<![CDATA[AgTrends]]>Mon, 16 Jan 2023 15:28:05 +0000Captivate.fmAgVendhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/e52678ac-7e0d-456c-8ae1-99ca74ab7de7/cQk-6L_zf-aTAkreaKT86kpp.pngAgTrendsAgVendAgVendCultivating a new era in ag retail. Hosted by our own Anna Cardoze and featuring guests with unique perspectives within ag retail.https://agtrends.captivate.fmnoserialTechnology for Efficiency Gains with SolinftecTechnology for Efficiency Gains with SolinftecThis week, we chat with Carlos Hirsch and Amanda Warnke of Solinftec. During our talk, we dive into:

  • Why technology sometimes gets a bad rap in agriculture
  • How ag retailers can gain efficiency 
  • Why growers are benefiting from these platforms

Thank you for listening! You can learn more about Solinftec at https://solinftec.com/ and reach their team at more.acres@solinftec.com. If you have any questions or guest suggestions for us, please feel free to shoot us an email at contact@agvend.com or check out www.agvend.com.

]]>This week, we chat with Carlos Hirsch and Amanda Warnke of Solinftec. During our talk, we dive into:

  • Why technology sometimes gets a bad rap in agriculture
  • How ag retailers can gain efficiency 
  • Why growers are benefiting from these platforms

Thank you for listening! You can learn more about Solinftec at https://solinftec.com/ and reach their team at more.acres@solinftec.com. If you have any questions or guest suggestions for us, please feel free to shoot us an email at contact@agvend.com or check out www.agvend.com.

]]>8197cec6-9301-4fad-9947-15e15f971f4fTue, 16 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -060033:25nofull22AgVendAgworld and the future of Grower AccessibilityAgworld and the future of Grower AccessibilityOn the first episode of 2021 we chat with Zach Sheely, North American President of Agworld. During this episode, we discuss: 

  • Agworld and how their solution helps growers and ag retailers 
  • How Agworld and AgVend are working together for our shared partners
  • The importance of keeping the grower’s needs at the forefront 

Thank you for listening, and if you have any questions, please feel free to shoot us an email at contact@agvend.com or check out www.agvend.com.

]]>On the first episode of 2021 we chat with Zach Sheely, North American President of Agworld. During this episode, we discuss: 

  • Agworld and how their solution helps growers and ag retailers 
  • How Agworld and AgVend are working together for our shared partners
  • The importance of keeping the grower’s needs at the forefront 

Thank you for listening, and if you have any questions, please feel free to shoot us an email at contact@agvend.com or check out www.agvend.com.

]]>20ab9294-3f6b-4e9b-b168-d70b7dbfceceTue, 19 Jan 2021 09:00:00 -060041:54nofull21AgVendMatt Van Sloten & Travis Sullivan of River Valley CooperativeMatt Van Sloten & Travis Sullivan of River Valley CooperativeThis week we are joined by Matt Van Sloten and Travis Sullivan of River Valley Cooperative. In our chat, we cover: 

  • How value-added services are changing in the ag retail industry
  • The shifting roles of sales agronomists in servicing growers
  • Growers’ evolving preferences in doing business

Thank you for listening, and if you have any questions, please feel free to shoot us an email at contact@agvend.com or check out www.agvend.com.

]]>This week we are joined by Matt Van Sloten and Travis Sullivan of River Valley Cooperative. In our chat, we cover: 

  • How value-added services are changing in the ag retail industry
  • The shifting roles of sales agronomists in servicing growers
  • Growers’ evolving preferences in doing business

Thank you for listening, and if you have any questions, please feel free to shoot us an email at contact@agvend.com or check out www.agvend.com.

]]>05d780e2-ebbd-4caf-bcbe-ac274f83bad3Fri, 04 Dec 2020 09:00:00 -060040:47nofull112AgVendDigital Marketing and Ag Retail with Jade KampsenDigital Marketing and Ag Retail with Jade KampsenThis week we are joined by Jade Kampsen of Central Farm Service (CFS). In our chat, we cover: 

  • Utilizing emails, texts, and app notifications to engage growers
  • The benefits of segmenting your customers
  • Coordinating your marketing messaging to be relevant throughout the year

Thank you for listening, and if you have any questions, please feel free to shoot us an email at contact@agvend.com or check out www.agvend.com.

]]>This week we are joined by Jade Kampsen of Central Farm Service (CFS). In our chat, we cover: 

  • Utilizing emails, texts, and app notifications to engage growers
  • The benefits of segmenting your customers
  • Coordinating your marketing messaging to be relevant throughout the year

Thank you for listening, and if you have any questions, please feel free to shoot us an email at contact@agvend.com or check out www.agvend.com.

