Our editors are hard at work developing our Fall print issue and we want to invite manufacturers to be part of the Essential Guide to Precision Farming Tools.
Roaming the sultry grounds of the Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Ill., last week, the mood among attendees and vendors appeared to be largely optimistic, despite most precision companies acknowledging that sales have slumped since last year’s event.
This 2-day, dealer-only experience will deliver insight into how successful OEM and independent North American retailers are implementing actionable, revenue-generating precision farming programs.
At a time when farm customers are being more selective with their equipment expenditures, the ability to articulate accurate paybacks from precision technology can be a financial asset for dealers.
I’ve never been one to delay in paying a bill. But that’s not to say there haven’t been a few close calls, which required at least an explanation. Sometimes, it’s a simple misunderstanding or computer glitch and fortunately, I’ve never been on the receiving end of an uncomfortable collection call.
Kevin Depies with Ritchie Implement in Cobb, Wis., and John Bachhuber with McFarlane's Equipment in Sauk City, Wis., share their experience-based tips for selling and stocking aging precision ag equipment.
As precision farming practices continue to infiltrate more farms overall, technology is an essential part of strip-tillers' operations. Talking with farm equipment dealers, several have cited strip-till products as an emerging opportunity to complement sales of GPS systems and RTK subscriptions.
In September, I will be cutting the last electronic check for our family sedan, after what has seemed like an eternity of monthly payments. Thankfully, the car should outlive the term of the loan (knock on wood) and provide transport to many a baseball practice or weekend getaway in the future.
Turning raw precision numbers into actionable information helps Illinois strip-tillers Dan and Trent Sanderson save money on inputs and increase efficiency.
While many farmers collect field data, one of the ongoing challenges is knowing what to do with it. This is something Dan Sanderson, his son, Trent and their family have made priority to improve management of their 2,000-acre corn, soybean and wheat operation near Clare, Ill.
Having shadowed several precision farming specialists from multi-store farm equipment dealerships for this series, I’ve come to appreciate the layered responsibilities that come with selling and supporting the technology of a major agricultural brand.
We saw a lot of great stuff here at the Precision Farming Dealer Summit this week, and right now here in the Technology Corner, I want to highlight some very interesting stuff that Professor John Fulton from the Ohio State covered during one of his keynote presentations, just about some of the top takeaways that he saw recently at Agritechnica.
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.
Hexagon is the global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies. We are putting data to work to boost efficiency, productivity, quality and safety across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, public sector, and mobility applications.