Irrigation News

Learn more about Grand Farm – how it developed, its ongoing goals and mission, and what autonomous farming could look like by 2025.

What is John Deere compact construction equipment? How do I switch attachments on different machines? And what if I have a mixed fleet of construction equipment? These questions and more are answered in this latest episode.

For RDO Equipment Co., partnership is about people. And it’s more than a definition, more than words, and more than an approach at RDO. It’s part of RDO’s DNA and history, a history that goes as far back as the company does, beginning with the story of how Ron Offutt founded RDO Equipment Co. – and it may never have happened without the role of partnership.

For some RDO Equipment Co. team members, working directly with customers holds a world of benefits, not the least of which is the opportunity to work in unique, and occasionally, culturally significant, locations.

The RDO Vermeer teams went home with several awards from Vermeer Corporation’s Dealer Year-End Meetings in December.

New equipment? The latest technology? Upgrades to service and support? All are a guarantee to be on display and talked about at CONEXPO.

The agriculture technology magazine and website Precision Farming Dealer (PFD) has named RDO Equipment Co. its Most Valuable Dealership for 2020.

Are you planning for CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020 in Las Vegas? Then you won't want to miss this latest episode of The Track.

For most farmers, weather is the biggest challenge to the operation. But it’s more than how weather affects a crop – it’s how weather can affect equipment. In the case of center pivot irrigation systems, bad weather may damage pivots and put farmers in a tough spot.

Team members, customers, community members, and more gathered at the Billings RDO Equipment Co. store in early December to support children and their families affected by cancer.

Laurel Caes, public relations at John Deere, joins host Tony Kramer to discuss why John Deere believes that CES is valuable in presenting the widely-known agriculture company as a technology company – and what’s in store for John Deere at CES 2020?

Summing up 2019 is difficult for a company of the size and breadth of RDO Equipment Co. – because, a lot happens in one year, and there’s not just one or two – or even a dozen – moments that can accurately define it.

When growers see an initial year of ag data, they might feel like no usable information has been collected. However, this can be avoided with the right expectations & plan.

One of RDO’s largest customers in western North Dakota reached an impressive equipment milestone this year that combines Deere loaders, a commitment to preventative maintenance, and a partnership with RDO.

Labor shortages are just one of the many challenges today's produce growers face. Learn how lettuce thinning technology can be a solution in this latest episode of the Agriculture Technology podcast.

It’s year-end – in the equipment world, that means there’s still time to evaluate fleet needs and take advantage of tax savings like Section 179 and bonus depreciation if an equipment or technology purchase makes sense.

Here’s a special look at RDO Equipment Co.’s Texas Construction region with the region’s Vice President, Cory Kosse. Read on to learn more about construction in this area and some exciting plans for 2020.

Driving past the site of the new RDO Equipment Co. store in Dayton, MN, it’s hard to believe construction only began earlier this year – and, perhaps even harder to believe, the store will be fully up and running in just a few months.

Challenges in agriculture today are dynamic, and require a combination of practice, humility, and rapport to overcome them.

The latest podcast takes a look at a water data tool: SWIIM®, which stands for Sustainable Water and Innovative Irrigation Management®.