]]>ce27deb9-6c87-4798-8def-6f03c3ae2b23Mon, 16 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -060038:09nofull111AgVendGiving Growers Options in Ag Retail with John DemerlyGiving Growers Options in Ag Retail with John DemerlyThis week we are joined by John Demerly, CEO of CommoditAg. In our chat, we cover: 

  • How utilizing different channels can increase your market wallet share
  • The characteristics of different growers and how they prefer to do business
  • Basing your digital strategy on your goals

Thank you for listening, and if you have any questions, please feel free to shoot us an email at contact@agvend.com or check out www.agvend.com.

]]>This week we are joined by John Demerly, CEO of CommoditAg. In our chat, we cover: 

  • How utilizing different channels can increase your market wallet share
  • The characteristics of different growers and how they prefer to do business
  • Basing your digital strategy on your goals

Thank you for listening, and if you have any questions, please feel free to shoot us an email at contact@agvend.com or check out www.agvend.com.

]]>45b97d8d-d9fc-4dfe-bea3-891bfe3bdf03Wed, 14 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -060038:40nofull110AgVendThe Evolution of AgVend: from the Marketplace to Grower PortalsThe Evolution of AgVend: from the Marketplace to Grower PortalsThis week we are joined by Alexander Reichert, CEO and co-founder of AgVend. In our chat, we cover: 

  • Why we sunsetted the AgVend.com marketplace
  • How we are focusing our developmental efforts to better serve the industry
  • Ways ag retailers can digitally engage their customers

Thank you for listening, and if you have any questions, please feel free to shoot us an email at contact@agvend.com or check out www.agvend.com.

]]>This week we are joined by Alexander Reichert, CEO and co-founder of AgVend. In our chat, we cover: 

  • Why we sunsetted the AgVend.com marketplace
  • How we are focusing our developmental efforts to better serve the industry
  • Ways ag retailers can digitally engage their customers

Thank you for listening, and if you have any questions, please feel free to shoot us an email at contact@agvend.com or check out www.agvend.com.

]]>d41e10ef-02a5-46a0-92a9-20e9be1f3d19Thu, 01 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -060053:10nofull19AgVendGrowers Adapting through Technology with Lance PetersenGrowers Adapting through Technology with Lance PetersenThis week we are joined by Lance Petersen, a grower in east central Minnesota. In our chat, we cover: 

  • Ways producers are adapting to the ever-changing environment of agriculture
  • The challenges growers face when communicating with their ag retailers
  • How digital solutions can create efficiencies for growers throughout the year

Thank you for listening, and if you have any questions, please feel free to shoot us an email at contact@agvend.com or check out www.agvend.com. 

Make sure to tune in to our next episode for a chat with our CEO, Alexander Reichert, about the evolution of AgVend and why we have decided to focus solely on powering Grower Portals for ag retailers.

]]>This week we are joined by Lance Petersen, a grower in east central Minnesota. In our chat, we cover: 

  • Ways producers are adapting to the ever-changing environment of agriculture
  • The challenges growers face when communicating with their ag retailers
  • How digital solutions can create efficiencies for growers throughout the year

Thank you for listening, and if you have any questions, please feel free to shoot us an email at contact@agvend.com or check out www.agvend.com. 

Make sure to tune in to our next episode for a chat with our CEO, Alexander Reichert, about the evolution of AgVend and why we have decided to focus solely on powering Grower Portals for ag retailers.

]]>fdf0f9e7-5fab-42c9-9c77-8c8d7b3cd758Wed, 16 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -060048:44nofull18AgVendAgronomists’ Pain Points & Digital Solutions with Dan Larson of CFSAgronomists’ Pain Points & Digital Solutions with Dan Larson of CFSThis week we are joined by Dan Larson, a Regional Growth Specialist at Central Farm Service (CFS) in Owatonna, MN. In our chat, we cover: 

  • The monthly challenges of invoicing
  • Using different mediums to communicate with customers
  • How digital solutions can serve both agronomists and growers. 

Thank you for listening, and if you have any questions, please feel free to shoot us an email at contact@agvend.com or check out www.agvend.com. If you’d like to learn more about Central Farm Service you can visit their website here.  

Make sure to tune in to our next episode for a chat with Lance Peterson, a grower from Minnesota.

]]>This week we are joined by Dan Larson, a Regional Growth Specialist at Central Farm Service (CFS) in Owatonna, MN. In our chat, we cover: 

  • The monthly challenges of invoicing
  • Using different mediums to communicate with customers
  • How digital solutions can serve both agronomists and growers. 

