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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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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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Old Iron, New Tricks - Retrofitting Equipment with New Tech
Aug 2600:46:30Tap to summarizeWe 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!
Transcribe →Crop Talk - Tassels Out, Hagies Out
Aug 6, 202500:31:55Tap to summarizeAugust 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!
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Know Before You Go - Pre-Harvest Combine Software Updates
Jul 25, 202500:30:37Tap to summarizeIf 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.
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Crop Talk - Knee High by the 4th of July
Jul 4, 202500:31:16Tap to summarizeSome 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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Complacent to Cognizant - Farm Safety with Revolutionary Safety
Jun 20, 202500:41:43Tap to summarizeJim 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.
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WAAS Up with SF-RTK? - Receiver & Correction Signal Evolution
Jan 1, 202501:10:17Tap to summarizeThe 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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As Bright as Christmas Lights - LEAD Plot Research Data
Dec 11, 202401:06:13Tap to summarizeIn this festive episode, we’re joined by Stephen Schwartz, Agronomic Value Lead with John Deere, to illuminate the world of agronomic research. Join us as we take insights brighter than Stephen's Christmas lights and explore what we learned from our Local Economic and Agronomic Decision (LEAD) trials this season. Tune in and let your agronomic curiosity shine!
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