Articles Tagged with ''technology corner''

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On the Record

Big Dealers Keep Getting Bigger

The latest episode of On the Record is now available! In this week’s episode, we discuss Ag Equipment Intelligence’s soon to be released Big Dealer Report. In the Technology Corner, Jack Zemlicka looks into a CoBank’s report that suggests wireless network sharing could be an affordable way to expand digital coverage. Also in this episode: a look at first quarter farm equipment sales compared to last year, Art’s Way’s latest earnings and a big drop in farmer sentiment amid the COVID-19 crisis.
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Working Remote a Plus for Precision Specialists

On the cusp of spring planting, dealerships are facing the dilemma of accepting the new reality of social distancing and self-quarantine, or taking advantage of the tools and talent they have to continue delivering high-quality service to farm customers.
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Marketing the Value of Your Precision Business

On the cusp of spring planting in many areas, farmers are preparing to put their precision farming systems to the test. And in many cases, planter clinics have been cancelled or postponed this year, making it all the more important that farmers have alternative opportunities to get answers.
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On the Record

[Podcast] Dealer & Farmer Sentiment on the Rise

In this podcast we examine the results of the 12th Annual No-Till Operational Benchmark Study and what the survey found in terms of no-tillers' plans for equipment purchases in 2020. In the Technology Corner Jack Zemlicka discusses the right to repair from a precision technology standpoint.
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‘Right to Repair’ Precision Perspective

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.
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On the Record

Dealer & Farmer Sentiments on the Rise

The latest episode of On the Record is now available! In this week’s program, we examine the results of the 12th Annual No-Till Operational Benchmark Study and what the survey found in terms of no-tillers' plans for equipment purchases in 2020. In the Technology Corner Jack Zemlicka discusses the right to repair from a precision technology standpoint. Also in this episode: global tractor sales are on the rise, an improvement in both dealer and farmer sentiment, Alamo reports ag division sales lag despite a record year in total revenue, and North American sales help Krone’s 5th consecutive year of record revenue.
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Measuring Precision Performance

Assessing the performance and production of a precision farming team can take into account several factors. Customer service and communication skills are less quantifiable than sales volume and service hours billed.
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Robot Sprayers First to the Field?

One of the critical drivers of widespread adoption of autonomous ag technology will be cost vs. value. Like any new technology, there will be a learning curve and fusion onto the farm will be gradual. Dr. Scott Shearer, ag engineering professor at Ohio State University, doesn’t foresee automation being a wholesale replacement to human oversight on the farm.
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Raven Adds 2 Autonomy Companies

Immediately following the release of its 5-year plan to significantly increase its investment in autonomous ag technologies, Raven Industries acted on that strategic plan with the acquisition of 2 independent autonomous companies.
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A Service-Centric Focus to Precision Sales

While strides have been made establishing precision as a standalone business, dealerships continue to seek a better balance between revenue generated by hardware sales and service. This mindset is reflected in a continuing trend toward a more balanced breakdown of precision revenue sources in the seventh annual Precision Farming Dealer Benchmark study.
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