Thank you for listening, and if you have any questions, please feel free to shoot us an email at contact@agvend.com or check out www.agvend.com. If you’d like to learn more about Central Farm Service you can visit their website here.  

Make sure to tune in to our next episode for a chat with Lance Peterson, a grower from Minnesota.

]]>90df1fdf-e187-4632-a1fd-12b444825169Wed, 02 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -060029:42nofull17AgVendDigital Evolution in Ag with Shane Thomas (Part 2)Digital Evolution in Ag with Shane Thomas (Part 2)This week we are again joined by Shane Thomas, Global Digital Ag Lead at Farmers Edge and author of Upstream Ag Insights. In part 2 of our chat, we cover a range of topics from how digital tools can help growers and agronomists instantly access information, to how technology can enhance the customer relationship, and so much more!

Thank you for listening, and if you have any questions, please feel free to shoot us an email at contact@agvend.com. If you’d like to learn more about Farmer’s Edge, you can visit their website and to check out UpStream Ag Insights, click here. 

Make sure to tune in to our next episode for a chat with Dan Larson of CFS about the challenges and opportunities of technology for agronomists.

]]>This week we are again joined by Shane Thomas, Global Digital Ag Lead at Farmers Edge and author of Upstream Ag Insights. In part 2 of our chat, we cover a range of topics from how digital tools can help growers and agronomists instantly access information, to how technology can enhance the customer relationship, and so much more!

Thank you for listening, and if you have any questions, please feel free to shoot us an email at contact@agvend.com. If you’d like to learn more about Farmer’s Edge, you can visit their website and to check out UpStream Ag Insights, click here. 

Make sure to tune in to our next episode for a chat with Dan Larson of CFS about the challenges and opportunities of technology for agronomists.

]]>7c5e679d-2445-4944-ad0f-06311a1f6599Wed, 19 Aug 2020 09:00:00 -060027:16nofull16AgVendDigital Evolution in Ag with Shane Thomas (Part 1)Digital Evolution in Ag with Shane Thomas (Part 1)This week we are joined by Shane Thomas, Global Digital Ag Lead at Farmers Edge and author of Upstream Ag Insights. In part 1 of our chat, we cover a range of topics ranging from how technology use can reduce risk for farmers, to how eCommerce isn’t a full digital strategy for a business, and so much more! 

Thank you for listening, and if you have any questions, please feel free to shoot us an email at contact@agvend.com. If you’d like to learn more about Farmer’s Edge, you can visit their website and to check out UpStream Ag Insights, click here. 

Make sure to tune in to our next episode where we continue our chat with Shane Thomas and dive into even more! 

]]>This week we are joined by Shane Thomas, Global Digital Ag Lead at Farmers Edge and author of Upstream Ag Insights. In part 1 of our chat, we cover a range of topics ranging from how technology use can reduce risk for farmers, to how eCommerce isn’t a full digital strategy for a business, and so much more! 

Thank you for listening, and if you have any questions, please feel free to shoot us an email at contact@agvend.com. If you’d like to learn more about Farmer’s Edge, you can visit their website and to check out UpStream Ag Insights, click here. 

Make sure to tune in to our next episode where we continue our chat with Shane Thomas and dive into even more! 

]]>e9a9633b-9d7f-48ed-a5e2-16c05b30e533Thu, 06 Aug 2020 09:00:00 -060035:15nofull15AgVendThe Future of Ag Retail with Tracy LinboThe Future of Ag Retail with Tracy LinboThe ag industry and ag retail has seen an accelerated change in the last 5 years and more specifically, in the last 5 months. The retail landscape is changing, but what will that continue to look like? During this episode, Anna Cardoze chats with Tracy Linbo, industry veteran and EVP Chief Commercial Officer of Growers Edge on the future of ag retail and how digital will continue to play a role in the space. We cover: 

  • How digital will be incorporated into ag retail in the next 5 years 
  • The future relationship between a sales agronomist and a customer 
  • What the ag retail landscape looks like in the next 5 - 10 years

Make sure to tune in to our next episode where we chat with Shane Thomas of Farmers Edge. 

]]>The ag industry and ag retail has seen an accelerated change in the last 5 years and more specifically, in the last 5 months. The retail landscape is changing, but what will that continue to look like? During this episode, Anna Cardoze chats with Tracy Linbo, industry veteran and EVP Chief Commercial Officer of Growers Edge on the future of ag retail and how digital will continue to play a role in the space. We cover: 

  • How digital will be incorporated into ag retail in the next 5 years 
  • The future relationship between a sales agronomist and a customer 
  • What the ag retail landscape looks like in the next 5 - 10 years

Make sure to tune in to our next episode where we chat with Shane Thomas of Farmers Edge. 

