May 4, 2012
HARVEST SUPPORT EXTENDED HOURS
SUPPORT PHONE NUMBER : 620-662-0482
TOLL FREE NUMBER: 866-360-0016
Extended harvest support times will be in effect from Monday, May 14th, 2012, through Friday, June 22nd, 2012. Harvest Related Calls during extended support hours to the 866-360-0016 number will be routed directly to the support representative on call. If that person is on another call, please leave a message and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Please, only call with harvest related questions during the extended support hours.
Monday – Friday 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
REMINDER!
Prior to the start of the 2012 harvest you will need to maintain:
The default crop year on the commodity master
Any Premium/Discount schedules that may have changed since last harvest
Any storage schedules that need rates or storage dates changed.
If your organization is using the Scale Interface module, download all changes to those machines after completing maintenance on the main System.
The Staff of AgTrax Technologies wishes you a successful Harvest 2012!
March 13, 2012
AgTrax adds RFID compatibility to its AgRemote™ scale interface
AgTrax understands how driver interaction, language barriers, or one of many other factors at the scale, can be instrumental in slowing things down during the busiest times of year.
We're working to help! We have added RFID industry standard compatibility to our scale interface in an effort to expedite grain delivery year-round- not just during crunch time.
The industry has embraced scale automation tools to speed grain delivery however possible- AgTrax now has the ability to accept data from RFID card readers at the scale head and have that data pre-populate customer information at the scale-desk interface.
We've taken the most widely used RFID formats (Wiegand 26Bit) available today from a variety of scale equipment vendors and created data compatibility at our interface. The driver simply swipes the RFID card at the reader pad (both IB and OB) and customer-specific information pertaining to his current load is displayed on the monitor in the scale house.
Click here to see how it works- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74Wx7cTeWQg
AgTrax does NOT sell any of the necessary equipment to facilitate this process improvement- we recommend you contact your scale company.
This update to the scale interface will be available in time for Spring harvest as part of our scheduled May General release and there is no additional cost to currently licensed scale interfaces.
Call to learn more – 866.360.0016
February 24, 2012
AgTrax adds RFID compatibility to its AgRemote™ scale interface
AgTrax Technologies (www.agtrax.com), the leading provider of advanced ERP software solutions that maximize productivity and enhance profitability for agribusinesses of all size, has announced another product update designed specifically to increase efficiency for ag retailers at the scale.
AgRemote™, the scale interface available from AgTrax today, is adding RFID technology to its list of industry-leading functionality. Using RFID standard cards and sensors at both inbound and outbound scale heads, details about each grain delivery can be retrieved automatically within the AgRemote™ interface.
“Our customers have tasked us with bringing additional software tools and functionality to the market that may provide them with a competitive advantage. The RFID system, available today from multiple scale equipment vendors will increase efficiency at the scale, eliminate any communication barriers between truck drivers and elevator personnel, ultimately speeding up deliveries during harvest or other busy times, does just that,” says Gayle Lewis – Director of Operations at AgTrax. “The seasonal ‘bottle-neck’ at the scale is always a topic of conversation in the industry so we have enhanced our AgRemote™ interface to accept data from these systems in an effort to continue to help our customers alleviate that scenario and discover every avenue for increased efficiency.”
Lewis continues, “Our interface is compatible with any system operating on the Wiegand 26Bit format, an RFID industry standard. AgTrax does not sell the RFID equipment- we recommend contacting your scale equipment provider to inquire about AgRemote™ compatibility and availability.”
Contact your Regional AgTrax Consultant to learn more.
About AgTrax Technologies
AgTrax (www.agtrax.com ) offers an array of comprehensive, reliable software programs and complete systems designed specifically for grain elevators, fertilizer companies, cooperatives, ethanol production facilities, feed stores, agronomy service providers, petroleum providers and other types of businesses in agriculture.
