TRUTalk
by TRULAND Equipment
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.
Episodes
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Better Soil, Better Farming: Rodney Rulon
Sustainable farming isn't just a buzzword for Rodney Rulon. It's a way of life. In this episode of TRUTALK, Rodney shares his passion for conservation agriculture, soil health, and precision technology, along with lessons learned from helping lead a family farming operation committed to leaving…
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CropTalk: The Home Stretch of Harvest
Harvest is in the home stretch, and there's plenty to talk about. Join us as we break down yield reports, stalk quality, disease observations, tillage plans, and how this year's weather impacted crops from planting through harvest. If you're finishing up harvest or already thinking about next…
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Evaluating Advanced Planter Tech
Returning guest Stephen Schwartz is back on TRUTALK, and there's plenty to dig into. From SeedStar™ 5 and agronomy insights to one of the hottest topics in the industry, down force automation, Stephen shares how today's innovations are helping growers maximize planter performance and make every...
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Day in the Life of a Produce Farmer
What does it take to get fresh produce from the field to your table? On this episode, we headed to Connersville, IN to visit Michael Biehl of Top Choice Produce. He gives us an inside look at their operation, how they got started, and what goes into growing and shipping quality produce across the...
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Fact or Fiction: Episode 2
FACT or FICTION but TECH Edition! This week on TRUTALK, Austin and Jackson welcome Chad and Jolynn, two of our Precision Ag experts, to discuss one of agriculture's hottest topics: technology. From precision ag systems to return on investment, the team tackles common misconceptions and puts…
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CropTalk: After the Rain
August is usually known for dry conditions, but this year we've seen plenty of rain and flooding. In this episode, we talk about what all that moisture could mean for your fields, what to be watching for right now, and a few seasonal maintenance tips to help keep your operation running smoothly....
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The Life of a Dairy Farmer
Welcome to Dairy Country! Join Josh and Jackson as they dive into the world of dairy farming with special guest Terry. In this episode of TRUTALK, Terry shares his expertise in the dairy industry, discussing the challenges, demands, and rewards of life on the farm. Follow along as he talks about...
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Shop Talk: A Technician's Journey
Three technicians. Three generations. One conversation. Hosted by Jackson Lyons, this episode takes listeners on a journey through the stages of a technician’s career—from the challenges of getting started to the wisdom gained over the years. This new episode of TRUTALK brings together three...
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Fact or Fiction: Episode 1
FACT or FICTION but AG Addition! Tune in to the latest episode of TRUTALK, where we tackle some of agriculture's most debated topics. Join hosts Josh Howard and Jackson Lyons, along with special guest Marty Park, as they challenge common beliefs, share perspectives, and separate fact from fiction...
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Let's Talk Parts: Behind the Counter
Think a parts department just sells parts? Think again. Bluffton Parts Manager Erikk Schoeff joins us to reveal everything happening behind the counter—from inventory and daily operations to the full range of services TRULAND’s parts team brings to the table.
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Kickoff to Planting: Early Season Hot Topics
This 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.
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Renovations, History & Heart of Napoleon
After 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…
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More Than Bins: Grain Handling
From 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.
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Meyer Building: Inside the World of Quality Construction
This 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...
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CropTalk: The 2026 Spring Outlook
This 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
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Tech Talk: Spring Kickoff
As 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...
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Bruce Kennedy: A Legacy in Motion
Bruce 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…
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Behind the Booth: Fort Wayne Farm Show 2026
TRUTALK 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...
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New Year, New Host, New Conversations
New 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
Josh 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...
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Old Iron, New Tricks - Retrofitting Equipment with New Tech
We 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....
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Crop Talk - Tassels Out, Hagies Out
August 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...
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Know Before You Go - Pre-Harvest Combine Software Updates
If 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...
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Crop Talk - Knee High by the 4th of July
Some 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
Jim 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...
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Crop Talk - Post-Plant Agronomic Update
Josh Howard, TRULAND Agronomist, takes a break from walking fields to walk us through the 2025 growing season thus far. Josh discusses chemical challenges, cold weather, fungicide, and a bit of wheat in the latest edition of CropTalk. Join in and drop your lingering questions below or to our…
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Spray It Like You Mean It - ExactApply, Nozzle Selection, and See & Spray
Tim Miller joins the TRUTALK team to talk all about his specialty - SPRAYERS! His knowledge base is vast but in this latest episode we break down the benefits of ExactApply technology, John Deere's nozzle offerings, and of course the exciting potential with See & Spray.
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Ground Rules - Agronomic Impacts of Downforce and Planter Settings
Ground conditions, ground contact, ground rules. Our agronomy chats are back for the season, and this is a big one! Join the great downforce debate (well, more of a conversation) as TRULAND Agronomist Josh Howard breaks down the residual impacts of incorrect planter settings and what we should be...
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Make Work Planner Work for You...And AutoPath, Too - Spring Tech Prep
Are setup files no longer fitting your documentation needs? Do you hvae lingering questions about AutoPath before we start Plant 25? Would you like your tillage operator to run AutoPath Boundaries? Tune in to hear more about all the easy-to-adopt tech offerings before we kick off planting!
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Press Play on Planting Prep - TRULAND Operational Training Library
Don't miss the debut of the TRULAND Operational Training Library! Join us as we discuss the newest TRULAND venture, our very own web video series. Content tailored to your planter and your needs in the palm of your hand...does it get better than that? Press play on the latest TRUTALK episode to...
