2020 National No-Tillage Conference
Date: 01/07/20
Location: St. Louis, MO
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More than 9,000 miles separate Jason McNeice with Wideland Group in Queensland, Australia, and Kevin Depies with Ritchie’s Implement in Cobb, Wis. While the physical distance between the two Case IH dealerships allows for some uniquely regional differences, the experienced precision farming specialists shared some common ground when it comes to getting into the business and billing out service.
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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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2019 Precision Farming Dealer Benchmark Study
Part 1: Dealers Again Exceed High-End Precision Revenue Projections
Turning a Mechanical Mindset into Precision Troubleshooting Proficiency
4 Ways to Succeed as a Dealer in the Digital Ag Space
UAVs
- senseFly Launches eBee X with Agisoft Metashape
- 17 Tips for Generating ROI from Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
- senseFly Introduces the Solar 360 Thermal Drone
- Airbus Partners with The Climate Corp. for Satellite Imagery
- BMP Logic Developing New Software for Soil Moisture Probes
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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.
Veris Technologies' New Smart Soil Survey Network Connects Mapping and Soil Management Experts
Veris's new Smart Soil Survey allows farmers and service providers to access a network of experts to deliver the best outcomes from your field data.
Veris Technologies' New iScan+ with Real-Time Soil Mapping and Measurements
In addition to measuring electrical conductivity (EC) and soil organic matter, the new iScan+ by Veris Technologies measures moisture and temperature from tillage or planting, offering farmers real-time data on day-to-day field conditions to make better decisions in the field.
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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. -
Part 2: Mix & Match Approach with Precision Products, Services Sets Up Comprehensive Sales
The more things change, the more they stay the same, at least in terms of how dealers are selling and servicing precision farming products. While strides have been made establishing precision as a standalone business, dealerships continue to seek a better balance between revenue generated by hardware sales and service.
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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. -
How Active is Your Ownership in Precision Planning?
Managing a dealership hasn’t gotten any easier in recent years, and talking with leadership and large and small-store operations, some are still scratching their heads over where to take their precision business in the future. -
SaaS Providers: Stop Changing the Terms of the Deal
I logged onto my accounting software this morning and, instead of doing the task I wanted to do, I was immediately confronted with a pop-up window that informed me the terms of service and pricing scheme were changing. -
What’s on Your Customers’ Precision Farming Wish List?
Are you having conversations with them to see what can be accomplished and implemented?
Precision Farming Dealer Podcast
[Podcast] Marketing Customized Precision Problem-Solving to Customers
In this Precision Farming Dealer podcast, we're joined by Matt Miller, product specialist who shares how Butler Ag Equipment is bringing to market some new precision programs designed to connect with customers on an individual level, while also creating recurring revenue opportunities for the dealership.
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
Check out the latest offerings from these exhibitors scheduled to be at the 2019 Farm Progress Show. -
Strip-Tillage Product Roundup 2019
Check out the latest strip-tillage products from some of the industry's leading suppliers. -
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.