Agriculture Technology Podcast
This podcast covers the latest advancements in agriculture technology, focusing on precision agriculture news and practical information. It is designed for both experienced professionals and those new to the field, aiming to help listeners stay current with innovations and achieve success in modern farming.
Episodes
Ep. 236 - LIVE FROM BIG IRON 2026: Collecting Harvest Data on X9 Combine and Using Your John Deere CommandARM™
Tony Kramer joins RDO product specialists Jack Stetz and Jared Roelofs at Big Iron 2026 for a look at the model year 2027 X9 combine and new CommandX™, CommandX™ Plus and CommandX™ Pro controls for 8R, 8RT and 8RX tractors. See how technologies like Auto Unload, Predictive Ground Speed Automation and Harvest Settings Automation can reduce the number of tasks demanding an operator’s attention, alon
Ep. 235 - John Deere's New 2027 5E Utility Tractors Explained
John Deere is bringing E-Hydro™ technology to its 5E Utility Tractor lineup for model year 2027. In this episode of the Ag Tech Podcast, host Tony Kramer sits down with John Deere Go-to-Market Manager Mark Davey to discuss the latest updates to the 5E Series and what they mean for property owners, livestock producers and utility tractor operators.Along with an overview of the 5E lineup, Mark expla
Ep. 234 - The New John Deere E98 Ethanol Prototype Tractor
Can a John Deere ethanol tractor run on corn-based fuel instead of diesel? In this episode of the Ag Tech Podcast, John Deere Power Systems Research Strategist Harold (Buddy) Kavalier explains the E98 ethanol tractor prototype and how it could help reduce dependence on diesel while eliminating DEF requirements.
Ep. 233 -The New John Deere C1100T Air Cart
John Deere has added a behemoth to its air cart lineup in model year 2027. In this episode, host Tony Kramer reviews the new John Deere C1100T Air Cart that was announced at Commodity Classic 2026.Along with the latest equipment, Tony breaks down Deere’s modeling system for their air carts, their electronically controlled AccuRate™ metering systems and the precision upgrades that are available for
Ep. 232 - John Deere 2027 Precision Upgrades Explained
John Deere has announced major additions to its 2027 Precision Upgrade Kit (PUK) lineup, and in this episode of the Agriculture Technology Podcast, Tony Kramer sits down with John Deere’s Kyle Barry to break it all down. From upgraded harvest automation for combines to expanded autonomy compatibility, this conversation highlights how growers can bring the latest John Deere technology to equipment
Ep. 231 - John Deere Just Dropped New Planter Tech for 2027 (Breakdown)
John Deere just introduced its model year 2027 planter updates — and these changes go beyond a typical equipment refresh. In this episode of the Agriculture Technology Podcast, Tony Kramer talks with John Deere’s Stephen Schwartz to break down new features like including factory-installed FurrowVision, downforce automation, dual product liquid systems (ExactRate + ExactShot) and ExactDepth in-cab
Ep. 230 - John Deere FurrowVision Explained: Cameras in the Furrow for Smarter Planting
What if you could see inside the furrow while planting — without ever leaving the cab? In this episode of the Agriculture Technology Podcast, Tony Kramer sits down with John Deere experts Stephen Schwartz and Jeff Spencer to discuss FurrowVision, John Deere’s planter technology designed to give farmers real-time visibility into what’s happening below the soil surface.
Ep. 229 - New John Deere 8R & 8RX 540 Tractors Explained: Specs, Features & Use Cases
Host Tony Kramer sits down with Michael Porter, Go-To-Market Manager of Large Tractors and Tillage at John Deere, to break down the brand-new John Deere 8R and John Deere 8RX tractors. The new 440, 490 and 540 models were redesigned from the ground up with a larger frame, JD14 engine, EVT transmission and the ability to electrically power planters directly from the tractor.
