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This podcast gets down in the dirt on topics like ranching, farming, and construction practices out here in the West. Learn from 4Rivers' best resources on the latest John Deere equipment and technology alongside our host, Fred Eichler. Fred is a farmer,

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    • Oct 13, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 29m AVG DURATION
    • 20 EPISODES


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    Ep. 20: Certified Dealer Diesel Mechanics Instructor (Jimmy Atencio)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 26:54


    In this episode of Connected To The Land with 4Rivers Equipment, host Fred Eichler sits down with Jimmy Atencio, the new certified dealer diesel mechanics instructor, about the astounding need for service technicians in the heavy equipment industry and how people can take advantage of these career opportunities.

    Ep. 19: WB Cattle Company (Brian Larson)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 19:36


    In this episode of Connected To The Land with 4Rivers Equipment, host Fred Eichler talks with Brian Larson about his small cattle operation, his time on the board for the Colorado Farm Show, and his position as a salesman for 4Rivers Equipment in Greeley, Colorado.

    Ep. 18: SmartGrade Technology & Jobsite Safety (Mike Sydow)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 19:28


    In this episode of Connected To The Land with 4Rivers Equipment, host Fred Eichler talks with Mike Sydow, construction technology specialist, about SmartGrade technology from John Deere and safety on construction job sites.

    Ep. 17: John Deere Agriculture Technology (Zach Carpenter)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 20:00


    In this episode of Connected To The Land with 4Rivers Equipment, host Fred Eichler speaks with Zach Carpenter, a certified crop advisor and integrated solutions specialist, about agriculture technology and its benefits for farmers across all areas of farming.

    Ep. 16: Show Sheep with Hickey Livestock (Jace Hickey)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 21:45


    In this episode of Connected To The Land with 4Rivers Equipment, host Fred Eichler talks with Jace Hickey from Hickey Livestock about the sheep showing community/industry and how he and his family travel across the country to many sheep show competitions.

    Ep. 15: Future Farmers of America - Colorado Executive Director (Don Thorn)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 40:46


    In this episode of Connected To The Land with 4Rivers Equipment, host Fred Eichler speaks with Don Thorn, Executive Director of the Colorado FFA about the story of the FFA and its beginnings, what they're doing now, and what they plan on happening in the future.

    Ep. 14: The Forage Pro (Kent Russell)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 14:33


    In this episode of Connected To The Land with 4Rivers Equipment, host Fred Eichler talks with The Forage Pro, Kent Russell, about hay and forage in the northern US around Colorado and Wyoming. Hear Kent's story about how hay has become such a big part of his life. From cutting and raking to the equipment, Kent knows how to bale some hay.

    Ep. 13: Fritzler Farm Park & Halloween Corn Maze (Glen Fritzler)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 28:08


    In this episode of Connected To The Land with 4Rivers Equipment, host Fred Eichler talks with Glen Fritzler of the Fritzler Farm Park about his story of his family farm that he has now built into a Halloween amusement park with various activities like a haunted maze called Scream Acres, paintball, pumpkin cannons, and much more! Check out their website here for tickets and details: https://www.fritzlerfarmpark.com/

    Ep 12: Wirtgen Group Impacting Road Building Equipment (John Sunkenberg)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2021 36:39


    In this episode of Connected to the Land Podcast with 4Rivers Equipment, Fred Eichler speaks with John Sunkenberg, the District Sales Manager for Wirtgen Group, about their new partnership with John Deere and what Wirtgen Group has to bring to the table.

    Ep 11: Arnusch Farms and Beer Grains (Brett Arnusch)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 37:15


    In this episode of Connected to the Land Podcast with 4Rivers Equipment, Fred Eichler chats with Brett Arnusch, one of the owners of Arnusch Farms. Brett explains to Fred how Arnusch Farms is involved in the craft brew and distillery industry.

    Ep 10: John Deere Provides Facts About The Right To Repair (William Fite)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 30:17


    In this episode of Connected to the Land Podcast with 4Rivers Equipment, Fred Eichler speaks with William Fite, the Territory Customer Support Manager for John Deere, about the Right to Repair and how it can impact customers.

    Ep 9: Safety & Compact Utility Tractors (Ryan Winberg)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 38:54


    In this episode of Connected to the Land Podcast with 4Rivers Equipment, Fred Eichler talks with Ryan Winberg, Director of Sales at 4Rivers, about features of the Compact Utility Tractor and how to operate it safely.

    Ep 8: Safety On the Road, In the Field, and Yard (Danell Kalcevic)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 45:00


    In this episode of Connected to the Land Podcast with 4Rivers Equipment, Fred Eichler talks with Danell Kalcevic, the Office Manager and Safety Director at Kalcevic Farms. She shares with Fred the techniques she enforces to improve safety practices on Kalcevic Farms.

