2019 National No-Tillage Conference
Date: 01/08/19
Location: Indianapolis, IN
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As precision farming departments at farm equipment dealerships evolve, adding agronomic services has been somewhat of a natural progression. But, generating recurring revenue from agronomic services can be a challenge.
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2019 Precision Farming Dealer Summit
Build Business Value With Recurring Revenue at the Precision Farming Dealer Summit
Centered on the theme of "Building Business Value With Recurring Revenue," the 2019 Precision Farming Dealer 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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UAVs
- Ag Data Start-Up Raises $500,000 in Seed Funding
- senseFly Launches eBee X Fixed-Wing Drone
- Delair Announces Global Availability of UX11 Drone
- Adam Gittins Joins CompTIA Drone Advisory Council
- 'Send in the Drones' to Protect Soil
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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.
Teralytic Announces Pre-Ordering for NPK Wireless Soil-Probe
Catching up with Teralytic at InfoAg 2018, CEO Steve Ridder discusses the NPK Wireless sensor and monitoring varying nitrogen/fertility rates for optimal application. In addition, Ridder discusses a new sensor package for O2 and C02 gas sensors designed to gauge soil health.
Assessing Equipment Compatibility Through the AEF Database App
Benjamin Jefferson, vice president of business development for DISTek Integration and member of the AEF communication and marketing team, breaks down the purpose of the AEF database, its availability both online and as an app, and how it helps dealers and growers assess functionality between different brands or types of equipment.
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Precision Application Payoff Hinges on Continuity of Training, Service
With a commitment to precision fertilization practices comes an expectation of financial savings and stellar tech support for Kansas operation Kramer Seed Farms. -
In Case You Missed It: Top 10 Precision Farming Stories from August 2018
Industry news dominated the month of August, with news from Deere taking the top two spots, first on G5 Technology coming available for F4365 High-Capacity Nutrient Applicants and second on the acquisition of PLA. Rounding out the top three items was a video from InfoAg 2018 on Teralytic's NPK Wireless Soil-Probe. -
In Case You Missed It: Top 10 Precision Farming Stories from July 2018
Taking the top spot this month was a news item on Great Plains Ag’s commitment to continuous improvement, including the implementation a new product development system. In the second spot was a new item on Farmobile’s agreement to acquire the assets of Prime Meridian, a precision agriculture data management company. And rounding out the top three was our editors’ takeaways from InfoAg2018 in St. Louis, Mo. -
Digging Into the Value of Technology Test Plots
From planning and partnerships sprung a competitive edge for Redline Equipment, which started using land adjacent to their Gas City, Ind., location as a precision test plot.
From the Virtual Terminal
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Ten Ag Technologies that are Changing Agriculture
We have been talking about the potential of aerial imagery from UAVs over the past few years, but what struck me recently at the InfoAg conference was the excitement surrounding satellite and aerial imagery from aircraft. -
Common Contract Mistakes Made by Ag Tech Companies
Tech companies often think user agreements are not that important—no one reads them anyway. This mentality instructs their lawyers to draft lengthy, lopsided, overly complex agreements that no one understands -
More Bang for Our Buck – How to Put Specialty Products to Work
Biologicals, inhibitors, and many other products are seeing the culmination of a growing season. And while we are operationally focused, there is a wealth of data streaming into out monitors to feed a winter worth of study and decision making. -
Balancing Patience & Persistence as Pathways to Getting Paid
I’m not one to procrastinate when it comes to paying bills, yet I’ll admit to occasionally stretching the timeline when it comes to trying out a new service or product — to make sure I’m getting my money’s worth.
Precision Farming Dealer Podcast
A Mobile Approach to Precision Marketing
In this episode of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast, we bring you conversation highlights when Editor Jack Zemlicka rode along with Adam Gittins, general manager of HTS Ag at the 2018 Farm Progress Show in Boone, IA.
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
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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.
Product Roundups
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Farm Progress Show 2018 Exhibitor Roundup
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Strip-Tillage Product Roundup 2018
Check out the latest strip-tillage products from some of the industry's leading suppliers. -
Combine Headers Product Roundup 2018
Check out the latest combine headers 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
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Precision Farming Dealer 1-Year Subscription (U.S.)
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