Ep. 228 - Using See & Spray, ExactShot and Harvest Automation on Your Farm
After two full seasons running John Deere See & Spray, North Dakota grower Jarred Billedeu joins Agriculture Technology Podcast host Tony Kramer to share what the technology actually delivered in the field. This episode goes beyond specs to break down how See & Spray fits into an active operation, what surprised Jarred most and what he’d tell other growers still on the fence. The conversat
Ep. 227 - What We’ve Learned After Two Years of John Deere Autonomous Tillage
In this episode of the Agriculture Technology Podcast, host Tony Kramer sits down with Tyler Zima, Product Manager for Tillage and Autonomy at RDO Equipment Co., to break down John Deere’s autonomous tillage solution and what it actually looks like in the field today. After two years, four tillage seasons and more than 13,000 autonomous acres covered, Tony and Tyler share real-world insights from
Ep. 226 - 2025 Ag Tech Recap: Autonomous Tractors, See & Spray™ and Drone Tech
2025 was a breakthrough year for agriculture technology, and we’re closing it out with a look at the biggest innovations shaping the industry. In the final Agriculture Technology Podcast episode of the year, host Tony Kramer sits down with Daryl Shelton, RDO’s EVP of Agriculture, to reflect on the top advancements of 2025 and share what’s ahead for 2026. Key highlights from their conversation: • J
Ep. 225 - Monosem Planters: Built-to-Order Solutions for Every Operation
Customizable planters, advanced John Deere integration and the NEW MS Electron electric drive system — Monosem is redefining precision planting across every crop. In this episode of the Agriculture Technology Podcast, host Tony Kramer talks with Clint Sedlacek from Monosem USA about how Monosem’s planter lineup delivers flexibility and innovation for growers around the world. Tony and Clint cover:
Ep. 224 - New from John Deere: Understanding John Deere Operations Center™ PRO Service
Learn how John Deere’s new Operations Center PRO Service gives equipment owners more control over diagnostics, maintenance and uptime. In this episode of the Agriculture Technology Podcast, host Tony Kramer talks with RDO Equipment Co. experts Larry H. and Jeff W. about how PRO Service replaces Customer Service Advisor to make diagnostics, manuals and software updates more accessible through the J
Ep. 223 - Sentera Drone Tech + John Deere = Better Field Prescriptions
What used to take 3 days now takes just 4 hours, thanks to drone-based weed mapping and real-time analytics. In this episode of the Agriculture Technology Podcast, discover how Sentera’s technology is transforming how growers manage fields, make decisions and generate more precise field prescriptions. Host Tony Kramer talks with Sentera’s Eric Taipale and Kevin Friedenberg to explore how drone-bas
Ep. 222 - New John Deere Self-Propelled Forage Harvesters: F8 & F9 Series
Get an inside look at the brand-new John Deere F8 and F9 self-propelled forage harvesters. In this episode of the Agriculture Technology Podcast, host Tony Kramer sits down with Jason Artz, Product Manager for Forage Harvesters at RDO Equipment Co., to discuss the updates operators can expect in the 2026 self-propelled forage harvester lineup. John Deere forage harvester updates covered: • Updated
Ep. 221 - John Deere See & Spray™ Explained: Select vs Premium vs Ultimate
In this episode of the Agriculture Technology Podcast, host Tony Kramer sits down with Katy Derheim, Product Manager for Application Technology at RDO Equipment Co., to break down the three John Deere See & Spray™ solutions: Select, Premium and Ultimate. Katy shares insights on how See & Spray systems allow growers to reduce herbicide use, lower input costs and increase operational efficie
Ep. 220 - 2026 John Deere Combine Upgrades: What’s New This Year
The newest John Deere combine updates for 2026 are here, bringing even more precision and automation to the field. In this episode of the Agriculture Technology Podcast, host Tony Kramer sits down with Bergen Nelson, Go-to-Market Manager at John Deere, to break down the most exciting updates coming to model year 2026 combines. They also revisit key changes introduced in 2025 and explain how farmer
Ep. 219 - How John Deere Tractor Tech Is Evolving for the Future of Farming
Tractor technology has come a long way in the past 20 years — and it’s evolving faster than ever. In this episode of the Agriculture Technology Podcast, host Tony Kramer is joined by Brian Verkuehlen of RDO Equipment Co. to discuss how John Deere tractors are becoming more versatile to meet autonomy and precision agriculture. Once used solely for tillage and planting, John Deere tractors have tran
