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Expanding ROI Through Test Plot Practices

Test plots serve as a platform for dealers to conduct experimental research, equipment demonstrations and employee training opportunities: pillars for which ROI can be better proven to customers.
By James DeGraff and Mark Lisowski posted on October 30, 2018 | Posted in Precision Sales, Service & Support
Some dealers are portraying value in the form of test plot investments: A field (or series of fields) under dealership control where experiments or customer showcases are conducted with equipment and services.
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20 Employee Training & Retention Tips for Precision Ag Staff

A diverse group of dealers divulge their secrets to motivating new employees, making the most of training opportunities and why an ‘open book’ approach can be a competitive advantage.
By Jack Zemlicka | Posted in Precision Agriculture 101, Dealer Development
So what are the most effective methods for maintaining productive, profitable employees? Our editors compiled experience-based advice from North American dealers of all sizes and brands on how to develop a stable, successful and loyal precision farming staff.
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Top 10 Precision Farming Stories from September 2018

By Laura Vietmeyer posted on October 1, 2018 | Posted in Industry News
Editorial coverage of the 2018 Farm Progress Show topped the list this month, in addition to several videos of the product introductions and innovations from the show hitting on the list. The second spot this month was claimed by a news item on the newest development from the ongoing John Deere-Granular product development and marketing collaboration. And rounding out the top 3 was a guest blog from Todd Janzen on technologies that are changing agriculture.  
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A Candid Conversation with Al Myers, Founder of Ag Leader Technology

Developing the industry’s first on-the-go yield monitor as the cornerstone innovation of the company, Myers reflects on more than 30 years of creating a progressive company culture and what the future holds.
September 27, 2018 | Posted in Service & Support, Product Innovations
Developing the industry’s first on-the-go yield monitor as the cornerstone innovation of the company, Myers reflects on more than 30 years of creating a progressive company culture and what the future holds.
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Precision Application Payoff Hinges on Continuity of Training, Service

With a commitment to precision fertilization practices comes an expectation of financial savings and stellar tech support for Kansas operation Kramer Seed Farms.
By Dan Crummett posted on September 11, 2018 | Posted in Precision Agriculture 101, Service & Support
With a commitment to precision fertilization practices comes an expectation of financial savings and stellar tech support for Kansas operation Kramer Seed Farms.
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Top 10 Precision Farming Stories from August 2018

By Laura Vietmeyer posted on September 1, 2018 | Posted in Industry News
Industry news dominated the month of August, with news from Deere taking the top two spots, first on G5 Technology coming available for F4365 High-Capacity Nutrient Applicants and second on the acquisition of PLA. Rounding out the top three items was a video from InfoAg 2018 on Teralytic's NPK Wireless Soil-Probe.
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Top 10 Precision Farming Stories from July 2018

By Laura Vietmeyer posted on August 1, 2018 | Posted in Industry News
Taking the top spot this month was a news item on Great Plains Ag’s commitment to continuous improvement, including the implementation a new product development system. In the second spot was a new item on Farmobile’s agreement to acquire the assets of Prime Meridian, a precision agriculture data management company. And rounding out the top three was our editors’ takeaways from InfoAg2018 in St. Louis, Mo.
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It’s planting season, which means a lot of the technology we spotlight on this program is being used in the field as we speak. I paid a visit to Eagle, Wis., farmer Tyler Troiola who’s using John Deere See and Spray for the first time this growing season. He says it took his dealer about 2 solid weeks to install the system on his 2018 John Deere sprayer. 
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Ivy Tech

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.
Dakota Precision Ag Center

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

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.
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