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2017 InfoAg Takes Aim at Progressive Precision Topics

By Marisa LaBello posted on June 21, 2017 | Posted in Precision Agriculture 101

InfoAg 2017 will feature a diverse blend of precision farming topics, highlighted by practical discussions on how the Internet of Things (IoT) is reshaping agriculture.

Wheat Growers CEO Dale Locken to Retire

March 22, 2017 | Posted in Industry News

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dale Locken announced that he plans to retire from Wheat Growers.

[Podcast] Debating the Progress, Practicality and Potential of Autonomous Vehicles in Ag

In this episode of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast, brought to you by Farmers Edge, we share highlights of a discussion among 9 precision dealer members of the Independent Precision Ag Alliance, including the members' outlook and expectations for autonomous machinery in agriculture.

By Jack Zemlicka posted on August 31, 2016 | Posted in Dealer Development, Product Innovations

[Podcast] Talking Technology with the Precision Farming Dealer Advisory Board

In this episode of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast, brought to you by Farmers Edge, we welcome members of the Precision Farming Dealer advisory board to discuss some of the topical challenges and opportunities each are facing within the industry today.

By Jack Zemlicka posted on July 12, 2016 | Posted in Service & Support

Fourth Annual Precision Awards Program Honors Top North American Dealer

Hoober Inc. is Precision Farming Dealer’s Most Valuable Dealership for 2016.

By Jack Zemlicka posted on February 1, 2016 | Posted in Precision Agriculture 101, Dealer Development

The 2016 recipient of Precision Farming Dealer’s fourth annual Most Valuable Dealership is Hoober Inc. based in Intercourse, Pa.

Members Vote No on Co-Op Merger

June 19, 2015 | Posted in Industry News

The Boards of Directors for North Central Farmers Elevator (NCFE) and Wheat Growers (WG), Precision Farming Dealer's Most Valuable Dealership in 2014, have announced that member-owners have voted against approving the unification.

Precision Farming Dealer's Most Valuable Dealership Program

By Jack Zemlicka posted on March 25, 2015 | Posted in Dealer Development

Launched in 2013, Precision Farming Dealer's Most Valuable Dealership program annually recognizes the premier dealership and staff selling, servicing and supporting precision farming technology. Chosen by an independent 3-person panel of judges, the winner receives an honorary plaque along with special print and digital coverage in Precision Farming Dealer.

Most Valuable Dealership Video Series

[Video] Transitioning to a New Level of Service

By Jack Zemlicka posted on May 8, 2014 | Posted in Service & Support

Brent Wiesenburger, precision ag manager, with Wheat Growers, explains the co-op's emphasis on developing service offerings to go "over and above" for customers and how they've been able to leverage unique offerings.

What it Takes to Be a Colorblind Precision Farming Dealer

By Jack Zemlicka posted on March 4, 2014 | Posted in Dealer Development

Lance Larsen, precision ag specialist with the South Dakota Wheat Growers, explains why they take the approach of being a colorblind dealer.

Videos

Spring Madness: Precision Specialist Prepares Customers for Planting Season

Go behind the scenes with Chad Baker, co-owner of Baker Precision Planter Works in Orangeville, Ill., as he hits the road for on-farm visits and pre-season maintenance checkups. Baker helps a first-generation no-tiller prepare for planting season, and later runs into a couple big challenges with a customer’s new, high-speed, 24-row planter.

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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.

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 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.