# Notes from the field.

> We're doing a lot of things at Gripp from growing our company with new partnerships, introducing new features in our mobile platform, and helping our farmers tackle age-old problems in unique ways.

Source: https://getagripp.com/resources/gripp-talk

- [Indiana Agriculture Facts 2026: Corn, Soybeans & Poultry](https://getagripp.com/post/indiana.md) (Farm Bureau, March 19, 2026): Indiana farms lead in popcorn and ducks, and rank high in corn, soybeans, eggs, tomatoes, and pumpkins. Get 2026-ready facts, why it matters for jobs and exports, and classroom resources.
- [Utah Agriculture: Cherries, Beef & Open Range](https://getagripp.com/post/utah.md) (Farm Bureau, March 12, 2026): Utah ranks #2 in tart cherries, leads with beef cattle, and manages 22M acres of public-land grazing. Explore fast facts and classroom resources.
- [New Mexico Agriculture: Chile, Pecans, Dairies & Onions](https://getagripp.com/post/new-mexico.md) (Farm Bureau, February 19, 2026): New Mexico leads U.S. chile, ranks #2 in pecans, and is home to the world’s largest single cheese plant. Explore fast facts and classroom resources.
- [Getting a GRIPP on the Operation](https://getagripp.com/post/getting-a-gripp-on-the-operation.md) (Podcasts, February 17, 2026): Farmers are constantly looking for ways to improve their operations, whether through proven ideas or practical new technology.
- [Information: The New Chore We Can't Ignore](https://getagripp.com/post/information-the-new-chore-we-cant-ignore.md) (Podcasts, February 17, 2026): Gripp CEO Tracey Wiedmeyer joined Tim Schaefer on The Dairy Signal by Professional Dairy Producers to discuss why information management is becoming a defining capability in modern dairy operations.
- [Nebraska Agriculture: Beef, Corn, Ethanol & Popcorn](https://getagripp.com/post/nebraska.md) (Farm Bureau, February 13, 2026): Nebraska leads in beef and corn, produces 2B+ gallons of ethanol, and ranks #2 in popcorn. Explore fast facts, jobs impact, and classroom resources.
- [Mississippi Agriculture: Catfish, Poultry & Farm Communities](https://getagripp.com/post/mississippi.md) (Farm Bureau, February 11, 2026): Mississippi is #1 in U.S. catfish, posts $3B+ in poultry and eggs, and supports 170k+ member families. Explore fast facts and classroom resources.
- [Michigan Agriculture: Cherries, Apples, Dairy & Grain](https://getagripp.com/post/michigan.md) (Farm Bureau, February 7, 2026): Michigan grows 75% of U.S. tart cherries, harvests 1.2B lbs of apples, and ranks among the top dairy and grain states. Explore fast facts and classroom resources.
- [Louisiana Agriculture: Sugarcane, Seafood & Supply Chains](https://getagripp.com/post/louisiana.md) (Farm Bureau, February 3, 2026): Louisiana leads in sugarcane, seafood, and forestry, and moves over half of U.S. grain exports. Explore fast facts, supply chain impact, and classroom resources.
- [Idaho Agriculture: Fast Facts, Exports & Why It Matters](https://getagripp.com/post/idaho.md) (Farm Bureau, January 29, 2026): Idaho leads the U.S. in potatoes and barley. Explore 2026-ready facts, why it matters for jobs and exports.
- [Gripp Rendezvoo Wins 2026 AE50, Introducing Equipment Relationship Management (ERM)](https://getagripp.com/post/gripp-rendezvoo-wins-2026-ae50-introducing-equipment-relationship-management-erm.md) (Press releases, January 14, 2026): Gripp Rendezvoo, an AE50-winning ERM platform, puts the asset at the center so OEMs, dealers, and operators resolve breakdowns faster, keep PM on track, and access moment-of-need info in one shared hub.
- [WALKABOUT® MOTHER BINS ANNOUNCES 
LAUNCH OF GRIPP TECHNOLOGY ON ALL WALKABOUT® MOTHER BINS](https://getagripp.com/post/walkabout-mother-bins-announces-launch-of-gripp-technology-on-all-walkabout-mother-bin-models.md) (Press releases, November 21, 2025): Walkabout® Mother Bins has added GRIPP technology to every Mother Bin model, giving farmers instant access to equipment tracking, service history, manuals, and support through a simple QR code scan.
- [How Gripp Is Revolutionizing Farm Equipment Maintenance with QR Codes and Simple Software](https://getagripp.com/post/how-gripp-is-revolutionizing-farm-equipment-maintenance-with-qr-codes.md) (Podcasts, August 5, 2025): Gripp CEO, Tracey Wiedmeyer, joins the conversation to discuss how simple QR-based tagging is modernizing equipment maintenance and recordkeeping in agriculture.
- [Getting a Gripp on Modern Agriculture with Tracey Wiedmeyer](https://getagripp.com/post/getting-a-gripp-on-modern-agriculture-with-tracey-wiedmeyer.md) (Podcasts, May 14, 2025): Modern agriculture depends on complex equipment and systems, but record-keeping hasn’t always kept pace.
- [Developing Intuitive Agtech with Gripp CEO Tracey Wiedmeyer](https://getagripp.com/post/developing-intuitive-agtech-with-gripp-ceo-tracey-wiedmeyer.md) (Podcasts, May 11, 2025): In this episode of the Spilled Salt Podcast, the conversation explores the realities of building an agtech startup from the ground up.
- [Get a GRIPP on Agricultural Operations, Equipment, and Maintenance](https://getagripp.com/post/get-a-gripp-on-agricultural-operations-equipment-and-maintenance.md) (Podcasts, April 8, 2025): Agriculture has long relied on generic software and disconnected systems to manage equipment and operations.
