Understanding the Pieces of the Precision Agriculture Puzzle can Lead to Better Profits

Jan 17, 2017

Farmer Panel will Share Successes & Lessons Learned

2017 marks the 4^th year that Farms.com has held the Precision Agriculture Conference and Ag Technology Showcase. For Farms.com Executive Vice President Joe Dales, this year’s conference theme was an obvious decision.

“During the summer and fall of 2016, as I spoke with ag technology businesses and precision farmers, I kept getting the sense that it’s now all about fitting the pieces together, to complete the precision puzzle,” says Dales.

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“There are so many exciting new tools available, now the task at hand is for all of us in production agriculture to work together and integrate them together, so that it benefits the farmer by saving time, money and increasing yields. The machinery, software, data and agronomy pieces need to fit together well to help us realize the full potential of these innovations.”

One of the highlights of the yearly Precision Agriculture Conference, is the Farmer Panel this year entitled, Sharing Successes & Lessons Learned. The Farmer Panel will take place on the second day of the conference on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at 1:30pm. This year the panel will include:

Chuck Baresich, Haggerty Creek,
Eric Dietrich, Hugh J. Dietrich Farms Ltd,
Jason Boresen, Bradi Farms
Lisa Prassack, Prassack Advisors & Steve Redmond, Hensall District Co-Operative will act as the Moderator

Early Bird Registration is open until Friday, January 20, 2017. Register. Last year’s conference sold out!

For more information on our 4^th Annual Farms.com Precision Agriculture Conference: 2017 Precision Agriculture Conference

Video: Winter Service Inspections for John Deere Equipment - The FarmCast Ep64

The FarmCast, host Troy Randall speaks with Doug Luedke, Vice President of Service, and Davin Peterson, Executive Vice President of Aftermarket at 21st Century Equipment, to discuss the importance of proactive service and how it helps farmers reduce downtime during their busiest seasons. The conversation focuses on the Winter Service Inspection Program, a comprehensive approach designed to keep equipment running at peak performance and limit costly in-season breakdowns through preventative maintenance and expert technician support.

Doug and Devin explain how 21st Century Equipment’s service teams have evolved to meet the needs of today’s connected machines. With more technology and data integrated into modern equipment, technicians now play a vital role in both mechanical repairs and precision ag support. Through advanced diagnostics, machine monitoring, and John Deere’s Expert Alerts, they can identify and address potential issues before they become major problems—saving customers valuable time, money, and frustration.

Throughout the discussion, the team shares real-world success stories demonstrating how proactive inspections and customer-focused service help maximize uptime and efficiency for every operation. Whether it’s a large tractor, combine, or small mower, the goal remains the same: to provide trusted, reliable support that helps farmers and landowners stay productive and confident in their equipment year-round.