    Ep 7: Making The Most Of John Deere Combines & Harvest Technology (Derick Kiel)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020 20:09


    This episode of Connected to the Land Podcast with 4Rivers Equipment, features a conversation between Fred Eichler and Derick Kiel, a John Deere Master Technician at 4Rivers. Learn about some of the newest features on John Deere combines as well as how to harness the machine's potential when it comes to technology. Kiel talks through the importance of yearly inspections and how to stay ahead of machine downtime. Go Harvest App:https://apps.apple.com/us/app/goharvest/id684295661 All John Deere Apps: https://apps.apple.com/us/developer/john-deere/id411445733 4Rivers Sponsored Technician Program:https://www.4riversequipment.com/company/careers/service-career-4rivers-equipment/techsponsorship/

    Ep 6: The Swiss Army Knife of John Deere Equipment (Neil Motley)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 24:10


    In this episode of Connected to the Land Podcast with 4Rivers Equipment, Fred Eichler, and Neil Motley, Branch Manager at 4Rivers Equipment in Strasburg, CO talks through skid steers, compact track loaders (CTLs), and compact wheel loaders. These versatile machines prove to be some of the handiest equipment at 4Rivers Equipment. Learn about floatation and traction, dozer attachments, bale accumulators, and more! This one will get you thinking about all the different use cases for these compact machines! 4Rivers Sponsored Technician Program: https://www.4riversequipment.com/company/careers/service-career-4rivers-equipment/techsponsorship/

    Ep 5: The Latest In Agriculture Equipment & John Deere Technology Trends (Ryan Winberg)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2020 31:24


    Ryan Winberg, Corporate AG Sales Manager at 4Rivers Equipment, shares the latest from John Deere ag equipment. This episode of Connected to the Land Podcast with 4Rivers Equipment, Fred Eichler, and Winberg discuss investing in the right machines for the job; the John Deere X9 Combine released at Agritechnica and NEW spraying technologies. Also, learn more about how the hemp industry is changing the line-up at 4Rivers Equipment. This episode is a can't miss with what is latest from John Deere! John Deere App Center: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/john-deere-app-center/id940151246 4Rivers Sponsored Technician Program: https://www.4riversequipment.com/company/careers/service-career-4rivers-equipment/techsponsorship/

    Ep 4: Precision Planting With John Deere Planters (Derick Kiel)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2020 27:04


    Section control takes your operation to the next level with precision planting. This episode of Connected to the Land Podcast with 4Rivers Equipment, Fred Eichler, and Derick Kiel, a John Deere Master Technician at 4Rivers Equipment, talks through the best practices in the field with planters. Learn about some of the newest features on John Deere planters as well as how to retro-fit older units to practice precision planting. Kiel also covers the best preventative maintenance to keep your planter at its peak performance. John Deere App Center: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/john-deere-app-center/id940151246 4Rivers Sponsored Technician Program: https://www.4riversequipment.com/company/careers/service-career-4rivers-equipment/techsponsorship/

    Ep 3: In the Field with Equipment Technology (Nick Guadagnoli)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2020 45:35


    In this episode of Connected to the Land Podcast with 4Rivers Equipment, Fred Eichler learns more about technology in the field with John Deere equipment. Nick Guadagnoli, Technology Manager at 4Rivers, covers technology on equipment available and how it's making an impact on both construction sites and farms across the country. While technology on machines isn't new, activating the advantages into business decisions is still in its infancy. Guadagnoli speaks to the solutions available through 4Sight Solutions and Furrow Focus at 4Rivers Equipment that is making it easier for operators and owners to make better decisions. 4Sight Solutions: https://www.4riversequipment.com/4sight-solutions/ Furrow Focus: https://www.4riversequipment.com/furrow-focus-2/

    Ep 2: Ranching with Compact Tractors (Ryan Adams)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2020 25:15


    Welcome to the Connected to the Land Podcast with 4Rivers Equipment! In this episode, Fred Eichler reflects on one of the most useful tools on his ranch, a John Deere Compact Tractor. Ryan Adams, Territory Manager at 4Rivers Equipment has been a go to resource for gardeners and ranchers in Northern Colorado looking for a tractor solution fit for any task. With several attachment options and a 10 year warranty from 4Rivers Equipment, Compact Tractors are one of the most versatile machines available for farmers. Adams talks through the options available as well as discussing some of the most popular options at 4Rivers Equipment. Michelle using 1025R: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nb8M-Da1Tdk Loader Safety: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_K07sHUzPw0 Tractor Games: https://www.facebook.com/515177491851827/videos/1635744956461736/ Tractor Games: https://www.facebook.com/515177491851827/videos/1635788999790665/ Drive Green Events: https://www.4riversequipment.com/events/2020-04/

    Ep 1: Let's talk about Hemp! (Allen Matsuda)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2020 40:06


    Welcome to the Connected to the Land Podcast with 4Rivers Equipment! In this episode, Fred Eichler talks about everything to do with hemp with Allen Matsuda. Matsuda, Territory Manager at 4Rivers Equipment, has been working with farmers in the front range for decades. With a BS in Agronomy, Allen has become a resource for farmers experimenting with growing hemp. As a newer crop being grown at mass production, we are all learning the tools and resources needed to make this crop succeed. Matsuda talks through the basics of growing hemp and what challenges farmers face today. Symposium Event Info: https://nocohempexpo.com/ 4Rivers Careers: https://www.4riversequipment.com/company/careers/

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