Agriculture Technology Podcast

This episode was recorded at the Big Iron Farm Show in West Fargo, North Dakota. In this episode you’ll hear from several John Deere representatives as they walk us through new pieces of equipment and technology from the company. Jim Xu, John Deere’s show coordinator, introduces the Big Iron Farm Show, Dave Mulder, a product line marketing manager, talks with us about the F4365 High Speed Nutrient Applicator and Exact Apply technology, and Dennis Ogle, a senior marketing representative, talks about the 9RX tractor. This episode was broadcast live on Facebook, so if you’d like to watch the video and see the equipment that we talked about, head over to RDO Equipment Co. Facebook page! www.facebook.com/rdoequipment Be sure to follow us on the social media channels you use like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

In this episode we talk with Josh Messer, from 360 Yield Center, about the new agreement between John Deere and 360 Yield Center. This agreement allows John Deere dealers to sell and support 360 Yield Center products, such as Y-drops, undercover, and soil scan. Follow Josh Messer on Twitter @joshmesser21, Tony Kramer @RDOTonyK, and RDO @rdoequipment.

In this episode we talk with Duane Fierstine, a sprayer specialist with RDO Equipment Co., about John Deere's acquisition of a majority of Hagie Manufacturing. He talks with us about the Hagie's product line and the benefits of using a high-clearance front boom sprayer. Follow Tony Kramer on Twitter @RDOTonyK and Duane Fierstine @RDODuaneF. Be sure to use our Agriculture Technology Podcast phone line to leave any questions for the show by calling 701-551-5430.

In this episode we talk with Eric Frasure, an agronomist with Dow AgroSciences. Eric has been using the John Deere Operations Center to connect with and send files to his customers. Connect with Tony Kramer on Twitter @RDOTonyK and RDO Equipment Co. @RDOequipment

In this exciting episode we announce that Tony Kramer, a product specialist with RDO Equipment Co., is now the host of the podcast. He talks with Baptiste Tripard, managing director of senseFly, about their UAV platforms. Baptiste shares some great stories about the novel uses of their drones in agricultural, environmental, and even humanitarian projects. To learn more about senseFly visit their website: www.sensefly.com or talk to your local RDO Equipment Co. dealership. Connect with Tony Kramer on twitter @RDOTonyK and don't forget to leave your questions for the show by calling 701-551-5430

In this episode we talk with Brock Magnuson, a product specialist based out of Missoula, Montana. He talks with us about a form of long-term agriculture, or forestry. The forestry industry uses a blend of construction equipment adapted for use in forests and technology similar to what we see in agriculture for GPS and mapping. To learn more, contact your local RDO Equipment Co. or John Deere dealership.

In this episode we continue our conversation with Stephen Hegarty, precision farming manager at Vanderfield, about agriculture and precision agriculture in Australia. In this episode we focus on cotton, small grains, and sugar cane and the technologies that growers are using to be more efficient and protect the environment. Find RDO Equipment Co. at www.rdoequipment.com and Vanderfield at www.vanderfield.com.au Be sure to follow us on Twitter and Facebook!

This is the first episode in a series of episodes on farming and precision agriculture in Australia. We talk with Stephen Hegarty, who is the Precision Farming Manager with Vanderfield's VNET team. Vanderfield is Australia's largest John Deere dealer, and Vanderfield and RDO Equipment Co. entered into a partnership in 2012. To learn more about Vanderfield visit their website at: http://www.vanderfield.com.au/ Also visit the VNET website at: vnet.net.au

In this episode we talk with Greg Tehven, one of the founders of Emerging Prairie in Fargo, North Dakota. We talk about innovation in the community, the monthly drone focus meetings, and the upcoming Drone Focus conference happening on June 1, 2016. Visit: https://www.emergingprairie.com/event/dronefocus-conf-2016/ for more information.

In this episode we go back to the basics and introduce GPS technology. We talk with Larry Herman, a product specialist based in Bismarck, North Dakota, about what GPS is, how it works, and how it's being used in the agriculture and construction industries. Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast and leave a review on iTunes!

In Episode 14 we talk with Aaron Brehmer, a product specialist based in North Dakota, about John Deere machine sync. He goes over the basics of how multiple pieces of equipment can communicate with each other, the hardware needed to make this work, and the benefits of using this technology.

In this exciting episode we talk with Gary Licquia, an account manager with RDOIC. Gary specializes in UAV technology and their applications in agriculture, construction, and mining operations. In this episode he covers some of the basics of the technology and also the senseFly line of drones that RDO Equipment Co. and RDOIC support.

In this episode we talk with Jeff Wiener, Service Support Center Manager, about RDOs unique service support center. He talks with us about how the service support center benefits RDO customers and about the technology that enables them to support customers and solve problems remotely. Connect with RDO Equipment Co. on Twitter @rdoequipment You can also connect with Nate Dorsey on Twitter @RDONateDorsey

We're joined in this episode by Danilu Ramirez, a Water Management Consultant with RDO Water in California. She talks with us about some of the laws and issues around managing water in California, and some of the consulting services she provides through RDO Water. Connect with RDO Equipment Co. on Twitter @rdoequipment You can also connect with Nate Dorsey on Twitter @RDONateDorsey

In our tenth episode we talk with Dave Gratton, an account manager in Hawley, MN, about variable rate planting. He talks with us about the equipment and technology that's needed to start as well as the basics on making a variable rate prescription. Connect with RDO Equipment Co. on Twitter @rdoequipment and with Nate Dorsey @RDONateDorsey