Peter Kyveryga says it’s no secret that manure applications can be difficult to handle. It also should be no secret that the Iowa Soybean Association offers manure management resources to farmers through its On-Farm Network. Peter says the On-Farm Network encourages farmers to conduct their own manure management techniques through trials and field tests, but he adds that there is plenty of information and data available through the On-Farm Network. ISA’s manure management program looks at the performance of manure, considers the nutrient value of different manures and looks at manure variability. The On-Farm Network has also developed protocols for using precision farm equipment to record and locate areas of trials and field tests.
Chuck interviewed Peter about ISA’s Manure Management. You can listen to Chuck’s interview here:
Peter Kyveryga Interview (6 min. MP3)
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Bottom line: John Deere wants consumers to truly master new products and technologies the company offers. That’s why John Deere’s Ag Managment Solutions has developed its Dealer-Consultant Strategy. The strategy is simple: have an AMS expert available to dealerships nationwide. In some cases its an expert or two. Mark Theuerkauf says the Dealer-Consultant strategy is a unique channel of expertise and is an invaluable too for dealers and customers of AMS products. He says such a support system is necessary for a technology that is still considered relatively new. Mark says there are currently 270 AMS consultants throughout the country.
Chuck interviewed Mark about AMS’s Dealer-Consultant Strategy. You can listen to Chuck’s interview here: Mark Theuerkauf Interview (5 min. MP3)
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PrecisionAg.com is offering Tech Tips to farmers. The new season means farmers are looking to get back to their field routines as smoothly as possible. PrecisionAg.com had some ideas to help make the transition as smooth as possible:
- Updates Check. Before you head to the field, go to the manufacturer’s web site and make sure that your field computer has the latest software in it.
- Freshen Your Knowledge. Go through your notes from last year to remind yourself of problems. And give yourself a refresher course on the equipment.
- Neat Workspace. Keep the cab clean to avoid any contamination to the electronic connections.
- Test Run. Calibrate the application rig, do a flow test to ensure that your nozzles are working properly and are not worn out. Run in lot or open area and make sure system is functioning before crunch time.
- Check Battery and Connections. Are they clean? Does everything have good batteries?
- Subscribe To eMail Alerts. No one needs more email, but alerts can help to keep you informed. Software updates are common, but addendums to manuals, or entirely new manuals, may be sent via email, which should be downloaded and printed for reference. To minimize the email, only subscribe to alerts for very specific products.
Click here to view the entire article at PrecisionAg.com.
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The new John Deere Rx Converter makes John Deere hardware more compatible with various software applications. Darin Krantz with John Deere Ag Management Solutions says compatibility is an integral part of modern machinery and that’s why Deere is offering the Rx Converter for free. Darin says as Deere’s GSII packages become more popular, more software vendors are wanting to become compatible with the technology.
Chuck interviewed Darin about the Rx Converter and where users can go to find it. You can listen to Chuck’s interview here: Darin Krantz Interview (4 min. MP3)
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