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Technology in Agriculture, Simplified

April 25, 2015
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AMS Questions & Issues for April 2015

So planting might be off to a slow start, but the technology issues this Spring are not. To make it simple, this Spring’s software has caused more issues than I’ve seen an update cause in several years. The updates for … Continue reading

November 20, 2014
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AgTech Needs Winter Maintenance Too

Winter isn’t coming, it’s already here. Time to take care of your monitors, receivers, and data. Winter checklist for your AgTech Download data  –  Get the data off before the display is unplugged, don’t delete data off the display or … Continue reading

October 18, 2014
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The Smart Watch in the Agriculture Industry

As technology advances, so does its accessibility. Much of this new technology is defined as “wearable”, in other words, it can be attached to your body. I want to make sure expectations are realistic for one segment of wearable, the smart watch. Some … Continue reading

August 18, 2014
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Harvest14 Technology Prep

Fall harvest won’t be before long, so it’s time to get things ready. But while you’re doing combine and header inspections, don’t forget about the displays, GPS receivers, moisture sensor, setup data, etc., etc.   Move Equipment onto the Combine … Continue reading

April 29, 2014
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April 2014 #DeereAMS Questions

These kind of posts have been popular in the past (and hopefully helped others), so I’m doing one for April 2014. Here’s a summary of the most popular #DeereAMS questions I’ve received this month..     Q:  Why isn’t this … Continue reading

March 13, 2014
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Wifi on the Farm.. It’s not That Simple, but Don’t Make it Complicated

Part of my goal here (and on Twitter) has always been to make complicated things simple. Tonight, let’s talk about Wifi internet on the farm. I’m seeing a lot of companies out there selling expensive, complicated products to broadcast internet all … Continue reading

April 8, 2013
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Time for New Opportunities

All, I am writing today to inform you that I have decided to resign from Gilsinger Implement Co., Inc., “Gilsinger’s”. Gilsinger’s is a six store John Deere dealer in North-Central Indiana. I appreciate the opportunities Gilsinger’s gave me and I … Continue reading

April 28, 2012
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AMS Questions For April 16-22

Finally got a little rain and a chance to get this written, so I’m combining the last couple of weeks here. Thanks for reading and here’s your AMS Questions for April 16-28. Guidance & GPS Q: My AutoTrac on my … Continue reading

February 20, 2012
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IMPORTANT: Deere StarFire GPS Frequency Migration

StarFire Frequency AS OF JULY 2015 changed again: click here for the new post           If you own a John Deere StarFire™ GPS receiver of ANY model (Original StarFire, StarFire iTC, StarFire 3000) please read on… … Continue reading