Seeking a solution to a troublesome home improvement project, I recently solicited advice from a variety of “experts” to determine the best course of action. While each source offered a different recommendation, the one I was most confident in deploying was from a company that guaranteed its solution.
This January 9-10 in St. Louis, will present a new opportunity for precision farming retailers to gather at the 2nd Precision Farming Dealer Summit. The intimate event will feature networking and idea sharing through general sessions, panel presentations and dealer-moderated roundtable discussions.
As someone who navigates a labyrinth of city streets commuting to and from work each morning and evening, I am always searching for a shortcut. But regardless of the route, I inevitably encounter the traffic signal that slows my pace.
Following the success of it’s inaugural, sold out event earlier this year, Lessiter Media Inc., Brookfield, Wis., has announced the 2nd Precision Farming Dealer Summit. To be held on Jan. 9-10 in St. Louis, the 2017 Summit will once again focus entirely on precision agriculture, with an emphasis on proven dealer strategies for building a successful, sustainable precision business.
We’ve all been in a situation at a party, conference or even a meeting where we’re asked, “So, what do you do?” It’s the simplest of questions that somehow seems to bring out the most complex of answers.
At the top this month was a guest blog from attorney Todd Janzen on five things every Silicon Valley startup should know about Midwestern farmers. Janzen also wrote another piece that made the list about autonomous tractors.
Until recently, I’d never lived close enough to a Wal-Mart to warrant making regular trips to the consumer giant. There were always enough other local outlets where I could piece together commercial needs or wants.
Diversification is an en vogue term when it comes to dealers’ approach to developing a broad base of precision farming services. As more look beyond the shelves stocked with technology components to find recurring sources of revenue, agronomic and data management services are highly visible options to build around.
At the top this month was a blog from Managing Editor Jack Zemlicka about Kubota's growing in the precision ag space. Deere made the list twice with its announcement of new precision, spraying and nutrient application products and its new distribution agreement with 360 Yield Center.
In today’s world, there are few frustrations that test the patience of people more than malfunctioning technology. We’ve grown so accustomed to the instant gratification provided by the handheld devices that have become essentially electronic appendages.
Hot off the pressers, it’s Strip-Till Farmer’s 12th annual Strip-Till Operational Benchmark Study! And at first glance, strip-tillers continue to be heavy users of precision technology.
The college offers an associate degree in Applied Science in Agriculture (60 credit hours). Students enrolled in this program may specialize in precision farming technology by selecting up to 15 credit hours in this area and agriculture business, sales and agronomy.
The college offers an AAS in Precision Agriculture and customized precision ag- related training for agricultural producers, insurance underwriters, equipment dealer and agricultural cooperative employees and others.
Offering training on Ag Leader, Trimble, Reichhardt, Norac and Integris Systems in twice yearly customer training events (spring/fall). Also offering individual training opportunities on any HTS Ag products and SMS software, year round.