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The new John Deere HSD series is built for speed, reliability and the future of farming — allowing growers to prep their farms for autonomous tillage and cover 400 acres a day. In this episode of the Agriculture Technology Podcast, host Tony Kramer sits down with Kory Ross, Group Product Marketing Manager at John Deere, to discuss upgrades to the 2680H tillage tool. From stronger frames and improved residue flow to plug-and-play autonomy features, the HSD lineup delivers major advancements for large-scale operations. Learn about size options, horsepower requirements and what makes these tools a smart investment for 2026 and beyond. What’s covered in this episode: How the HSD builds on the 2680H’s field performance Structural upgrades for durability and easy maintenance Crop flow improvements and size flexibility Autonomy-ready features designed for John Deere’s future equipment Tool and tractor pairing guidance For more information, visit JohnDeere.com or reach out to your local RDO Equipment Co. store

From spot spraying to navigating tough terrain, UAVs are proving to be extremely beneficial to the ag industry. host Tony Kramer in this episode of the Agriculture Technology Podcast as he sits down with Ross Florhaug, a UAV applicator from North Dakota. Ross shares his journey with UAVs, insights on the best UAVs for agriculture and the challenges and successes of using UAVs in farming.  Curious about why customers would prefer UAV aerial applications over traditional methods? Ross discusses the benefits, including greater availability when crop dusters are busy, safer navigation around obstacles like highline wires and trees and chemical savings through efficient mapping.  Whether you're ionate about agriculture or just appreciate the newest technology, don't miss this insightful episode on how UAVs are making a difference in precision agriculture. 

Tony Kramer, host of the Agriculture Technology Podcast, as he sits down with Jake L. and Derrick R. from RDO Equipment Co. to discuss the transformative power of John Deere Connected at RDO Equipment Co. Learn how telematics and proactive solutions are revolutionizing machine health and maintenance for operators and owners, reducing downtime and enhancing productivity for their farming and construction businesses. Hear first-hand about success stories, expert insights and the future of connected machines in agriculture and beyond. Listen now to learn more about RDO Connected and how it can benefit your operation.

In this episode of the Agriculture Technology Podcast, John Deere's Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Jahmy Hindman, speaks live from the Grand Farm Innovation Campus. Jahmy shares his vision for the future of farming, discussing groundbreaking technologies like See & Spray and autonomous tractors. He dives into the challenges of feeding a growing global population, the evolution of agricultural technology, the role of connectivity and AI in modern farming and more! us for an engaging discussion with John Deere’s CTO on how technology is shaping the future of farming.

host Tony Kramer in this special episode of the Agriculture Technology Podcast, recorded live at the Future of Farming event at the Grand Farm Innovation Campus. Dive deep into See & Spray technology with industry experts from John Deere, Blue River Technology, Mid-Kansas Co-op and RDO Equipment Co. Our of guests includes: Lee Johnson: See & Spray Architecture and Integration Lead at John Deere Emily Paris: Product Manager at Blue River Technology Nick Mazouch: Agronomy Manager at Mid-Kansas Co-op Jared Billadeau: Grower from North Dakota Mark Dorn: Corporate Business Sales Manager at RDO Equipment Company Katy Hill: Product Manager for Application Technologies at RDO Equipment Company Discover the evolution of See & Spray technology from its early prototypes to its current state. Gain insights on software and camera detection technology, results from 2024 trials and perspectives from growers. Hear expert perspectives on the significant chemical savings, yield increases and future potential that See & Spray offers. Don't miss this informative discussion on the advancements and impact of See & Spray technology in modern agriculture!

host Tony Kramer on the Agriculture Technology Podcast as he sits down with Michael Porter, Go-to-Market Manager for Large Tractors and Tillage at John Deere, to explore John Deere's revolutionary autonomous tillage solution. In this episode, they discuss how this cutting-edge technology can enhance farming operations by increasing efficiency and productivity. Michael explains the benefits for farmers, from small operations to large-scale farms, including reallocating labor, optimizing time management and reducing operational costs. He details how the autonomous tractor technology works, including the necessary equipment and preparation steps. They also cover the compatibility of existing John Deere tractors and tillage tools with the autonomous solution and highlight future developments and new autonomy-ready tools. Ready to hear about the future of farming? Stay tuned to learn all about John Deere's new autonomous tractor technology.

Agriculture Technology Podcast host Tony Kramer as he sits down with Andrew S. from RDO Australia to explore cutting-edge digital solutions transforming the agriculture industry.   In this episode, Andrew shares his journey from farming to working with John Deere's Precision Ag team. He discusses advancements in cotton tracking technology, best management practices in cotton and sugarcane farming and collaboration with ag retailers to growers and enhance data utilization.   Learn about the Grain Research Development Corporation's Grain Automate project and how it aims to prepare growers for future autonomy in farming. 

