In part one of this two part series, hosts Tyler Hubert and Bryan Jackson sit down with Hans Jensen, a Premier Dealer from Dalhart, Texas. The hosts talk with Hans about what program he is using to manage his inventory in an effort to understand his thought process when making this selection. What they found out was this selection was about inventory and so much more.

Please stay tuned for part two in a couple weeks when the hosts talk with two other experienced dealers, Rich Schlipf and Aaron Ehnle, on this same topic.

In episode 39, Smarter Every Season host Paul, Tyler, Hans, and Nolan passed along practical advice and questions to help troubleshoot issues. This episode aired pre-spring in an effort to help with a diagnostic thought process (you may recall they referred to themselves and those that commonly troubleshoot issues as "diagnosticians").

In this episode, host Paul Harms sits with Precision Planting Agronomist Cory Muhlbauer to understand what Cory is looking for when he examines a field at any given point in the year. Listen in to hear what questions Cory asks, what details catch his eye, how he spots patterns, and other practical scouting advice.

Why do we lose trust in our team mates?

Have you ever witnessed a stranger doing something and immediately thought the worst of that person?

Have you ever owned or used a Motorola Razer?

Hosts Tyler and Paul begin with a Precision Technology Institute (PTI) preview before diving into a discussion around 'giving the benefit of the doubt' and how that impacts team health.

If you found yourself humming the bars to a Lynyrd Skynyrd tune after reading this episodes title, you're welcome! Thankfully this episode will NOT include any of the hosts singing; instead we dive into how to wrap up the planting season right.

Hosts Paul and Tyler are joined by Bryan Jackson and Nate Kincaid to share the lessons they have learned over the years on what to do before you put the planter away for the year. We discuss recommendations on what to look for, how to approach the winterization process, and why this process can be so valuable for growers and dealers alike.

Show notes for the final "Spring Updates" style of Smarter Every Season

-Post Emergence reminders

-Sidedress setup reminders for Gen 3 and Gen 2

-Reminder to use eflow when planting specialty crops with a vac meter

-Setup reminders when not using all rows to plant specialty crops including how to handle effective row spacing

-Be sure to consult the crop setup guide (vSet 2, vSet Classic) if you have questions

Show notes for this episode include:

-Crop change tip when switch crops on Gen 2 after using a custom seed disk

-Tips for split row planters when changing crops to make sure they are setup properly, including a link here for a Split Row Planter Cheat Sheet on the cloud

-Gyro Replacement notes

-Replant instructions

-Information of a GPS satellite being de-commissioned that could affect WAS signal. Link to article in Progressive Farmer

Show notes for this episode include:

-Important note on NOT using a CAN Booster with Gen 3 monitor

-vApply HD with Gen 2: Dont change the min and max GPM in advanced settings

-Gen 3 Flowsense only setup tips and reminders

-What to look for when testing Flowsense sitting still/in the barnyard

-CLEAR THAT MASTER PLANT SWITCH!

-What to do if your not getting alerts and alarms

-With warn temps this week and cold seed, watch for seed treatment and talc getting gummy

-Recommendations on the proper way to change active rows when changing crops

-A reminder to start with the basics: speed, command, enabled, lowered, master plant on

Main talking points for this episode include:

-In Gen 3 prescriptions do not automatically import from Fieldview

-Setup reminders for Gen 3 systems with a Smart Connector

-Follow up from last weeks episode, another way to avoid the "Invalid serial number from DBM" pop-up on Fieldview

-Where to start when Row Cleaner Control Module is "pulsing" or "venting" air

-New product calculator for calculating things like amp draw, liquid gallon per minute, seeds per second and more are available on the cloud. Link Here

-Fendt and Massey GPS setup docs are also available on the cloud. Link here

-Link to pump cal guide for Gen 3, pump cal guide for Gen 2, how to perform a bucket check (see pages 19-20), Flow Rate Adjustment Worksheet

Show notes for this episode include:

-SmartFirmer expectation when we are and are not planting

-A reminder about flowmeter harnesses on vApply Base or SRM systems

-What to check if someone says "The Gen 3 is not mapping"

-Swath control plan reminders

-What to do if the DeltaForce Health Checks (Air Purge or Advanced Applied Force Test) go to "loading meters" in a Gen 3

-What to do if you get an "Invalid Serial number from DBM" pop-up on Fieldview

In the episode of Smarter Every Season, host Tyler Hubert and Hans Stutzman cover:

-Setup of the vApply Rate Controller when HDs are installed on a Gen 3, specifically what to put in the PWM Control Style box.

-Control loop for vApply Base and what we are trying to do in a calibration

-A tip to keep USB ports from getting knocked out on a Gen 2 when trying to connect an iPad

-A reminder that Quick Reference Guides are available for Gen 3 monitors and can be found at this link https://s3.amazonaws.com/pp3-products/file-1637202521/Quick%20Reference%20Combined.pdf or on the cloud under product resources, then Gen 3 and Operations Documents. Gen 2 ops guides can be found by selecting Operations Resources within specific Gen 2 compatible products

-Lastly, a reminder that Gen 3 and Gen 2 setup videos are available on the cloud and on Youtube (Gen 3) at this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYmt-gWWDmo&list=PLNOd0kgfavtJFi0xBKjHr926b2jy28lVX&index=2