2018 NDIDA Convention
Date: 11/12/18
Location: Bismarck, ND
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Staff training was part of nearly every discussion at the 2018 Precision Farming Dealer Summit in Louisville. Precision is where things are moving fastest, and the expectations of farmers and the dealership itself (both equally unrealistic at times) and the firefighting at planting and harvest require highly structured processes and duties.
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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
- TerrAvion Partners with FieldX to Bring Aerial Imagery Solutions to Agronomists
- 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
Videos
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.
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.
PFD Features
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In Case You Missed It: Top 10 Precision Farming Stories from September 2018
Editorial coverage of the 2018 Farm Progress Show topped the list this month, in addition to several videos of the product introductions and innovations from the show hitting on the list. The second spot this month was claimed by a news item on the newest development from the ongoing John Deere-Granular product development and marketing collaboration. And rounding out the top 3 was a guest blog from Todd Janzen on technologies that are changing agriculture. -
A Candid Conversation with Al Myers, Founder of Ag Leader Technology
Developing the industry’s first on-the-go yield monitor as the cornerstone innovation of the company, Myers reflects on more than 30 years of creating a progressive company culture and what the future holds. -
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.
From the Virtual Terminal
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Are Tariffs Hurting US AgTech?
One entrepreneur told me that the steel and aluminum tariffs were making it difficult, if not impossible, to commercialize his agtech invention. -
How Soil Sampling Helps the Budget Process
We tend to think about soil sampling as a line item expense. Something to do when times are good, but can be delayed when budgets are tighter. That couldn’t be further from the truth -
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
Precision Farming Dealer Podcast
Talking Tradition & Transition with a Precision Pioneer
From humble, yet ambitious beginnings, Ag Leader Technology founder Al Myers developed one of the cornerstone innovations in precision farming, and has his sights set on the next game-changer for the industry.
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
View the latest offerings from these exhibitors scheduled to be at the 2018 Farm Progress Show. -
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
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.