Agriculture Technology Podcast

In this episode we speak with Brent Horner, a product specialist supervisor with RDO Equipment Co. based in Western North Dakota, about John Deere's Large Ag Integrated Solutions training. With the amount of new technology being released by John Deere, it's important for dealerships, like RDO Equipment Co., to learn about the newest equipment to better support customers. To learn more about how RD...

In this episode we sit down with Lacey Ridge Farms, one of RDO Equipment Co. many valued customers, to discuss their 2017 farming season. Lacey Ridge Farms is a diverse operation in Minnesota, and utilized many new pieces of equipment and technology from John Deere this season. To learn more about how working with RDO Equipment Co. and John Deere can benefit your farming operation, visit our websi...

There has been a tremendous amount of innovation in irrigation technology. RDO Water is a leader in the field of irrigation in the Desert Southwest and Coastal regions of California. In this episode Tony Kramer, product specialist supervisor, speaks with Sara Epps, an account manager with RDO Water, about drip irrigation and the impact its had on her customers. Be sure to follow RDO Equipment Co....

In this episode we hear from Matthew Grassi, field editor for CropLife and PrecisionAg Magazines, about advancements in the agriculture industry in 2017, and hear where the industry is headed in the future. You can learn more about CropLife and PrecisionAg magazines by visiting www.croplife.com or www.precisionag.com, respectively. Be sure to follow Tony Kramer @RDOTonyK and RDO Equipment Co. @rdo...

Vineyards are rapidly adopting agriculture technology. In this episode we speak with Jeremy Smith, Vineyard Sales Manager at RDO Equipment Co., about the equipment and technology that's available for viticulture. To learn more, visit rdoequipment.com or contact local RDO Equipment Co. location. You can follow Tony Kramer @RDOTonyK Be sure to follow RDO Equipment Co. on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram...

Adding to our "In the Cab" series, we sit down with Aaron Brehmer in the new John Deere S780 combine while running in a corn field. While it may look the same on the outside, it's an entirely new machine on the inside and is packed with new technology that makes it smarter, more accurate, and easier to operate. The new 700-series combines are precision agriculture at its finest. You can connect wi...

In the latest episode of the Agriculture Technology Podcast we speak with Nate Dorsey, an agronomist with RDO Equipment Co. based in Yuma, Arizona. There have been a lot of exciting updates to the John Deere Operations Center in the last few months, and he fills us in on the latest changes. You can follow Nate Dorsey on Twitter @RDONateDorsey and Tony Kramer @RDOTonyK Be sure to follow RDO Equipme...

The new John Deere Gen4 display is one of the latest advancements in John Deere technology. Dick Muhlbeier, a product specialist supervisor based in Pasco, WA, walks us through what sets this display apart. It is packed with features that make it an invaluable tool and is more user-friendly than past displays. To learn more, visit RDO Equipment Co. website or talk with your local account manager o...

In this episode we talk with Ben Hilde, a product specialist based in Ada and Hawley, Minnesota about the latest in John Deere sprayer technology. John Deere has made a lot of advancements in the last year, such as the new ExactApply system and carbon fiber booms. You can follow Ben Hilde on Twitter @RDOBenH and Tony Kramer @RDOTonyK. Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast and follow RDO Equipm...

We're live from the Big Iron Farm Show in West Fargo, North Dakota! Big Iron is one of the largest agriculture shows in the Midwest. Follow along with Tony Kramer as he explores the new John Deere equipment displayed at the show and talks with several representatives from John Deere Company. The show runs from 9/12/2017-9/14/2017, so if you're in the neighborhood be sure to stop by the show and se...

In part two of our episode on the John Deere Field Connect system, we talk with Erin Hightower, an agronomist at RDO Equipment Co. She walks us through how to understand and make decisions based on the data that the system and sensors collects. To learn more about Field Connect, visit your local RDO Equipment Co. location and speak to an account manager or product specialist today. Don't forget to...

In this episode we talk with Chip Lembcke, a product specialist with RDO Equipment Co. He has worked extensively with John Deere's Field Connect system for monitoring soil moisture, weather, and other field conditions. With water management becoming more of an issue globally, the John Deere Field Connect system could help better use this valuable resource. To learn more, please visit your local RD...

