Every day, phenomenal advancements are being made in the field of agriculture technology. Whether you’re a seasoned pro in precision ag, or just getting started, this podcast provides the latest news and information you need for your success in the field.
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Ep. 202 - Precision Upgrades for Combines
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Harvest has kicked off in many places of the country, which means it’s only fitting for today’s Agriculture Technology podcast topic: precision upgrades for your combine. In this episode, host Tony Kramer is joined by Wyatt Johnson, Precision Ag Product Specialist out of the RDO store in Webster, SD. They give a detailed description of how these up…
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Ep. 201 - Precision Upgrade Kits for Sprayers
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Precision upgrade kits (PUKs) take your sprayer to the next level. How? Mike L., one of RDO Equipment Co.’s Precision Ag Product Specialists has the answers.By RDO Equipment Co.
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Ep. 200 - RDO Equipment Co. Founder Ron Offutt
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Welcome to the milestone 200th episode of the Agriculture Technology podcast. Today, Ron Offutt, founder of RDO Equipment Co. joins host Tony Kramer to reflect on the past 60 years of agriculture and look to the future.By RDO Equipment Co.
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Ep. 199 - Precision Upgrades for Planters
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Ready to choose your planting adventure? Colin Artz, a 20-plus-year ag industry veteran, discusses John Deere's planter Precision Upgrade Kits (PUKs) with Podcast Host and Planting Technology Product Manager Tony Kramer. Artz explains that farmers can select the improvements they’d like — planter speed, seed planting quality or input savings with E…
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From Precision Agriculture Essentials Kits and new C-Series Air Carts to the highly anticipated S7 and X9 combines, Podcast Host and Planting Technology Manager Tony Kramer gets the scoop on the latest equipment and technology solutions from John Deere Go-to-Market Managers. during this year’s Commodity Classic. Discover key features of these John …
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Zach Johnson, the Millennial Farmer creator on YouTube, returns to the podcast to discuss farming technology adoption and its effect on efficiency and profitability with Podcast Host and Planting Technology Product Manager Tony Kramer. As a 5th generation farmer, Johnson first spoke with Kramer during episode 86 when he started to promote agricultu…
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Ep. 196 - Pre-Season John Deere Operations Center Reminders
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Planting Technology Product Manager and Podcast Host Tony Kramer discuss John Deere Operations Center™ and its applications for small grains growers with John Deere’s Go-to-Market Manager, Ryan Stien. John Deere’s recent partnership announcement with SpaceX increases service to rural areas, and Stien, who focuses on digital products, says increased…
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Ep. 195 - Manage Turf and Utility Fleets Efficiently with John Deere Operations Center
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Product Manager of Planting Technology and Podcast Host Tony Kramer sits down with turf and utility professionals, RDO Account Manager Alex Mitchell and Josh West, Owner of JT Lawn Services & Landscaping. West has over a quarter of a century of experience in lawn care, landscaping and snow removal. He has grown his business from one machine to mult…
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Ep. 194 - Year in Review with Guest Joel Kaczynski
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RDO Equipment Co.’s Agronomist and Podcast Host, Tony Kramer, sits down with RDO’s Technology Solutions Manager, Joel Kaczynski, to review the 2023 growing seasons. With decades of precision ag technology experience, Kramer and Kaczynski highlight equipment, like ExactShot™, and software tools, like Data Sync, that benefited growers in 2023. Hear w…
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Ep. 193 - Large Square Baler Technology with Guest Jesse Santillan
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RDO Agronomist and Podcast Host Tony Kramer sits down with Precision Ag Technology Product Specialist Jesse Santillan to take a closer look at John Deere’s Large Square Baler’s evolution. They discuss the technological advancements that help farmers to make bales of precise weights and sizes. Listen to this episode to learn how Large Square Baler's…
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Ep. 192 - Self-Propelled Forage Harvesters with Guest Jason Artz
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In this episode, Tony discusses everything about John Deere’s Self-Propelled Forage Harvesters with Product Manager Jason Artz. Discover how these machines have become more user-friendly and improved harvesting through sensors and data collection.By RDO Equipment Co.
