Vision Tech Perspectives Podcast
“Join Vision Technology Management founder Dave Swain and agricultural veteran Doug Johnson as they delve into the business side of agricultural technology. With nearly 80 years of combined industry experience, they provide thought-provoking insights and perspectives on different issues. Together, they explore how the industry sometimes overlooks the essential aspect of ag technology: the business behind it. Discover their perspectives on effectively navigating the business aspects of ag technology and preparing for the future of the industry.”
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The Bird Poop Test, Part #1 Updated (#61)
My apologies for the audio issues on the previous post of episode #61.
This is a corrected version. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
In today’s world, we get caught up in all of the new widgets that are supposed to help us to be better at what we do.
And in the business environment, ROI (Return on Investment) is one of the biggest concerns for any operation when deciding whether or not to make a purchase or, if it is something that is already in the operation, whether or not to purge from the operation.
The latest topic of discussion on Vision Tech Perspectives is concerning ROI. However, we aren’t talking about a new calculator or tool or service. We’re going back to the basics.
Doug brings up one of the most basics of determining factors. The Bird Poop Test. Namely, if your equipment has a lot of bird poop on it, that means it’s sitting too much and, maybe, some hard decisions need to be made.
We also talk about Maximum Economic Yield and Law of Diminishing Returns. Tools that have been used for decades.
Join us for the latest conversation on Vision Tech Perspectives
#VisionTechPerspectives
The Bird Poop Test, Part #1 (#61)
In today’s world, we get caught up in all of the new widgets that are supposed to help us to be better at what we do.
And in the business environment, ROI (Return on Investment) is one of the biggest concerns for any operation when deciding whether or not to make a purchase or, if it is something that is already in the operation, whether or not to purge from the operation.
The latest topic of discussion on Vision Tech Perspectives is concerning ROI. However, we aren’t talking about a new calculator or tool or service. We’re going back to the basics.
Doug brings up one of the most basics of determining factors. The Bird Poop Test. Namely, if your equipment has a lot of bird poop on it, that means it’s sitting too much and, maybe, some hard decisions need to be made.
We also talk about Maximum Economic Yield and Law of Diminishing Returns. Tools that have been used for decades.
Join us for the latest conversation on Vision Tech Perspectives
#VisionTechPerspectives
Interview with Ted McKinney – Today’s Ag Industry and Trade, Part #4 (#60)
We wrap up our conversation with Ted McKinney, CEO of NASDA (National Association of State Departments of Agriculture) and former Under Secretary of Agriculture.
We continue discussing the ag industry, the news and trade.
As I had mentioned in the Part#1 description, if you’re like me, you read and watch the news and wonder what is going on. And there are times you’d just like to get the chance to sit down and have a conversation with someone who has been or is currently involved at a higher level to have a conversation.
In this series of Vision Tech Perspectives, we have the privilege of doing just that.
Join us for Part #4 of our conversation with Ted
#VisionTechPerspectives
Interview with Ted McKinney – Today’s Ag Industry and Trade, Part #3 (#59)
We continue our conversation with Ted McKinney, CEO of NASDA (National Association of State Departments of Agriculture) and former Under Secretary of Agriculture.
We continue discussing the ag industry, the news and trade.
As I had mentioned in the Part#1 description, if you’re likeme, you read and watch the news and wonder what is going on. And there aretimes you’d just like to get the chance to sit down and have a conversationwith someone who has been or is currently involved at a higher level to have aconversation.
In this series of Vision Tech Perspectives, we have theprivilege of doing just that.
Join us for Part #3 of our conversation with Ted
#VisionTechPerspectives
Interview with Ted McKinney – Today’s Ag Industry and Trade, Part #2 (#58)
We continue our conversation with Ted McKinney, CEO of NASDA (National Association of State Departments of Agriculture) and former Under Secretary of Agriculture.
We continue discussing the ag industry, the news and trade.
As I had mentioned in the Part#1 description, if you’re like me, you read and watch the news and wonder what is going on. And there are times you’d just like to get the chance to sit down and have a conversation with someone who has been or is currently involved at a higher level to have a conversation.
In this series of Vision Tech Perspectives, we have the privilege of doing just that.
Join us for Part #2 of our conversation with Ted
#VisionTechPerspectives
Interview with Ted McKinney – Today’s Ag Industry and Trade, Part #1 (57)
If you’re like me, you read and watch the news and wonder what is going on.
And there are times you’d just like to get the chance to sit down and have a conversation with someone who has been or is currently involved at a higher level to have a conversation.
In this series of Vision Tech Perspectives, we have the privilege of doing just that.
We have the opportunity to talk with current CEO of NASDA (National Association of State Departments of Agriculture) and former Under Secretary of Agriculture, Ted McKinney.
Join us for Part #1 of our conversation with Ted
#VisionTechPerspectives
Non-Ag Thoughts on Ag and Food, Part #4 (#56)
As we finish up our conversation with Brad Pitcher, PhD, Industrial Organizational Psychologist, we continue to him ask questions about agriculture and food that he is interested.
Agriculture does a great job of producing safe, affordable food. But with the vast majority of the consumers being so far removed from food production, how does the consumer know the quality and safety of their food?
And, with the “distance” between the producer and the consumer, how does the producer know what the consumer expects?
Join us for Part #4 of this very enlightening conversation.
#VisionTechPerspectives
Non-Ag Thoughts on Ag and Food, Part #3 (#55)
Agriculture does a great job of producing safe, affordable food. But with the vast majority of the consumers being so far removed from food production, how does the consumer know the quality and safety of their food?
And, with the “distance” between the producer and the consumer, how does the producer know what the consumer expects?
We don’t just ask Brad his thoughts on ag and food, but we offer him the opportunity to ask questions that he has about ag and food.In this episode, we flip the script! As we are talking with Brad Pitcher, PhD, Industrial Organizational Psychologist, about his thoughts on agriculture and food, it’s his turn to ask us questions on topics that are important to him!
Join us for Part #3 of this very enlightening conversation.
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Non-Ag Thoughts on Ag and Food, Part #2 (#54)
Agriculture does a great job of producing safe, affordable food. But with the vast majority of the consumers being so far removed from food production, how does the consumer know the quality and safety of their food?
And, with the “distance” between the producer and the consumer, how does the producer know what the consumer expects?
In this episode, we are talking with Brad Pitcher, PhD, Industrial Organizational Psychologist, about his thoughts on agriculture and food.
We don’t just ask Brad his thoughts on ag and food, but we offer him the opportunity to ask questions that he has about ag and food.
Join us for Part #2 of this very enlightening conversation.
#VisionTechPerspectives
Non-Ag Thoughts on Ag and Food, Part #1 (#53)
Agriculture does a great job of producing safe, affordable food. But with the vast majority of the consumers being so far removed from food production, how does the consumer know the quality and safety of their food?
And, with the “distance” between the producer and the consumer, how does the producer know what the consumer expects?
In this episode, we are talking with Brad Pitcher, PhD, Industrial Organizational Psychologist, about his thoughts on agriculture and food.
We don’t just ask Brad his thoughts on ag and food, but we offer him the opportunity to ask questions that he has about ag and food.
Join us in this very enlightening conversation.
#VisionTechPerspectives