Ever wondered why your shapefiles have more than one file? Discover the critical components that make up a shapefile and why each one is essential for accurate GIS and Precision Agriculture tasks. In this episode, we unpack the mystery behind shapefiles, explaining the roles of the four crucial files: .shp, .shx, .dbf, and .prj. Learn how these fil…

Get the download on soil tests and what they actually mean in our latest episode of Ag Geek Speak featuring AGVISE Laboratories' John Breker. We dive into the world of soil testing methods, breaking down the pros and cons of phosphorus tests like Olsen and Bray, and the "new" Mehlich-3 method. Discover why Olsen is often preferred in the Great Plai…

This week on DisrupTV, we interviewed Jeremy Kahn, author of Mastering AI: A Survival Guide to Our Superpowered Future and AI Editor at Fortune Magazine and Larry Dignan, Editor in Chief, Constellation Research.We focused the discussion around the dual promise and pitfalls of AI integration across industries. Jeremy Kahn's recent book, "Mastering A…

In this episode, we unpack the intricacies of soil test phosphorus methods and reveal why not all tests are created equal. We break down the specifics of the Bray 1, Olsen, and Mehlich-3 methods, explaining how they each cater to different soil conditions. Whether you're dealing with acidic, neutral, or calcareous soils, understanding the right tes…

Iron deficiency chlorosis (IDC) in soybeans can be a formidable challenge. What if you could manage it with precision agriculture? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Professor Emeritus Dr. R. Jay Goos, a leading authority in the topic, as we discuss how farmers can pinpoint and treat IDC in their fields. Dr. Goos delves into the intricat…

In this episode of Tiny Bites, we unravel the complexities of vector files and their indispensable role in geospatial data storage. We break down the fundamentals of vector files, explaining how they use vertices and segments to form points, lines, and polygons, and why this matters to anyone working with geospatial data. We'll take you through pra…

This week on DisrupTV, we interviewed Bonnie Hayden Cheng, Author of The Return on Kindness and Andrew Chow, author of Cryptomania: Hype, Hope, and the Fall of FTX's Billion-Dollar Fintech Empire.Dr. Bonnie Hayden Chen discussed her book "The Return on Kindness," emphasizing the importance of kindness in leadership. She debunked myths about kindnes…

This week on DisrupTV, we interviewed Anand Iyer, PhD, MBA, Chief AI Officer at Welldoc, Dr. Frederik G. Pferdt, Google’s first (and former) Chief Innovation Evangelist and author of What's Next is Now: How to Live Future Ready and Jeff Wetzler, author of Ask: Tap Into the Hidden Wisdom of People Around You for Unexpected Breakthroughs in Leadershi…

Discover the secrets of soil fertility, straight from the expert himself, Dr. R. Jay Goos, Professor Emeritus at NDSU. From his humble beginnings on a farm in western Iowa to becoming a revered educator, Dr. Goos shares his unique journey. Immerse yourself in his passion for soil fertility and some helpful takeaways from Introduction to Soils. Sit …

This week on DisrupTV, we interviewed Chris Morgan, AVP, Product Innovation at Jenzabar, Mo Bunnell, author of Give to Grow: Invest in Relationships to Build Your Business and Your Career and Dominic Ashley-Timms and Laura Ashley-Timms, Co-authors of The Answer Is A Question.This episode featured discussions on various topics. Mo Bunnell introduced…

Discover the power of viewing and collecting data on the go with GK Field Mapper, the cutting-edge mobile GIS tool designed specifically for precision agriculture. In this episode, we delve into how this innovative app, available for both Android and iOS, enables you to view and create GIS files right from your mobile device. Whether you're a soil …

This week on episode 371, we interviewed Beth Rudden, CEO of Bast.ai and author of AI For the Rest of Us and Elliott Parker, CEO and founder of venture builder High Alpha Innovation and author of The Illusion of Innovation: Escape “Efficiency” and Unleash Radical Progress.This discussion on DisrupTV featured insights from Beth Rudden and Elliot Par…

