Bruce West, owner of West Enterprises, an independent precision ag hardware and software dealer in Erie, Ill., is always looking for the next big thing in precision agriculture. The long-time precision specialist reveals which technologies he believes will become mainstream within the next 5 years.
This visorPRO AI solution is designed to solve current dealership challenges by automating referenced responses to repeated queries with a “human-in-the-loop” approach, freeing technical experts to focus on more complex issues.
Veteran farmers Jim Leverich of Sparta, Wis., and Keith Wendte of Effingham, Ill., are two early adopters of precision technology.Leverich remembers using Ag Leader’s groundbreaking Yield Monitor 2000 in 1992, while Wendte recalls entering the precision arena around the same time with yield maps, GPS and grid soil sampling.
The process of choosing a customer relationship management (CRM) tool can be a daunting task, and understanding the full scope of benefits it brings to the dealership can be difficult to determine.
The service department is integral to generating revenue and driving customer satisfaction. However, taking a few steps to automate the department could result in gains in efficiency and add dollars to the bottom line.
Precision Farming Specialist Jason Pennycook and Precision Ag Manager Layne Richins talk about their success in using data to improve their precision business.
Farmers using precision technology generate valuable data about their farming operations. Dealerships often have access to it. But how do you ensure both the dealer and the farmer are making the best use of that data? And how can you segue that efficient use of data into revenue opportunities?
Cory Spaetti talks about his journey from corn and soybean farmer to Vice President of Product for Sabanto. He reflects on the challenges along the way and how his previous experiences prepared him well for his managerial position today.
3 dealers outline the training programs, customer service strategies and financial benchmarks they use to effectively manage their precision departments.
Whether your precision team consists of 2 people or 20, a commitment to excellent customer service, a solid training program and measurable expense benchmarks will put your precision department on a path to profitability.
Among your precision specialists, who has the most credibility with growers when it comes to data and technology? Eric Mensen, integrated solutions specialist at Van Wall Equipment in Story City and Nevada, Iowa, says older growers often trust the youngest precision specialists immediately when it comes to technology.
In a rapidly evolving precision landscape, dealers must go beyond the sale to build long-term relationships with customers. And of course, clinics and demo days are great ways to drive customer engagement.
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