AMERICAN CROPPERS-Ag Tech UNFILTERED

Steve, Ed & Heath dig in farther in their conversation from Part 1 and look into the innovations that are needed, and what is going to be shaping the planter industry as we move forward. As Martin-Till has pressed forward in the last few years, they have released new products that will revolutionize existing planters on farms and new planters being purchased. Capturing the essence of small-town America and the blue collar spirit, Martin Till is again helping Cropper Nation move the needle. Listen to find out what they are up to now……

With Taylor the Intern too tired to get out of bed and join the Cropper Team, Heath and Ed took on the podcast by themselves. This was part one of this fantastic conversation with Steve Martin, President of Martin-Till Industries. Steve was an outstanding guest of the show, sharing many insights to the history of modern agriculture, growing up at what has been dubbed the “Ground Zero” of No-Till Farming in the United States. Steve’s passion for planting, engineering and farming is inspiring and makes for a podcast that Cropper Nation does not want to miss!

Heath, Ed & Taylor the Intern are in for quite the ride in Tremont, IL at WINTER CONFERENCE 20|20 LIVE! As they are setup and ready for the show, Jason Webster comes in the media room as expected but with some UN-expected horsepower with him! He brings along with him, Brad Arnold, Senior Vice-President, Global Crop Cycle & Fuse Connected Services for AGCO and Justin Kauffman General Manager at Precision Planting. We aren't sure, but Taylor the Intern may have gotten promoted to General Manager by Brad but apparently she still has to keep the name "Taylor the Intern" according to Webster.... This episode takes a look at the inside workings of Precision Planting and the integration of Precision Planting with the parent company-AGCO. We really appreciate the UNFILTERED look at where the two companies have been, where they are today and where the vision on tomorrow is headed. A rare chance to have 3 fantastic industry minds in one room, an episode you surely don't want to miss!

Heath, Ed & Taylor the Intern have a continued conversation in part 2 with Tim about precision autonomy, driver-less tractors and what benefit they offer to today's agriculture and farming operations. Heath, the eternal skeptic challenges Tim on the safety of this technology in its implementation and Ed questions its financial implementation aspects. Tim of course has solid answers that you won't want to miss! Taylor of course is sold.....! (As Ed says, she has the giggity-giggities.)

This is the bonus show this week with Jason Webster giving Heath, Ed & Taylor the Intern a sneak peak of what we will see at Precision Planting's Winter Conference 2020. If you have never been to Winter Conference, this episode will give you an idea of what to expect. Ed makes his special challenge to Cropper Nation: email in your answer that he normally asks our guests: "What keeps YOU up at night?" Jason has agreed to answer any questions you all have, answering them live on our "Winter Conference LIVE! 2020" episode when we broadcast from Tremont, IL next week. Send in those questions anytime to [email protected] and Jason will answer them via email or on the show live from Tremont at The Winter Conference. See our Facebook and Twitter pages to see how to get your FREE CROPPER NATION-Precision Planting gear!

Heath, Ed & Taylor the Intern have a great conversation with Tim Norris, a legend in the precision agriculture industry. Tim is one of the original "gray hairs" (or "No Hairs" as he calls it) in the industry. We had a lot of fun with Tim learning how he got started in the field, what drives him and how he ended up from being a founder & owner at Ag Info Tech in Ohio to the Eastern Business Manager of Raven Autonomy-SMART AG. A can't miss conversation to learn where the precision ag industry has been and a glimpse to where the industry is going.

Heath, Ed & Taylor the Intern have a rare personal conversation with Randy on the show, talking about everything from Next Level to his travels, his time away from family to his biggest achievements and everything in between. Within the duration of the show, you can get a real sense of where Randy's passions lie and what drives this Corn Warrior & World Record holder!

In this episode, the guys have an in depth learning session and conversation with soil health and biological manufacturer expert Cody Goins: owner of ROI Biologicals LLC. Everything you ever want to know about biologicals, (and more) can be found in this episode. Cody has a unique way of breaking the information down into laymen term that everyone can understand it or can get so in depth that even Heath the hardware guy can follow him!

Heath & Ed take give an overview of American Croppers and Ag Tech UNFILTERED. Today's guest is Jason Webster the Lead Commercial Agronomist from Precision Planting. They'll be talking about meter technology, 2x2x2 systems, DeltaForce & hydraulic downforce, vApply, FurrowForce, high-yield soybeans, planting dates and more! A can't miss episode!!

Heath & Ed take give an overview of American Croppers and Ag Tech UNFILTERED, talk about issues surrounding #Plant2019 and provide solutions and advice from a high level looking into #Plant2020.