Ep. 218 - ExactRate vs ExactShot: John Deere Fertilizer Systems Explained
Want to cut fertilizer costs without sacrificing yield? In this episode of the Agriculture Technology Podcast, host Tony Kramer unpacks John Deere’s ExactRate and ExactShot fertilizer systems to help you decide which makes sense for your operation. He breaks down how each system works, the types of fertilizer applications they support and how to choose between the two. Whether you’re upgrading you
Ep. 217 - Model Year 2026 Precision Upgrades for Planters and Air Seeders
From full planter rebuilds to simple meter swaps, John Deere’s 2026 Precision Upgrades offer more ways than ever for farmers to bring the latest technology to the equipment they already own. In this episode of the Agriculture Technology Podcast, host Tony Kramer sits down with Taryn Fischels, Product Marketing Manager at John Deere, to explore the new Model Year 2026 Precision Upgrade Kits for pla
Ep. 216 - John Deere’s New High-Speed Disk Lineup
The new John Deere HSD series is built for speed, reliability and the future of farming — allowing growers to prep their farms for autonomous tillage and cover 400 acres a day. In this episode of the Agriculture Technology Podcast, host Tony Kramer sits down with Kory Ross, Group Product Marketing Manager at John Deere, to discuss upgrades to the 2680H tillage tool. From stronger frames and improv
Ep. 215 - Innovating Agriculture with UAV Drone Technology
From spot spraying to navigating tough terrain, UAVs are proving to be extremely beneficial to the ag industry. Join host Tony Kramer in this episode of the Agriculture Technology Podcast as he sits down with Ross Florhaug, a UAV applicator from North Dakota. Ross shares his journey with UAVs, insights on the best UAVs for agriculture and the challenges and successes of using UAVs in farming. Curi
Ep. 214 - How Connected Support is Advancing Machine Health in Agriculture
Join Tony Kramer, host of the Agriculture Technology Podcast, as he sits down with Jake L. and Derrick R. from RDO Equipment Co. to discuss the transformative power of John Deere Connected Support at RDO Equipment Co. Learn how telematics and proactive solutions are revolutionizing machine health and maintenance for operators and owners, reducing downtime and enhancing productivity for their farmi
Ep. 213 - John Deere’s CTO Speaks on the Future of Farming
In this episode of the Agriculture Technology Podcast, John Deere's Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Jahmy Hindman, speaks live from the Grand Farm Innovation Campus. Jahmy shares his vision for the future of farming, discussing groundbreaking technologies like See & Spray and autonomous tractors. He dives into the challenges of feeding a growing global population, the e
Ep. 212 - John Deere See & Spray Technology: Insights from Industry Experts
Join host Tony Kramer in this special episode of the Agriculture Technology Podcast, recorded live at the Future of Farming event at the Grand Farm Innovation Campus. Dive deep into See & Spray technology with industry experts from John Deere, Blue River Technology, Mid-Kansas Co-op and RDO Equipment Co.Our panel of guests includes:Lee Johnson: See & Spray Architecture and Integration Lead
Ep. 211 - John Deere’s Autonomous Tillage Solution
Join host Tony Kramer on the Agriculture Technology Podcast as he sits down with Michael Porter, Go-to-Market Manager for Large Tractors and Tillage at John Deere, to explore John Deere's revolutionary autonomous tillage solution. In this episode, they discuss how this cutting-edge technology can enhance farming operations by increasing efficiency and productivity. Michael explains the benefits fo
Ep. 210 - Digital Solutions with RDO Equipment Australia
Join Agriculture Technology Podcast host Tony Kramer as he sits down with Andrew S. from RDO Australia to explore cutting-edge digital solutions transforming the agriculture industry. In this episode, Andrew shares his journey from farming to working with John Deere's Precision Ag team. He discusses advancements in cotton tracking technology, best management practices in cotton and sugarcane farm
Ep. 209 - John Deere Licenses, Activations and Subscriptions
In this episode of the Agriculture Technology Podcast, host Tony Kramer sits down with Joel Kaczynski, a Technology Solutions Manager at RDO Equipment Co., to dive into John Deere's new license model for technology.
