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The more things change, the more they stay the same. Well, at least a couple of them. It was a cool and dreary day when I rode along with Phil Moskal, then precision farming specialist with Mid-State Equipment in 2013 for the first Day in the Cab profile in this series.
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Precision Ag - What's under the ISOBUS hood?
The Three Things You Need to Know About M2M
The AEF is providing the protocols for ag machinery OEM‘s to make safe, precise and smart vehicles that communicate in real-time in the field. The following 3 projects are examples of these efforts.
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ATTEND THE 2020 VIRTUAL DEALERSHIP MINDS SUMMIT
The most influential “Dealership Minds” in the industry will gather online August 3-5 for the 2020 Virtual Dealership Minds Summit.
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Emphasizing Efficiency Gains & Economic Return with Precision Service
7 Ways Technology Will Disrupt Your Precision Farming Business
UAVs
- Farmers Supply Co. Merges with H&R Agri-Power
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Videos
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[Technology Corner] Rethinking the Precision Ag Lifecycle
A week into the new year, one of the carryover lessons learned by precision dealers in 2020 was that they either need to learn how to disrupt the way they do business, or risk being disrupted.
Wrapped around this concept is the question of how dealers will help their customers be more profitable with where and when they invest in ag technology products and services.
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[Technology Corner] Changing the Precision Service Model
With farmers placing more emphasis on getting more economic return on investment from their technology and equipment, they will also increase service expectations, says Kevin Depies, manager with Ritchie Implement, a 4-store Case IH dealership in Wisconsin.
Farm Equipment 'Thought Leader' Series: Skip Klinefelter
Dealerships, both large and small, are taking a more critical look at business decisions that will impact short- and long-term profitability. In some cases, the decision-making process is being accelerated by the impact of the coronavirus. Skip Klinefelter, owner of Linco Precision in El Paso, Ill., discusses some of the current and future business opportunities and considerations for dealers.
Farm Equipment 'Thought Leader' Series: Scott Shearer
Universities and colleges have had to rethink and revise the way they educate students and this is particularly true for precision ag undergraduates accustomed to hands-on, in-field learning. Dr. Scott Shearer, Professor and Chair, Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering at Ohio State University shares how he and his peers have evolved their approach to ensure ag students continue their education, largely online, as well as the potential of adopting permanent changes to the academic calendar based on the lessons learned during the coronavirus pandemic.
PFD Features
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Future Farming Success Hinges on Customer Relationships
With principal involvement in three busy agricultural enterprises, Jason Mauck, 40, has to be constantly thinking, planning and doing to keep all the balls in the air as he juggles traditional family farm management, off-farm agronomic innovation, and the headaches and highs of innovating a new direct-marketing meat business. -
In Case You Missed It: Top 10 Precision Farming Stories from December 2020
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In Case You Missed It: Top 10 Precision Farming Stories from November 2020
Here are the most popular items we’ve put up on PrecisionFarmingDealer.com from the past month. -
Technology Adoption On the Rise for Strip-Tillers
Results of the 7th Annual Strip-Till Operational Practices Benchmark study, evaluating 2019 cropping practices, saw some subtle and more significant shifts in strip-till practices.
From the Virtual Terminal
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“De-Commoditizing” the Farm of the Future
Talking with farmers, especially during the last few years about their cropping systems, more are steering the conversation toward other areas of their operation that have allowed them to maintain or increase overall profitability during an extended time of low corn and soybean prices. -
Un-Integrated Solutions, Prescription Clearinghouses and R2-D2s in the Field
There are likely more people than ever looking toward the future — pick your reason right now — but the reality is it will be here before we know it. This can be both a paralyzing and comforting thought for farm equipment dealerships. -
Can You ‘Cowboy’ It for Your Customers?
One of the traits of a trusted precision specialist is their ability to perform under pressure. Some might argue this is a daily occurrence for the profession and even the most mundane days force moments of innovation out of necessity. -
Don't Take Shortcuts on the Path to Precision Profitability
Based on my conversations with dealers during the last few months, some have learned hard economic lessons due to an inability or unwillingness to arm themselves with the tools, training or talent to change with the times.
Precision Farming Dealer Podcast
[Podcast] Catching Up with the 2020 Most Valuable Dealership: RDO Equipment Co.
In this episode of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast, supported by Reichhardt Electronic Innovations, we share highlights from several conversations with members of RDO Equipment Co’s. precision farming team during our visit to recognize the dealership as the 2020 Most Valuable Dealership.
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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.
Most Valuable Dealership
2020 Most Valuable Dealership: RDO Equipment Co.
The 6-part 2020 Precision Farming Dealer Most Valuable Dealership video series is sponsored by Reichhardt Electronic Innovations.
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Product Roundups
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Planter & Drill Attachments Product Roundup 2021
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Strip-Tillage Product Roundup 2020
Check out the latest strip-tillage products from some of the industry's leading suppliers. -
Ditchers & Water Management Product Roundup 2020
Check out the latest in ditchers and water management 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.