RDO Equipment Co.

The world thrives on agriculture, and agriculture thrives on the tireless dedication of our farmers. This week, we're proud to highlight agriculture at Minnesota's capitol and celebrate the farmers, ranchers, and all other ag workers who do so much to feed our world.

The science of roadbuilding is evolving faster than smooth traffic on a shiny new highway, but the fundamental goals have always been the same — build safe, high-quality roads as efficiently as possible. For roadbuilders, the focus on the job is eliminating rework, but that’s much easier said than done. By leveraging advanced technologies like machine control systems, 3D modeling and fleet management systems, roadbuilders can track crucial data points, maximize resource efficiency and ensure precise compaction rates. This not only saves time and money but also contributes to building long-lasting, high-quality roads. Read more from RDO senior vice president Dennis Howard as he highlights the importance of technology in roadbuilding.

As we celebrate National Agriculture Day today, we want to recognize and say thank you to all the growers out there, those who play one of the most vital roles in our world. When it comes to farming, there are no days off, there are no shortcuts — it's long hours, a lot of research and meticulous planning, season after season and year after year. This dedication puts the food on our tables. It's what ensures our kids are energized for their first soccer game, that we’re packed with protein before a big hike, that we’re fueled to tackle every day. We're lucky to call growers our partners, something we'll never take for granted.

We're always lucky — we get to partner with customers like you on a daily basis. 🍀 Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Contractors need their equipment operating at peak condition to meet deadlines, stay on budget and keep their team as productive as possible. This is where benchmarking plays a crucial role. With fleet management software, operators can compare equipment and maintenance data in real-time, offering insights into excess idle times, service needs, operator performance and much more. By benchmarking against previous data and recognizing trends and patterns, contractors can drive significant improvements in operational efficiency.

Precise, efficient, flexible. The versatility of an engcon tiltrotator is unmatched. 🎥: Humberto Salas, Sales Professional, McKinney, Texas

If you've ever cringed before hitting a pothole, or found yourself wanting to plug your ears as you drove down deteriorated asphalt, you can certainly relate to what Cody W., roadbuilding technologies product manager out of Dayton, MN, has to say. “You never notice when you’re driving on a well-maintained road, but you’ll be sure to notice when it’s not." The thing is, when roads are in good condition, we all benefit. Smoother roads reduce vehicle wear and tear and improve safety. Thankfully many recognize that and have plans in place to update numerous roads across the country. Read more from RDO senior vice president Dennis Howard, as he and Cody highlight the technologies and equipment needed to prep and complete roadway updates.

You may know Taylor Farms as one of the largest vegetable growers in North America, or from their wide variety of salads and vegetable medleys. However, we recognize them as innovators in the field, leading the way in smarter, faster weeding with help from FarmWise. We're excited to support advancements in farming technology across the board. Watch as Taylor Farms leverages FarmWise's Vulcan to simultaneously weed, thin and cultivate their crops.

Can you imagine having the ability to operate multiple pieces of equipment simultaneously without having an operator in any of them? With Teleo’s semi-autonomous technology, you can.⚡ Knife River, a construction company serving the Midwest, is taking advantage of it in the best way possible. In partnership with RDO, John Deere, Teleo and Montana Governor Greg Gianforte, Knife River launched a pilot program to provide accessible careers for disabled veterans, allowing them to operate heavy equipment and complete job site tasks from a safe and centralized remote command center. That's not all Teleo is doing in this space — watch to learn more about how this technology is revolutionizing the job site.

Markets rise and fall and weather is unpredictable, but one thing about agriculture has never changed — farmers need the best tools to save time and labor. And there's one tractor building buzz around its capabilities to increase its operator’s productivity — John Deere's 9RX 830. It runs without DEF. It reaches over 900 horsepower. It can travel 100 more acres per day than previous models. That's just the start of all this new machine offers. Learn more about the new 9RX 830 here.