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Ep. 191 - G5 Displays with Guest Jared Roelofs
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In this special episode recorded at Field Technology Days this Fall, Tony speaks with Jared Roelofs, Product Specialist at RDO Equipment Co., about the latest precision ag capabilities for guidance displays. They dive deep into guidance displays' history, G5 Displays' updated features and their effect on any operation. Still hungry for Agriculture …
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Ep. 190 - Data Sync with Guest Jakson Lane
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Data Sync eliminates time spent creating and transferring setup files between John Deere Operations Center™ and the latest John Deere Displays. Your data can automatically sync to your in cab display or mobile device. In this episode, Tony talks to Jakson Lane, Product Specialist in Precision Ag Technology, on what type of data you can sync, the ha…
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Ep. 189 - Smart Apply with Guest Erin Hightower
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John Deere's Smart Apply Intelligent Control System uses LiDAR to fluctuate its spray to give you the right rate, at the right place, at the right time. RDO Agronomists Tony Kramer and Erin Hightower take a deep dive into the application and benefits of this system.Get caught up on every episode on our website: www.rdoequipment/resources/podcasts…
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Ep. 188 - Technology Outlook with Guest Adam Gilbertson
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Technology advancements are growing exponentially. In this episode, Tony sits down with Adam Gilbertson, Senior VP of Technology at RDO Equipment Co., to get his insight on the benefits of technology. From early adoption to data integration, technology is important for both ag and construction. Automation, machine learning and artificial intelligen…
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Ep. 187 - Planting Season Overview with Guest Erin Hightower
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Spring has sprung! RDO Agronomist Tony Kramer and special guest Erin Hightower take us through planting season 2023 in the Northwest, Southwest and Midwest. While all regions have different challenges heading into this season, they're here to explain how using data analytics with a precision agriculture strategy can help any operation's efficiency.…
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With more than 180 episodes and 8 years of production, we are back with new episodes to kick off Spring 2023. You'll hear about precision agriculture, the latest in machine technology, how data analytics can help your production and so much more.Get caught up on every episode on our website: www.rdoequipment/resources/podcasts…
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In this episode, Tony covers the newly released ExactShot technology from John Deere. Working with high-speed planters, this technology takes the approach of fertilizing each plant, not the entire field, helping reduce fertilizer costs and run-off.By RDO Equipment Co.
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Whether it be analyzing your data to help reduce costs on fertilizer application or communicating better with your partners or dealers, RDO Equipment Co. Agronomist expert Tony Kramer starts off Season 8 with a refresher on how on-farm research can help growers better optimize their operations.By RDO Equipment Co.
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After a year of learning John Deere Operations Center, Machine Sync, See and Spray Ultimate and TruSet Tillage, Tony highlights the best hits from the year.By RDO Equipment Co.
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See what’s happening in your operation right now, plus learn from your performance over time through analyzing data in the John Deere Operations Center. Whether you are targeting a specific area or want a full report on certain crops, RDO Ag Expert Tony Kramer highlights how to use the Field Analyzer tool and its benefits for your operation. From t…
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RDO Ag Expert Tony Kramer introduces us to TruSet Active, available on 2024 models for tillage. TruSet Active can automatically make adjustments to depth with a sensor on its frame, which is an industry first. This tool, coupled with documenting the precise depth can improve precision and impact yield.…
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In this episode, Tony covers the newly released ST series strip till applicators from John Deere. From nutrient application, to configurations, to tillage reduction, Tony gives us a broad overview of the benefits and options of this equipment. And to top it all off, we dig into the pros of pairing your strip till applicator with John Deere Precisio…
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Whether it's custom harvesting, a business partner or your agronomist, sharing data has become essential to your operation's success and decisions moving forward.In this episode, Tony digs into how to customize and share data from John Deere Operations Center or any farm management information system. And in today's world, this can all be done with…
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Fall is underway, and a lot of farmers are in the "hurry up and harvest" mode. But how can we ensure we are getting accurate readings of our yields across all machines? In this episode, Tony breaks down "Post-Harvest Calibration," its easy accessibility and the benefits if you have multiple combines or if something isn't quite matching up.Get caugh…
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From applied downforce, to speed, to application, agronomic data has been benefitting operations since its emergence in the mid-1990s. In this episode, Tony takes us through the layers of documenting tillage passes and how it can potentially benefit planting and harvest.By RDO Equipment Co.