- [From Farming to Industrial Software Development](https://getagripp.com/post/from-farming-to-industrial-software-development.md) (Podcasts, March 14, 2025): Operations teams across agriculture and manufacturing face similar challenges: disconnected systems and scattered information.
- [Digitizing Farm Operations: Tracey Wiedmeyer on Gripp's Role in Ag Tech](https://getagripp.com/post/digitizing-farm-operations-tracey-wiedmeyer-on-gripps-role-in-ag-tech.md) (Podcasts, March 4, 2025): In this episode of the Thriving Farmer Podcast, the conversation explores how technology can streamline farm record-keeping and operations management.
- [Gripp Ag, Agriculture Operations Tracking, & Scary Movies](https://getagripp.com/post/gripp-ag-agriculture-operations-tracking-scary-movies.md) (Podcasts, December 16, 2024): Technology adoption in agriculture often fails when it adds complexity instead of reducing it.
- [Doing Something with Your Data + The Ag Equipment Market](https://getagripp.com/post/doing-something-with-your-data-the-ag-equipment-market.md) (Podcasts, December 9, 2024): With ag equipment sales down and commodity markets under pressure, farmers are being forced to do more with the assets they already own.
- [Taking Tech Back to the Farm](https://getagripp.com/post/taking-tech-back-to-the-farm.md) (Podcasts, August 28, 2024): Modern farm operations generate massive amounts of information, but too often, it’s scattered.
- [Fostering a Culture of Care with Gripp](https://getagripp.com/post/fostering-a-culture-of-care-with-gripp.md) (Gripp news, July 24, 2024): At Gripp, our goal is not just to streamline equipment tracking but also to foster a culture of care that enhances overall success.
- [Bridging the Knowledge Gap: Preserving Farm Knowledge with Gripp](https://getagripp.com/post/bridging-the-knowledge-gap-preserving-farm-knowledge-with-gripp.md) (In the field, July 23, 2024): One of the most common challenges on farms is the loss of critical operational knowledge when long-time staff members retire or leave.
- [Gripp Alerts: Empowering Farmers to Take Preventative Action](https://getagripp.com/post/gripp-alerts-empowering-farmers-to-take-preventative-action.md) (Product updates, July 23, 2024): Gripp alerts empowers farmers to stay proactive.
- [Gripp Tags: More Than Just Equipment Tracking](https://getagripp.com/post/gripp-tags-more-than-just-equipment-tracking.md) (Product updates, July 23, 2024): Don't just react -- prevent. Find out how you can use Gripp tags to keep track of anything on your farm.
- [Promoting Workplace Safety and Discipline on the Farm](https://getagripp.com/post/promoting-workplace-safety-and-discipline-on-the-farm.md) (In the field, July 23, 2024): Find out how Gripp can promote safety and accountability on your farm.
- [The Essence of Work Orders: Empowering Accountability on Your Farm](https://getagripp.com/post/the-essence-of-work-orders-empowering-accountability-on-your-farm.md) (Trends, July 23, 2024): One question we often hear is whether Gripp creates work orders.
- [Why Gripp Stands Out: Putting Farmers First](https://getagripp.com/post/why-gripp-stands-out-putting-farmers-first.md) (Gripp news, July 19, 2024): Find out how Gripp puts farmers first in each decision we make with our app.
- [From WhatsApp to Gripp, the Hidden Costs of Inefficient Communication](https://getagripp.com/post/from-whatsapp-to-gripp-the-hidden-costs-of-inefficient-communication.md) (In the field, June 29, 2024): Learn how we have made communication on your farm more efficient with Gripp.
- [Maximize Equipment Lifespan with Gripp](https://getagripp.com/post/maximize-equipment-lifespan-with-gripp.md) (In the field, June 29, 2024): Gripp can help your farm be more sustainable by maximizing equipment lifespan, profitability, and efficiency.
- [Why we use QR codes at Gripp](https://getagripp.com/post/qr-codes.md) (Product updates, June 29, 2024): Find out why we use QR codes over traditional barcodes.
- [Using Gripp with Specialty Crops](https://getagripp.com/post/specialty-crops.md) (In the field, June 24, 2024): We quickly discuss how you can implement Gripp with specialty crops.
- [Make Routines Work Best For You](https://getagripp.com/post/make-routines-work-best-for-you.md) (Product updates, June 10, 2024): Gripp routines were created to provide structured input in areas where paper records or whiteboards would be used.
- [Onboarding new equipment](https://getagripp.com/post/onboarding-new-equipment.md) (Product updates, June 10, 2024): Describes a few quick steps you can take to onboard new equipment in your Gripp workspace.
- [Use Gripp for Preventative Maintenance](https://getagripp.com/post/use-gripp-for-preventative-maintenance.md) (In the field, June 10, 2024): Gripp can help you prevent disasters on your farm by practicing preventative maintenance.
- [Why Should You Use Gripp?](https://getagripp.com/post/why-use-gripp.md) (Product updates, June 10, 2024): A quick overview of what Gripp can offer to your operation.
- [Tracey Wiedmeyer on the Top Producer Podcast](https://getagripp.com/post/tracey-wiedmeyer-on-the-top-producer-podcast.md) (Podcasts, May 14, 2024): Farmers don’t dislike technology, they dislike unnecessary paperwork.