With over 20 years of experience at RDO, Joel explains John Deere’s transition from traditional activations and subscriptions to the new license model, which includes permanent, time
Ep. 208 - Planting Solutions with RDO Equipment Australia
Join host Tony Kramer in this episode of the Agriculture Technology Podcast as he sits down with Stephen Frahm, Business Development Manager Crop Care at RDO Equipment Australia. They dive into the unique planting and seeding solutions in Australian agriculture, discussing everything from moisture conservation techniques to the importance of controlled traffic farming.
Stephen shares insights o
Ep. 207 - John Deere Path
In this episode of the Agriculture Technology Podcast, host Tony Kramer sits down with Scott Schumacher, General Manager of Construction Technology at RDO Equipment Co. in Grand Forks, ND, to discuss the groundbreaking John Deere Path technology, Deere’s newest precision mapping solution for snow removal operators.
Ep. 206 - 2024 Year In Review
Join RDO Equipment Co.’s Agronomist and Podcast Host, Tony Kramer, as he reviews the top 5 episodes of the Ag Tech Podcast from 2024.
In this episode, Tony recaps expert insights from the Millennial Farmer and RDO’s founder Ron Offutt, along with the latest John Deere product launches and technologies, including Precision Upgrade Kits and the John Deere Operations Center.
Watch to see how thes
Ep. 205 - Precision Upgrade Kits Review
This year, the Ag Tech Podcast has covered John Deere precision upgrade kits (PUKs) for planters, sprayers and combines. To round out our year on precision upgrades, Tony sits down with Clint Chaffer, Product Marketing Lead for Precision Upgrades at John Deere, to talk about the origin of PUKs. Starting with planters, the technology footprint of precision upgrades broadened across each season. Cha
Ep. 204 - The Future of Drones
Tony Kramer is joined by Bill Edmondson, RDO’s UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) Product Manager to discuss drone solutions. He shares how early on, the team worked diligently to understand the capabilities of UAV products, ensuring that whether you’re working with crops in the field or on a construction job site, there are a variety of solutions these products can provide. But that’s not all — RDOai
Ep. 203 - The New John Deere CC and MT Tillage Tools
Getting more done in less time — it's something we all dream of, especially in the field.
Lucky for us, John Deere had the same goal in mind when creating and redesigning some of their latest tillage tools.
In this episode of the Agriculture Technology podcast, Tyler Z., tillage technology product manager at RDO, joins Tony to introduce Deere's first coulter chisel tillage implement, the CC Se
Ep. 202 - Precision Upgrades for Combines
Harvest has kicked off in many places of the country, which means it’s only fitting for today’s Agriculture Technology podcast topic: precision upgrades for your combine.
In this episode, host Tony Kramer is joined by Wyatt Johnson, Precision Ag Product Specialist out of the RDO store in Webster, SD. They give a detailed description of how these upgrades could help your farm.
Ep. 201 - Precision Upgrade Kits for Sprayers
Precision upgrade kits (PUKs) take your sprayer to the next level. How? Mike L., one of RDO Equipment Co.’s Precision Ag Product Specialists has the answers.
Ep. 200 - RDO Equipment Co. Founder Ron Offutt
Welcome to the milestone 200th episode of the Agriculture Technology podcast. Today, Ron Offutt, founder of RDO Equipment Co. joins host Tony Kramer to reflect on the past 60 years of agriculture and look to the future.
