Precision Farming Dealer interviewed Travis Green, Ag Leader northeast territory manager, Randy Davis, CNH Industrial precision field specialist and Stephen Mount, Capstan field marketing representative, to get their personal and professional observations on the 2016 Most Valuable Dealership, Hoober Inc.
Keeping up on trends in agriculture is a goal for most dealers and farmers, and it may be even more important for those heavily involved in precision agriculture. Keeping this in mind, my business partner and son, Brent, and I were able to visit Europe this past fall.
While RTK correction services aren’t new to precision farming, Hoober Inc. has aggressively expanded its cellular network since 2009. Initially, the dealership test marketed a handful of pilot systems with progressive customers and today, has more than 200 active subscribers in 13 states.
Although the reliability and accuracy of tower-based RTK is still regarded as an industry standard at least one dealer is transitioning into cellular service.
As cellular-based technology becomes more reliable, accurate and affordable, some dealerships are considering an increased commitment to the technology to fulfill their customers' needs.
Hemisphere has designed its new core engine to maximize the company’s ability to excel at the rigorous GNSS requirements of multiple market segment customers in machine control, survey and GIS.
Like many farm equipment dealerships, Peabudy’s Inc. in Sterling, Ill., built its precision farming business through sales of auto-steer and GPS systems.
Formerly known as Arizona Machinery, AA Equipment and Greenline Equipment, Stotz Equipment is a 23-store, family-owned John Deere dealership group headquartered in Avondale, Ariz., that covers an 8-state footprint. In the fall of 2012, we started a new department, the Integrated Solutions Group (ISG), to fully encompass John Deere’s FarmSight Strategy.
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.