What Color is Your Tractor?

Visit farm-ng at booth JK3 at the World Ag Expo 2025! In this episode of What Color is Your Tractor , host Chrissy Wozniak sits down with Nathan Dorn, Director of Agricultural Business Development at Farm-ng, to explore the future of farm robotics. Based in Watsonville, California, Farm-ng is transforming specialty crop farming with its configurable, general-purpose robotic platform, Amiga. Unlike...

Innovation is crucial for overcoming industry challenges in agriculture. Carbon Robotics, led by visionary founder and CEO Paul Mikesell, is transforming crop management with its groundbreaking laser weeding technology. Paul Mikesell’s journey to founding Carbon Robotics is marked by his deep expertise in tech, with significant roles in companies like Isilon Systems and Uber. Recognizing the poten...

*Since recording, Solectrac has been through some ups and downs. Find the latest news HERE and HERE.  The company has not responded after several attempts asking for clarification. Welcome to "What Color is Your Tractor" hosted by Chrissy Wozniak. In this episode, we're delving into the cutting-edge innovations shaping the agricultural industry. While many companies boast centuries-...

In this month's episode Chrissy Wozniak sits down to hear the story of Fendt. In agriculture, brand loyalty holds a special place. Join us as we explore the intriguing history, future & brand loyalty within the Fendt brand. With us is guest Brandon Montgomery, Senior Brand Manager for Fendt North America . Unraveling Fendt's Enduring Legacy: We dive into the captivating history of Fe...

In the heartlands of upstate New York, the world of agriculture thrives. It's here, amidst the fertile soils and sprawling farms, that Mike Price calls home.  Mike Price, known as MikeP7810 in the YouTube realm is a renowned influencer in the farming community, Mike has amassed a substantial following due to his engaging farm-related videos. In their conversation, Chrissy and Mike covered a r...

Visit What Color is Your Tractor? at whatcolorisyourtractor.com to enjoy more stories of the ag brands you love and ag brands you love to hate! Today we tell the story of an author and photographer who captures the beauty and preserves the history of our beloved tractors. Lee Klancher’s career encompasses more than 30 years of publishing great stories. As an editor and publisher, he has overseen t...

Listen to the podcast here - https://whatcolorisyourtractor.com - The Story of Fastline - with Dean Barke, President. In this month's episode of What Color is Your Tractor Chrissy Wozniak sits down to hear the story of Fastline Marketing Group. Dean shares their history, where they're going and lends his insight into the state of agricultural branding in an ever changing world. With more...

In this month's episode Chrissy Wozniak sits down to hear the story of Case IH with Marisa Riley, the Director of Marketing for Case IH North America, and Joe Miller, the Case IH Tractor Segment Leader for North America. This company was the inventor of the world’s first modern row crop tractor; the Smithsonian holds their esteemed Old Number One on display as a tribute to agricultural innova...

Today is an exciting day! For the first time on What Color is Your Tractor, we sit down with co-founder and CEO of a tractor manufacturer on the day the first machines roll off the line! Chrissy Wozniak speaks with Praveen Penmetsa of Monarch Tractor to hear how this incredible company was formed, and the features of this industry leading tractor. Monarch Tractor Launches Production of Founder Ser...

In this episode of What Color is Your Tractor Chrissy Wozniak hears the story of the blue tractor, New Holland with Mark Lowery. Mark Lowery is New Holland Agriculture’s Commercial Marketing Director for North America. Lowery brings 10 years of experience and perspective to his role, having held positions within New Holland’s product training, channel marketing, parts, and marketing organizations....

In this episode, Chrissy Wozniak sits down with Kelly Whitman, President & COO of Roto-mix ROTO-MIX has built its reputation as the leading manufacturer of livestock mixing and feeding equipment, compost mixing equipment and manure spreaders by continually setting standards for the industry. The company was founded in Dodge City, Kansas by Ben Neier and Bill Pullen in 1984. Since that time, RO...

Born in Vermont in 1804, John Deere worked as a blacksmith’s apprentice before embarking on his own legendary career, moving to Illinois, and coming up with his life-changing idea – the steel plow. 218 years later, John Deere is one of the most well known brands on the planet.  John Deere green has been worn proudly for generations, has songs devoted to it and put Moline, Indiana on the map.  Chri...

Today Jim Mandes, Northern Region Sales Manager of Krone North America, sits down with Chrissy Wozniak, to talk about the origins of Krone, and Krone North America.   Krone was founded in Spelle, Germany, in 1906 with the intention of making farming more efficient and profitable. Following many years of growth and expansion, Krone North America was established in 1973 and continues to further that...

President of Landoll Company LLC, Don Landoll, has provided a vision for the company focusing on the “Customer Comes First” philosophy. Since 1963, founder, owner, and president has been an entrepreneurial inspiration.  Chrissy Wozniak talks with Don about how the company started, what their first products were, and why they are a great company to work for in Marysville, Kansas. Landoll has been p...

Over the years I’ve had the incredible opportunity to meet and spend time with the people of the agriculture industry who work hard to manufacture the equipment that farmers depend on.  Back when I was in Aggie school, in college, I was fascinated by the brand loyalty I saw surrounding me, the green, red, blue, orange, shirts, logos, belt buckles, songs and heated exchanges between farm kids made...