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Building Blocks - Autonomy Comes to Salomon Farms
Brian and Mason Salomon of Salomon Farms joins the TRUTALK Team to discuss the newest addition to their organization - an autonomous tractor. Have they always gravitated towards technology? What have they been doing to prepare? What decisions played a role in this new venture? Answers to the most...
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Never Fear, ExpertConnect is Here - Customer Phone Support
When your tractors down, and you're in the field, who you gonna call? Call center! Join Jolynn Nissen, CST Coordinator, and theTRUTALK hosts as we discuss ExpertConnect and our 24/7 customer call center that extends to Integrated Solutions, Parts, Service, and more. Tune in for some great info…
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TRUTalk or TRACTORTalk? - @JustAJacksonThing Joins Us at the Fort Wayne Farm Show
TikTok star and John Deere's Chief Tractor Kid (CTK) Jackson (@JustAJacksonThing) joins us to talk about...wait for it...tractors, among other things. We discuss what tractors and lawn mowers he has around his farm, his future plans, and you may even leave with a few new nuggets of information...
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WAAS Up with SF-RTK? - Receiver & Correction Signal Evolution
The 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…
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As Bright as Christmas Lights - LEAD Plot Research Data
In 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)...
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The New Combine That Could - S7 Series Combines
Chaela Taylor, Product and Systems Specialist with John Deere, joins the TRULAND crew, Josh, Jordan, and Courtney, to recap the S7 demo season. We give you the rundown on all the demo performance metrics - from harvest automation to Ops Center and everything in between. Whether you will be…
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Land, Ledgers, and Lines - Software at Work
In the episode that has been described as the Island of Misfit Software Programs, we walk through TRULAND's boundary mapping program, the Harvest Profit platform, and AutoPath boundaries to show how every piece of the software puzzle has a place on your farm. This is one full episode you won't…
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Harvest Highlights - Mid-Harvest Agronomic Update
Regional Agronomist, Josh Howard, takes over the podcast to walk us through the current state of crops, fertility, market conditions, and even a little tillage! Check it out to hear more about what is (and what should be) on your mind while you are in the cab this season!
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Demo Derby - See & Spray and S7 Combine Demos
There isn't any demolition, but there is plenty of demoing in our latest episode. Joe Webken is back to give us the run down on See and Spray performance for the growing season and break down the S7 combine demos occurring throughout TRULAND territory this fall. Take advantage of your windshield...
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From the Cold War to Coldwater - A Parts History Lesson
Marty Catron, Parts Operations Manager, guest stars in this one-of-a-kind parts special episode. With over 30 years of experience with John Deere Parts, we take a look back at how the dealership, inventory, and equipment has changed over the years. As an added bonus, Marty brings some local Cold...
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Crop Talk - Agronomic Overview of the 2024 Growing Season
Josh Howard, Regional Agronomist, recaps the growing season in this special release episode. Before we get caught up looking ahead to harvest, let's take time to look back at what the 2024 growing season has brought us. Listen for opinions and answers to some of your burning agronomy questions in...
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Control What You Can - Pre-Harvest Combine Considerations
Matt Lefeld is not only a Service Manager, but also a wealth of knowledge and experience. He joins us today to give a rundown of the combine prep and maintenance necessary to keep downtime at bay. Also included are some thoughts on in-season settings and crop condition outlooks. If you missed...
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We're All Learning Here - From Intern to Insider
Join Dealership Experience Intern, Karie Taylor, one last time to hear her insider information on TRULAND, our internship program, and most importantly, what she learned this summer! If you are interested in future internships opportunities, curious about our dealership, or simply love TRUTALK,...
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Mighty Green Chopping Machines - Self-Propelled Forage Harvesters
Have you ever seen a combine look-alike in a green corn field or heard raised an eyebrow at the "SPFH" option on the customer support line? Then this is the episode for you! Nelson Knobloch, Product and Systems Specialist for John Deere, and Tyler Woodbury, Customer Support Technician with…
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Can You See What I'm Spraying? - See & Spray Demos
Our first guest customer episode features Justin Coomer debriefing his experiences with our 616R and See & Spray Technology! Join TRUTALK hosts as they chat with Justin, Account Manager Nick Fidler, and IS Team Member and Demo Lead Joe Webken.
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A 30,000-Foot View - Sales Overview
Brian Spangler, Regional Sales Manager, helps us see the "TRU" picture of sales in the latest episode of TRUTALK. We hear what drives our business, sales, and team members to continue showing up for our customers. As an added bonus, Josh gives an agronomic update for our territory, including what...
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Work Smarter, Not Harder - Technology Roundtable
Karie Taylor, Dealership Experience Intern, has the opportunity to host an episode with our usual hosts, Josh Howard, Jordan Schuler, and Courtney Fox, guest starring. Join us as we walk through automation features including AutoPath, Implement Guidance, In-Field Data Sharing, Machine Sync, and...
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A Field of Opportunity - JD Tech Program
Tune in to our latest episode of TRUTALK to hear from Keith Felton, Connected Support Manager, as we discuss the John Deere Technician Program! Discover how to become a skilled technician through our industry-leading training, hands-on experience, and a pathway to a rewarding career. Whether…
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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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