Soil health is an important consideration when it comes to equipment and farming practices. Abbey Wick, the soil health extension specialist at North Dakota State University, fills us in on some of the latest research around soil health and how equipment can affect it. You can learn more by visiting NDSU Extension's website and visiting their YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/NDSUSoilH...

In this episode we learn how producers can utilize John Deere Financial for their agriculture technology needs by speaking with David Davis and Jim Howard from John Deere Company. John Deere Financial can be used for far more than simply buying a tractor or other equipment for a dealership, and can even be used to finance supplies from other agriculture organizations. To learn more, speak to a rep...

Have you thought about providing UAV services? In this episode we talk with Joey Schmit, president of Flight Pros, about his experience starting his company and providing a range of UAV services. To learn more about Flight Pros, visit www.flightprosnd.com You can also learn more about the UAVs that we offer by visiting our website or stopping into your local RDO Equipment Co. location. www.rdoequi...

In this episode we replay clips from a recent episode of the Precision Farming Dealer Podcast in which Joel Kaczynski, Product Specialist Manager, and Nate Dorsey, Agronomist, were interviewed by Jack Zemlicka. To hear the full episode, head over to the Precision Farming Dealer Website: www.precisionfarmingdealer.com Also, be sure to visit RDO Equipment Co. new website! It can be found on the same...

In this episode we talk with Casey Niemann, the founder of AgriSync, to learn about their app and how RDO Equipment Co. is using it to better support their customers. The app allows for live video support with a cell connection, allowing farmers to better connect with their trusted advisers and work through questions. To learn more about AgriSync, visit www.agrisync.com and sign up for a free tria...

In this episode we have a very special guest on the show, Greg Peterson AKA "Machinery Pete". He talks with Tony Kramer about the growth of his business, the state of the used equipment market, and the future of agriculture equipment sales. To learn more about Machinery Pete visit: www.machinerypete.com or follow him on Twitter @machinerypete Be sure to follow RDO Equipment Co. on Facebook and Twi...

In this episode we wrap up our recent podcast episodes featuring shortline equipment by talking with Terry Malingen, RDO Equipment Co. Shortline Manager. We talk about the many different brands of equipment RDO Equipment Co. offers its customers, and the different types of equipment that we see in the many areas that we cover- from the Northern Plains, to the Pacific Northwest, all the way down to...

This year we celebrate the first annual National Farm Rescuers Day to celebrate the amazing work that Farm Rescue is doing to help farmers in crisis throughout the Upper Midwest. RDO Equipment Co. is a sponsor of the Farm Rescue organization, and in this episode we talk with Bill Gross, president and founder of Farm Rescue. To learn more about Farm Rescue, visit farmrescue.org where you can nomina...

This week Nick Morrow, a product manager with Agrian, joins us on the show to talk about their widely used software and prescription creator in the John Deere Operations Center. The prescription creator simplifies the precision agriculture process by using data from the Operations Center to create management zones, which can then be edited by users and sent directly to equipment running in the fie...

In this episode we talk to Dan Wehrs with Rite Way Mfg. Co. Ltd. about their line of products. We highlight their line of land rollers, rock pickers, harrows, and tillage equipment. To learn more, visit your local RDO Equipment Co. location or visit the Riteway website: http://www.ritewaymfg.com/ You can also visit RDO Equipment Co. website at: http://rdoequipment.com/ Be sure to connect with us o...

In this episode we talk with a loyal RDO Equipment Co. customer about his local business. Chris Wear, of Chris Wear Enterprises, Inc,. has been running John Deere equipment exclusively for this lawn and snow removal business for many years. He loves the equipment and the support he gets from RDO Equipment Co. Follow RDO Equipment Co. on Twitter @rdoequipment and visit our website at www.rdoequipme...

It's been a year! In this episode Tony interviews Nate Dorsey, the producer and former host of the Agriculture Technology Podcast. They talk about where the idea for the show came from, how they got started, and the progress they made over the year, like how there are listeners on every continent except Antarctica! Follow Tony Kramer on Twitter @RDOTonyK and Nate Dorsey @RDONateDorsey Be sure to f...

In this episode we speak with Ben Sander, a marketing manager for Summers Manufacturing. Summers Mfg. has a wide range of agricultural products ranging from tillage equipment and land rollers to sprayers. Ben fills us in on the latest products from Summers Mfg., their uses in precision agriculture, and success stories their customers have had. To learn more about Summers Mfg., visit your local RDO...