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:

• AGCO Puts Techs' Skills to the Test
• Throwing it Back to Simpler Times
• Moving Iron Podcast: Markets with Shawn Hackett - Grains Tough, Others Not So Much
• Hoober Throwback From 1974
• Product Video of the Week: Ag Focus Spotlights Fast Trac Closing System & Planter Pro Row Cleaners

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AGCO Puts Techs' Skills to the Test

AGCO's 2023 Technician of the Year contest is underway at the OEM's Training Center in Hesston, Kan. 6 techs from across North America to be named the best!

Throwing it Back to Simpler Times

In celebration of National Retro Day on Feb. 27, Clinton Tractor and Implement shared these pictures of the dealership from 1953.

Moving Iron Podcast: Markets with Shawn Hackett - Grains Tough, Others Not So Much

In this episode, Shawn Hackett discusses the current state of the commodities market, focusing on grains. He explains that the market is experiencing panic selling, but several factors indicate a potential turnaround. These factors include historical patterns, weather conditions, and the possible impact of the polar vortex. Hackett also highlights the opportunities for livestock producers to lock in low feed rates. He emphasizes the importance of taking a contrarian approach and making different decisions to achieve different results in the volatile commodity market.

Hoober Throwback From 1974

CB Hoober, founder of Hoober Inc., unloads spreads back in 1974.

Product Video of the Week: Ag Focus Spotlights Fast Trac Closing System & Planter Pro Row Cleaners

Bruce Freed, Ag Focus president, provides a deep dive on his company’s Fast Trac closing system and Planter Pro row cleaners.

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