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ZimmComm Golden Mic Audio2025 Classic - AEM report on ag equipment - Curt Blades2025-03-0437 min
Between HooksetsMax Flatten & Sam Spies Talk High School World Championship Bass FishingMax Flatten & Sam Spies just returned from the TBF World Championship on Lake Hartwell South Carolina. Finishing 28th out of a staggering field of 457 boats bass fishing! #BetweenHooksets #TheReelStory #BassFishing https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMpmKkKQUFTR-L_ixguJCVBoNsagRR_Pf https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/bd7aeffc-898f-418a-b558-20072e2feef7/between-hooksets?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1qibzgJrgd0tx3b52RlyIBjtXdIelB7LeqCYyuWe-AR8VgPnUmjTrVXuw_aem_i-JCrTTzCiazHPG9AGirzQ https://open.spotify.com/show/0Cmxaw0eDqUCQlHmms0NsZ?si=w0yRA5FJQqW86R-i-cTPfA&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3Ht9fbHEF5B9zNQu-Mm7DE-3OTKg5H_-dTAM-sbieOyEwTmMjzIr0LVXE_aem_VpmGZoIzd8St...2024-06-2747 min
The FARMSMART Podcast, presented by Nutrien Ag SolutionsBig Iron, Big Picture: How Ag Equipment Manufacturers are Pursuing Sustainability Solutions, with AEM's Curt BladesFarm data drives your ability to leverage sustainability insights. And farm equipment drives your ability to collect data. So it's fortunate, then, that the agriculture equipment manufacturing industry is embracing the challenge, pioneering new technologies and advocating for policies that support sustainable ag in North America and around the world. In this episode, we'll meet an important leader of this conversation, Curt Blades, the Senior Vice President of Industry Sectors and Product Leadership at the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. AEM represents more than 1,000 companies in North America that build and support...2024-06-2633 min
North American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsInsight into 2024 Farm Equipment SalesIn this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak talks to Curt Blades, Senior Vice President of Industry Sectors & Product Leadership at the Association of Equipment Manufacturers about trends in farm equipment sales. In the ever-evolving landscape of agriculture, staying ahead of trends is crucial. Understanding shifts in the market, especially regarding agricultural equipment, is essential for farmers, manufacturers, and industry professionals alike. Curt Blades, with a background rooted in marketing, business development, and leadership, offers insights into these trends. Hailing from Des Moines, Iowa, Curt is deeply committed to driving innovation and progress within the industry.2024-05-0820 min
WavelengthsRural Broadband Infrastructure is Foundational for the Next Wave of Agricultural TechnologyCurt Blades, SVP of Agriculture Services & Forestry at AEM discusses agriculture technology, and rural broadband infrastructure's importance.2024-04-1741 min
Tractors And TroubadoursEp. 121: Commodity Classic overview and farm equipment sales snapshot with the Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ Curt Blades, new Z Series soybeans from Pioneer, the music of Mackynsie McKedyOn this episode, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ Curt Blades joins us to give us an overview of the 2024 Commodity Classic. He also shares insights into current farm machinery sales trends. We also talk with Pioneer Seeds’ Don Kyle about the brand’s new Z Series soybeans. Then we check in with Nutrien Senior Agronomist Mike Howell for another installment of the best of “The Dirt With Nutrien. This week Mike is discussing canola production. In our “Meat Monitor” segment, we learn about the U.S. Meat Export Federatin’s involvement in a USDA trade mission to Angola, and in “Bushels an...2024-03-0132 min
AgNet Weekly with Sabrina HalvorsonJuly 22, 2023: Curt Blades, AEM, Precision Agriculture BenefitsMany people in farming already know the benefits of precision agriculture but Curt Blades, Senior Vice President of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) says a new study by the association aims to help the public understand. Blades joins us this week to talk about the benefits of precision agriculture and precision ag in the farm bill.
2023-07-2215 min
Agriculture of AmericaAOA Tuesday 5-23-2023Tuesday's AOA began with a look at the markets from Darin Newsom, Senior Analyst at Barchart who's watching for a bottom in the new crop corn market. In segment 2, Dennis Smith of Archer Financial Services spent time digesting Friday's Cattle on Feed report from USDA. Mike Pearson reviewed several news of importance to agriculture in segment 3, and the show closed with Jesse Allen, Farm and Ranch Director for the American Ag Network discussing the future of equipment sales with Curt Blades of AEM.
