7. The Art of Crop Planning with Josh Stutrud Part 1

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In this conversation, Sarah and Jodi talk with special guest Josh Stutrud, a farmer from north of Rugby, North Dakota, to discuss the importance of managing protein in malting barley. Josh strives to use cutting-edge precision technology to more efficiently manage inputs on every acre. Farming in the Prairie Pothole region means that Josh deals with variability in pretty much every field that he and his dad farm. Managing protein for malt barley means managing variability. This is part one of a two-part discussion with Josh, so make sure to come back in two weeks to check out the second part of this conversation.

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7. The Art of Crop Planning with Josh Stutrud Part 1

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11. Fields of Questions: A Spring Precision Ag Software Support Recap 33:19

18 hours ago33:19

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Sarah and Jodi reflect on the fast-paced spring planting season of 2025, sharing their experiences supporting customers with ADMS software and troubleshooting common prescription issues while managing rapidly changing field conditions. Situations and questions they cover: • When to dissolve prescriptions during the export process to optimize controller compatibility • Understanding the difference between hard breaks and interpolation in prescription maps • Why you should never dissolve a fully interpolated map without applying rate increments first • How controller limitations affect prescription exports and formatting requirements • The importance of creating test prescriptions before heading to the field • Setting appropriate minimum and maximum rates for fertilizer applications • Tips for managing controller-specific requirements like single shapefile exports • How to maintain prescription integrity while meeting equipment limitations Join us next time for the second half of our conversation about common spring questions here on Ag Geek Speak. https://gktechinc.com/…

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10.5 Tiny Bytes: What's the Deal with UTM? 8:47

10 days ago8:47

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Using the correct UTM (Universal Transverse Mercator) zone is crucial when working with GIS data mapped to a UTM zone. We explain how projections work to translate locations from Earth's spherical surface to flat maps, and why UTM zones are critical for accurate agricultural mapping. • UTM divides Earth into 60 zones, each six degrees of longitude wide • UTM choice errors cause maps to appear in completely wrong locations, like oceans • Creating maps in the wrong UTM zone leads to unusable prescriptions for field operations • Maps created in one UTM zone but opened in another will show incorrect positions • Farms located on UTM zone boundaries may encounter projection issues more frequently • Always verify your UTM zone settings when working in mapping software • Turn on background maps to confirm your fields are projecting in the correct location • Reprojection tools in ADMS can help fix UTM errors Avoid the sharks and floaties, check your UTM! https://gktechinc.com/…

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10. AI and Human Interactions Pt. 2 OR How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love AI feat. Travis Yeik 34:35

16 days ago34:35

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Travis Yeik joins us for part two of our deep dive into the interaction of artificial intelligence and humans in agriculture, exploring current applications and future possibilities of this transformative technology in farming. We chat about... • Weather forecasting is already utilizing AI to provide crucial planning information to farmers • Precision agriculture applications include weed identification, disease monitoring, and targeted spraying • Livestock operations benefit from AI monitoring of animal health, feed consumption, and production metrics • Irrigation management systems use AI to optimize water usage and placement • Biogenetics represents a revolutionary frontier where AI is accelerating crop development • Protein structure mapping has advanced from mapping dozens to millions of proteins in just years • Future AI applications could include profit maximization planning and automated stand count analysis • Adoption challenges mirror previous farm technology introductions like auto-steer systems • Data collection remains a critical challenge for AI implementation in agriculture • Human oversight will remain essential even as AI capabilities continue to advance Join us as we continue exploring how technology is transforming agriculture and what it means for the future of farming. https://gktechinc.com/…

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9.5 Tiny Bytes: Variable Yield Goals: The Foundation of Smart Farming 9:30

24 days ago9:30

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Precision agriculture focuses on treating different parts of a field according to their unique yield potential instead of applying the same approach everywhere. Variable rate applications start with establishing realistic yield goals for different areas within a field based on their consistent performance patterns. In this episode, Sarah and Jodi discuss: • Using historical yield data to determine which areas consistently yield higher or lower • Combining yield history with grid soil sampling data to create targeted fertilizer applications • Assigning variable rate yield goals by zone when managing variability • Being realistic about low-yield areas that consistently underperform • Recognizing how nutrients accumulate in low-yield areas while being depleted in high-production zones • Creating variable rate maps even with just composite soil samples by setting different yield goals • Understanding precision agriculture is primarily about efficiency, not just yield maximization • Managing costs by reducing inputs where appropriate while giving high-producing areas what they need https://gktechinc.com/…

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9. Will AI Replace Farmers? The Role of Human Interaction in Artificial Intelligence Featuring Travis Yeik 33:04

