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Agrisync
Service and Support

Mobile Device App Aims to Simplify Remote Support

A new solution offers real-time, virtual support between precision specialists and farmers.
By Ian Gronau posted on November 17, 2015 | Posted in Service & Support
Any precision specialist in the throes of a busy season can find themselves wishing they could be everywhere at once — especially if multiple farmers have repairs that can easily be addressed in 5-10 minutes.
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RTK
Service & Support

Unlocking Sales Potential with Cellular RTK

Although the reliability and accuracy of tower-based RTK is still regarded as an industry standard at least one dealer is transitioning into cellular service.
By Ian Gronau posted on October 7, 2015 | Posted in Service & Support
As cellular-based technology becomes more reliable, accurate and affordable, some dealerships are considering an increased commitment to the technology to fulfill their customers' needs.
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Supporting Manufacturer Warranties with Dealer Supplied Options

Absorbing the costs of precision problem solving can be a hassle, especially when a product is still under warranty, but a possible solution may lie in an extended warranty.
By Ian Gronau posted on July 22, 2015 | Posted in Service & Support
In response to maintaining unpaid warranty work on equipment sold to their customers, Ag Info Tech, a precision farming dealership in Mount Vernon, Ohio, decided to shift its policy in 2015. Former CEO, Tim Norris, realized the need for a change when he weighed the costs of maintaining manufacturer's warranties.
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Equipment Compatibility

AEF to Pursue Wireless In-Field Communication and High-Speed ISOBUS

With bandwidth limits approaching and proprietary precision obstacles looming, project groups seek to get ahead of market curve.
By Ian Gronau posted on July 8, 2015 | Posted in Equipment Compatibility
It's hard to have a conversation about farm equipment compatibility without mentioning the Agricultural Industry Electronics Foundation (AEF). Although the organization is still embroiled in broad efforts and ISOBUS conformance building, it recently began planning for the future of equipment interoperability.
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Dealer Development

Value Added with a Dedicated Precision Specialist

Smaller dealerships may spread precision equipment work across staff, but having a dedicated specialist can made a big difference in sales and efficiency.
By Ian Gronau posted on June 24, 2015 | Posted in Dealer Development
For years, Waupun Equipment, a 2-location dealership group in central Wisconsin, split their precision equipment responsibilities between two of its parts department employees.
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Oregon Trail Equipment
Dealer Development

4 Tips for Sharing Precision Workflow Across Departments

Staying limber in terms of precision workflow during the busy season has its merit. But for Oregon Trail Equipment’s AMS manager, Luke Bennett, the payback goes beyond the obvious.
By Ian Gronau posted on June 10, 2015 | Posted in Dealer Development, Product Innovations
When Precision Farming Dealer caught up with Luke Bennett, AMS manager of Oregon Trail Equipment in Beatrice, Neb., in mid-May, he was embroiled in a drawn out, busy planting season.
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AEF Compatibility Database to Lead Industry to True Plug-and-Play

Developers of the AEF compatibility database feel strongly that their resource’s applications will lead the farm equipment field to authentic plug-and-play functionality.
By Ian Gronau posted on May 20, 2015 | Posted in Equipment Compatibility
A searchable database of ISOBUS-certified components for farm equipment dealers has been accessible to manufacturers and dealers since its release at the SIMA Agribusiness Show this February in France. Still quite new to manufacturers, the database has yet to see widespread use, but that is likely to change.
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Dealer Development

Creative Clinic Strategies: Putting Farmers out Front

One farm equipment dealership finds that precision equipment clinics can have immediate sales benefits when attendees hear from their peers.
By Ian Gronau posted on May 6, 2015 | Posted in Dealer Development
Gellings Implement, a Case IH-New Holland dealership in Eden Wis., added precision farming to their single-location about 5 years ago. To help establish the dealership's new business, it began offering pre-season clinics to build a rapport with customers and build credibility.
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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.
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Lake Region State College - Dakota Precision Ag Center

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