2023-05-2353 min
Tractors And TroubadoursEp. 70 Commodity Classic Part 1: AEM, BigIron Auctions, Nutrien eKonomics, the music of Will BanisterOn this episode, we begin coverage of Commodity Classic 2023 from Orlando, Florida. We hear from Curt Blades, Senior Vice President of Industry Sectors and Product Leadership at the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, about AEM’s involvement in Commodity Classic, as well as the current state of farm equipment sales. BigIron Auction co-founder Mark Stock talks about the current state of farm equipment and land sales and what you should be thinking about if you’re considering auctioning either. We also talk with Nutrien Director of Agronomy Dr. Karl Wyant about things farmers should consider before embarking upon Plant 2023. In our...2023-03-1650 minNorth American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsInsight Into Farm Equipment Sales Trends for 2022 & Looking Ahead Going Into 2023In this week's North American Ag Spotlight Curt Blades, Senior Vice President of Agriculture Services & Forestry Curt Blades at the Association of Equipment Manufacturers presents AEM's recent equipment report:"COMBINE HARVESTERS, 4WD TRACTORS GROW DESPITE OVERALL LOSSES IN NOVEMBER"Combine harvester sales remain positive, joined by 4WD units for both the U.S. and Canadian markets, while total tractors fell in both countries according to the latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM).Total U.S. ag equipment unit sales fell overall, though the largest units grew. U.S. total farm...2023-01-0322 min
People In The KnowFarm Machinery Issues and Trends - AEM Curt BladesCurt Blades is with the Agricultural Equipment Manufacturers Association. His organization puts out monthly statistics that show sales of a range of farm equipment from small to large.
We go back to his first job with Machinery Link and even to AgriShop as the only paid advertiser. (I invented advertising for Death to America Home Computers and Dead Serious Funeral Homes-Franchises Available.)
Our talk is mostly about the disruption of the machinery industry by the 2020 COVID Pandemic. We project forward to alternative powered vehicles versus diesel. We project the "Carbon Capture Economy" for agriculture.
2022-08-1929 min
Tractors And TroubadoursEp. 18: Commodity Classic Part 1 with Tom Vilsack, NASA agriculture, ag on the National Mall preview, the music of Leslie Tom, Erin Enderlin and Whey JenningsOn this episode, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers' Curt Blades and Nick Tindall discuss a Celebration of Modern Agriculture on the National Mall. We also feature outtakes of U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack's General Session address at Commodity Classic 2022. NASA's Brad Doorn discusses the agency's role in agriculture, Jesse Allen highlights the wheat trade in this week's Market Talk Report and Ray Bohacz discusses OBD-2 vehicle electronics issues on "Bushels and Cents." The episode also features the music of Leslie Tom, Erin Enderlin and Whey Jennings. Timestamps Intro/news: 0:00 Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 6:312022-03-1859 minAgriculture of AmericaAOA - March 14, 2022On Monday, Mike spoke with John Baranick of DTN Weather about the storm potential later this week, and an outlook for the planting season as April gets closer. In segment 2, Robb Ewoldt, President of the Iowa Soybean Association, joined the show to discuss some of the concerns he's hearing about 2023, as well as the opportunities for bean growers in 2022. Jacqui Fatka, Policy editor with Farm Progress, talked about the $1.4 trillion government funding bill that was passed last week, and the provisions in it that impact agriculture; and Curt Blades, VP of Industry Relations with AEM had the latest numbers...2022-03-1452 minAgriculture of AmericaAOA - December 17, 2021Friday on AOA ASA CEO Steve Censky discusses the soybean industry’s priorities for 2022, AEM’s Curt Blades goes over the latest ag equipment sales numbers, Stone X economist Arlan Suderman gives his market outlook and thoughts on the Fed’s plan to deal with inflation and Kansas Wheat CEO gives a damage assessment from this week’s storms.