Ep. 199 - Precision Upgrades for Planters
Ready to choose your planting adventure? Colin Artz, a 20-plus-year ag industry veteran, discusses John Deere's planter Precision Upgrade Kits (PUKs) with Podcast Host and Planting Technology Product Manager Tony Kramer. Artz explains that farmers can select the improvements they’d like — planter speed, seed planting quality or input savings with ExactShot technology. Listen to learn how farmers c
Ep. 198 - John Deere 2025 Product Launch
From Precision Agriculture Essentials Kits and new C-Series Air Carts to the highly anticipated S7 and X9 combines, Podcast Host and Planting Technology Manager Tony Kramer gets the scoop on the latest equipment and technology solutions from John Deere Go-to-Market Managers. during this year’s Commodity Classic. Discover key features of these John Deere products, their development and how they wil
Ep. 197 - The Millennial Farmer
Zach Johnson, the Millennial Farmer creator on YouTube, returns to the podcast to discuss farming technology adoption and its effect on efficiency and profitability with Podcast Host and Planting Technology Product Manager Tony Kramer. As a 5th generation farmer, Johnson first spoke with Kramer during episode 86 when he started to promote agriculture and share his day-to-day experiences. Johnson a
Ep. 196 - Pre-Season John Deere Operations Center Reminders
Planting Technology Product Manager and Podcast Host Tony Kramer discuss John Deere Operations Center™ and its applications for small grains growers with John Deere’s Go-to-Market Manager, Ryan Stien. John Deere’s recent partnership announcement with SpaceX increases service to rural areas, and Stien, who focuses on digital products, says increased connectivity will revolutionize accurate data col
Ep. 195 - Manage Turf and Utility Fleets Efficiently with John Deere Operations Center
Product Manager of Planting Technology and Podcast Host Tony Kramer sits down with turf and utility professionals, RDO Account Manager Alex Mitchell and Josh West, Owner of JT Lawn Services & Landscaping. West has over a quarter of a century of experience in lawn care, landscaping and snow removal. He has grown his business from one machine to multiple machines equipped with technology, all powere
Ep. 194 - Year in Review with Guest Joel Kaczynski
RDO Equipment Co.’s Agronomist and Podcast Host, Tony Kramer, sits down with RDO’s Technology Solutions Manager, Joel Kaczynski, to review the 2023 growing seasons. With decades of precision ag technology experience, Kramer and Kaczynski highlight equipment, like ExactShot™, and software tools, like Data Sync, that benefited growers in 2023. Hear what they’ve learned, and how these tools work, and
Ep. 193 - Large Square Baler Technology with Guest Jesse Santillan
RDO Agronomist and Podcast Host Tony Kramer sits down with Precision Ag Technology Product Specialist Jesse Santillan to take a closer look at John Deere’s Large Square Baler’s evolution. They discuss the technological advancements that help farmers to make bales of precise weights and sizes.
Listen to this episode to learn how Large Square Baler's integrated machine control and monitoring tech
Ep. 192 - Self-Propelled Forage Harvesters with Guest Jason Artz
In this episode, Tony discusses everything about John Deere’s Self-Propelled Forage Harvesters with Product Manager Jason Artz. Discover how these machines have become more user-friendly and improved harvesting through sensors and data collection.
Ep. 191 - G5 Displays with Guest Jared Roelofs
In this special episode recorded at Field Technology Days this Fall, Tony speaks with Jared Roelofs, Product Specialist at RDO Equipment Co., about the latest precision ag capabilities for guidance displays. They dive deep into guidance displays' history, G5 Displays' updated features and their effect on any operation.
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Ep. 190 - Data Sync with Guest Jakson Lane
Data Sync eliminates time spent creating and transferring setup files between John Deere Operations Center™ and the latest John Deere Displays. Your data can automatically sync to your in cab display or mobile device. In this episode, Tony talks to Jakson Lane, Product Specialist in Precision Ag Technology, on what type of data you can sync, the hardware requirements, and how Data Sync can benefit
Ep. 189 - Smart Apply with Guest Erin Hightower
John Deere's Smart Apply Intelligent Control System uses LiDAR to fluctuate its spray to give you the right rate, at the right place, at the right time. RDO Agronomists Tony Kramer and Erin Hightower take a deep dive into the application and benefits of this system.
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Ep. 188 - Technology Outlook with Guest Adam Gilbertson
Technology advancements are growing exponentially. In this episode, Tony sits down with Adam Gilbertson, Senior VP of Technology at RDO Equipment Co., to get his insight on the benefits of technology. From early adoption to data integration, technology is important for both ag and construction. Automation, machine learning and artificial intelligence are beginning to make their presence known acro
Ep. 187 - Planting Season Overview with Guest Erin Hightower
Spring has sprung! RDO Agronomist Tony Kramer and special guest Erin Hightower take us through planting season 2023 in the Northwest, Southwest and Midwest. While all regions have different challenges heading into this season, they're here to explain how using data analytics with a precision agriculture strategy can help any operation's efficiency.
