Topcon Talks Agriculture

We chat with Glenn Herz, Field Research Lead at Ag PhD, and Abe Eubank, Agronomy Lead at Topcon. They discuss what you can expect to see at the Ag PhD Field Day event in July and new research on plot management that reveals better tactics for increasing annual yields. It’s an episode that will definitely plant some seeds!

It’s a tragic truth. Research from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals farmers are twice as likely as people in other occupations to die by suicide. As part of May’s mental health awareness month, you’ll hear from author Jessica Peters as she discusses key factors that impact the mental health of farmers. Learn what you should watch for.

Michelle Miller (The Farm Babe) joins us to discuss the importance of continuing advocacy for farmers and how emerging technologies are radically changing the face of our heritage. She’ll weigh in on some of the most important innovations and looks ahead at what you can expect to sprout up next.

Michele Payn, one of the world’s leading food science experts, is trying to stop the global food fight. She discusses industry topics like food bullying and food misrepresentation and explores facts around controversial GMOs, organics, pesticides, and antibiotics. Discover how agriculture and science work to impact consumer trust.

Wildfire season is upon us and many large fires are already raging in the South and West. How do these environmental disturbances affect livestock health and production? You’ll meet Amy Skibiel Ph.D. from the University of Idaho. She explains how wildfires have a long-term impact — long after the fires go out.

With the unpredictability of the climate and other challenges, the growth of indoor farming seems inevitable. Hear from Travis Parman, Chief Communications Officer at AppHarvest, a pioneering company in controlled environment agriculture. Discover what helps indoor farming flourish and how it may impact the future.

Technology on the farm yields great productivity and efficiency. However, with all this new data, how much do you need to worry about cyber attacks? It’s a threat that’s becoming more and more common. We talk to experts about Ag information security and what you need to do to protect yourself.

Just in time for International Women’s Day, meet the legendary Pam Jahnke from The Mid-West Farm Report. Also known as “The Fabulous Farm Babe,” Pam discusses the inspiring evolution of women’s roles in agriculture. Discover what kinds of barriers women used to face and some they continue to face today. Also, you’ll learn how female leadership has made a powerful impact in the industry. Enjoy this fun and spirited dialog about a very important topic!

Meet Dawson Holle, North Dakota’s youngest ever elected State Representative. Dawson tells us about his background growing up on a dairy farm and how that influenced his journey into politics. He shares his hopes for the future of agriculture, and answers 12 rapid-fire questions that are guaranteed to make you smile.

Topcon's Dan Hendricks meets with Hansel New, the Director of Sustainability at Dairy Farmers of America, and Chad Huyser, President of Lely North America, to debunk common misconceptions about the dairy industry and shed light on how modern dairy technologies have positively impacted consumers, dairy farmers, and cows over the past 15 years. To read the full report, visit: www.aem.org/news/aem-highlights-the-benefits-of-modern-dairy-at-world-dairy-expo-in-madison-wisconsin

In this episode, Topcon's Dan Hendricks meets with family consultant and author, Jolene Brown, to discuss the complex and difficult conversations of farm transition, and the important steps needed to ensure the farm business and family might continue.

In this episode, Topcon host, Dan Hendricks, and TikTok influencer, Mike Burkhart, discuss the evolution of social media in the agriculture industry, and how growers can use the platform to build stronger relationships with consumers.

Michael Gomes of Topcon Agriculture leads a panel discussion about how recent changes to RMA's Loss Adjusters Manual makes it easier for specialty crop producers to obtain insurance, report their annual production, and file a claim.

Agriculture ranks among the most hazardous industries in the world. Reducing farm-related deaths and life-changing accidents has to be a priority for us all. This episode features Austin Gellings from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers and Darcy McKay, a critical care paramedic at STARS. They discuss common farm accidents and how to prevent them. We also hear from Adair O'Grady, who shares the harrowing tale of his farm-related accident.

Michael Gomes of Topcon Agriculture leads a panel discussion about current and future trends in the agriculture industry and the resulting impact on farmers around the world. To learn more about 13 trends that are shaping the future of farming, download The Future of Food Production white paper at www.topconpositioning.com/futureoffood.

Today on Topcon Talks Agriculture, we chat with Dr. Kendall Kirk and Alex Coleman from Clemson University about management zones, the creation of management zones, and the proper application through variable rate.

OSU Professor John P. Fulton joins host Dave Orr to discuss how farms and agriculture businesses are reinventing their workflows due to supply chain challenges and available technology, eliminating operational costs and manual labor.

Listen in as host Dave Orr learns about on-farm climate technology tools and the grants making it easier for farmers to access with guest Jeff Clark from C-Lock Inc.

Get ready for National Ag Day with AEM's Nick Tindall and host Dave Orr. They will discuss a new and exciting event, promoting the impact of precision agriculture on the environment and on the Capital Mall in Washington, D.C. March 21-22. Register at www.agday.org/2022events

Host Dave Orr visits this episode with Bourgault Industries agronomic lead Curtis De Gooijer to discuss test plots, trends and data collection. Listen in as he shares how he is looking forward to continued innovations in autonomy, robust sensors and data management.