2021-12-1752 minAgriculture of AmericaAOA-November 17, 2021Wednesday on AOA ASA CEO Steve Censky discusses the potential impact of infrastructure improvements, NCBA’s Kent Bacus explains NCBA’s call for USDA to suspend beef imports from Brazil, DTN analyst Todd Hultman breaks down the latest Chinese soybean purchases and AEM’s Curt Blades gives the latest ag equipment sales numbers.
2021-11-1752 minAgriculture of AmericaAdams on Agriculture - October, 14 2021Thursday on AOA AFBF’s Ryan Yates discusses EPA’s plans to change WOTUS, Stone X economist Arlan Suderman looks at the impact of supply chain issues and inflation and AEM’s Curt Blades goes over the latest ag equipment sales numbers.
2021-10-1453 minAgriculture of AmericaAdams on Agriculture - September 22, 2021Wednesday on AOA USMEF President & CEO Dan Hallstrom discusses the importance of the USTR Chief Ag Negotiator and foreign market interest in cell and plant based products, Stone X economist Arlan Suderman looks at the Evergrande situation and impact on markets and AEM’s Curt Blades gives the latest ag equipment sales numbers and discusses supply chain challenges.
2021-09-2252 min
Precision Farming Dealer PodcastHow Precision Technology Is Creating More Environmentally Friendly AgricultureIn this episode, brought to you by Trimble, we caught up with Curt Blades, AEM’s senior vice president of agriculture and forestry, about how the study was conducted, what some of their key findings were and how they broke that down into terms people outside of ag will understand.2021-08-2551 minAgriculture of AmericaAdams on Agriculture- August 13, 2021Friday on AOA Total Farm Marketing Sr Market Advisor Naomi Blohm breaks down the August crop report numbers, AEM’s Curt Blades goes over the latest ag equipment sales numbers and Farm Progress National Events Manager Matt Jungmann outlines final preparations for this year’s show and Syngenta agronomist Phil Kreig gives an overview of Illinois crop conditions.
2021-08-1351 minAgriculture of AmericaAdams on Agriculture - July 16, 2021Friday on AOA Missouri Farm Bureau broadband consultant Janie Dunning discusses efforts and challenges to increasing rural broadband coverage, AEM’s Curt Blades gives the latest ag equipment sales numbers, RFA’s Geoff Cooper discusses legislation introduced to protect year round E 15 sales and AgMarket.net’s Matt Bennett discusses marketing plans with production questions.
2021-07-1651 minAgriculture of AmericaAdams on Agriculture - June 16, 2021Wednesday on AOA RFA’s Troy Bredenkamp discusses COVID aid for biofuels, Stone X economist Arlan Suderman looks at weather and inflation concerns for the markets and AEM’s Curt Blades goes over the latest ag equipment sales numbers.
2021-06-1651 min
MyAgLife Daily News ReportEpisode 81 - May 24, 2021 - AEM on Specialty Crop Equipment; Nitrogen in Almonds; Upcoming OPCA ConferenceSpecialty Crops are an ‘industry of potential’, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. Sabrina Halvorson talks with Curt Blades, AEM Senior Vice President, and Austin Gellings, AEM Agricultural Services Manager. Sabrina also talks with Director of the California Department of Pesticide Regulations, Val Dolcini, about the upcoming OPCA conference. Taylor Chalstrom discusses nitrogen fertilization in almonds with UCCE farm advisor Doug Amaral.
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C...2021-05-2443 minAgriculture of AmericaAdams on Agriculture - May 10, 2021Monday on Adams on Agriculture DTN senior meteorologist Bryce Anderson gives his forecast for precipitation and temperatures for the rest of May and into the summer, Stone X economist Arlan Suderman discusses China purchases, lumber prices and inflation concerns and AEM’s Curt Blades reviews a strong first quarter for ag equipment sales.
2021-05-1051 minAgriculture of AmericaAdams on Agriculture April 14, 2021Wednesday on Adams on Agriculture Matt Bennett with AgMarket.net discusses planting and market outlook, Todd Van Hoose, Pres. & CEO Farm Credit Council discusses the Biden infrastructure plan and AEM’s Curt Blades goes over the latest ag equipment sales numbers.
