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Welcome to Leap Forward with Riesterer & Schnell. We are a progressive John Deere dealer with multiple locations throughout Wisconsin.
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S3E2 Pre‑Season Planter & Tillage Checks: Avoid Downtime This Spring
Spring planting success starts long before you enter the field.In this episode of Leap Forward with Riesterer & Schnell, the team breaks down the most important tillage and planter wear items to…
S3E1 Seeing Weeds Differently - Grower Experiences with John Deere See & Spray
What does John Deere See & Spray really look like in the field after the full 2025 season? In this episode of the Leap Forward Podcast, we sit down at Miller Farms in Pickett, Wisconsin, for…
S2E11 The Power of Inspections: Expert Tips to Keep Your Equipment Field-Ready
In this episode of Leap Forward with Riesterer & Schnell, host Keith Muench sits down with Kevin and Chris, two highly experienced ag service technicians from our Hortonville location. Together,…
S2E10 Growing the Next Generation of Ag Technicians
In this special episode of Leap Forward with Riesterer & Schnell, host Beau Dvorachek steps away from technology talk to spotlight the people powering the future of agricultural service. Hear…
S2E9 Ride Along: Harvesting Soybeans with the John Deere S7 800 in Wisconsin
Climb into the cab and join Beau Dvorachek, Andy Sorenson, and Trevor Balthazor as they harvest soybeans in a Wisconsin field on this special episode of Leap Forward with Riesterer & Schnell.…
S2E8 Harvest Smarter: How John Deere Tech Is Revolutionizing Fall Operations
In this episode of Leap Forward, join Riesterer & Schnell’s digital experts — Trevor, Wyatt, and Matt — as they dive into the cutting-edge John Deere technologies transforming Wisconsin’s fall…
S2E7 Paving the Way with John Deere Precision Upgrades
In this episode of Leap Forward with Riesterer & Schnell, host Jordan Hempel sits down with Clint Chaffer to explore how precision upgrade kits are changing the game for farmers. From adjustable…
S2E6 Smarter Baling: Tech-Driven Solutions from John Deere
In this episode of Leap Forward with Riesterer & Schnell, we explore how John Deere is transforming the baling process with its 1 Series Round Balers. From real-time moisture and weight data to…
S2E5 Unveiling the All-New John Deere F Series Self-Propelled Forage Harvesters
Join us in this exciting episode of Leap Forward as Todd Vogel, Product Specialist from Riesterer & Schnell, and Bergen Nelson, Go-To-Market Manager with John Deere, showcase the revolutionary…
S2E4 The Future of Farming with John Deere’s Autonomous Tractor
In this episode of Leap Forward with Riesterer & Schnell, we’re diving into the cutting edge of agricultural innovation with a spotlight on the John Deere Autonomous Tractor. Join us as we talk…
S2E3 John Deere Precision Technology for Vegetable Growers in Wisconsin
Join Tim Duel from Riesterer & Schnell and Brad Garner from Weekly Farms in Plainfield, Wisconsin, as they delve into the transformative world of John Deere technology for vegetable farms. In…
S2E2 AutoTrac™ Turn Automation
Tune in to this episode of Leap Forward as we explore the impact of AutoTrac Turn Automation with Ben Bartel, Vegetable Product Specialist, and Chad Kurszewski, Equipment Consultant at Riesterer…
S2E1 Snow Equipment Solutions
In this episode of Leap Forward with Riesterer & Schnell, we dive into the world of snow removal with John Klemp, Regional Sales Manager, and Hunter Leisner, Equipment Consultant. Discover the…
S1E10 2024 in Review: Digital Farming Successes and Strategies
Join hosts Wyatt Davidson and Trevor Balthazor as they dive into a comprehensive year-end review of the John Deere Operations Center. In this episode, they discuss the successes and challenges of…
S1E9 Getting Ready for Next Season: Key Post-Season Service Tips
In this episode of Leap Forward with Riesterer & Schnell, join Katie Bohm, Machine Monitoring Specialist, and Jason Knoener, Service Manager, as they dive into essential winterization tips, the…
S1E8 Maximizing Harvest Efficiency: The John Deere S7 Series Combine
Join us on this episode of Leap Forward with Riesterer & Schnell as we dive into the heart of harvest season with Andy Sorenson, Combine and Planter Specialist, and Marty Wilfert, Regional Sales…
S1E7 Application Equipment Solutions
In this episode of Leap Forward with Riesterer & Schnell, John Klemp, Regional Sales Manager, sits down with Nate Soldvedt, Commercial Application Specialist, to dive deep into the world of John…
S1E6 Hay and Forage with the "Hammer"
In this episode of Leap Forward with Riesterer & Schnell, join Beau Dvorachek, Strategic Solutions Manager, as he talks to Todd Vogel, Hay & Forage - Product Specialist (the "Hammer"). With…
S1E5 Making Hay
Welcome to the latest episode of Leap Forward with Riesterer & Schnell! In this insightful session, our host Nate Knaack engages in a captivating conversation with the renowned “Master of Hay”,…
S1E4 A Salute to June Dairy Month in Wisconsin
In this episode of Leap Forward with Riesterer & Schnell, Chad Staudinger, Regional Sales Manager and Todd Vogel, Hay & Forage Product Specialist, dive into the heart of dairy country as we…
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Leap Forward has published 23 episodes since April 2024, covering topics in Technology.
Leap Forward is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 15m.
