"Beyond the Toolbox: Exploring the Complexities of the Right to Repair Debate in Agriculture"

We acknowledge the complexity of the debate—it’s not just about farmers hacking software but a broader discussion about safety, ownership, relationships, and trust.

Defining Right to Repair:

Farmers’ desire to access tools, diagnostics, and manuals to repair their equipment independently.

Manufacturers’ perspective on safety, emissions compliance, cybersecurity, and intellectual property rights.

What the Debate Is Really About:

It’s not as simple as “farmers vs. manufacturers.”

Broader implications for safety, environmental sustainability, and secure operation.

What Equipment Manufacturers Support:

According to the AEM statement, manufacturers support customers’ access to:

Safety materials, Manuals, service guides, and diagnostic tools.

Training, best practices, and parts at authorized prices.

The Bigger Picture – People, Personalities, and Perspectives

Farmers’ Perspective:

Frustrations with downtime during critical seasons.

Stories of how delays in repair access have impacted operations.

The pride farmers take in being self-reliant and innovative problem-solvers.

Manufacturers’ Concerns:

Safety risks associated with untrained individuals performing repairs.

Cybersecurity risks and potential violations of emissions compliance.

Concerns about providing access to embedded proprietary software.

Trust and Collaboration:

The relationship between farmers, dealerships, and manufacturers.

Challenges in balancing farmers’ needs with manufacturers’ responsibility to protect their products and technology.

Breaking Down Key Issues

Manufacturer concerns about ensuring proper repair and maintenance practices.

Risks of unauthorized modifications leading to unsafe or non-compliant equipment.

Cybersecurity Threats:

Potential vulnerabilities in connected equipment and broader networks.

Real-world examples of what could go wrong if sensitive systems are compromised.

Economic Impacts:

How Right to Repair regulations could disrupt current market dynamics.

Concerns from manufacturers about government-mandated repair provisions.

A Free Market vs. Regulation:

Discussing manufacturers’ objection to laws dictating the cost and manner of repair information sharing.

The balance between fostering competition and protecting innovation.

Where Do We Go From Here?

What Needs to Change:

Open discussion on what each side—farmers and manufacturers—needs to consider to find common ground.

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In this quick-hit episode, we sit down with Zach Johnson (aka The Millennial Farmer) and Just a Jackson Thing for a laid-back conversation that’s all about the love of agriculture. We talk shop—literally—with updates on Jackson’s new space, swap stories about their favorite tractors, and reflect on what keeps them passionate about creating farm content.

Zach and Jackson share how social media has become a powerful platform to tell the truth about life on the farm—from the tough days to the moments of joy. Plus, they take on some audience questions, offering candid answers and laughs along the way.

Whether you’re in the tractor cab, at the shop, or scrolling through TikTok, this episode is a feel-good reminder of the community agriculture creates—and the personalities that make it even better.

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Custom harvesting is a lifestyle, a business, and an essential part of the agricultural ecosystem—and few know it better than Frederick Harvesting & Trucking. What began as a small family operation with one combine and one truck has grown into a dynamic business that travels across multiple states each year, helping farmers bring in their crops efficiently and on time.

In this episode, we sit down with the Frederick family to talk about the realities of life on the harvest trail—the long days, the logistical puzzles, the tight-knit crew, and the powerful sense of purpose that comes from serving farmers across the Midwest. We dive into the evolution of their business, how technology and equipment upgrades have shaped the way they work, and what it takes to stay organized while moving across state lines with a full fleet.

More than that, we ask the Fredericks how someone new might get started in custom harvesting. What equipment do you need? How do you find clients? What skills are required? What are the biggest challenges and most rewarding parts of the job? Whether you're a young entrepreneur or a farm kid with a dream, this episode has the practical insights and motivational spark you’ve been looking for.

You’ll also hear about:

The benefits of hiring a harvest crew vs. owning your own equipment

The importance of crew culture and treating employees like family

How harvesters build lasting relationships with farmers over decades

The biggest surprises people don’t expect about the custom harvesting lifestyle

Tips for keeping machines running and staff energized during the heat of harvest

This episode is your backstage pass to one of agriculture’s most unique and mobile businesses.

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Charlie from Uniondale, Pennsylvania, has built a massive following by doing what he does best—trucking with personality. With over 360k followers on TikTok and 81k on Facebook, Charlie blends the grit of hauling hazardous waste with humor, music, and daily check-ins that his fans love. His signature video intros like “Whiskey Wednesday” and “Thirsty Thursday” have become cult favorites, and his love of music—especially singing in his shop—is just another layer to the character people can’t get enough of.

