Ag Geek Speak

Ag Geek Speak

A Podcast for Precision Agriculture Geeks

Episodes 81
Avg. Duration 24m
Activity Moderate
Since Jan 2024
Latest Episode Feb 2026

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Weekly
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Episodic
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34%
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feeds.buzzsprout.com

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About This Podcast

GK Technology Inc Team Members, Jodi Boe and Sarah Lovas talk about precision agriculture, agriculture mapping, agronomy and drainage. 

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S3E1 1. Talking Cybersecurity with Tech Support Farm's Chris Sherman

Feb 20, 2026 22m Transcript

We sit down with Chris Sherman of Tech Support Farm to explore how cybercrime targets modern agriculture and what practical steps protect farms and agribusinesses from losses. From avoiding spoofed…

S3E1 0.5 Tiny Bytes - Value of NAIP Imagery In Ag Mapping

Jan 14, 2026 11m Transcript

Sarah and Jodi discuss NAIP aerial imagery and why this high-resolution imagery is invaluable for precision agriculture work in the United States. They share workflows for validating zones, aligning…

S2E20 20. Using Autonomous Tractors on the Farm with Matt Krueger

Dec 18, 2025 55m Transcript

We talk with Matt Krueger about his field-level view of autonomous tillage with a 9R series John Deere tractor, from kit installation to dust-driven safety stops, and how better boundaries and…

S2E19 19.5 Map The Acidity, Save The Harvest

Dec 10, 2025 11m Transcript

We dig into why low (acidic) soil pH unlocks aluminum toxicity, how that halts root growth, and which crops suffer first. Then we lay out a practical plan to find acidic patches with smarter…

S2E19 19. Preston Sundeen Pt. 2 - Teaching Precision Ag That Works Today

Dec 04, 2025 30m Transcript

Welcome back to the second part of our conversation with Preston Sundeen to explore how a two-year ag program prepares students for precision agriculture careers by building real-world skills across…

S2E18 18.5 Is There a Way to Predict IDC Risk?

Dec 04, 2025 8m Transcript

We unpack why soybean leaves turn yellow in patches, thanks to soybean IDC (iron deficiency chlorosis) and how to predict IDC risk for management. We share the exact soil tests that matter, how to…

S2E17 17.5 Cracking The Code Of Salty Soils

Nov 26, 2025 9m Transcript

We break down what “salty soil” really means and why salinity and sodicity demand different fixes. We share how to properly diagnose a soil as saline, sodic, or saline/sodic through soil sampling and…

S2E18 18. Yes, He Mapped The Lawns Too Preston Sundeen Pt. 1

Nov 26, 2025 35m Transcript

We sit down with Preston Sundean to trace a path from farm kid to precision ag educator and entrepreneur. We dig into teaching ADMS, turning data into fast prescriptions, and why critical thinking…

S2E17 17. Variable Rating Herbicides with Kyle Okke Pt. 3

Nov 19, 2025 34m Transcript

We map residual herbicide rates with field truth, not guesses, turning five-zone soil maps into targeted prescriptions that cut injury and hit weed spawn sites. We weigh OM, pH, texture, and…

S2E16 16.5 Calculating Nutrients in Liquid Fertilizer (Bulk Density!)

Nov 06, 2025 7m Transcript

We unpack why liquid fertilizer math trips people up and discuss how to figure out how to determine pounds of fertilizer in a liquid fertilizer. We talk real examples and show how small liquid…

S2E16 16. Variable Rating Herbicides with Kyle Okke Pt. 2

Nov 06, 2025 33m Transcript

We sit down (again) with Kyle Okke of Agile Agronomy and explore how to make variable-rate residual herbicides actually work, from nozzle physics to dual-tank setups, and why agronomy must lead every…

S2E15 15.5 Precision Composite Soil Sampling Explained

Oct 29, 2025 12m Transcript

We unpack why “precision composite soil sampling” isn’t a contradiction and show how GPS-marked points turn an old method into a reliable trend tool. We cover workflows, gear, timing, and when…

S2E15 15. Variable Rating Herbicides with Kyle Okke Pt. 1

Oct 29, 2025 36m Transcript

We explore using precision agriculture to variable-rate apply residual herbicides using soil-driven maps to reduce crop injury on sensitive zones while maintaining strong weed control. Kyle Okke…

14.5 From Prairie Black To Red Dirt: A Tour Of Soil Orders

Oct 22, 2025 11m Transcript

We break down soil orders like a field guide, linking what you see in a soil profile to how soils behave and how to manage them. From prairie-black mollisols to red-dirt ultisols, we share traits,…

S2E14 14. Introducing Surface Shaping with Kelly Sharpe Pt. 2

Oct 22, 2025 34m Transcript

Catch the first part of this episode here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2297340/episodes/17664422In part two of introducing Surface Shaping, Kelly walks us through how to turn a watershed map into a…

S2E13 Special Episode 13.5: Creating the World's Largest Corn Maze with Matt Krueger

Aug 20, 2025 45m Transcript

Matt Kruger joins us to share the fascinating story of creating the world's largest corn maze spanning 121 acres with over 20 miles of pathways using precision agriculture technology. We explore how…

S2E13 13. Introducing Surface Shaping with Kelly Sharpe Pt. 1

Aug 13, 2025 33m Transcript

GK Technology introduces Surface Shaping and SD Surface (in conjunction with Rust Sales) which offers land managers an innovative approach to field design. Surface Shaping allows for advanced…

S2E12 12.5 Tiny Bytes: Understanding Bulk Density: Why Space Matters in Your Soil

Aug 07, 2025 16m Transcript

Soil is more than just what we see on the surface, on average consisting of 45% mineral components, 5% organic matter, 25% water, and 25% air, with bulk density measuring how much dry soil weighs per…

S2E12 12. A Spring Precision Ag Software Support Recap

Jul 24, 2025 26m Transcript

Sarah and Jodi continue their conversation about common precision agriculture issues encountered during spring planting, focusing on field boundaries, controller settings, and troubleshooting…

S2E11 11.5 Tiny Bytes: NDVI: Turning Plant Color into Actionable Farm Data

Jul 16, 2025 11m Transcript

NDVI (Normalized Difference Vegetative Index) helps farmers detect how green and/or productive different areas of their fields are by measuring the ratio of near-infrared to red light reflected from…

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