Precision Farming Dealer is the dealer’s source for precision farming technologies and their application. Dedicated to best practices for selling, servicing and supporting precision farming and the equipment that relies on precision technology. https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/rss/articles A familiar chain in ag is forming around a new commodity — the verified record of how a crop was grown. The machines are already in the field producing it. Graham Gleed, Principal Advisor at abcg, asks who profits from the harvest.

]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1-from-the-virtual-terminal/post/7071-the-data-crop-the-new-value-chain-nobody-in-ag-saw-coming http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1/post/7071 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1-from-the-virtual-terminal/post/7058-ai-in-the-spotlight-at-fema-supply-summit-and-showcase http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1/post/7058 In his latest blog, Graham Gleed, principal advisor at abcg, says, "My phone understands what I need. My car knows where I am going. My health app tracks my body and tells me what to adjust. Then I climb into a million-dollar tractor with five onboard computers, satellite connectivity, a stack of data services, and it comes with a paper manual!"

]]> Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1-from-the-virtual-terminal/post/7050-the-machine-already-knows-nobody-built-the-layer-to-use-it http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1/post/7050 A new competitive battleground is opening in agricultural equipment. The fight is no longer about who owns the data. It's about who controls the insight generated from it and who gets to shape the customer's next decision. In this guest piece, Graham Gleed says many dealers and OEMs aren't positioned for the battle. 

]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1-from-the-virtual-terminal/post/7041-right-to-repair-was-the-warm-up-the-real-fight-is-who-controls-the-insight http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1/post/7041 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:00:00 -0500 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1-from-the-virtual-terminal/post/7008-pondering-the-potential-of-smart-glasses-on-the-farm-and-at-the-dealership http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1/post/7008 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1-from-the-virtual-terminal/post/7000-rdo-helps-farmers-boost-nutrient-use-efficiency-with-surepoints-liquid-application-system http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1/post/7000 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1-from-the-virtual-terminal/post/6998-point-counter-point-machine-vs-human-on-ai-powered-farm-equipment http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1/post/6998 Here are some of the top things we saw — and heard — at the 2026 National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, Ky.

]]> Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1-from-the-virtual-terminal/post/6978-squid-juice-ai-and-optimism-noteworthy-nuggets-from-national-farm-machinery-show http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1/post/6978 Sat, 07 Feb 2026 14:28:15 -0500 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1-from-the-virtual-terminal/post/6967-what-if-your-fully-aware-tractor-wont-allow-a-tillage-pass http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1/post/6967

]]> Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1-from-the-virtual-terminal/post/6955-why-do-i-need-a-budget-prepare-for-no-surprises http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1/post/6955 "The coming wave of new platforms and products that focus on regenerative agriculture and use of artificial intelligence tools require that companies update their data collection policies," says Todd Janzen in his latest blog. 

]]> Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1-from-the-virtual-terminal/post/6954-updating-the-model-ag-data-use-agreement http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1/post/6954 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1-from-the-virtual-terminal/post/6953-from-data-hoarding-to-decision-power-what-farmers-need-in-2026 http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1/post/6953 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:00:00 -0500 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1-from-the-virtual-terminal/post/6934-precision-dealers-discuss-how-to-improve-recruiting-and-retention-in-2026 http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1/post/6934 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:00:22 -0500 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1-from-the-virtual-terminal/post/6926-ai-overload-the-john-deere-truck http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1/post/6926 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1-from-the-virtual-terminal/post/6921-how-farm-equipment-dealers-are-anticipating-2026-machinery-sales http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1/post/6921 Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1-from-the-virtual-terminal/post/6912-reflecting-on-10-years-of-practicing-ag-law http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1/post/6912 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1-from-the-virtual-terminal/post/6908-why-hardware-shortages-are-the-next-big-challenge-for-ai-in-precision-farming http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1/post/6908 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1-from-the-virtual-terminal/post/6907-access-the-power-of-pivot-with-machine-data-and-connected-support http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1/post/6907 Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1-from-the-virtual-terminal/post/6894-how-the-ram-shortage-will-affect-precision-ag-and-farmers http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1/post/6894 Sat, 29 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1-from-the-virtual-terminal/post/6870-advice-for-aspiring-precision-specialists-dont-be-afraid-to-start-in-the-shop http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1/post/6870 Sat, 29 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1-from-the-virtual-terminal/post/6866-when-ai-becomes-a-drafter-of-contracts http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1/post/6866 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. 

]]> Sat, 15 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1-from-the-virtual-terminal/post/6841-good-enough-gary-gets-a-precision-upgrade http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1/post/6841 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1-from-the-virtual-terminal/post/6840-top-3-highlights-of-agritechnica-2025-so-far http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1/post/6840 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:00:00 -0500 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1-from-the-virtual-terminal/post/6832-combatting-weed-pressure-on-the-farm-with-vegetable-oil http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1/post/6832 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!

]]> Mon, 03 Nov 2025 10:34:00 -0500 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1-from-the-virtual-terminal/post/6822-precision-farming-dealer-summit-4-reasons-you-need-to-be-in-st-louis http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1/post/6822 Sat, 01 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1-from-the-virtual-terminal/post/6809-helping-your-customers-unlock-overlooked-equipment-features http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1/post/6809 What a blast (pun intended) this event was! Not only did it raise money for NAEDA’s Equipment Dealers Foundation, but it was also a chance for the dealers in attendance to get a much-needed break from the madness of harvest season.

]]> Sat, 25 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1-from-the-virtual-terminal/post/6793-pull-dealers-take-harvest-break-for-a-good-cause-at-naeda-clay-shoot http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1/post/6793 Mon, 20 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1-from-the-virtual-terminal/post/6781-a-lesson-from-the-snow-pushers-on-selling-peace-of-mind http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1/post/6781 Wed, 15 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1-from-the-virtual-terminal/post/6774-doom-and-gloom-moment-in-ag-is-perfect-time-for-precision-dealers-to-shine http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1/post/6774 Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1-from-the-virtual-terminal/post/6753-judge-me-on-my-losers http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1/post/6753