Media Contact – Chuck Jenkins – Director of Marketing and Sales 866.360.0016
February 1, 2012
AgTrax welcomes new consultant to sales team
AgTrax Technologies continues to grow its sales and marketing team with the recent addition of Burl Sealls in the Upper Midwest Region. Sealls joins the company as a Regional Sales Consultant and comes to AgTrax as a seasoned professional offering the company over 30 years of software technology sales, management and agricultural consultation excellence. Mr. Sealls has worked for companies such as RDI, Agris, Red River, Acterra and others where he was instrumental in successfully growing market share, increasing sales revenue and developing new markets. Burl is a graduate of Iowa, understands all aspects of ag retail, has sold at all levels within the industry and provides the team with a wealth of experience.
Media Contact – Chuck Jenkins – Director of Marketing and Sales 866.360.0016
December 12, 2011
AgTrax Technologies adds 3 to staff, continues to grow-
AgTrax Technologies (www.agtrax.com) continues to grow. Evident in the continued addition to its employee base, recent additions in the sales, support and programming departments will help the company reach the next level of market share, product integrity and customer service.
Nick Alexander has been hired to be part of the AgTrax software development team. His duties include developing, testing, deploying and providing technical support for the AgTrax suite of products. In addition to maintaining the corporate website, Nick brings networking and hardware experience to the development team. Nick specializes in Microsoft .NET development.
Craig Coleman joins the company as a Regional Sales Consultant and comes to AgTrax as a seasoned sales professional offering the company over 15 years of technology sales, account management and software/technical services consultation excellence for companies such as Gateway, LaGarde and others. Craig has been a top producer, strategic account evangelist and team leader at every company he’s worked for.
Bret Willems joins the AgTrax support and installation team as an account representative. As part of Pat Lee’s team, Bret will perform new installations of the AgTrax software system and will support existing systems. Bret recently moved to Hutchinson from Denver Colorado.
“We’re excited about the growth curve AgTrax is presently on,” says Gary Hobbs- President of AgTrax, “addition of these individuals underscores our ongoing commitment to our customers, prospects and employees. Each of these team members will help us continue to gain market advantages in all phases of the company.”
AgTrax (www.agtrax.com ) offers an array of comprehensive, reliable software programs and complete systems designed specifically for grain elevators, fertilizer companies, cooperatives, ethanol production facilities, feed stores, agronomy service providers, petroleum providers and other types of businesses in agriculture.
Media Contact – Chuck Jenkins – Director of Marketing and Sales 866.360.0016
November 3, 2011
Software provider AgTrax Technologies (www.agtrax.com) distributes initial release of new TraxView platform
TraxView, the widely anticipated .NET conversion of the entire AgTrax ERP software program built specifically for agribusiness, is set to be marketed in its entirety by fall 2012. This week’s release, being distributed to current TraxView licensed customers, will be the first of many in the coming months and features nearly 80 reports along with multiple enhancements to the current platform. The company plans releases to be distributed on a regular basis until the entire program has been provided to customers that are licensed to migrate.
In its entirety, TraxView will become the new flagship ERP platform for AgTrax Technologies, the leading provider of accounting software in this market space. Operating within the framework of the current application while providing the user with a complete graphical interface to meet industry and customer demand, AgTrax will continue to be the leader in the category.
“This is not your average graphical conversion” states Gayle Lewis- Director of Operations at AgTrax Technologies, “not only is the entire program of AgTrax being rewritten in the Windows .NET framework, the real beneficiaries of this process are our existing legacy platform customers- during this migration they too will recognize greatly enhanced functionality, have numerous additional tools at their disposal and greatly expanded reporting capabilities.”
“It’s extremely exciting that we’re distributing the initial release of this conversion on time- it shows real commitment to our customers that this migration will be delivered as promised” continues Lewis, “the input and understanding from our customer base has been phenomenal throughout the process and we’re thrilled to show them measurable results.”
AgTrax (www.agtrax.com ) offers an array of comprehensive, reliable software programs and complete systems designed specifically for grain elevators, fertilizer companies, cooperatives, ethanol production facilities, feed stores, agronomy service providers, petroleum providers and other types of businesses in agriculture.
Media Contact – Chuck Jenkins – Director of Marketing and Sales 866.360.0016
Premier accounting software firm inks deal with leading Agronomy program
October 11, 2011
AgTrax Technologies (www.agtrax.com) continues to shake things up in the agribusiness accounting software arena by announcing a partnership with the popular suite of agronomy modules available from AgWorks (www.agworks.net). The two companies plan an integration that will simplify the data transfer from one program to the other, but until that is complete, the two plan to promote each other’s wares.