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In this episode, we talk John Deere Machine Sync: the benefits, similarities and differences between versions, and how to utilize the automation. With bigger equipment in today's world, John Deere Machine Sync can assist in more ways than one on your operation.Get caught up on every episode on our website: www.rdoequipment/resources/podcasts…
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In this episode, we're going to be talking about a John Deere Combine feature called Remote View and Adjust - allowing you to remotely view and adjust a variety of combine settings for all the machines in your fleet.Visit www.rdoequipment.com/resources/podcasts to catch all episodes.By RDO Equipment Co.
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Ep 174 Updates to 2680H High Performance Disk
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In this episode, we will be talking about Tillage - but more specifically, we will discuss updates to the John Deere 2680H High-Performance Disk. Visit https://www.rdoequipment.com/resources/podcasts to catch all episodes.By RDO Equipment Co.
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Ep 173 Fieldview And Slingshot Connections
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Learn more about two new John Deere Operations Center connections: Climate FieldView Raven Slingshot.Visit https://www.rdoequipment.com/resources/podcasts to view show notes and all past episodes.By RDO Equipment Co.
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Get prepared for this year's harvest with the latest episode from our team of experts. Tony breaks down the ins and outs of Variety Locator Files, and what you can do now to ensure success for #harvest22.Get caught up on every episode on our website: www.rdoequipment.com/resources/podcastsBy RDO Equipment Co.
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Episode 171 takes us through the John Deere Data Manager tool. From downloading the program off the John Deere Operations Center, to transferring files from a local drive, Tony takes us through the functionality of the John Deere Data Manager tool and the first steps to traditional data transfer.Get caught up on every episode on our website: www.rd…
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Ep 170 John Deere Operations Center - Machines
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Wrapping up our 3-part series of the John Deere Operations Center, Tony takes us through functionality available on the web version of the program, specifically focusing on Machine Analyzer and Machine Reports.A John Deere Operations Center account is cost-free to any user; the mobile app is also free. Visit to create your account and get started. …
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Ep 169 Operations Center Mobile - Equipment
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Building off last episode's overview of John Deere Operations Center, Episode 169 focuses specifically on equipment.One of the unique aspects of John Deere Operations Center is that it's not specific to agronomic data, but also provides tremendous insight into a producer's equipment.Get caught up on every episode on our website: www.rdoequipment.co…
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The Operations Center Mobile app connects with John Deere Operations Center and allows you to monitor completed field activities – which helps you determine the productivity and quality of each field for a given operation. It’s powered by an easy, reliable connection between you and your machines through JDLink™ Connect.Tune into to episode #168 as…
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Nathan Wright, RDO product expert, sits down with host Tony Kramer to discuss See & Spray Ultimate, John Deere's newest solution for targeted, in-crop spraying. Catch all podcast episodes here: https://www.rdoequipment.com/resources/podcastsBy RDO Equipment Co.
