The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) sent a letter to President Trump underscoring the priorities identified by its members to be addressed during the COVID-19 pandemic and related limitations on businesses.

Cross-training multiple departments within a dealership to troubleshoot simple precision farming problems for customers provides opportunities for sales, parts and even service teams to invest in the objectives and outcomes of the precision part of the business. 

Following the sale of The Agri-Trend Group to Trimble and playing a role in the majority purchase of DOT Technology Corp by Raven Industries, Saik is ready to embark upon a new role leading the agriculture start-up.

CommoditAg recently launched a new app for iOS and Android mobile devices. The app provides the opportunity for agricultural producers and farmers to research and order products anytime, anywhere with their mobile devices.

Dealerships have a responsibility when hiring new precision employees to put them on a path toward advancement and growth, which will benefit both the employee and company.

How concerned are you with how the spread of the Coronavirus will impact the supply chain for farm equipment and the lines your dealership carries?

Power management company Eaton launched its new Control Xpert Ag mobile app that allows for remote monitoring of irrigation systems and helps minimize cost, unplanned downtime and maintenance. Eaton’s new app gives users both insight to make critical decisions and direct access to remotely monitor equipment miles or even hours away.

Diagnosing technology problems on ag equipment can be as much an art as it is a science. Compatibility and simplicity of systems can pose challenges, even for the most tech-savvy farmers. But for those willing and capable of troubleshooting precision problems, complemented by reliable dealer support, the ability to fix a technical issue can be a time and money-saving opportunity.

Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa (FMH) announced a partnership with TruAcre LLC, further expanding FMH’s investment strategy in the future of digital ag solutions.

Veris Technologies introduces Vision for Decisions, a new seeding environment decision support system to help growers improve seedbeds, planter performance, and population scripts. Vision for Decisions utilizes iScan+ soil and implement sensors embedded in tillage tools and planters along with grower input to maximize the seeding environment.