2021-04-1451 min
Topcon Talks AgricultureSustainability with Precision Agriculture | S03E05Ag Day is next week and our guest this week Curt Blades, Senior Vice President Agriculture & Forestry Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) joins Dave Orr to help give all of us the tools to tell a great sustainability story about precision agriculture. Listen and share this episode with all your non farm friends.2021-03-1841 min
Farming in the 605Precision Ag with Curt BladesThe Association of Equipment Manufacturers recently released a study on precision ag. Mike chats with Curt Blades of AEM about the study and what it means for the future of agriculture across the country.2021-03-1537 minAgriculture of AmericaAdams on Agriculture - March 12, 21Friday on Adams on Agriculture World Pork Expo manager Doug Fricke discusses the return of WPX this June, retiring Missouri Corn Growers CEO Gary Marshall reflects on his 34 year career, AFBF chief economist John Newton looks at the ag components of the new stimulus package and AEM SR VP Curt Blades goes over the latest ag equipment sales numbers.
2021-03-1251 minAgriculture of AmericaAdams on Agriculture-February 19, 2021Friday on Adams on Agriculture Clint Berry with Superior Livestock discusses the challenges Texas cattlemen are facing from the winter storm, National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles outlines the potato trade dispute with Mexico, DTN lead analyst Todd Hultman analyzes the numbers from USDA’s Outlook Forum and AEM Sr VP Curt Blades goes over the latest ag equipment sales numbers.
2021-02-1951 minAgriculture of AmericaAdams on Agriculture - February 2, 2021Tuesday on Adams on Agriculture Purdue Ag economist Michael Langemeier gives the latest numbers in the Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, RFA President & CEO Geoff Cooper discusses ethanol exports and a possible alliance with the oil industry and AEM Ex. VP Curt Blades discusses a new study showing the environmental and economic benefits of precision agriculture.
2021-02-0251 minAgriculture of AmericaAdams on Agriculture-January 14, 2021Thursday on Adams on Agriculture NPPC’s Michael Formica discusses a new pork industry campaign highlighting the industry’s environmental story, DTN lead analyst Todd Hultman analyzes the market rally and gives his outlook and AEM’s Curt Blades gives the latest ag equipment sales numbers
2021-01-1451 minAgriculture of AmericaAdams on Agriculture-Dec 24, 2020 Brought to you by DelaroComplete.USMike visits with Carrie Calvert with Feeding America, AFBF President, Zippy Duvall, RFA chief economist, Scott Richman and AEM Sr VP Curt Blades.
2020-12-2440 minAgriculture of AmericaAdams on Agriculture-Dec 15, 2020Tuesday on Adams on Agriculture author Ace Collins shares the stories behind some of our favorite Christmas songs and AEM Sr VP Curt Blades goes over the latest ag equipment sales numbers.
2020-12-1552 minAgriculture of AmericaAdams on Agriculture-Nov 11, 2020Wednesday on Adams on Agriculture Joe Camp with Commstock Investments gives his thoughts on the WASDE report, USMEF Pres. & CEO Dan Hallstrom gives the latest pork export numbers, USB/USSEC economist gives his analysis of the WASDE report and AEM SR VP Curt Blades gives the latest ag equipment sales numbers.
2020-11-1151 minAgriculture of AmericaAdams on Agriculture-Oct 14, 2020Wednesday on Adams on Agriculture FSA Administrator Richard Fordyce gives a CFAP update, DTN lead analyst Todd Hultman give his market outlook and AEM SR VP Curt Blades gives the latest ag equipment sales numbers.
2020-10-1451 minAgriculture of AmericaAdams on Agriculture-Sep 15, 2020Tuesday on Adams on Agriculture RFA President & CEO Geoff Cooper reacts to the confirmation of EPA’s denial of gap year waivers, AFBF’s Don Parish gives an update on the new WOTUS rule, Iowa Senator Charles Grassley discusses biofuels and COVID assistance and AEM’s Curt Blades goes over the latest ag equipment sales numbers.
