RDO Ag Expert Tony Kramer introduces us to TruSet Active, available on 2024 models for tillage. TruSet Active can automatically make adjustments to depth with a sensor on its frame, which is an industry first. This tool, coupled with documenting the precise depth can improve precision and impact yield.

In this episode, Tony covers the newly released ST series strip till applicators from John Deere. From nutrient application, to configurations, to tillage reduction, Tony gives us a broad overview of the benefits and options of this equipment. And to top it all off, we dig into the pros of pairing your strip till applicator with John Deere Precision Ag components. There are so many variations of equipment and technology to make strip till work for your operation.

Whether it's custom harvesting, a business partner or your agronomist, sharing data has become essential to your operation's success and decisions moving forward. In this episode, Tony digs into how to customize and share data from John Deere Operations Center or any farm management information system. And in today's world, this can all be done without the hassle of passing off flash drives — in fact, all it takes is a simple click of a button.

Fall is underway, and a lot of farmers are in the "hurry up and harvest" mode. But how can we ensure we are getting accurate readings of our yields across all machines? In this episode, Tony breaks down "Post-Harvest Calibration," its easy accessibility and the benefits if you have multiple combines or if something isn't quite matching up. Get caught up on every episode on our website: www.rdoequipment.com/resources/podcasts

From applied downforce, to speed, to application, agronomic data has been benefitting operations since its emergence in the mid-1990s. In this episode, Tony takes us through the layers of documenting tillage passes and how it can potentially benefit planting and harvest.

In this episode, we talk John Deere Machine Sync: the benefits, similarities and differences between versions, and how to utilize the automation. With bigger equipment in today's world, John Deere Machine Sync can assist in more ways than one on your operation. Get caught up on every episode on our website: www.rdoequipment/resources/podcasts

In this episode, we're going to be talking about a John Deere Combine feature called Remote View and Adjust - allowing you to remotely view and adjust a variety of combine settings for all the machines in your fleet. Visit www.rdoequipment.com/resources/podcasts to catch all episodes.

In this episode, we will be talking about Tillage - but more specifically, we will discuss updates to the John Deere 2680H High-Performance Disk. Visit https://www.rdoequipment.com/resources/podcasts to catch all episodes.

Learn more about two new John Deere Operations Center connections: Climate FieldView Raven Slingshot. Visit https://www.rdoequipment.com/resources/podcasts to view show notes and all past episodes.

Get prepared for this year's harvest with the latest episode from our team of experts. Tony breaks down the ins and outs of Variety Locator Files, and what you can do now to ensure success for #harvest22. Get caught up on every episode on our website: www.rdoequipment.com/resources/podcasts

Episode 171 takes us through the John Deere Data Manager tool. From downloading the program off the John Deere Operations Center, to transferring files from a local drive, Tony takes us through the functionality of the John Deere Data Manager tool and the first steps to traditional data transfer. Get caught up on every episode on our website: www.rdoequipment.com/resources/podcasts

Wrapping up our 3-part series of the John Deere Operations Center, Tony takes us through functionality available on the web version of the program, specifically focusing on Machine Analyzer and Machine Reports. A John Deere Operations Center account is cost-free to any user; the mobile app is also free. Visit to create your account and get started. Get caught up on every episode on our website: www.rdoequipment.com/resources/podcasts

Building off last episode's overview of John Deere Operations Center, Episode 169 focuses specifically on equipment. One of the unique aspects of John Deere Operations Center is that it's not specific to agronomic data, but also provides tremendous insight into a producer's equipment. Get caught up on every episode on our website: www.rdoequipment.com/resources/podcasts

The Operations Center Mobile app connects with John Deere Operations Center and allows you to monitor completed field activities – which helps you determine the productivity and quality of each field for a given operation. It’s powered by an easy, reliable connection between you and your machines through JDLink™ Connect. Tune into to episode #168 as Tony talks through ways you can make the most out of the Operations Center mobile app this season.

