Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC) has opened registration for its 18th annual Conservation in Action Tour, a two-day celebration that includes behind-the-scenes ag industry stops and farm tours showcasing exceptional conservation agriculture, May 6-7, 2025, in Sioux Falls, S.D.
SVP of Aftermarket at Hutson Inc. details how the 31-store John Deere dealer shifted precision training strategies for newly acquired stores in the middle of busy season
I’ve spent the last 20 years working in the ag equipment business with John Deere — the first 10 in the corporate world and the last 10 in the dealership world.
In a recent Inc. article, Howard Tullman points out that most car dealers aren’t much interested in selling electric vehicles (EVs.) And the same is likely true for many farm equipment dealers.
Iott Seed Farms produces seed potatoes used to grow spuds for potato chips near Kalkaska in northwest Michigan. Owners Dennis and Greg Iott also grow wheat, rye and sudex in their potato rotation. This specialty crop presents challenges as the Iotts strive to collect better data to fine-tune their cropping system.
At the Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association convention, which took place in Fort Myers, Fla., we caught up with Mach CEO Colin Hurd after his technology council presentation. He said one of his goals was to help companies incorporate more technology into their machinery because that’s where he sees the industry headed in the next 5 years.
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.
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.
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.