2020-09-1551 min
Fastline Fast TrackEp. 69: AgRally Farm Show on RFD-TV, AEM’s Curt Blades, the music of Taylon HopeOn this episode Patrick Driscoll, President and CEO of the Certified Agriculture Dealership Program, talks about AgRally, America’s New Live Farm Show, which will be featured on RFD-TV. Curt Blades, Senior Vice President, Agricultural Services, for the Association of Equipment Manufacturers discusses how ag equipment manufacturers have weathered 2020, Ray Bohacz presents another installment of “Bushels and Cents” and we chat with rising Nashville singer/songwriter Taylon Hope.2020-08-281h 28Agriculture of AmericaAdams on Agriculture - August 18, 2020Tuesday on Adams on Agriculture AgMarket.net’s Matt Bennett discusses crop size and market outlook, National Sorghum Producers CEO Tim Lust discusses recent sorghum sales to China, Mo Ag Director Chris Chinn reports from the Mo State Fair and AEM’s Curt Blades gives the latest ag equipment sales numbers.
2020-08-1838 minAgriculture of AmericaAdams on Agriculture- July 16, 2020Thursday on Adams on Agriculture AEM SR VP Curt Blades gives the latest ag equipment sales numbers, National Pork Board’s Angie Krieger discusses National Grilling Day and the Pork Board’s virtual grill-a-thon, AFBF chief economist John Newton analyzes the ag economy and NMPF’s Clay Detlefsen discusses National Dietary Guidelines recommendations for dairy.
2020-07-1638 minAgriculture of AmericaAdams on Agriculture- June 17, 2020Wednesday on Adams on Agriculture FSA administrator Richard Fordyce gives an update on CFAP, Reece Cannady with US Grains Council discusses corn exports and quality, US Apple Pres. & CEO Jim Bair explains the apple industry’s efforts to be included in CFAP and AEM Sr. VP Curt Blades gives the latest ag equipment sales numbers.
2020-06-1738 minAgriculture of AmericaAdams on Agriculture- May 13, 2020Wednesday on Adams on Agriculture Kerns & Associates economist Steve Meyer gives an update on packing plants reopening and the backlog of hogs remaining, Kurt Kovarik with the National Biodiesel Board discuss the Heroes Act provisions for biofuels, INTL FC Stone economist Arlan Suderman reviews the latest WASDE report and Curt Blades, AEM Sr. VP Ag Services gives the latest ag equipment sales numbers.
2020-05-1339 min
Agriculture of AmericaAdams On Agriculture - March 11, 2020Wednesday on Adams on Agriculture USMEF Pres. & CEO Dan Hallstrom gives the latest meat export numbers, INTL FC Stone’s Arlan Suderman discusses the impact of coronavirus on markets and Curt Blades, Sr. VP Ag Services for AEM gives the latest ag equipment sales numbers.
2020-03-1153 minAgriculture of AmericaAdams on Agriculture- February 14, 2020Friday on Adams on Agriculture University of Illinois ag economist Scott Irwin looks at the impact MFP payments may be having on a strong basis in the Midwest, Charlie Arnot, CEO of the Center for Food Integrity discusses consumer trust in food brands and AEM Sr VP of Ag Services Curt Blades goes over the January ag equipment sales numbers.
2020-02-1439 minAgriculture of AmericaAdams On Agriculture - January 14 2020Tuesday on Adams on Agriculture University of Illinois ag economist Scott Irwin reviews the recent WASDE report and looks ahead to trade with China, RFS chief economist Scott Richman discusses energy independence and the role of biofuels and AEM Sr. VP Curt Blades goes over the December ag equipment sales numbers.
2020-01-1453 minAgriculture of AmericaAdams on Agriculture- December 19, 2019Thursday on Adams on Agriculture NPPC Chief Veterinarian Liz Wagstrom gives an update on African Swine Fever, ACE Sr VP Ron Lamberty reacts to the latest RFS announcement and AEM’s Curt Blades gives the November ag equipment sales numbers.
2019-12-1941 minAgriculture of AmericaAdams on Agriculture- October 15, 2019Tuesday on Adams on Agriculture RFS Chief Counsel Ed Hubbard reports from the Global Ethanol Summit in Washington D.C., Iowa Senator Charles Grassley discusses the US/China trade deal, RFS and impeachment proceedings and AEM SR VP Ag Services Curt Blades goes over the latest ag equipment sales numbers.
