team was already in year 7 with Sinclair Tractor when agronomic consultant Ethan Smidt joined as the fourth member in 2015, the late arrival didn’t mean the service provider was established across the eastern-Iowa landscape.
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[Technology Corner] Cyber-Based Security Threats Keeping Pace with Precision Growth
Last week, CNH and Farmers Edge, a Canadian-based decision ag developer, announced an exclusive strategic partnership to expand data management and agronomic solutions for Case IH and New Holland dealers. The agreement gives dealers access to the Farmers Edge FarmCommand platform
Capstan Ag Seed-Squirter
At the Ohio Farm Science Review, Mike Schwegman, Product Specialist at Capstan AG explains how Seed-Squirter provides in-furrow fertilizer application relative to seed placement. Tied in with the seed sensor on your planter, Seed-Squirter is compatible with any VT capable monitor through ISOBUS or VT.
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[Technology Corner] Smart Ag Previews Autonomy with Aftermarket ‘AutoCart’ Kit
Last week at the Farm Progress Show, Ames, Iowa-based technology developer Smart Ag showcased its AutoCart autonomous technology during a field day demonstration. Constructed as an aftermarket kit, the AutoCart can be installed into the cab of a tractor and synced with a combine during harvest season to give a grower control of two machines from one location.
Farmobile Opens DataStore, the Industry's First Data Bidding Platform
Included in our InfoAg 2018 coverage is Steve Cubbage, Vice President of DataServices for Farmobile, discussing the recent release of DataStore and the opportunity for farmers to manage, control and sell their data online.
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Expanding Precision Services Through an Agronomic Outlet
While the Yield Force agronomic service team was already in year 7 with Sinclair Tractor when agronomic consultant Ethan Smidt joined as the fourth member in 2015, the late arrival didn’t mean the service provider was established across the eastern-Iowa landscape. -
In Case You Missed It: Top 10 Precision Farming Stories from October 2018
Here are the most popular items we’ve put up on PrecisionFarmingDealer.com from the month of October. -
2018 Essential Guide to Precision Farming Tools
In our 2018 Guide to Essential Precision Farming Tools, 41 different technologies in 20 categories are showcased to provide dealers with detailed insight into their uniqueness, compatibility and value.
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Expanding ROI Through Test Plot Practices
Some dealers are portraying value in the form of test plot investments: A field (or series of fields) under dealership control where experiments or customer showcases are conducted with equipment and services.
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How to Lose a Customer Over Less than a Dollar
On my way into work I stopped at a gas station along my usual route to fill up. It’s a station I’ve frequented many times, and often will specifically visit because they have a promotional program which allows me to shave a few cents off each gallon. -
New Tech Old Tech: When is it Time to Update?
This time of year is always fascinating to me from a technology standpoint, because harvest for me is literally a stroll down memory lane. I have been in Precision Ag for 20 years. -
Expanding the Boundaries for Successful Precision Hires
Among the more unique editorial stops I’ve made in recent months was a visit to Sinclair Tractor — an 11-store John Deere dealership across eastern Iowa — to sit down with Ethan Smidt, an agronomic consultant and member of Sinclair’s agronomic service division, Yield Force. -
Solutions and Problems: Which Came First?
It seems to me all too often in life, as consumers we are presented with solutions or products that are in search of a problem. This, of course, is counter-intuitive to what we should have, which is a problem in search of a solution.
Precision Farming Dealer Podcast
Problem-Solving Precision Pain Points with Reliable Service Part 2
In today’s Precision Farming Dealer podcast we continue out discussion with the panel of precision farming dealers and their progressive customers who evaluate the essentials of a successful business partnership and explain technology needs vs. wants when it comes to products and service.
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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.
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For the 6th consecutive year, Precision Farming Dealer is sponsoring its “Most Valuable Dealership” awards program to recognize North America’s best precision farming dealers.
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Farm Progress Show 2018 Exhibitor Roundup
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Strip-Tillage Product Roundup 2018
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Combine Headers Product Roundup 2018
Check out the latest combine headers from some of the industry's leading suppliers.
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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.
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