Farm Equipment editors encounter a variety of articles, social media posts, podcasts and videos that offer a unique look at various aspects of our great farm machinery industry. Here is our favorite content from the past week from across the web:

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The 60 Best Quotes from Legendary Investor Charlie Munger

Upstream Ag Insights’ Shane Thomas shared this article featuring the 60 best quotes from Warren Buffett’s longtime partner at Berkshire Hathaway, Charlie Munger, who passed away last week, just 5 weeks shy of his 100th birthday. “Listening to and reading Charlie Munger has been incredibly influential on how I think and how I approach problems,” Thomas says.

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Moving Iron Podcast: Boots on the Ground With Shawn Skaggs

In this episode, Casey Seymour interviews Sean Skaggs, CEO of Parallel Ag, about companies' mergers and the marketplace's current state. They discuss the challenges and benefits of expanding equipment distribution, the impact of regional differences on operations, and the importance of economies of scale and technology. They also explore the transition in the used equipment market and the potential market shift in 2024. Additionally, they touch on the solidification of buying groups, the generational crossroads in farming, and the focus on inventory controls and culture in preparation for the future.

New Holland Launches First Accessible Tractor

The world’s first accessible tractor is set to help farmers with lower limb disabilities work in fields independently. Produced in Curitiba, Brazil, the TL5 ‘Acessível’, was created in partnership with the inclusive mobility companies, Elevittá, Arteprima and Senai from São Leopoldo (state of Rio Grande do Sul). Fernando Dalmolin, a New Holland customer, was hit by a falling tree trunk in 2022 and spent 60 days in hospital. He had surgery and experienced a serious infection – which led to becoming paraplegic. Determined to continue his work in the field, Fernando was delighted to be involved in the development and release of the TL5 Acessível.

Thank You Farmers for Making Our Holiday Treats Sweet Worldwide

Whether you are baking in North America or at the North Pole, USDA says your cookies, cakes, and candies will be extra sweet and delicious thanks to the high quality and variety of U.S. food ingredients exported around the world.

Product Video of the Week: Agribrink Showcases Tire Pressure Adjustment System

Agribrink President Jake Kraayenbrick displayed the Agribrink Tire Pressure Adjustment System at this years Nebraska Ag Expo. Demonstrating the benefits of "on the go" pressure adjustment, Kraayenbrick remarks how the system helps benefit farming operations by reducing tire wear, minimizing soil compaction and lowering fuel consumption.

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