Welcome to the Wylie AgCast!!

In this episode of the Wylie AgCast, we go behind the scenes of Wylie Manufacturing with Vice President of Manufacturing & Operations Stephen Rankin. We break down manufacturing from the user's perspective, the engineering process behind Wylie equipment, and why building products that are "too good" has always been the standard.

The conversation also covers supplying equipment for agriculture, municipalities, government agencies, and military applications, where quality and reliability matter most. We dive into supply chain challenges, precision technology advancements, and how Wylie is creating long-term career opportunities through partnerships with communities and schools. This episode offers an inside look at how Wylie builds equipment, develops people, and plans for the future.

Chapters:

00:00 - ESOP, New Role, A New Season at Wylie

01:36 - From Texas Tech to Entrepreneurship: Stephen's Story

05:00 - Garden City, Kansas: The Chapter That Shaped the Leader

08:24 - Taking the Helm: Transitioning to Petersburg Manufacturing

10:37 - Engineering Through the Operator's Lens

15:50 - Built "Too Good": Why Quality Comes First

20:00 - Beyond Agriculture: Serving Municipalities, Government & Military

21:23 - Navigating Supply Chain Challenges in a Changing World

27:22 - Opening the Door: Careers and Opportunity for the Next Generation

29:00 - Partnering with Communities & Schools to Build the Future

34:18 - Precision Technology & the Next Wave of Innovation

37:34 - The Vision Ahead: Where Wylie Manufacturing Is Going

38:00 - More Than a Job: Wylie as a Career Path

40:57 - Customer First: Building a Company of Experts

42:22 - Outro

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Welcome to the Wylie AgCast!!

In this episode of the Wylie AgCast, we sit down with Regional Sales Manager for TeeJet Technologies, Mr. Aaron Miller.

We break down the tech that's transforming modern agriculture, including ISOBUS electronics, PWM systems, TeeJet DynaJet, and emerging VISION plant-recognition technology designed to reduce chemical costs and boost accuracy. Aaron also shares insights on the award-winning FM9380 electromagnetic flow meter, application equipment differences, agronomy basics, and the science behind droplet size, nutrients, biologicals, and systemic vs. contact products.

From growing up on a farm to helping shape some of the most advanced systems in agriculture, Aaron walks us through his knowledge of application equipment and the science that operates our farms!

Chapters:

00:00 - Intro

00:33 - Aaron Miller: Backstory, TeeJet involvement, early exposure to ag

08:49 - The Rise of ISOBUS & Modern Farm Electronics

11:34 - Field-to-Field → Acre-to-Acre → Plant-to-Plant

14:57 - Inside TeeJet DynaJet & Vision Technology

17:30 - FM9380 Award Winner — Why this Flow Meter Matters

21:44 - Understanding Application Equipment

23:40 - Deep Dive: Droplet size, biologicals, nutrients, systemic vs. contact

38:07 - Spraying Myths — Debunked

41:39 - Spray Tip Materials & Durability in the Field

48:22 - Utilizing TeeJet Sentry: Application Best Practices & Calibration

51:39 - Drone Spraying — The New Frontier

53:49 - Application Maintenance Rundown for Pek Efficiency

55:05 - Sneak Peek: TeeJet Products Coming 2026–27

57:16 - Final Thoughts & Outro

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Welcome to the Wylie AgCast!!

In this episode of the Wylie AgCast, we sit down with Darryl Richmond, Regional Manager of the Rio Grande Valley, to talk about what makes farming in South Texas unique.

From the challenges of water availability along the Mexico border to the distinct farming conditions in the Valley, Darryl shares how his team continues to adapt, collaborate, and thrive. He also highlights the strong connection between Wylie's Progreso and Raymondville locations, where a seamless partnership and shared work ethic have built one of the most unified teams in the company.

This episode gives a grounded look at the people and perseverance that keep agriculture in the Valley moving forward, and how teamwork and determination make all the difference.

Chapters:

00:00 - Intro

00:33 - From the Midwest to South Texas: Darryl's Journey to Wylie

03:09 - Why buy Wylie Equipment: Customizability & Innovation

06:58 - The Mexico Water Crisis & Sugarcane Shutdown

09:30 - Precision Tech, Labor struggles, and the Realities of Valley Farming

13:50 - Year-Round Harvests: Crop Diversity in the Rio Grande Valley

18:40 - Progreso & Raymondville: One Unified Valley Team

38:12 - Farming on the Border: Trade Challenges & Opportunities

41:48 - Salt, Soil, and the Gulf: The Hidden Costs of Coastal Farming

47:21 - Hurricanes: Why Some Farmers Pray for the Storm

49:27 - North vs South Texas: Differences in Equipment Builds

55:21 - Running a Quad-Branded Region

59:00 - Final Thoughts & Outro

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New Location - https://wyliesprayers.com/locations/progreso-tx/

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