Welcome to the new era of farming. The one where we can predict machine issues before they happen, where we can send field maps wirelessly, and most importantly – where we can do it without annual subscriptions. John Deere is the first in its industry to make machine connectivity a free, standard service with no […]
Category: Precision Ag
Seed to Grain Series: Planting
Join our Integrated Solutions Manager Scott Meldrum and Agronomist Todd Farver as they plant our 2021 Huxley Demo Plot! Today they will give you a rundown of the equipment they will be using in the field and tips for planting this year! Contact us today to learn more, and check out our 2021 Series Page to view all […]
#TechTips | Spring Precision Ag Troubleshooting
Precision ag equipment and planting go together like green & gold. Recording your seeding passes is key to scouting during the growing season, using Variety Locator in the fall, and analyzing your data for future planting decisions. For most of us, planting will be the first time this year that we have to refamiliarize ourselves […]
Video: The Right Seed on the Right Acre
Let our Precision Farming team help you find the right seed for your operation. Today our Agronomist Todd Farver is going to walk you through some key factors to keep in mind when you are buying seed this spring. Contact us today to learn more, and check out our 2021 Series Page to view all […]
#TechTips | The Power of JDLink Data
Of all the kinds of information we can collect today in agriculture, machine data continues to be one that’s often forgotten. JDLink has been around for close to 10 years and has gone through some recent changes that make it more advanced than ever – so how do we use it? Keep reading for some […]
How To Update Your John Deere StarFire Receiver
Have you updated your John Deere StarFire Receiver yet? Don’t worry we’re here to make sure you are ready to go for the 2021 planting season! Our Precision Ag team is going to walk you through the mandatory updates for StarFire 3000 and 6000 receivers. They will be providing step by step directions on the […]
#TechTips | Field Naming for Success
Field naming is one of the first steps in creating and managing your agronomic data. It’s also one of the biggest reasons data becomes messy and unorganized. Good client, farm, and field names are key to using your data for decision making – check out some of our helpful tips for success! The beginning of […]
Video: Agronomy John Deere Operations Center
In the final installment of the 2020 Van Wall Agronomy Series, our Agronomist Todd Farver and Integrated Solutions Manager Scott Meldrum will walk you through the John Deere Operations Center. They will show you how to use your data in to make decisions on the upcoming planting season! If you are interested in learning more […]
#TechTips | Planting Preseason Checklist
Spring is right around the corner folks – it’s time to start thinking about your planting preseason checklist. The key to any smooth season is early planning and preparation, so we’ve put together a few tips on how to plant success this spring. Click here for your free printable checklist! Display Information Your in-cab display […]
#TechTips | Choosing a Correction Signal
GPS technology has evolved a crazy amount over the last decade or two. What’s even crazier is that many farmers are still utilizing the same GPS receiver and correction signal today as they did 12-15 years ago. The phrase ‘don’t fix what ain’t broken’ may apply to lots of things in life, but GPS correction […]