]]>642718fa-71d9-4e81-9fab-2a9f8f16b08aFri, 24 Jul 2020 09:00:00 -060032:22nofull14AgVendDigital Solutions are Enablers, Not Replacements for Agronomists with Connor LankfordDigital Solutions are Enablers, Not Replacements for Agronomists with Connor LankfordAre you considering a digital solution, but concerned about alienating your sales team? In this episode, we share a live chat with Anna Cardoze and Connor Lankford, Precision Ag Manager from Valley Agronomics. During our chat, we dive into:

  • The importance of onboarding your organization at each level
  • Helping your team discover efficiencies through digital tools
  • Streamlining your sales process to gain key time savings of 20-30%

Thank you for listening, and if you have any questions after listening, please feel free to shoot us an email at contact@agvend.com. 

Tune in to the next episode where we hear from Tracy Linbo of Grower’s Edge to discuss how the future of ag retail. 

]]>Are you considering a digital solution, but concerned about alienating your sales team? In this episode, we share a live chat with Anna Cardoze and Connor Lankford, Precision Ag Manager from Valley Agronomics. During our chat, we dive into:

  • The importance of onboarding your organization at each level
  • Helping your team discover efficiencies through digital tools
  • Streamlining your sales process to gain key time savings of 20-30%

Thank you for listening, and if you have any questions after listening, please feel free to shoot us an email at contact@agvend.com. 

Tune in to the next episode where we hear from Tracy Linbo of Grower’s Edge to discuss how the future of ag retail. 

]]>41012c5d-7bb4-42af-9c0e-289fb3be5460Sun, 12 Jul 2020 09:00:00 -060031:04nofull13AgVendCommon Considerations for Digital Solutions with Craig PattyCommon Considerations for Digital Solutions with Craig PattyEver wonder what considerations there are when an ag retailer is looking at implementing a digital solution? How do you know your customers want a digital option? How do you pick the right digital partner? In this episode, we share a live chat with Anna Cardoze and Craig Patty, VP of Sales + Marketing from River Valley Co-op. During our chat we dive into: 

  • Getting buy-in from your team 
  • How to know the right digital strategy for your business
  • Staying competitive in a digital environment

Thank you for listening, and if you have any questions after listening, please feel free to shoot us an email at contact@agvend.com. 

Tune in to the next episode where we hear from Connor Lankford of Valley Ag to discuss how digital solutions are sales enablement tools, not replacements for agronomists.

]]>Ever wonder what considerations there are when an ag retailer is looking at implementing a digital solution? How do you know your customers want a digital option? How do you pick the right digital partner? In this episode, we share a live chat with Anna Cardoze and Craig Patty, VP of Sales + Marketing from River Valley Co-op. During our chat we dive into: 

  • Getting buy-in from your team 
  • How to know the right digital strategy for your business
  • Staying competitive in a digital environment

Thank you for listening, and if you have any questions after listening, please feel free to shoot us an email at contact@agvend.com. 

Tune in to the next episode where we hear from Connor Lankford of Valley Ag to discuss how digital solutions are sales enablement tools, not replacements for agronomists.

]]>e1c6dfca-03dd-4f4a-94f8-736149229195Sun, 12 Jul 2020 09:00:00 -060029:55nofull12AgVendCultivating a New Era in Ag RetailCultivating a New Era in Ag RetailIn this episode, we share a live webinar with AgVend’s CEO and Co-Founder, Alexander Reichert. He discusses the new era in ag retail and the important shifts when it comes to digital strategies. We dive into: 

  • Defining the future customer experience in agriculture
  • Best practices when designing your own digital strategy 
  • How our AgVend-powered Grower Portals are keeping our partners ahead of their customers’ needs 

Thank you for listening, and if you have any questions after listening, please feel free to shoot us an email at contact@agvend.com. 

Tune in to the next episode where we hear from Craig Patty of River Valley Co-op to discuss considerations when looking at digital tools.

]]>In this episode, we share a live webinar with AgVend’s CEO and Co-Founder, Alexander Reichert. He discusses the new era in ag retail and the important shifts when it comes to digital strategies. We dive into: 

  • Defining the future customer experience in agriculture
  • Best practices when designing your own digital strategy 
  • How our AgVend-powered Grower Portals are keeping our partners ahead of their customers’ needs 

Thank you for listening, and if you have any questions after listening, please feel free to shoot us an email at contact@agvend.com. 

Tune in to the next episode where we hear from Craig Patty of River Valley Co-op to discuss considerations when looking at digital tools.

]]>5392f3a0-8146-4a54-8f16-ffc30ba18dedSun, 12 Jul 2020 09:00:00 -060030:04nofull11AgVend