John Deere – Sharkey Family Values Efficiency

Harvest is a special time for any row crop farmer. On the Sharkey Farms, in Bradford, IL, harvest season is all about efficiency and the bottom line, and a new John Deere technology is helping them achieve those harvest goals.

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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.