2019 Dealership Minds Summit
Date: 07/30/19
Location: Peoria, IL
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Life as a precision technician during the winter months may yield fewer calls from distressed customers over the course of a week, but the unpredictable nature of the job can still call for a demanding day with hundreds of miles on the road.
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2019 Dealership Minds Summit
2019 DEALERSHIP MINDS SUMMIT REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Centered on the theme of "360° Sales: Actionable Strategies for the Farm Equipment Dealer," the 2019 Dealership Minds 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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- BMP Logic Developing New Software for Soil Moisture Probes
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[Technology Corner] Trending Ag Tech Consolidation
The types of ag technology that manufacturers are developing, dealers are selling and farmers are adopting is changing. A combination of factors are contributing to the evolution, including market instability, commercial momentum for increased machine automation and more connectivity with technology.
JCA Electronics Introduces the new Vireo, Tablet based ISOBUS Virtual Terminal
John Anderson, President and CEO of JCA Electronics out of Winnipeg that specializes in advanced control systems and autonomous solutions for the off-highway equipment industries introduces Vireo.
SoilOptix Soil Analysis System provides Ag Service Providers High Res Soil Nutrient Maps
Zach Harmer, North American Sales Manager of SoilOptix, a soil nutrient mapping system that works in almost any conditions without ground engagement using gamma ray detection that provides a 6 to 7 year reading compared to electric current measurements.
New Features with New Holland's Precision Land Management Connect Portal
Luke Zerby, marketing manager for New Holland's Precision Land Management (PLM) Connect discusses new enhancements to the platform that benefit and help dealers streamline their service and billing.
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Mastering Your Market with Customized Precision Problem-Solving
In 2014, the Hale Group conducted research for Iowa, including a lot of information on row-crop agriculture. In a survey of 400 Iowa farmers, one question stood out to dealers: Who do you go to when you want to learn about new products and services? -
In Case You Missed It: Top 10 Precision Farming Stories from March 2019
Here are the most popular items we’ve put up on PrecisionFarmingDealer.com from the month of March. -
Add Depth Through Recruiting, Retention & Advancement
Finding good employees — and retaining them — is a challenge for all farm equipment dealership departments, but it is particularly challenging for the precision farming department where burnout rates are high. -
Banking on Billable Service for Sustainable Precision Profit
There are profits to be made for dealers who sell and service the ever-changing mix of precision farming goods and services.
From the Virtual Terminal
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Get Ready for Another Round of Privacy Policy Updates
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) goes into effect on January 1, 2020. The CCPA is the first comprehensive state-wide attempt to protect individual data privacy rights. -
Are You Feeding the Appetite for Precision Adoption?
While there is still a mix of optimism and skepticism surrounding the overall farm economy, one bright spot could be the precision farming segment. -
What is the Most Important Tool in Your Cab? — Look Left!
I don’t know when planting season will start, but I do know that when it does, it will feel like we are going 100 mph. When we are in the tractor, with that planter hooked up behind us, we find ourselves in a state of conflict. -
When Hardware Breaks
Even though we don’t want to admit it, there are very few things on our operations that have 100% uptime. Everything that is mechanical or electronic is subject to a breakdown.
Precision Farming Dealer Podcast
Talking Technology Adoption & Impact Pt. 1 with Steven Fisher, UBS Analyst
In today’s Precision Farming Dealer podcast we share excerpts from our conversation with Steve as part one of a discussion which will look at some of the ongoing dealer research being done by UBS into the ag technology market.
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.
Product Roundups
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Grain Handling & Storage Product Roundup 2019
Check out the latest grain handling and storage products from some of the industry’s leading suppliers. -
Dealer Business Systems Product Roundup 2019
Check out the latest dealer business systems from some of the industry’s leading suppliers. -
Planter & Drill Attachments Product Roundup 2019
Check out the latest planter and drill attachments 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.