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Ep. 186 - Podcast Refresh
With more than 180 episodes and 8 years of production, we are back with new episodes to kick off Spring 2023. You'll hear about precision agriculture, the latest in machine technology, how data analytics can help your production and so much more.
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Ep. 185 ExactShot
In this episode, Tony covers the newly released ExactShot technology from John Deere. Working with high-speed planters, this technology takes the approach of fertilizing each plant, not the entire field, helping reduce fertilizer costs and run-off.
Ep. 184 On-The-Farm Adjustments
Whether it be analyzing your data to help reduce costs on fertilizer application or communicating better with your partners or dealers, RDO Equipment Co. Agronomist expert Tony Kramer starts off Season 8 with a refresher on how on-farm research can help growers better optimize their operations.
Ep. 183 2022 Review
After a year of learning John Deere Operations Center, Machine Sync, See and Spray Ultimate and TruSet Tillage, Tony highlights the best hits from the year.
Ep. 182 Data Analysis
See what’s happening in your operation right now, plus learn from your performance over time through analyzing data in the John Deere Operations Center. Whether you are targeting a specific area or want a full report on certain crops, RDO Ag Expert Tony Kramer highlights how to use the Field Analyzer tool and its benefits for your operation. From tillage, to planting, to harvest, the data the oper
Ep. 181 TruSet Active
RDO Ag Expert Tony Kramer introduces us to TruSet Active, available on 2024 models for tillage. TruSet Active can automatically make adjustments to depth with a sensor on its frame, which is an industry first. This tool, coupled with documenting the precise depth can improve precision and impact yield.
Ep. 180 ST Series Applicators
In this episode, Tony covers the newly released ST series strip till applicators from John Deere. From nutrient application, to configurations, to tillage reduction, Tony gives us a broad overview of the benefits and options of this equipment. And to top it all off, we dig into the pros of pairing your strip till applicator with John Deere Precision Ag components. There are so many variations of e
Ep. 179 Sharing Data
Whether it's custom harvesting, a business partner or your agronomist, sharing data has become essential to your operation's success and decisions moving forward.
In this episode, Tony digs into how to customize and share data from John Deere Operations Center or any farm management information system. And in today's world, this can all be done without the hassle of passing off flash drives — in
Ep 178 Post-Harvest Calibration
Fall is underway, and a lot of farmers are in the "hurry up and harvest" mode. But how can we ensure we are getting accurate readings of our yields across all machines? In this episode, Tony breaks down "Post-Harvest Calibration," its easy accessibility and the benefits if you have multiple combines or if something isn't quite matching up.
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Ep 177 Documenting Tillage
From applied downforce, to speed, to application, agronomic data has been benefitting operations since its emergence in the mid-1990s. In this episode, Tony takes us through the layers of documenting tillage passes and how it can potentially benefit planting and harvest.
Ep 176 John Deere Machine Sync
In this episode, we talk John Deere Machine Sync: the benefits, similarities and differences between versions, and how to utilize the automation. With bigger equipment in today's world, John Deere Machine Sync can assist in more ways than one on your operation.
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Ep 175 Remote View and Adjust
In this episode, we're going to be talking about a John Deere Combine feature called Remote View and Adjust - allowing you to remotely view and adjust a variety of combine settings for all the machines in your fleet.
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Ep 174 Updates to 2680H High Performance Disk
In this episode, we will be talking about Tillage - but more specifically, we will discuss updates to the John Deere 2680H High-Performance Disk.
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Ep 173 Fieldview And Slingshot Connections
Learn more about two new John Deere Operations Center connections: Climate FieldView Raven Slingshot.
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Ep 172 Variety Locator Files
Get prepared for this year's harvest with the latest episode from our team of experts.
Tony breaks down the ins and outs of Variety Locator Files, and what you can do now to ensure success for #harvest22.
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Ep 171 John Deere Data Manager
Episode 171 takes us through the John Deere Data Manager tool. From downloading the program off the John Deere Operations Center, to transferring files from a local drive, Tony takes us through the functionality of the John Deere Data Manager tool and the first steps to traditional data transfer.
