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TRUTalk
Hosted by TRULAND Equipment · EN
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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Kickoff to Planting: Early Season Hot Topics
4w ago00:56:33Tap to summarizeThis week on TRUTALK, our hosts sit down with new team member Austin Conrad to talk early planting season hot topics. They talk through weather, field conditions, boundaries, technology, and the challenges and considerations that come with getting the season underway.
Transcribe →Renovations, History & Heart of Napoleon
Apr 2200:43:02Tap to summarizeAfter 18 months of renovations, our Napoleon location is entering a new chapter. In this episode, our hosts sit down with team members from the Napoleon store to hear their perspectives on the updates, the rich history of the location, and what makes it so special. Throughout the conversation, one thing is clear—Napoleon isn’t just a store, it’s a legacy.
Transcribe →More Than Bins: Grain Handling
Apr 800:52:36Tap to summarizeFrom bins and dryers to full-scale grain systems, Bluffton is the heart of TRULAND’s grain handling operation. Luke Rinkenberger dives into the division’s history, advancing technology, his team, and how they deliver custom grain handling solutions across the area.
Transcribe →Meyer Building: Inside the World of Quality Construction
Mar 2500:42:33Tap to summarizeThis week on TRUTALK, we sit down with a team from Meyer Building, a company that has been shaping the construction industry for years. Meyer shares how the industry has changed over the years and what quality building really means today. They walk us through the story behind projects like TRULAND’s Bluffton renovation, talk about the customers they serve, and give an inside look at what goes into creating these large commercial buildings.
Transcribe →CropTalk: The 2026 Spring Outlook
Mar 1100:24:17Tap to summarizeThis 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
Transcribe →Tech Talk: Spring Kickoff
Feb 1800:53:45Tap to summarizeAs 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.
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Bruce Kennedy: A Legacy in Motion
Feb 400:43:06Tap to summarizeBruce 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.
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Behind the Booth: Fort Wayne Farm Show 2026
Jan 2100:42:46Tap to summarizeTRUTALK 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.
Transcribe →New Year, New Host, New Conversations
Jan 700:10:06Tap to summarizeNew 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!
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Crop Talk - From Green to Gold
Sep 500:28:22Tap to summarizeJosh 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!
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