AgTrax has promised its customer base an enhanced Agronomy program to compliment its best in category ERP platform and after months of evaluation, has inked a deal with the Agronomy program provider based in Davenport, IA.
“AgTrax is the industry leader in commodity accounting software and the tools that cater to grain and other categories in any agribusiness, however Agronomy is not at the core of what we do,” Gary Hobbs- President of AgTrax explains.
“Our customer base has requested additional functionality on the agronomic front and we realize that if we are going to continue our rapid growth pattern in the agribusiness market space, we need to offer a full suite of agronomy tools to complement the rest of the AgTrax platform,” Hobbs continues. “AgWorks is well known in the agribusiness market, has a solid, scalable, user friendly program that will only enhance what our customers are doing with AgTrax today- helping them increase services provided in their own trade territory.”
Currently, the two software programs have a basic interface that allows users to export work orders created in AgWorks to a file that can be imported by AgTrax. Eventually the two platforms will be integrated more closely allowing seamless movement of data from either program.
“With the ongoing migration to a graphical user interface, this deal only underscores our commitment to an enhanced product offering,” Mr. Hobbs says, “a new corporate philosophy regarding our approach to the market has opened the door to agreements with third party platforms like AgWorks. A creative product development direction couple with increased brand name awareness in AgTrax is generating tremendous interest in the company and we’re excited about the future.”
About AgTrax Technologies
AgTrax (www.agtrax.com ) offers an array of comprehensive, reliable software programs and complete systems designed specifically for grain elevators, fertilizer companies, cooperatives, ethanol plants, feed stores, agronomy service providers, petroleum providers and other types of businesses in agriculture.
About AgWorks
AgWorks (www.agworks.net) is committed to providing innovative software products that manage all aspects of the retail agronomy supply business including, but not limited to, field applications, shipments, DOT compliance, fleet management, precision mapping, sales management, seed inventory and diverse reporting capabilities.
Media Contact – Chuck Jenkins – Director of Marketing and Sales 866.360.0016 cjenkins@agtrax.com
TraxView goes to beta sites on time
September 29, 2011 - Hutchinson, KS
AgTrax Technologies promised its customer base and growing list of prospective clients that they would have the first release featuring the new Graphical User Interface (GUI) termed TraxView out to multiple customers in beta by October 1st. Those beta sites were alerted earlier this week that they would indeed have the first release introducing the new graphical platform as early as Friday. The entire customer base will have this release by October 31st.
TraxView, the widely anticipated .NET conversion of the entire AgTrax accounting software program, is set to be released in its entirety by fall 2012. This current release is the first of many and will feature reports and additional enhancements to the current platform that will provide for a smoother migration as customers choose to transition to the TraxView capability.
AgTrax continues to grow and as a result of that growth the company has rewritten its corporate philosophy regarding customer communications, corporate transparency and follow through on promises made on deliverables. This announcement shows that the new philosophy is actionable and achievable. “TraxView is an important factor in the sustained growth of AgTrax and with this release the groundwork is in place to introduce additional modules as we close in on the full release date slated for fall 2012”, says Bob Small - Director of Product Development.
To learn more about this current release, TraxView, or other AgTrax modules, please contact the sales department at 866.360.0016.
AgTrax Technologies Announces Marketing Agreement with AgTankTracker
September 20, 2011 - Hutchinson, KS
AgTrax Technologies, the premier accounting program built specifically for agri-businesses has announced their intent to co-market the AgTankTracker Mini Bulk Management System from AgWorks.
This agreement is the first in a line of marketing agreements that AgTrax plans on introducing as it continues to evolve its product offering and grow its market share. Current AgTrax customers have anxiously awaited the increased breadth of software modules available and prospective customers are requesting additional functionality beyond the existing strengths of the legacy program.
This agreement with AgTankTracker will provide our current customers with a tool that will assist them in their efforts to remain compliant within the parameters dictated by the EPA in its new Pesticide Container and Containment Regulation that became effective August 16, 2011. AgTankTracker is a combination of handheld ‘smart guns’ and a browser-based software application that requires little training to operate.