In this conversation, Clint Streeter, GK Technology’s “aerospace engineer” and GIS specialist, discusses the specifics of satellite and aerial imagery and its applications in agriculture. He explains the differences between various types of imagery, such as NAIP, Landsat, and Sentinel, and how they are used to create zones for field analysis. Clint…

This week on episode 370, we interviewed Cristina Alaimo and Jannis Kalliniko, Co-authors of Data Rules: Reinventing the Market Economy, Charles Henderson, EVP of Cyber Security Services at Coalfire and Ron Miller, Enterprise Reporter at TechCrunch.Cristina Alaimo and Jannis Kalliniko discussed their book "Data Rules," emphasizing the sociological …

Raster is term that gets used in precision agriculture all the time. In this episode, Jodi and Sarah discuss exactly what a Raster is and how is it used in Precision Agriculture and ADMS software.By A Podcast for Precision Agriculture Geeks

Jodi and Sarah discuss the difference in managing fields with grids and zones. Both of these precision agriculture soil sampling and management systems have a fit in various agronomic and landscape situations.By A Podcast for Precision Agriculture Geeks

This week on episode 369, we interviewed Dr. David Bray, Distinguished Fellow at Stimson Center and Business Executives for National Security, Miriam Vogel, President and CEO of Equal AI and Teresa Carlson, General Catalyst Advisor, PagerDuty Board Member, Finch AI Board Member/Investor, Commure and Karat Board Member, Vice-Chair White House Histor…

Clint Streeter, the GK Technology resident aerospace engineer and imagery pecialist, shares his background and journey into aerial imagery for agriculture. Clint grew up in eastern Montana and worked for the US Forest Service before pursuing a degree in Aviation and Natural Resources Management. He then flew for the Upper Midwest Aerospace Consorti…

This week on episode 368, we interviewed Ryan Aytay, CEO of Tableau, John Mullins, PhD, London Business School professor and author of Break the Rules! The Six Counter-Conventional Mindsets of Entrepreneurs that Can Help Anyone Change the World and Leslie Zane, Author of The Power of Instinct: The New Rules of Persuasion in Business and Life.Topics…

This week Sarah and Jodi dive into the second part of their conversation with NDSU's Dr. Franzen, who shares his experience having watched precision agriculture develop over the course of his career. In this episode, Jodi and Sarah discuss: How management zones were developed and how they have revolutionized precision ag in North Dakota Where grid …

This week on episode 367, we interviewed Grant Halloran, CEO of Planful, Kartik Hosanagar, UPenn Wharton professor and director of the Wharton AI Center and Steve Dennis, renowned thought leader on business strategy and innovation, former senior leader at two Fortune 500 companies, top global retail influencer and author of Leaders Leap: Transformi…

Successful precision agriculture programs and consultants must have three important skills. In this episode of Tiny Bytes, Jodi and Sarah discuss why successful precision agriculture programs and consultants understand 1) Agronomy Knowledge; 2)Software and data analysis skills; and 3) Equipment knowledge.…

This week on episode 366, we interviewed Christopher Lochhead, thirteen-time #1 bestselling CoAuthor, #1 charting business dialogue podcaster, co-creator of Category Pirates and is best known as a "godfather" of Category Design and Matt Beane, Author of The Skill Code: How to Save Human Ability in an Age of Intelligent Machines.Topics covered inclu…

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This week on DisrupTV, we interviewed Dominic Rizzo, ex-Google leader and founder of Google’s OpenTitan Project and founder and CEO of zeroRISC, Alex Dang is a CEO, a senior technology executive, and an advisor on technology and innovation and co-author of The Venture Mindset and Michael Norton, Author of The Ritual Effect.Topics covered include:📌 …

