Key Takeaways
- The purpose and heritage of Winter Conference
- Precision Planting + PTx Trimble system integration
- Seasons of farming and personal “why”
- Multigenerational farm legacy
Welcome to the PTx Winter Conference 2026 Opening Session, where the Precision Planting and PTx Trimble teams kick off the year by grounding farmers in the insights, challenges and breakthroughs that shape modern agriculture. Join Caleb Schleder as he highlights the research, trials, successes, failures and breakthroughs from the past season that make this gathering so impactful. Hear how Precision Planting’s heritage of problem‑solving now expands through PTx Trimble, creating a connected, whole‑farm system built around accuracy, efficiency and technology working together.
Caleb challenges every farmer to reflect on their “season”—whether building, transitioning, strengthening, carrying a heavy load in the face of rising costs, weather pressures and market uncertainty. A multigenerational story underscores the role of legacy, stewardship, and the deeper “why” behind farming—from conserving soil to preserving family operations for the next 100 years.
Finally, he previews the day’s speakers and topics, from agronomic trials to weed management, strip‑till, water management and the time‑saving innovations farmers need now more than ever. It ends with an exciting look at a “fourth factor” for even and consistent emergence – long considered impossible at scale – that the PTx team is ready to reveal.