4 weeks ago33:04

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We explore the future of human decision-making in precision agriculture and the role artificial intelligence might play in supporting – not replacing – farmers. • Travis Yeik brings unique perspective from his background in farming, agronomy, and software development • AI has existed since the 1950s but recent advances in computing power and algorithms have accelerated development • Farmers must make complex decisions integrating agronomy, mechanics, business, finance and weather variables • Current AI excels at specific tasks but cannot integrate all the complex knowledge domains needed for comprehensive farm management • The true potential of AI is as a decision-support tool that helps farmers process overwhelming amounts of data • Data availability remains a significant challenge for training AI models capable of nuanced agricultural recommendations • Increasing farm sizes and tighter margins create a need for better decision-support tools, making AI potentially valuable • Integration of AI should enhance rather than replace the human judgment and experience essential to farming In part two of our conversation, we'll continue exploring how AI tools can help make farmers and agronomists more efficient without replacing their essential roles. https://gktechinc.com/…

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8.5 Tiny Bytes: On the Root of a Drive 6:03

4 weeks ago6:03

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We tackle a common technical prescription writing question in this Tiny Byte: what does it mean to place a prescription on the root of a drive and why does it matter. Understanding this simple concept can solve many frustrating issues when loading prescriptions onto different monitors. • The "root" of a drive is the main directory—the blank space you see when first opening the drive • Different farm equipment requires prescription files in specific locations • Page 203 of the 2025 ADMS User Manual lists out where prescriptions need to be saved on different monitors • Some monitors require files directly on the root (no folders) • The slash (/) in file paths just indicates folder structure • Never use special characters in file or folder names—stick to letters, numbers, and dashes • Proper file placement ensures controllers can find and use your prescription files https://gktechinc.com/…

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8. Code, Sheep, and Field Management: How Hudson Fuller is Revolutionizing ADMS pt. 2 29:26

6 weeks ago29:26

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Hudson Fuller, computer scientist and GK Technologies' newest software developer, discusses the upcoming ADMS software updates and his agricultural background while sharing insights into his current projects and future aspirations. • Working on transitioning ADMS to the new .NET framework after Microsoft's discontinuation of the current framework • Emphasizes that users will notice minimal differences with the update, possibly just crisper-looking buttons • Explains the importance of diverse bug testing as programmers tend to test consistently while users interact with software unpredictably • Began his agricultural journey at age three showing Baby Doll Southdown sheep at the Watertown Farm Show • Showed various sheep breeds throughout his youth including full-blooded Southdowns and Hampshires • Currently enhancing the Field Info tab in ADMS to automatically generate field boundaries and import NAIP images • Developing XML export functionality for field information to improve data sharing and accessibility • Lives with two other GK Technology employees – his parents Paul (drainage expert) and Kendra (server data management) • Interested in future development of proprietary data collection using camera, radar, or lidar technology • Joining the product development team brings exciting new possibilities for GK's precision agriculture tools https://gktechinc.com/…

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7.5 Tiny Bytes: From Bits to Petabytes: Understanding Computer Storage 8:44

7 weeks ago8:44

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We explore the fundamentals of digital storage and how it powers precision agriculture, covering basic bytes to the massive petabyte servers at GK Technology that store agricultural imagery and data. • A byte equals eight binary bits and typically represents a single character or piece of data in computer language • Digital storage units progress from kilobytes (thousand) to megabytes (million) to gigabytes (billion) to terabytes (trillion) to petabytes (thousand terabytes) • GK Technology's Halstead office maintains a petabyte of storage containing agricultural data for most of the United States and three Canadian provinces • Storage includes shapefile formats, NAIP imagery, Lidar data, and two satellite libraries: Landsat (30m resolution back to 1984) and Sentinel (10m resolution from 2016) • Precision ag software users access this massive data repository when creating drainage maps or automated management zones • Higher resolution imagery like drone photos requires significantly more storage space, creating challenges for agricultural data management https://gktechinc.com/…

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From Pitcher to Programmer: Hudson Fuller's Journey pt. 1 29:40

8 weeks ago29:40

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Hudson Fuller, GK Technology's newest full-time employee and computer science graduate, shares his journey from baseball player to agricultural data specialist working on the ADAPT standard integration. • Hudson's connection to GK began through family ties and company retreats before pursuing internships during college • Completed a computer science degree at Dakota State University while playing college baseball • Created an AI baseball pitch predictor that achieved 80% accuracy in predicting pitch outcomes • Currently coaches high school baseball and plays for the local amateur team • Working on implementing the ADAPT standard to unify agricultural data formats across different systems in ADMS • ADAPT aims to standardize how agricultural data is stored and transferred between different controllers and software • The standardization is similar to how hydraulic hookups were standardized to allow equipment compatibility • Different file types (shapefiles, GeoJSON, ISO XML) serve different purposes in storing agricultural data • Modern controllers can process thousands of data points instantly to vary application rates accurately Join us for part two of our conversation with Hudson in the next episode of Ag Geek Speak.…

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6.5 Tiny Bytes: Plant Tissue Testing 101 8:31

