Precision Farming Dealer Podcast

In the 23rd episode of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast series brought to you by Farmers Edge, we welcome in Joel Kaczynski, RDO product specialist manager, and Nate Dorsey, RDO staff agronomist for a conversation on how the dealership has developed and deployed its agronomic service strategy.

In the 22nd episode of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast series brought to you by Farmers Edge, we welcome Colin Hlavinka, precision farming manager with Hlavinka Equipment Co. to detail the dealership’s origins and evolution of its precision service plans, to include geographic considerations, setting an attractive price and establishing a reputation for reliability.

In the 21st episode of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast series brought to you by Farmers Edge, we share the experiences of 2 dealerships that have hired in-house agronomists and how those additions have accelerated the growth of their precision farming departments.

In the twentieth episode of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast series brought to you by Farmers Edge, we welcome Jed Bengston to discuss how the dealership transitioned in to agronomic offerings and making profit more predictable for customers.

In the nineteenth episode of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast series brought to you by Farmers Edge, we share excerpts from those company conversations, with perspectives on the past, present and future definition of precision dealers.

In the eighteenth episode of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast series brought to you by Farmers Edge, we share excerpts from my conversation with Michael Hadley on the dealership’s precision origins, equipment compatibility concerns and non-ag growth opportunities.

In the seventeenth episode of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast series brought to you by Farmers Edge, Steve Kaufman shares his achievements and obstacles to developing a comprehensive precision business with the goal of providing an easy button for farm customers.

In the sixteenth episode of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast series brought to you by Farmers Edge, Lanty "Spud" Armstrong shares his journey — to include the successes and challenges — of launching a standalone precision business.

In the fifteenth episode of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast series brought to you by Farmers Edge, 10 dealers share the top takeaways and advice from their roundtable conversations at the 2016 Precision Farming Dealer Summit.

In the fourteenth episode of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast series brought to you by Farmers Edge, John Fulton offers an insider perspective on how dealerships can leverage internships and other collaborative efforts to develop a sustainable precision farming team.

In the thirteenth episode of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast series brought to you by Farmers Edge, Jason Pennycook, precision specialist with Johnson Tractor, shares his experience-based insight for developing a profitable precision service plan to include pricing, training and renewals.

In the twelfth episode of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast series brought to you by Farmers Edge, attorneys Lance Formwalt and Todd Janzen discuss common challenges tied to collection, storage and sharing of farm data and how retailers can protect themselves and their customers from liability and loss.

In the eleventh episode of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast series brought to you by Farmers Edge, Tim Norris shares 10 mistakes he’s made and overcome in building his business, as well as how the experiences have strengthened managerial and performance strategies within the dealership.

In the tenth episode of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast series brought to you by Farmers Edge, Ken Diller details methods, motivations and missteps when making new precision hires and how to create a true team of specialists working toward a common goal.

In the ninth episode of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast series brought to you by Farmers Edge, we share excerpts from company conversations conducted at this year’s Farm Progress Show, taking the temperature of the precision farming industry. The Precision Farming Dealer Podcast is brought to you by Farmers Edge.

In the eighth episode of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast series brought to you by Farmers Edge, Devin Dubois, vice president of integrated solutions at Western Sales, in Canada, details the dealership’s development, execution and analysis of its agronomic services platform, utilizing an in-house agronomist. The Precision Farming Dealer Podcast is brought to you by Farmers Edge.

In the seventh episode of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast, 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. The Precision Farming Dealer Podcast is brought to you by Farmers Edge.

In the sixth episode of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast, we welcome Phil Moskal, integrated solutions manager with Mid-State Equipment based in Janesville, Wis., to share his trial and error approach to developing a profitable data management service platform for farm customers. The Precision Farming Dealer Podcast is brought to you by Farmers Edge.

In the fifth episode of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast, we welcome Jim Straeter, owner of New Holland Rochester, a 7-location dealership group based in Rochester, Ind., to share his experience and advice for creating a successful standalone precision farming business. The Precision Farming Dealer Podcast is brought to you by Farmers Edge.

In episode 4, 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. The Precision Farming Dealer podcast is brought to you by Farmers Edge.

In episode 3, we welcome Adam Gittins, general manager of HTS Ag in Harlan, Iowa, to share his experience developing, implementing and selling precision service packages along with some valuable lessons learned along the way. The Precision Farming Dealer podcast is brought to you by Farmers Edge.

In episode 2, we welcome Steve Cubbage, president of Record Harvest, to offer his take on the state of data management services in agriculture and what dealers should keep in mind when developing this part of their precision business. Cubbage explains that in order to manage and analyze data, the first step is to actually have data. The Precision Farming Dealer podcast is brought to you by Farmers...

In episode 1, we welcome Dr. Tom Krill, who has spent more than 20 years in precision ag as a college instructor, precision sales manager and agronomic consultant. Dr. Krill shares his philosophy and experience-based analysis on four key considerations for structuring a successful precision department. The Precision Farming Dealer podcast is brought to you by Farmers Edge.