Agriculture Technology Podcast

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, and LinkedIn.

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 with Tony Kramer and Aaron Brehmer on Twitter @RDOTonyK and @RDOAaronB Don't forget to subscribe to RDOs social media feeds on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn!

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 Equipment Co. on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram!

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 or product specialist. Connect with Dick on Twitter @RDODickM and Tony @RDOTonyK Don't forget to follow RDO Equipment Co. on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn to stay up-to-date on the latest news and information from John Deere and RDO Equipment Co.

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 Equipment Co. on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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 see the equipment for yourself. Be sure to follow RDO Equipment Co. and Tony Kramer on social media for the latest updates on the podcast and agriculture technology.

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 connect with RDO Equipment Co. on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and connect with Tony Kramer on twitter @RDOTonyK

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 RDO Equipment Co. location or local John Deere dealer. Don't forget to follow RDO Equipment Co. on Twitter @RDOequipment and Tony Kramer @RDOTonyK

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/NDSUSoilHealth Be sure to follow Abbey Wick on Twitter @NDSUSoilHealth and Tony Kramer @RDOTonyK

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 representative from your local RDO Equipment Co. location or John Deere dealership that you work with. You can follow Tony Kramer on Twitter @RDOTonyK and don't forget to follow RDO Equipment Co. on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube!

In part 2 of this series on UAVs in agriculture, we continue our conversation with Nathan Stein, the Ag Solutions Manager at senseFly. To learn more about senseFly products, go to their website or visit your local RDO Equipment Co. location. Be sure to follow RDO Equipment Co. on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram, and catch up with Tony Kramer on Twitter @RDOTonyK

Drone's are becoming increasingly popular in the agriculture industry. In this episode we talk with Nathan Stein, the Ag Solutions Manager at senseFly, about their new eBee SQ UAV and how drones can be used in agriculture. We cover many exciting new ways the technology is bringing value to farmers and service providers throughout the industry. To learn more about senseFly products, go to their website or visit your local RDO Equipment Co. location. Be sure to follow RDO Equipment Co. on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram, and catch up with Tony Kramer on Twitter @RDOTonyK

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.rdoequipment.com Be sure to connect with us on social media, where we post the latest about technology on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram. You can follow Tony Kramer on Twitter @RDOTonyK

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 address: www.rdoequipment.com You can connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram where we post the latest news and information on John Deere and RDO Equipment Co. Lastly, you can follow Tony Kramer on Twitter @RDOTonyK

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 trial. The program is free for farmers to use. Don't forget to connect with RDO Equipment Co. on our website www.rdoequipment.com or on social media. We have an active presence on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.