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Welcome to TRUTalk, brought to you by TRULAND Equipment. Join us as we explore cutting-edge machinery, groundbreaking technology, and inspirational stories from the field. From the dedicated efforts of our team members to the triumphs and challenges of our farmers, TRUTalk brings you along every step of the way. Whether you’re a seasoned agriculturalist or simply curious about the industry, tune in to discover the fascinating intersection of technology, agriculture, and green machines. TRUTalk: Cultivating TRU conversations.
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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
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 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.
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, 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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
Jim Mangas with Revolutionary Safety brings a new spin to the age-old safety conversation. After anhydrous training with TRULAND, Jim joins Josh and Jordan to discuss all the other safety hot topics that come with the (farm) territory. This one is well worth a listen! For more information about Revolutionary Safety, Find them at their website or on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook.
Josh Howard, TRULAND Agronomist, takes a break from walking fields to walk us through the 2025 growing season thus far. Josh discusses chemical challenges, cold weather, fungicide, and a bit of wheat in the latest edition of CropTalk. Join in and drop your lingering questions below or to our email, TruTalkPodcast@trulandequip.com!
Tim Miller joins the TRUTALK team to talk all about his specialty - SPRAYERS! His knowledge base is vast but in this latest episode we break down the benefits of ExactApply technology, John Deere's nozzle offerings, and of course the exciting potential with See & Spray.
Ground conditions, ground contact, ground rules. Our agronomy chats are back for the season, and this is a big one! Join the great downforce debate (well, more of a conversation) as TRULAND Agronomist Josh Howard breaks down the residual impacts of incorrect planter settings and what we should be looking for when setting our planters.
Are setup files no longer fitting your documentation needs? Do you hvae lingering questions about AutoPath before we start Plant 25? Would you like your tillage operator to run AutoPath Boundaries? Tune in to hear more about all the easy-to-adopt tech offerings before we kick off planting!
Don't miss the debut of the TRULAND Operational Training Library! Join us as we discuss the newest TRULAND venture, our very own web video series. Content tailored to your planter and your needs in the palm of your hand...does it get better than that? Press play on the latest TRUTALK episode to learn more!
Brian and Mason Salomon of Salomon Farms joins the TRUTALK Team to discuss the newest addition to their organization - an autonomous tractor. Have they always gravitated towards technology? What have they been doing to prepare? What decisions played a role in this new venture? Answers to the most popular questions surrounding autonomy answered by the people that have taken the leap. Tune in and drop any additional autonomy questions you have in the comments!
When your tractors down, and you're in the field, who you gonna call? Call center! Join Jolynn Nissen, CST Coordinator, and theTRUTALK hosts as we discuss ExpertConnect and our 24/7 customer call center that extends to Integrated Solutions, Parts, Service, and more. Tune in for some great info, fun surprises, and most importantly the customer support phone number!TRULAND call support:260-296-2391Line 1 : In-Field Operational SupportLine 2 : SPFH & Commerical HayLine 3 : Diagnostic AssistanceLine 4 : Ops Center & Subscriptions
TikTok star and John Deere's Chief Tractor Kid (CTK) Jackson (@JustAJacksonThing) joins us to talk about...wait for it...tractors, among other things. We discuss what tractors and lawn mowers he has around his farm, his future plans, and you may even leave with a few new nuggets of information about tractors.
The legendary Chad Lantz, Aftermarket Customer Support Technician, joins us to give us an insider's perspective and rundown on receivers during his 35 years with the dealership. Tune in to hear how WAAS has evolved, some history fun facts, the true accuracy of SF-RTK, TRULAND's base station plans, and more in this episode the history buffs and visionaries won't want to miss.
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