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CropTalk: The 2026 Spring Outlook Mar 11, 2026

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This week on TRUTALK, the team recaps this past winter and how it set the stage for the season ahead. They also break down the forecast for a slower spring and what that could mean for planting windows, weather patterns, disease pressure, and key agronomy decisions going into 2026

Tech Talk: Spring Kickoff Feb 18, 2026

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As we gear up for the spring season, we’re kicking off our first Technology Roundtable of 2026. Josh and Jackson sit down with Tyler Thomas and Ryan Maxwell to talk through the latest in ag tech—what they’re seeing, what’s helping customers, and why tools like the Operations Center continue to be essential. From AutoPath and Boundaries to Rate Controllers, subscriptions, receivers, and more, the team covers the key tech shaping this season.

Bruce Kennedy: A Legacy in Motion Feb 04, 2026

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Bruce Kennedy joins Josh, Jackson, and guest host Andy to reflect on a lifetime spent shaping the company into what it is today. From the early Kennedy‑Kuhn days to his role in guiding the business through mergers, growth, and industry changes, Bruce offers a rare and invaluable perspective on more than five decades of evolution.

Behind the Booth: Fort Wayne Farm Show 2026 Jan 21, 2026

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TRUTALK goes live from the 2026 Fort Wayne Farm Show! Hosts Josh and Jackson kick things off with Regional Sales Manager Brian Spangler to dive into our history with the show, our booth, and what we brought this year. They’re also joined by Customer Account Manager Dalton Yenser, Tradexpos Show Director Dan Slowinski, and customer Russell Anderson for a full look at the people, planning, and passion behind one of the Midwest’s biggest ag shows.

New Year, New Host, New Conversations Jan 07, 2026

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New year, new host, and a renewed focus on cultivating TRU conversations! TRUTALK is back with exciting plans for 2026—more topics, more stories, and more ways to connect. Don’t miss what’s ahead!

Crop Talk - From Green to Gold Sep 05, 2025

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Josh Howard, Lead Agronomist and Customer Success Coordinator, walks us through his latest and last scouting report for the 2025 growing season. Hot topics for the year come full circle and we make our final (educated) guesses on the season's status.

When will harvest begin?

What is with all the ears dropping?

Why take 30 seconds to set up documentation?

What's the word on nutrient management?

How can you learn all this and more?

Tune in for this month's Crop Talk!

Old Iron, New Tricks - Retrofitting Equipment with New Tech Aug 26, 2025

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We talk a lot about new technology on the podcast and you may have caught yourself thinking "that doesn't apply to me" a time or two. Brenton Peters is here today to let you in on the things he's learned along the way while retrofitting his aged equipment with the latest and greatest technology. From his G5 to AutoPath, Turn Automation to SF-RTK, and everything between, he is a walking testament to the fact that far-out technology isn't all that far-fetched. This is one you can't miss!

Crop Talk - Tassels Out, Hagies Out Aug 06, 2025

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August has arrived and thus our agronomic thoughts transition to pollination, kernel development, and pod fill. While the fungicide conversation is typically past its prime this time of the year, this year is no exception to the rule that no two years of farming are ever the same. The all new tassel wrap topic, late season disease introduction, a bit of insects, and more of Josh and Jordan just chatting. Hear it all and more on this months Crop Talk episode!

Know Before You Go - Pre-Harvest Combine Software Updates Jul 25, 2025

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If you have ever wondered if you really need to update your software, then this episode is for you. While some software might fix the bugs, our favorites unlock the latest and greatest features to our customers. From the classic "pinch to zoom" to much awaited AutoTrac Turn Automation with header control and everything in-between - tune in to hear more about all that comes with the latest Deere software offerings.

Crop Talk - Knee High by the 4th of July Jul 04, 2025

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Some crops across the territory are tracking with the age old saying, but some are proving to be much further along. With flag ears popping across the countryside and first flowers beginning to appear, we shift our focus to timely rains, incoming pests, and, of course, fungicide thoughts.

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