In this episode of the Agriculture Technology Podcast, host Tony Kramer sits down with Joel Kaczynski, a Technology Solutions Manager at RDO Equipment Co., to dive into John Deere's new license model for technology. With over 20 years of experience at RDO, Joel explains John Deere’s transition from traditional activations and subscriptions to the new license model, which includes permanent, time-based and use-based licenses. This new model aims to provide more flexibility and better align costs with actual usage, making it easier for farmers to adopt advanced technologies. Tony and Joel cover the differences between permanent, time-based and use-based licenses, practical advice for farmers on choosing the right license model and more. John Deere also provides a sneak-peak at the Licenses Tool at the end of the episode. Whether you're a long-time John Deere or new to their technology, this episode provides valuable insights to help you make informed decisions for your farming operation.

host Tony Kramer in this episode of the Agriculture Technology Podcast as he sits down with Stephen Frahm, Business Development Manager Crop Care at RDO Equipment Australia. They dive into the unique planting and seeding solutions in Australian agriculture, discussing everything from moisture conservation techniques to the importance of controlled traffic farming.  Stephen shares insights on custom equipment builds, the integration of Monosem solutions, and the latest John Deere technologies, including SurePoint Ag's bidirectional downforce and liquid row monitoring. Discover how Australian growers are leveraging these solutions to enhance their operations and achieve better crop yields. 

In this episode of the Agriculture Technology Podcast, host Tony Kramer sits down with Scott Schumacher, General Manager of Construction Technology at RDO Equipment Co. in Grand Forks, ND, to discuss the groundbreaking John Deere Path technology, Deere’s newest precision mapping solution for snow removal operators.

RDO Equipment Co.’s Agronomist and Podcast Host, Tony Kramer, as he reviews the top 5 episodes of the Ag Tech Podcast from 2024. In this episode, Tony recaps expert insights from the Millennial Farmer and RDO’s founder Ron Offutt, along with the latest John Deere product launches and technologies, including Precision Upgrade Kits and the John Deere Operations Center. Watch to see how these insights, product launches and new technologies have shaped the ag tech landscape this year.

This year, the Ag Tech Podcast has covered John Deere precision upgrade kits (PUKs) for planters, sprayers and combines. To round out our year on precision upgrades, Tony sits down with Clint Chaffer, Product Marketing Lead for Precision Upgrades at John Deere, to talk about the origin of PUKs. Starting with planters, the technology footprint of precision upgrades broadened across each season. Chaffer gives us insight into how growers can retrofit older equipment with PUKs, allowing farmers to save money and learn at their own pace. The approach is simple: meet customers where they are on their technology journey and do what makes sense for their operation. Listen to what sparked the ideas, how they evolved from machine to machine and what Chaffer sees for the future of PUKs.

Tony Kramer is ed by Bill Edmondson, RDO’s UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) Product Manager to discuss drone solutions. He shares how early on, the team worked diligently to understand the capabilities of UAV products, ensuring that whether you’re working with crops in the field or on a construction job site, there are a variety of solutions these products can provide. But that’s not all — RDOai offers a variety of additional advantages to help customers achieve the best results, which are highlighted throughout this episode.

Getting more done in less time — it's something we all dream of, especially in the field. Lucky for us, John Deere had the same goal in mind when creating and redeg some of their latest tillage tools. In this episode of the Agriculture Technology podcast, Tyler Z., tillage technology product manager at RDO, s Tony to introduce Deere's first coulter chisel tillage implement, the CC Series, as well as the redesigned Minimum Tillage (MT) series. Tyler walks us through the highlights, differences, benefits and more of both the CC Series and the MT Series.

Harvest has kicked off in many places of the country, which means it’s only fitting for today’s Agriculture Technology podcast topic: precision upgrades for your combine. In this episode, host Tony Kramer is ed by Wyatt Johnson, Precision Ag Product Specialist out of the RDO store in Webster, SD. They give a detailed description of how these upgrades could help your farm.

Precision upgrade kits (PUKs) take your sprayer to the next level. How? Mike L., one of RDO Equipment Co.’s Precision Ag Product Specialists has the answers.

Welcome to the milestone 200th episode of the Agriculture Technology podcast. Today, Ron Offutt, founder of RDO Equipment Co. s host Tony Kramer to reflect on the past 60 years of agriculture and look to the future.

Ready to choose your planting adventure? Collin Artz, a 20-plus-year ag industry veteran, discusses John Deere's planter Precision Upgrade Kits (PUKs) with Podcast Host and Planting Technology Product Manager Tony Kramer. Artz explains that farmers can select the improvements they’d like — planter speed, seed planting quality or input savings with ExactShot technology. Listen to learn how farmers can customize their PUKs to fit their current planter.

From Precision Agriculture Essentials Kits and new C-Series Air Carts to the highly anticipated S7 and X9 combines, Podcast Host and Planting Technology Manager Tony Kramer gets the scoop on the latest equipment and technology solutions from John Deere Go-to-Market Managers. during this year’s Commodity Classic. Discover key features of these John Deere products, their development and how they will work in the field.

Zach Johnson, the Millennial Farmer creator on YouTube, returns to the podcast to discuss farming technology adoption and its effect on efficiency and profitability with Podcast Host and Planting Technology Product Manager Tony Kramer. As a 5th generation farmer, Johnson first spoke with Kramer during episode 86 when he started to promote agriculture and share his day-to-day experiences. Johnson and Kramer talk about precision upgrade kits on planters, including ExactRate™ Liquid Fertilizer System and ExactShot. Johnson shares his experience with these precision solutions and the John Deere Operations Center™ — as he monitors the planter's progress and performance through his app, providing peace of mind.