On May 10th, 2024, solar storms impacted the GPS signal in our tractors. This event happened during planting season and when planting conditions were relatively good. Planters and other farming equipment actually stopped field operations on that day. This brings up the question: Why is GPS in agriculture so important? Jodi and Sarah tackle the ques…

This week on a special edition episode, we interviewed Michael Israel, CIO New England Patriots, Josh Carley, VP, Technology, TD Garden & Boston Bruins, Brian Shield, SVP, CTO Boston Red Sox and Jay Wessland, CTO Boston Celtics.DisrupTV is a weekly podcast with hosts R “Ray” Wang and Vala Afshar. The show airs live at 11 AM PT/ 2 PM ET every Friday…

In part two of the conversation, Paul Fuller discusses the history of drainage, starting with the first known drain tile in the United States in 1838. He shares the story of John Johnston, who used clay tiles to improve his farm's productivity. The conversation then moves on to the installation of drain tile, including the use of hand-dug clay tile…

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This week on DisrupTV, we interviewed Caroline Wong, Chief Strategy Officer at Cobalt, and Joe Davis, Managing Director and Senior Partner at the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and Author of The Generous Leader.Topics covered include:📌 Security challenges In the eye of the AI storm: 2024 study highlights the push-pull relationships cyber security te…

In this conversation, Paul Fuller, a drainage expert, discusses various aspects of drainage and precision agriculture. He shares his personal background and how he got started in the field. The conversation covers the importance of surface drainage and the promotion of tile drainage. Paul also talks about his work with SD Drain and the different lo…

This week on episode 363, we interviewed Jeff Willinger, Microsoft MVP, Advisory and Digital Experience Director, James Whitemore, Chief Growth Officer at Celigo and Joe Boggio and Peter Leyden, Co-founders of Reinvent Futures and Hosts of The AI Age Begins, https://peterleyden.substack.com/, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOpnRrvcqCaa8ddT8hYs3mg…

In this conversation, Sarah and Jodi talk with special guest Josh Stutrud about Protein monitors on combines What data from protein monitors can help farmers manage (protein levels! not only for segregation of grain but for management of nitrogen) Nitrogen management and determining nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) Factors that can influence NUE How J…

This week on episode 361, we interviewed Sally Helgesen, Author, Speaker and Leadership Coach, Conrad Shaw, UBI Trial Manager & Series Co-Creator of Bootstraps docuseries, Co-Founder of Comingle, Co-Founder of Income to Support All Foundation and Creator of UBIcalculator and Scott Santens, Founder and President of Income to Support All Foundation.S…

This week on episode 361, we interviewed Eric Best, Co-founder and CEO of SoundCommerce, Kunal Agarwal, CEO of dope.security and Maisie Ganzler, Chief Strategy and Brand Officer of Bon Appétit Management Company and Author of You Can't Market Manure At Lunchtime: And Other Lessons from the Food Industry for Creating a More Sustainable Company.Kunal…

In this conversation, Sarah and Jodi talk with special guest Josh Stutrud, a farmer from north of Rugby, North Dakota, to discuss the importance of managing protein in malting barley. Josh strives to use cutting-edge precision technology to more efficiently manage inputs on every acre. Farming in the Prairie Pothole region means that Josh deals wit…

This week on episode 360, Guy Kawasaki, Chief evangelist at Canva, former chief evangelist at Apple, former trustee at Wikipedia, and Author of 16 books including Think Remarkable: 9 Paths to Transform Your Life and Make a Difference and Michael Southworth, CEO of Babel Street.Guy talked about his new book, Think Remarkable, and he shared what insp…

This week on episode 359, we interviewed Paul Daugherty, Chief Technology and Innovation Officer at Accenture and Eric Siegel, Author of The AI Playbook: Mastering the Rare Art of Machine Learning Deployment.Paul brought us up to speed on Accenture's plans on investing in AI over the next three years. He also touched on how AI is reinventing the wa…