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Ep 170 John Deere Operations Center - Machines
Wrapping up our 3-part series of the John Deere Operations Center, Tony takes us through functionality available on the web version of the program, specifically focusing on Machine Analyzer and Machine Reports.
A John Deere Operations Center account is cost-free to any user; the mobile app is also free. Visit to create your account and get started.
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Ep 169 Operations Center Mobile - Equipment
Building off last episode's overview of John Deere Operations Center, Episode 169 focuses specifically on equipment.
One of the unique aspects of John Deere Operations Center is that it's not specific to agronomic data, but also provides tremendous insight into a producer's equipment.
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Ep 168 Operations Center Mobile Update
The Operations Center Mobile app connects with John Deere Operations Center and allows you to monitor completed field activities – which helps you determine the productivity and quality of each field for a given operation.
It’s powered by an easy, reliable connection between you and your machines through JDLink™ Connect.
Tune into to episode #168 as Tony talks through ways you can make the most
Ep 167 See And Spray Ultimate
Nathan Wright, RDO product expert, sits down with host Tony Kramer to discuss See & Spray Ultimate, John Deere's newest solution for targeted, in-crop spraying.
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Ep 166 Efficient Technology
For many in the Midwest and Upper Midwest, this spring has been a challenging one. As we turn the calendar to May, there are many growers who haven’t gotten a single crop in the ground due to wet and cold conditions.
This latest episode covers technology and solutions that will help your operation be more efficient and productive during short windows of time that many are facing in the weeks ahea
Ep 165 NoTill Farming With Technology
Meet Kari Olson, a fourth-generation farmer from Hawley, MN.
Kari, along with her dad, Rob, produce corn, soybeans, and spring wheat. They are fully no-till and have been experimenting with cover crops for the past several years - which is very unique in the Red River Valley.
For Kari and her family, They continue to follow no-till farming practices because, according to Kari, it is important,
Ep 164 Planter Attachments
Any farmer knows - there are a lot of attachments out there for your planter. In fact, you could break the bank trying to get the latest and greatest enhancements for planting season.
This week's episode is meant to serve as a guide - to help talk through considerations when evaluating what needs you might have when it comes to your planter.
What's your problem? Is there a solution on the marke
Ep 163 Preseason Planning
In this episode, host Tony Kramer takes listeners through spring season pre-planting tips, to help make sure that you are ready to roll when the soil is fit to go.
Visit www.rdoequipment.com for more planting solutions, expert advice, and resources for your growing season.
Ep. 162 Road To Automation
Earlier this year, John Deere unveiled revealed a fully autonomous tractor, available for large-scale production. The machine combines Deere's 8R tractor, TruSet-enabled chisel plow, GPS guidance system, and new advanced technologies.
Tony dives into this release from John Deere and answers the questions growers have.
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Ep. 161 How Technology is Changing the Landscape for Service Technicians
Emma Westman's passion runs deep for the ag industry and her role as a Service Technician.
Growing up on a farm, Emma saw first-hand the role equipment maintenance and upkeep played in her family's operation and is what led her to pursue her education in diesel mechanics.
Our latest episode takes a look at the role of a Service Technician in today's technological-advanced equipment.
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Ep. 160 Recruiting in Today’s Ag Industry
RDO Recruiting Program Manager Andy Luikens joins host Tony Kramer to discuss career opportunities in the equipment industry.
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Ep. 159 2021 Wrap Up
2021 is a wrap, and so is another season of the Agriculture Technology Podcast.
Host Tony Kramer looks back on the year's episodes and highlights some of his favorite episodes - which would you add to the list?
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Ep. 158 Nozzle Selection
Rex Guthland, Independent Sprayer Consultant with John Deere, joins host Tony Kramer to discuss the importance of nozzle selection.
Recorded while at the North Dakota Ag Expo earlier this month, Rex and Tony discuss the latest in nozzle technology - and why Rex says it's the most exciting time in application technology.
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Ep. 157 GUSS Automation
Gary Thompson joins the Agriculture Technology Podcast to discuss GUSS (Global Unmanned Spray System).
Learn more about the organization's beginnings in the fields of California, and how a commitment to better feed a growing world is helping solve the challenges today's growers face.
Visit https://gussag.com/ to learn more about GUSS.
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