2020 National No-Tillage Conference
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2020 Precision Farming Dealer Summit
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This exclusive DEALER-ONLY conference is focused 100% on equipping your company to run a more profitable precision farming business. These 2 days of non-stop precision farming learning will change your dealership’s management strategies forever.
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2019 Precision Farming Dealer Benchmark Study
Part 1: Dealers Again Exceed High-End Precision Revenue Projections
Turning a Mechanical Mindset into Precision Troubleshooting Proficiency
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Videos
SureFire Ag Unveils the 3rd Generation Model of the QuickDraw 3000
Matt Wolters, marketing manager for SureFire Ag, unveils the 3rd-generation model of the QuickDraw 3000 at the 2019 Farm Progress Show. The system includes carrier blending for 3 products, a 10” screen that’s 6 times brighter than the previous model, iPad app for remote display and remote start batch, and auto batch calculation for easier chemical mixing and loading of the sprayer.
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[Technology Corner] Independent Dealer Value
The last several years have seen rapid changes in competition and collaboration within the precision farming industry. Major manufacturers have been active in acquiring boutique precision companies to complement equipment offerings.
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[Technology Corner] 5-Year Precision Revenue Outlook
2019 has seen interesting new developments in market sentiments, with dealers continuing to slowly move away from hardware and steer business objectives toward data management for future revenue, according to the seventh annual Precision Farming Benchmark Study.
OptiSurface Launches New In-Cab Machine Controls for Tiling and Water Management
Preston Marthey, Global Sales Manager with OptiSurface announces their new in-cab machine controls for simpler controls managing water infiltration and tiling.
PFD Features
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In Case You Missed It: Top 10 Precision Farming Stories from August 2019
Here are the most popular items we’ve put up on PrecisionFarmingDealer.com from the month of August. -
In Case You Missed It: Top 10 Precision Farming Stories from July 2019
Here are the most popular items we’ve put up on PrecisionFarmingDealer.com from the month of July. -
Part 4: Dealer Priorities Trending Toward Data Management & Staff Training
This year has shown interesting new developments in market sentiments, with dealers continuing to slowly move away from hardware and steer sharply toward data management for future revenue, according to the seventh annual Precision Farming Dealer Benchmark Study. -
Part 3: Putting Agronomic Emphasis on Service Revenue & Customer Retention
Agronomic service is still a push-pull offering for dealers. Some have proactively embraced and invested in providing robust support options to customers that include soil sampling, data analysis and field prescriptions.
From the Virtual Terminal
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Tesla's Vegan Interior: a Good Idea; a Bad Idea; and a Marketing Gimmick
Tesla recently announced that the Model 3 would now be available as a “100% leather-free” model, meaning that no leather was used in the interior. When hearing this, at first I thought, “Well that’s interesting.” -
Site Unseen: How Visible is Your Precision Business Online?
Have you ever not found something you were searching for online? Hard to imagine, right? With all that virtual power invested into search engines, the odds of not being able to track down whatever nugget of information you are seeking seems nearly impossible. -
A Scavenger Hunt for Customer Data
Attendees to the annual Farm Progress Show have always enjoyed kicking the tires on new ag equipment and indulging on a variety of freebies from vendors. -
Ahead of the Curve: New Charging Technology Favors Electric Tractors
Micro-processors monitoring Li-ion surge charging in real time allows rapid battery recharge while protecting battery cycle life. Inventors say it’s scalable to current farm tractor electric prototypes.
Precision Farming Dealer Podcast
[Podcast] Dissecting Independent Dealer Relationships
In this episode of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast, we share excerpts from conversations from the 2019 Farm Progress Show, from several precision farming manufacturers and dealers, who provide their perspectives of what it takes to succeed in the independent space, and where dealers and manufacturers are looking to take those business relationships in the future.
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.
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Farm Progress Show Product Roundup 2019
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Strip-Tillage Product Roundup 2019
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Combine Headers Product Roundup 2019
Check out the latest combine headers 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.