CattleCon 2026: SharkFarmer x John Deere

SharkFarmer host Rob Sharkey takes us on a tour of the John Deere showcase on the trade show floor of CattleCon 2026 in Nashville.

NASHVILLE, TENN. (RFD NEWS)CattleCon is showcasing the latest in farm tech and innovation for cattle operations.

Kirbe Schnoor caught up with Rob Sharkey, host of SharkFarmer TV on RFD Network and SharkFarmer Radio on Rural Radio SiriusXM Channel 147, to see what John Deere is bringing to producers this year.

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