“We’re excited about the idea of providing our customers an affordable, scalable and user-friendly solution to this new legislation from the EPA says Chuck Jenkins – Director of Marketing and Sales for AgTrax. Manual data entry is reduced significantly with this system, eliminating human error and ensuring data integrity as it pertains to compliance. The ‘smart guns’ included in the AgTankTracker package can also be used in conjunction with the AgCount program from AgTrax for remote inventory awareness increasing the value of the hardware. I’ll say it again, Jenkins continues, it’s an exciting time to be involved with AgTrax- technology in agriculture is constantly evolving, retailers continue to demand more functionality from their ERP platform and AgTrax Technologies keeps delivering.”
With the ongoing migration to a graphical user interface, the beginnings of an enhanced product offering, a new-look web site and a new corporate philosophy regarding their approach to the market, AgTrax is generating tremendous interest in the company and its popular software platform.
About AgTrax Technologies
AgTrax (http://agtrax.com/) offers an array of comprehensive, reliable software programs and complete systems designed specifically for grain elevators, fertilizer companies, cooperatives, ethanol plants, feed stores, agronomy service providers, petroleum providers and other types of businesses in agriculture.
About AgTankTracker
AgTankTracker (http://www.agtanktracker.com/) is a division of AgWorks (www.agworks.com) and provides the user with everything they need to be compliant with the EPA regulation requirements and offers much more in regards to asset tracking and reporting capabilities.
Media Contact – Chuck Jenkins – Director of Marketing and Sales 866.360.0016 cjenkins@agtrax.com
AgTrax adds to programming staff
Tuesday, August 22, 2011
As AgTrax continues to evolve its product offering and grow its market share, the company continues to add to its employee base. Most recently, Ms. Teresa Uhrich joined the product development team where she brings a Bachelor's Degree in Management Information Systems with more than fifteen years experience in the Information Technology field. Ms. Uhrich boasts experience from the banking, education, manufacturing and security industries, most recently having worked five and a half years at Harris School Solutions as a Software Developer. “Teresa’s diversity in market sector experience will lend her well as she learns our code and product direction, says Bob Small- Director of Product Development. Teresa’s knowledge and expertise in multiple programming languages including .NET will be a good fit for where AgTrax programming is headed.”
AgTrax Technologies announces new Advisory Board Committee
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
AgTrax, one of the fastest growing agricultural accounting platforms in the industry has announced the creation of a new Advisory Board made up of key members of its current customer base. Members of the board represent a diverse cross section of businesses and AgTrax functionality as it pertains to their daily needs.
AgTrax continues its efforts to grow through organic development, strategic relationships, increased marketing presence and integrated partnerships. The company’s customers will continue to see additional functionality introduced to the platform in the coming months and years.
This new advisory board will provide valuable insight, user experiences, a pulse on the marketplace and a perspective from the retail level as it pertains to forward looking projects.
“Considering the workload these individuals are already burdened with, it means a great deal to the employees of AgTrax that they would commit some of their valuable time to this effort,” says Gene Herman – Director of Quality Assurance. “My conversations with each member to date have been enlightening, encouraging and energetic - we’re excited to continue to query the group for ideas and opinions as we continue to improve AgTrax.”
AgTrax Support welcomes another Account Manager
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Pat Lee, Manager of the Support Division of AgTrax has announced the addition of another Account Manager/Support Technician to assist in handling the continued growth of AgTrax. AgTrax, one of the fastest growing agricultural accounting platforms in the industry continues to add functionality to its software applications requiring additional implementation facilitators.
Ms Barbie Padgett has joined the team full time and is expected to immediately become involved with product support, training and implementation projects company wide. Barbie spent several years as the controller with Fowler Equity and as office manager at Dodge City Coop where she was exposed to many aspects of the system and learned the benefits associated with its use. “I’m excited to join such a proactive, forward-looking organization, says Ms Padgett, where I can continue to learn more about the company and the product while utilizing my previous exposure to AgTrax in assisting our growing customer base.”
Mr. Lee says “the practical experience Barbie has acquired over the years using AgTrax first hand will make her transition to the Account Manager role a smooth one, we’re growing rapidly and I’m excited to add such an experienced user of AgTrax to our team.”