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Q: In response to President Trump’s claim that removing emissions controls from farm equipment would lower costs, what did Deere CFO Josh Jepsen use as an example of cutting-edge tech that is “the true path to lowering costs for American’s farmers”?
Q: Fieldwork Robotics recently named Seth Crawford as its new chair. Which of the following companies has Crawford not previously worked with?
A: CNH.
Q: Who did 2025 Dealership of the Year Mazergroup announce as its new CEO starting in 2026 to replace the late Bob Mazer?
A: Ben Voss.
Q: With the acquisition of ESM and Bob Mark Equipment Sales, how many locations does Equipment Ontario now operate?
A: 12.
Q: In light of recent media reports, Wacker Neuson confirms that its executive board is in advanced discussions with what company?
A: Doosan Bobcat.
Q: During its Dealer Conference held in Orlando in November, what award did the North American Equipment Dealers Assn. present Paul T. Combs, president of Baker Implement Co., with?
A: Dealer Advocate of the Year.
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