Agriculture Technology Podcast

In this episode we visit with showgoers and exhibitors at the 2019 International Sugarbeet Institute, an annual farm show centered on sugarbeets in North Dakota. Many new precision agriculture technologies are finding their way into sugarbeet production.

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In this episode we learn about the American Society of Agronomy's (ASA) new Precision Ag Specialist certification (PASp) from guests Chris Boomsma and Luther Smith from ASA. The new program was recently launched, and is a way for new or existing Certified Crop Advisers (CCAs)to demonstrate their knowledge of precision agriculture. The first PASp exam was held in February 2019, and will be offered twice a year.

To learn more, visit www.agronomy.org or www.certifiedcropadviser.org.

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In this episode we hear from Zach Johnson, aka "MN Millennial Farmer". Zach has been advocating for agriculture by sharing an inside look of his farm on his YouTube Vlog. In doing so, he hopes to help consumers better understand where their food comes from, dispel myths, and help them learn about the agriculture lifestyle.

We're trying something new for this podcast episode by also posting an animated video version of this show on YouTube. The video can be found by clicking on the following link: https://youtu.be/ACQacSs7ZzI

You can learn more about Zach Johnson by visiting the MN Millennial Farmer website and YouTube channel at the following links:

https://www.mnmillennialfarmer.com/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp0rRUsMDlJ1meYAQ6_37Dw

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In this episode we continue our conversation with Paul McFadden, Director of Purchasing with RDO Water. Paul has a strong background in irrigation from his accomplished career in the industry and involvement with many other organizations. With the ever-increasing importance of water in agriculture, finding ways to improve efficiency and use technology to better manage resources is going to become more important in the future.

Learn more by visiting www.rdoequipment.com/irrigation/home

In this episode we hear from Paul McFadden, Director of Purchasing with RDO Water. Paul has a strong background in irrigation from his accomplished career in the industry and involvement with many other organizations. With the ever-increasing importance of water in agriculture, finding ways to improve efficiency and use technology to better manage resources is going to become more important in the future.

Learn more by visiting www.rdoequipment.com/irrigation/home

Also, be sure to connect with RDO Equipment Co. on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube for the latest news and information.

In part 2 of this series, Tony Kramer continues his conversation with Jake Mauer, an agronomist with RDO Equipment Co., about RDOs involvement with the Land Lab at North Dakota State College of Science. The primary objective of the Land Lab is to reinforce agriculture education at the college. RDO Equipment Co. helped the program by providing the equipment and expertise needed to plant fields and also implemented several field trials to test new technology and provide the college and students with real data.

Learn more about RDO Equipment Co. by visiting www.rdoequipment.com

To learn about the programs at North Dakota State College of Science, visit www.ndscs.edu

Lastly, don't forget to follow RDO Equipment Co. on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn for the latest news and information.

Tony Kramer speaks with Jake Mauer, an agronomist with RDO Equipment Co., about RDOs involvement with the Land Lab at North Dakota State College of Science. The primary objective of the Land Lab is to reinforce agriculture education at the college. RDO Equipment Co. helped the program by providing the equipment and expertise needed to plant fields and also implemented several field trials to test new technology and provide the college and students with real data.

Learn more about RDO Equipment Co. by visiting www.rdoequipment.com

To learn about the programs at North Dakota State College of Science, visit www.ndscs.edu

Lastly, don't forget to follow RDO Equipment Co. on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn for the latest news and information.

This weeks guest on the Agriculture Technology Podcast is Sam Paulson, Tillage Product Specialist with John Deere. John Deere has made significant strides in their tillage portfolio in recent years by introducing TruSet technology and several new tillage implements. These implements include the 2230 Field Cultivator, 2660 VT, and 2680H.

To learn more visit www.rdoequipment.com

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You can also follow Tony Kramer on Twitter through the handle RDOTonyK.

In this episode Tony Kramer speaks with Tory Williams, a regional sales manager at RDO Equipment Co.

Tory is based in the Southwest and covers stores in Arizona and California, working primarily with construction equipment. Because of their flexibility and many attachments, compact construction equipment are often used on many farms.

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In this episode Tony Kramer speaks with Lance Larsen, a precision ag specialist at Agtegra's Innovation Center, a large cooperative based in South Dakota. The Innovation Center provides precision agriculture services to farmers throughout the region, and specializes in what others would consider challenging projects, such as updating older equipment with the latest in precision ag technology. Through partnerships with John Deere dealers, such as RDO Equipment Co., customers benefit from access to the latest technology and teams that can support its use on the farm.

Learn more about Agtegra's Innovation Center by visiting: www.innovationnow.com

To learn more about RDO Equipment Co., visit: www.rdoequipment.com