Nathan Wright, RDO product expert, sits down with host Tony Kramer to discuss See & Spray Ultimate, John Deere's newest solution for targeted, in-crop spraying. Catch all podcast episodes here: https://www.rdoequipment.com/resources/podcasts

For many in the Midwest and Upper Midwest, this spring has been a challenging one. As we turn the calendar to May, there are many growers who haven’t gotten a single crop in the ground due to wet and cold conditions. This latest episode covers technology and solutions that will help your operation be more efficient and productive during short windows of time that many are facing in the weeks ahead. Visit www.rdoequipment.com for more planting solutions, expert advice, and resources for your...

Meet Kari Olson, a fourth-generation farmer from Hawley, MN. Kari, along with her dad, Rob, produce corn, soybeans, and spring wheat. They are fully no-till and have been experimenting with cover crops for the past several years - which is very unique in the Red River Valley. For Kari and her family, They continue to follow no-till farming practices because, according to Kari, it is important, “To make sure the land we are given is in equal or better care than when we got it.” This week's...

Any farmer knows - there are a lot of attachments out there for your planter. In fact, you could break the bank trying to get the latest and greatest enhancements for planting season. This week's episode is meant to serve as a guide - to help talk through considerations when evaluating what needs you might have when it comes to your planter. What's your problem? Is there a solution on the market that can solve that problem? Can we gain better seed placement? Can we gain a better plant...

In this episode, host Tony Kramer takes listeners through spring season pre-planting tips, to help make sure that you are ready to roll when the soil is fit to go. Visit www.rdoequipment.com for more planting solutions, expert advice, and resources for your growing season.

Earlier this year, John Deere unveiled revealed a fully autonomous tractor, available for large-scale production. The machine combines Deere's 8R tractor, TruSet-enabled chisel plow, GPS guidance system, and new advanced technologies. Tony dives into this release from John Deere and answers the questions growers have. Visit www.rdoequipment.com/more/resources/podcasts to find all episodes and view this episode's transcript.

Emma Westman's passion runs deep for the ag industry and her role as a Service Technician. Growing up on a farm, Emma saw first-hand the role equipment maintenance and upkeep played in her family's operation and is what led her to pursue her education in diesel mechanics. Our latest episode takes a look at the role of a Service Technician in today's technological-advanced equipment. Visit www.rdoequipment.com/more/resources/podcasts to find all episodes and view this episode's transcript.

RDO Recruiting Program Manager Andy Luikens joins host Tony Kramer to discuss career opportunities in the equipment industry. Visit www.rdoequipment.com/more/resources/podcasts to find and view this episode's transcript. ----- Missed an episode? Get caught up by visiting the Episode Archive on our website: www.rdoequipment.com/more/resources/podcasts ----- Each month, we share the latest in agriculture technology. Don’t miss an episode by subscribing to our podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud,...

2021 is a wrap, and so is another season of the Agriculture Technology Podcast. Host Tony Kramer looks back on the year's episodes and highlights some of his favorite episodes - which would you add to the list? ---- Visit www.rdoequipment.com/more/resources/podcasts to find and view this episode's transcript. ----- Missed an episode? Get caught up by visiting the Episode Archive on our website: www.rdoequipment.com/more/resources/podcasts ----- Each month, we share the latest in...

Rex Guthland, Independent Sprayer Consultant with John Deere, joins host Tony Kramer to discuss the importance of nozzle selection. Recorded while at the North Dakota Ag Expo earlier this month, Rex and Tony discuss the latest in nozzle technology - and why Rex says it's the most exciting time in application technology. --- Additional Resources:: You can find past podcast episodes by visiting: www.rdoequipment.com/resources/podcasts Have precision ag questions? We have the answers. Find a...

Gary Thompson joins the Agriculture Technology Podcast to discuss GUSS (Global Unmanned Spray System). Learn more about the organization's beginnings in the fields of California, and how a commitment to better feed a growing world is helping solve the challenges today's growers face. Visit https://gussag.com/ to learn more about GUSS. --- Additional Resources:: You can find past podcast episodes by visiting: https://www.rdoequipment.com/resources/podcasts Have precision ag questions? We...