In this episode, we dive into Charlie’s life on the road, including what it's like hauling with a crew, how he manages the pressures of trucking dangerous materials, and why storytelling from the cab has struck such a chord online. We explore his home life too—his love for the lake, his pontoon boat (which only he drives), his kids’ fishing adventures, and even a few tales about “Old Mary,” his motorcycle-riding 76-year-old neighbor with a Boss Hoss packing an LS3 Corvette engine.

Charlie shares how the trucking lifestyle can be both chaotic and rewarding, what keeps him grounded, and how he uses humor and authenticity to connect with fans across the country. Whether you’re in agriculture, transportation, or just enjoy a great story, this episode will keep you entertained from start to finish.

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Gunny Kreps joins the show to break down the fundamentals of plant nutrition and how it directly impacts crop growth, resilience, and yield. Representing AgXplore, Gunny explains the five stages of crop development—Foundation, Establishment, Architecture, Reproductive, and Maturity—and highlights how understanding and supporting each phase can maximize ROI.

We also tackle real-world challenges like slow plant growth, leaf rolling, grain fill issues, and unpredictable weather. Gunther shares what separates top-performing farms from the rest and offers advice on trying new practices, field trialing with check strips, and planning fertility strategies for 2025-2026. Plus, we wrap things up Farm4Fun style with some lighthearted agronomy banter.

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Austin Roylance, a spraying expert and content creator, joins us to share how he built Roylance Spraying, a custom spraying business specializing in onions, mini potatoes, and corn defoliation. He discusses his trip to Argentina to explore the latest in Caiman Sprayers and BK Comp’s 160ft carbon fiber booms, his partnership programs and loyalty rewards, and the importance of staying ahead with regulations and GPS technology. We also hear about his family life, social media presence, and some of his funniest on-farm moments. Plus, we wrap up with a “Guess the Farm Fact” segment that you won’t want to miss!

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In today’s episode, Jesse Blasi (Kansas) and Max Hodel (Illinois) share their experiences with John Deere's See & Spray™ technology and the latest sprayer updates designed to maximize yields and minimize costs.

1. See & Spray Select Variable Rate – Jesse discusses how he saved $120k on chemicals for his 3,000 acres of wheat using See & Spray Select and how the new variable rate capabilities are bringing huge savings and precision to later-season applications.
2. See & Spray Premium – Max shares how his S&S Ultimate machine has been helping him reduce inputs while maintaining optimal crop care across his 7,000-acre corn and bean operation.
3. AutoTrac & ExactApply Updates – Both guests highlight how AutoTrac Vision 2.0 and ExactApply have drastically reduced crop damage and improved accuracy, allowing them to operate more efficiently at faster speeds.

This episode is packed with real-world applications of John Deere’s sprayer technology and insights on how farmers can maximize their yields while keeping costs down.

See & Spray Adoption Experience

• What was it like adopting See & Spray™ technology for both farmers?
• How did they learn about the technology, and what prompted them to give it a try?

Benefits Realized

• Jesse saved $120k on chemicals using See & Spray Select – how did that impact his bottom line?
• Max discusses the advantages he’s seen over the past three years with his S&S Ultimate machine.
• The role of See & Spray Premium in boosting efficiency and minimizing inputs.

Advice for Farmers Considering the Tech

• Tips from Jesse and Max for farmers thinking about adopting this tech.
• What are the most important factors to consider before making the jump?

See & Spray Select Variable Rate

• Latest advancements in See & Spray technology for later-season fungicide, desiccant, and pre-harvest passes.
• Precision and product savings in variable rate capabilities.

See & Spray Premium

• New boom sizes (90-ft., 100-ft., 120-ft.) for See & Spray Premium on John Deere and Hagie sprayers.
• How the new updates can help farmers fine-tune their application processes.

AutoTrac Updates

• AutoTrac Turn Automation – smoother turns and better guidance during field passes.
• AutoTrac Vision 2.0 – ensuring precision control at faster speeds to reduce crop damage.

ExactApply Updates

• ExactApply Variable Rate – offering multi-rate across the boom and AutoSelect Pulsing for more accurate application across up to 11 unique sections.
• How these updates enable farmers to achieve more precise product placement and increase their ROI.

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In this episode, we’re joined by Shaun Haney, founder and CEO of RealAgriculture, Canada’s leading online ag publication and home to RealAg Radio on SiriusXM. Shaun shares his journey from growing up on a Southern Alberta seed farm to becoming a trusted voice in agriculture. We discuss how RealAgriculture provides farmers with essential information on agronomy, farm business planning, trade policies, and global ag trends. He also shares insights from speaking at top industry events and weighs in on key issues like US-Canada trade relations and farm show coverage worldwide. If you’re looking to stay ahead in the ag industry, this episode is a must-listen!

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