While there is momentum for a “push button” mentality in ag, there is an irreplaceable element — the human one — which is the core resource for Crystal Valley, a 2,200-member, 14-location farm cooperative based in Lake Crystal, Minn.
Without a succession plan, precision dealers can operate without a safety net. It is important to have a plan in place and figure out who fits in that role.
A proactive approach to preparing farmers for peak seasonal needs is the priority of Lanty “Spud” Armstrong, precision farming manager of Ag Technologies in Rochester, Ind.
Life as a precision technician during the winter months may yield fewer calls from distressed customers over the course of a week, but the unpredictable nature of the job can still call for a demanding day with hundreds of miles on the road.
Sinclair Tractor’s Yield Force team brings a fresh approach to data-driven support, but there are multiple entry points into the agronomic service arena for dealers.
While the Yield Force agronomic service team was already in year 7 with Sinclair Tractor when agronomic consultant Ethan Smidt joined as the third member in 2015, the late arrival didn’t mean the service provider was well established across the eastern-Iowa landscape.
Deanna Kovar, precision ag marketing director discusses the manufacturer’s push for agronomic dealer development and moving on from the Precision Planting deal.
It’s been an eventful few years for John Deere, and particularly its Integrated Solutions business, from the OEM expanding its precision farming partnerships to its highly publicized attempt to acquire Precision Planting.
Precision Farming Dealer technology editor Noah Newman catches up with Logan Handsaker for a first-look at Ag Leader's new RightPath system at the 2025 National Farm Machinery Show.
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.