Travis Kelley and Bryan Tucker are joined by special guest Andy Pace, Regional Sales Manager for PTX (Trimble & Precision Planting), to discuss the current state of the season and how growers can best prepare for what’s next.

As harvest wraps up across the Southeast, the conversation focuses on maintaining existing equipment, evaluating technology upgrades with fast ROI, and using data to make smarter decisions going into the next planting season. From cotton yields and crop changes to guidance upgrades and planter depth accuracy, this episode covers practical insights growers can act on now.

Topics include:

• Southeast crop conditions and end-of-season observations

• Why maintenance is the first and best investment in tight-margin years

• Planter depth consistency and new mechanical depth adjustment options

• Insecticide monitoring improvements with Gen 3 Precision Planting displays

• Using data tools like Panorama for coverage sharing, prescriptions, and remote support

• Guidance and receiver upgrades to improve accuracy, uptime, and reliability

• Reducing spray overlap and improving application efficiency with PWM nozzle control

The episode wraps with a forward-looking discussion on making technology choices that keep operations flexible, efficient, and profitable — even in uncertain economic conditions.