This week Sarah and Jodi dive into defining precision agriculture and talk about who uses what precision ag technology where. Resources discussed in this episode include: CropLife Magazine & Purdue University 2023 Precision Agriculture Dealership Survey (https://ag.purdue.edu/digitalag/precision-agriculture-dealer-survey.html) Adoption Determinants…

This week on episode 358, we interviewed Robert C. Wolcott and Kaihan Krippendorff, Co-authors of Proximity: How Coming Breakthroughs in Just-in-Time Transform Business, Society, and Daily Life, Jeremie Kubicek - Speaker/Best Selling Author, Co-author of The Communication Code: Unlock Every Relationship, One Conversation At A Time and Jon Reed, Co-…

This week on episode 357, we interviewed Grant Halloran, CEO of Planful, Jeremy Utley, Author of Ideaflow, Kian Gohar, Founder and CEO at Geolab and Chris Deaver, Co-author of Brave Together: Lead by Design, Spark Creativity and Shape the Future with the Power of Co-Creation.Grant talked about issues around scaling a SaaS company and the impact of …

Jason Hanson and Kyle Okke of Agronomists Happy Hour podcast (https://agronomistshappyhour.com/) continue their conversation with Sarah and Jodi, looking to the future of how precision agriculture can be used on-farm in new and creative ways. You can find part one and two of this conversation on our podcast website here (https://www.buzzsprout.com/…

This week on episode 356, we interviewed Clint Oram, Chief Strategy Officer at SugarCRM, Patrick McGinnis, Co-founder & Coach at XQuotient and Inventor of FOMO, Elaine Lin Hering, Author of Unlearning Silence: How to Speak Your Mind, Unleash Talent, and Live More Fully.Clint touched on the intersection of GenerativeAI and CRM, he explained what's h…

This week on episode 355, Dr. David Bray, Distinguished Fellow - Stimson Center and Business Executives for National Security, Rhonda Vetere, Advisor, Global C Suite Technology Executive, STEM Global Ambassador, 2x Author, and All World Athlete Ironman 70.3, Teresa Carlson, General Catalyst Advisor, Finch AI Board Member/Investor, Commure and Karat…

Jason Hanson and Kyle Okke of Agronomists Happy Hour podcast (https://agronomistshappyhour.com/) continue their conversation with Sarah and Jodi, delving deeper into how each use and view precision agriculture with the grower customers. This is the second part of a three part interview with AHH. You can find episode one here (https://www.buzzsprout…

This week on episode 354, we interviewed Dr. Paramjit "Romi" Chopra, M.D, CEO at Mimit Health, Gyner Ozgul, CEO of SMC Roofing Solutions and Kate Bravery, Author of Work Different: 10 Truths for Winning in the People Age.Romi shared lessons learned from navigating digital transformation in the healthcare industry and Gyner discussed the headwinds i…

Jason Hanson and Kyle Okke of Agronomists Happy Hour podcast (https://agronomistshappyhour.com/) meet Sarah and Jodi to discuss their backgrounds in precision agriculture. An exciting conversation ensues. This is the first part of a multi-part interview with AHH. Check back for additional parts of this interview.…

This week on episode 353 we interviewed Tim Eun, CEO & founder of Socratics.ai , Jerry Colonna, Author of Reunion: Leadership and the Longing to Belong and Rebecca Homkes, Author of Survive, Reset, Thrive: Leading Breakthrough Growth Strategy in Volatile Times.Tim shared how he built SocraticsAI and the role AI plays in the financial world, while J…

This week on episode 352, we interviewed Marta Cruz, Co-founder & General Partner at NXTP Venture, Patricia Pastor, Founder & General Partner at NextTier Ventures, and Raj Badarinath, Chief Marketing and Product Officer at Rootstock.Marta and Patricia discussed getting into venture capital and becoming entrepreneurs and the future of the venture ca…

Darin Johnson and Kelly Sharpe discuss how they took Darin's fledgling software company GK Technology into what it is today.By A Podcast for Precision Agriculture Geeks