From The Field

In this episode of From the Field, Kodiak chats with Todd Hess, Precision Ag Technology Manager at Ziegler, to share practical spring planting tips and a look at where precision tech is headed. We'll talk about how updates from Precision Planting, Starlink, and Ziegler will change the landscape of farming in the years to come. It’s a must-listen for growers looking to maximize efficiency, reduce downtime, and prepare for the future of ag technology.Timestamps:00:00-01:09 Intro01:10-01:39 Great Gleaner Giveaway01:40-07:00 Spring Planting Tips07:01-07:37 AGCO Hay Cutting Promotion07:38-09:15 Spring Planting Tips Pt. 209:16-11:25 Equipment Deals11:26-16:26 Latest Tech In Precision Ag16:27-17:42 Todd's Closing Remarks17:43-19:45 Market Update19:46-20:36 AGCO 10% Off Parts20:37-24:27 The Donnay Family24:28-24:49 Closing

Episode 2 of the From the Field Podcast breaks down 2026 market trends, including tight crop margins, shifting acreage projections, and strong livestock performance, before highlighting Ziegler Ag’s annual Ag Tech Wars competition with interviews from this year’s top technicians in Wilmer and St. Cloud. Podcast host, Kodiak Schears, also spotlights the new Great Gleaner Giveaway, a March parts‑savings field deal, and an important USDA update on Farmer Bridge assistance payments—all designed to help producers stay informed, prepared, and profitable heading into planting season.

We’re launching with an unbelievable story: the Ziegler‑rebuild Challenger MT‑865C—nicknamed “Terror”—engineered to operate in the extreme conditions of Antarctica. I spoke with the technicians behind the project to talk through custom modifications, challenges, and what it takes to build a tractor capable of handling -70°F temperatures. The episode also covers a February market snapshot, a last call for Winter Wonder Deals, a 15% discount on AGCO parts, and a cart load of spring tips for growers.