Trevor Balthazor, digital specialist for Wisconsin John Deere dealer Riesterer & Schnell, explains how he got the most out of his internship and describes how the dealership continues to develop talent through the program.
Trevor Balthazor, digital specialist for Wisconsin John Deere dealer Riesterer & Schnell, shines light on the technologies that are delivering the most ROI for his customers.
"My first brush with the technology was in the break room of the local Pioneer dealership where Gregg Sauder put on a demonstration of the seed meter he was developing," Tom McKinney says.
During the 2025 Agro-Food Expo, TAFE unveiled TAFE Terra, an advanced digital platform that integrates telematics, geofencing, tractor health monitoring, and operational analytics designed to drive precision agriculture and promote sustainable soil use.
Gary’s the kind of farmer who knows his land and trusts his tools. His boots are worn, his coffee mug has a chip, and his Magnum 340? It’s been running an AG-372 receiver since 2016.
By integrating canopy sensors, satellite imagery and digital decision-support tools, farmers can make N management more resilient to weather variability and groundwater concerns.
Following the principles regarding human interaction and organization, the unique size of the Precision Farming Dealer Summit introduces and exposes you to ALL the best of the best ideas and trends in precision ag.
The 11th annual Precision Farming Dealer Summit in downtown St. Louis is now less than 9 weeks away. Registrations are pacing more than 50% ahead of last year at this same time – and on pace for an all-time record that will surely be SOLD OUT!
At times, even the simplest precision agriculture tools can seem daunting, especially when you're in the rush of turning a field while juggling work, kids’ schedules and everything else at home.
A large and increasing number of technical schools, community colleges and national skill-based programs are working diligently to attract the next wave of precision ag talent through bachelor’s and associate’s degree programs and technical certifications.
“The evidence presented in this report helps show that these technologies don’t just make sense environmentally; they make economic sense as well,” said Carson Fort, government affairs manager at the American Soybean Association.
From technician to service manager to now chief technology officer, Layne Richins has pretty much seen it all in his 20-plus year career with Stotz Equipment. And now he’s at the forefront of implementing AI at the 24-store John Deere dealership.
DigiFarm VBN is a proven leader in providing RTK Correction Services across the Midwest and beyond, via cellular based RTK network. We have been in business since 2011 working with farmers, Ag retailers, and precision Ag dealers
We leverage our years of experience and industry knowledge to deliver solutions that keep you moving forward. For more than 30 years, our team of entrepreneurs and technicians have focused on understanding the hurdles you face. Then we brainstorm possibilities. Whether it’s offering a replacement part, repairing parts that aren’t working or creating custom solutions for your challenge. We’re experts in ag equipment electronic parts and systems. But more importantly, we make connections to keep your operation moving forward.
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