10 weeks ago8:31

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Plant tissue testing offers farmers and consultants valuable insight into crop nutrient status and helps diagnose field issues when properly conducted. We explain the science behind tissue testing and share practical tips for getting actionable results. • Tissue testing can help to evaluate nutrient status to understand crop health at various growth stages • Troubleshoot field issues by comparing samples from healthy and problematic areas • It is important to sample the correct plant part according to the crop's growth stage • Mobile nutrients show deficiency in lower leaves while immobile nutrients affect upper leaves first • Remember to remove soil contamination from samples, especially when checking iron levels • Tissue tests can help to identify the problem while soil tests help determine corrective actions • Have a specific goal in mind before collecting tissue samples • Take both tissue and soil samples when diagnosing nutrient deficiencies…

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6. Pioneers of Precision Ag: Shawn Kasprick Part 2 36:09

12 weeks ago36:09

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We continue our conversation this week with precision ag geek Shawn Kasprick of Simplot. Shawn shares how precision agriculture capabilities have evolved from floppy disks to satellite imagery, letting farmers see their operations all the way through from farm to field application. Some topics we cover in this episode: • Adapting precision agriculture for orchards with specialized equipment that applies fertilizer between rows • Creating variable rate soil-applied herbicide maps based on soil property levels • Using satellite imagery to identify wild oat patches before soybean emergence for targeted herbicide applications for subsequent wheat crops • Developing variable rate fungicide applications for white mold management using crop density data • Combining multiple data sources with AI to potentially identify specific pests in the future • The importance of ground-truthing remote-sensed data to verify what's actually happening • Ensuring technology enhances decision-making rather than just collecting data Ask your agronomist or consultant about creative ways you could use precision agriculture on your farm. The technology is there—you just need to connect it with good agronomy.…

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5. Pioneers of Precision Ag: Shawn Kasprick Part 1 35:24

15 weeks ago35:24

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Shawn Kasprick shares his journey from farm kid to precision agriculture pioneer with Simplot Grower Solutions, detailing how early developments in the field shaped the technology farmers use today. In the episode, Sarah and Jodi sit down with Shawn and discuss Shawn's background growing up on a farm in Walsh County North Dakota Shawn's educational background, which includes dual bachelor's degrees in Crop and Weed Sciences and Soil Science from NDSU and a master's in Agronomy from Iowa State University Starting a precision ag program with Simplot when handed a laptop and told "good luck" The evolution of grid sampling to zone management in North Dakota Pioneering deep soil sampling for sugar beet production Programming to overcome data integration challenges and the importance of understanding what data you're looking at The emphasis that good precision ag always starts with solid agronomic principle Why multiple data layers create better maps for management decisions Join us in the next full episode of Ag Geek Speak as we continue our conversation with Shawn where we explore the practical field applications of precision agriculture and his thoughts on future innovations. GK Technology, Inc. https://gktechinc.com/ Simplot Grower Solutions https://simplotgrowersolutions.com/…

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4.5 Tiny Bytes: Field Boundaries, the Cookie Cutters of Precision Ag 8:22

16 weeks ago8:22

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Field boundaries serve as the digital cookie cutters of precision agriculture, defining where field operations begin and end for optimal resource management. Understanding their purpose and creation methods allows consultants and growers to implement more precise applications and better predict input needs. • Boundaries determine where equipment turns on and off during field operations • Accurate boundaries help predict input requirements and prevent waste • Vector files (typically shape files) define the digital representation of field boundaries • Water management requires different boundary considerations than nutrient management • Creating boundaries can be done through driven collection with RTK-enabled vehicles • Drawing boundaries in GIS software requires well georeferenced backgrounds like NAIP imagery • Common Land Units (CLUs) provide a starting point but often lack precision • Moving vertices allows for refinement of boundary polygons • Accurate boundaries serve as the foundation for all precision agriculture mapping Connect with GK Technology for all your precision agriculture needs - we have a map and an app for that! https://gktechinc.com/…

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4. Gridding the Zone with Ag Genesis Part 2 31:29

17 weeks ago31:29

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Kurt Turner and Lane Bothwell from Ag Genesis share their innovative "gridding the zone" approach that combines traditional zone mapping with targeted grid sampling to address pH variability in eastern South Dakota fields. They've discovered that their most productive field zones often hide significant pH problems that can be economically addressed through this hybrid sampling method. • Field topography in Eastern South Dakota creates extreme yield variability (corn yields ranging 100-240 bushels per acre) • Traditional zone sampling works well for most nutrient management in their variable landscape • Low pH problems tend cluster in high-productivity zones, not poor-performing areas as might be expected (this is not always the case, check your soil test results!) • Selective grid sampling within problematic zones can reduce sampling points by 60-70% compared to whole-field gridding • Lime application becomes more economical when precisely targeted to actual problem areas • Cost savings benefit both the service provider (fewer samples to collect) and the farmer (less lime needed) • Limited lime sources in the Dakotas make efficient application especially important • pH improvements are visible within 2-4 years of targeted lime application If you're interested in learning more about Ag Genesis, check out our previous episode where we dive deeper into their business model and precision ag philosophy.…

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3.5 Tiny Bytes: Understanding Plant Nutrient Mobility 9:39

18 weeks ago9:39