2019-10-1544 minAgriculture of AmericaAdams On Agriculture - September 12, 2019Thursday on Adams on Agriculture RFA President & CEO Geoff Cooper explains what the biofuels industry wants to see from the Administration on RFS policy; ASA CEO Ryan Findlay discusses trade, and biofuels and AEM’s Curt Blades gives the latest Ag equipment sales numbers.
2019-09-1251 minAgriculture of AmericaAdams on Agriculture- August 14, 2019Wednesday on Adams on Agriculture NBB CEO Donnell Rehagen explains the harm being done to the biodiesel industry by RFS waivers, Jim Sutter, CEO of the US Soybean Export Council outlines efforts to find new markets for US soybeans and Curt Blades, Sr VP Ag Services for AEM goes over the latest ag equipment sales numbers.
2019-08-1453 minAgriculture of AmericaAdams on Agriculture June 13, 2019Thursday on Adams on Agriculture ACE CEO Brian Jennings discusses E 15 and RFS issues, NMPF VP Govt. Relations Paul Bleiberg explains the ag labor issue for dairy, NCGA Pres. Elect Kevin Ross talks about his meeting this week with President Trump and AEM’s Curt Blades gives the latest ag equipment sales numbers.
2019-06-1353 minAgriculture of AmericaAdams on Agriculture Tuesday, April 16 2019Tuesday on Adams on Agriculture Brian Kuehl, Ex. Dir. of Farmers for Free Trade checks in with an update from Michigan on the motorcade for trade, Dan Hallstrom, Pres. & CEO of USMEF discusses the importance of trade talks with Japan, AFBF economist Michael Nepveaux breaks down the ag census and Curt Blades with AEM discusses the March ag equipment sales numbers.
2019-04-1653 minAgriculture of AmericaAdams on Agriculture Thursday, March 14 2019Thursday on Adams on Agriculture DTN Meteorologist Bryce Anderson discusses the latest winter storm, AgMarket.net analyst Matt Bennett gives his market outlook and Curt Blades with AEM reviews the February Ag equipment sales numbers.
2019-03-1441 min
Ag News DailyJanuary 11, 2019 Curt Blades from AEMWell it's finally Friday! Snow is moving in to much of the great plains and midwest, and many farmers will firing up their tractors to put them in snow removal duty - so we thought we'd check in with the Association of Equipment Manufacturers and see how farm machinery sales went in 2018 and we'll look ahead to 2019 with Curt Blades, their senior vice president of ag machinery for the group.2019-01-1126 min
AgiriJanuary 11, 2019 Curt Blades from AEMWell it's finally Friday! Snow is moving in to much of the great plains and midwest, and many farmers will firing up their tractors to put them in snow removal duty - so we thought we'd check in with the Association of Equipment Manufacturers and see how farm machinery sales went in 2018 and we'll look ahead to 2019 with Curt Blades, their senior vice president of ag machinery for the group.2019-01-1126 min
AEM Thinking Forward Podcast—Advancing the Equipment Manufacturing IndustryThe Future of Agriculture: New Technology & Macro Trends, with Doug Griffin, Curt Blades and Dr. Dennis Buckmaster For the manufacturers who build agriculture equipment, understanding the Internet of Things, digital service business models and consolidating farm ownership is more crucial than ever before. Together with the Context Network, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers prepared "The Future of Agriculture," a comprehensive report on the trends that will impact manufacturers over the next 25 years. In this episode, Context's Doug Griffin and AEM VP of Ag Services Curt Blades flesh out key takeaways. Plus, learn about the test beds where these technologies are being pioneered from Dr. Dennis Buckmaster, Dean's Fellow for Digital Agriculture at Purdue University. 2018-10-2452 min
AEM Thinking Forward Podcast—Advancing the Equipment Manufacturing IndustryThe Evolution of Precision Agriculture, with Eric Lescourret and Curt Blades"Every penny has to be maximized, every square inch of the field has to be optimized," in order for American agriculture to remain dominant on the global market, says Eric Lescourret from AGCO Corporation. With the growing suite of precision agriculture tools to make that happen, he discusses how equipment manufacturers can tailor these solutions to their customers' needs, and the mandate that the country faces to provide the broadband infrastructure needed to compete. Plus, AEM Vice President of Ag Services Curt Blades discusses the association's role in supporting such efforts. Learn more about the growing need...2018-02-0537 min