John Deere – Sharkey Family, pt 3

The Rob Sharkey family recounts the joys of spring planting – made all the more enjoyable by John Deere technology.

John Deere has the hardware and software you need to collect and manage your data. The Rob Sharkey family, in Bradford, IL, share how new John Deere technology is helping them this planting season.

Wed, 3/11/26 – 7:30 PM ET – John Deere’s cutting-edge technology boosts efficiency, reduces costs, and promotes sustainability.
At Commodity Classic in San Antonio, growers explore new herbicide options, John Deere’s latest 8 Series tractors, and cutting-edge ag technology shaping the 2026 planting season. Here are some of RFD NEWS’ highlights from the event so far.
SharkFarmer host Rob Sharkey takes us on a tour of the John Deere showcase on the trade show floor of CattleCon 2026 in Nashville.
We caught up with John Deere’s Hay & Forage Got-To Market Manager Kaylene Ballesteros to learn how tech is evolving how producers make hay, from baling efficiency to operator confidence.
Wed, 10/29/25 – 7:30 PM ET | 6:30 PM CT | 5:30 PM MT | 4:30 PM PT
Taryn Fischels, Product Marketing Manager for Precision Upgrades at John Deere, joins us to share a sneak peek of her chat with FarmHER’s Kirbe Schnoor on the Dirt Diaries podcast.