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For many in the Midwest and Upper Midwest, this spring has been a challenging one. As we turn the calendar to May, there are many growers who haven’t gotten a single crop in the ground due to wet and cold conditions.This latest episode covers technology and solutions that will help your operation be more efficient and productive during short window…
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Meet Kari Olson, a fourth-generation farmer from Hawley, MN.Kari, along with her dad, Rob, produce corn, soybeans, and spring wheat. They are fully no-till and have been experimenting with cover crops for the past several years - which is very unique in the Red River Valley. For Kari and her family, They continue to follow no-till farming practices…
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Any farmer knows - there are a lot of attachments out there for your planter. In fact, you could break the bank trying to get the latest and greatest enhancements for planting season.This week's episode is meant to serve as a guide - to help talk through considerations when evaluating what needs you might have when it comes to your planter. What's …
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In this episode, host Tony Kramer takes listeners through spring season pre-planting tips, to help make sure that you are ready to roll when the soil is fit to go.Visit www.rdoequipment.com for more planting solutions, expert advice, and resources for your growing season.By RDO Equipment Co.
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Earlier this year, John Deere unveiled revealed a fully autonomous tractor, available for large-scale production. The machine combines Deere's 8R tractor, TruSet-enabled chisel plow, GPS guidance system, and new advanced technologies. Tony dives into this release from John Deere and answers the questions growers have.Visit www.rdoequipment.com/more…
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Ep. 161 How Technology is Changing the Landscape for Service Technicians
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Emma Westman's passion runs deep for the ag industry and her role as a Service Technician.Growing up on a farm, Emma saw first-hand the role equipment maintenance and upkeep played in her family's operation and is what led her to pursue her education in diesel mechanics.Our latest episode takes a look at the role of a Service Technician in today's …
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Ep. 160 Recruiting in Today’s Ag Industry
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RDO Recruiting Program Manager Andy Luikens joins host Tony Kramer to discuss career opportunities in the equipment industry.Visit www.rdoequipment.com/more/resources/podcasts to find and view this episode's transcript.-----Missed an episode? Get caught up by visiting the Episode Archive on our website: www.rdoequipment.com/more/resources/podcasts-…
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2021 is a wrap, and so is another season of the Agriculture Technology Podcast.Host Tony Kramer looks back on the year's episodes and highlights some of his favorite episodes - which would you add to the list?----Visit www.rdoequipment.com/more/resources/podcasts to find and view this episode's transcript.-----Missed an episode? Get caught up by vi…
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Rex Guthland, Independent Sprayer Consultant with John Deere, joins host Tony Kramer to discuss the importance of nozzle selection.Recorded while at the North Dakota Ag Expo earlier this month, Rex and Tony discuss the latest in nozzle technology - and why Rex says it's the most exciting time in application technology.---Additional Resources::You c…
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Gary Thompson joins the Agriculture Technology Podcast to discuss GUSS (Global Unmanned Spray System).Learn more about the organization's beginnings in the fields of California, and how a commitment to better feed a growing world is helping solve the challenges today's growers face.Visit https://gussag.com/ to learn more about GUSS.---Additional Re…
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Ep. 156 End Of Season Data Do's and Don'ts
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As another harvest season draws to a close in parts of the United States, host Tony Kramer shares his knowledge and insight on data.And more specifically - what growers could and should consider when it comes to their season's data.Learn more about technology solutions for your operation by visiting our website: www.rdoequipment.com----…
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This episode’s focus is on Amity Technology and more specifically, its sugar beet equipment and technology.Amity, based in Fargo, N.D., manufactures a line of sugar beet equipment – more specifically three primary products: the defoliator, the harvester, and the beet cart.Michael Anderson, engineering manager with Amity, joins host Tony Kramer to d…
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Ag-Analytics is a software company specializing in the agricultural sector. While Ag-Analytics offers several solutions to growers, landowners, and developers, this episode focuses on one of its solutions: ProfitLayers.In a broad sense, ProfitLayers provides farmers with the tools they need to be able to investigate the effectiveness of their in-fi…
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Daniel Carmichael, Farming Operations Manager with Bear Flag Robotics, joins host Tony Kramer to talk about the company, the AI technology available today, and its acquisition by John Deere.Tune into this insightful episode as Tony and Daniel talk about what's ahead in the industry.You can learn more about solutions from your local dealer or RDO Eq…
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