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Ag Geek Speak

Ag Geek Speak

Written by: A Podcast for Precision Agriculture Geeks
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GK Technology Inc Team Members, Jodi Boe and Sarah Lovas talk about precision agriculture, agriculture mapping, agronomy and drainage.

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  • 1. Talking Cybersecurity with Tech Support Farm's Chris Sherman
    Feb 20 2026

    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 invoices to equipment lockouts, we share simple defenses any grower, consultant, or retailer can start today.

    In this epsiode, we discuss with Chris

    • why agriculture is a prime target for cybercrime
    • social engineering that targets busy planting and harvest seasons
    • real cases of spoofed invoices and wire fraud
    • risks in connected equipment and robotics
    • password best practicesand password managers
    • consumer email vs commercial domains and DMARC
    • backups, rapid recovery, and remote support
    • reducing tech fatigue with managed services
    • how Fence Check evaluates your cyber posture
    • Tech Support Farm's free webinar on passwords, phishing, and email security

    You can find out more about Tech Support Farm at https://techsupport.farm/

    Complete your free Tech Support Farm Fence Check at https://techsupport.farm/fencecheck/ to get a free, actionable report within 48 hours

    Find our more about Tech Support Farm's winter webinars https://techsupport.farm/winter-webinars/

    At GK Technology, we have a map and an app for that!


    https://gktechinc.com/

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    23 mins
  • 0.5 Tiny Bytes - Value of NAIP Imagery In Ag Mapping
    Jan 14 2026

    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 layers, and spotting year-over-year patterns while noting timing pitfalls, thanks to NAIP imagery as a background source.

    In this episode, we discuss...

    • what NAIP is and who collects it
    • benefits of high resolution often associated with newer NAIP imagery
    • four-band imagery (RGB with NIR) enabling NDVI
    • leaf-on timing and when imagery misleads
    • state-by-state differences in resolution and frequency
    • FSA and CLU uses that ensure strong georeferencing
    • practical steps to draw boundaries and validate zones
    • aligning offset satellite layers to NAIP
    • leveraging multi-year NAIP to confirm stable patterns
    • free access and where to get the data

    Tune in next time for a Tiny Byte of knowledge from GK Technology, where we have a map and an app for that



    https://gktechinc.com/

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    12 mins
  • 20. Using Autonomous Tractors on the Farm with Matt Krueger
    Dec 18 2025

    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 AutoPath boost both uptime and data quality. Matt's story centers on labor flexibility, real costs, and where autonomy should expand next.

    In this special hour-long episode we talk:
    • autonomy kit details, JDLink Boost connectivity, dual receivers
    • autonomy-grade boundaries and safe offsets near obstacles
    • dust sensitivity, camera logic, alerts and overrides
    • AutoPath benefits for cleaner headlands and data integrity
    • remote control of depth, pressure and implement settings
    • ROI framed as uptime and labor flexibility, not replacement
    • likely next targets for autonomy: sprayers and air seeders
    • subscription pricing models and reliability trade-offs
    • NDVI plus as applied maps to trace application misses
    • skills and fallbacks when GPS degrades or sensors fail

    With GK Technology, we have a map, and an app, for that!

    https://gktechinc.com/

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    55 mins
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