John Deere – Sharkey Family Spotlights Tech Benefits

John Deere knows you need reliable and easy-to-use hardware and software. Our friends, the Rob Sharkey family, tell us about the new John Deere technology that they’re using and how it benefits their operation 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.