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Q: Ritchie Implement & AGCO recently announced the Wisconsin dealership had signed on as a full-line dealership. Ron Ritchie said he expects the addition will help boost sales for its Case IH products as well, similar to when the dealership took on what other brand?
A: Claas.
Q: Auction company Ritchie Bros. made news earlier this month with the announcement that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire which auction company?
Q: According to the 2026 No-Till Farmer Benchmark Report, what percentage of no-tillers plan to purchase a drone in 2026?
A: 20%.
Q: According to SATISFYD’s 2026 Customer & Employee Experience Benchmark Report, the Overall Net Promoter Score declined by 3 points to what number?
A: 77.
Q: Rural Lifestyle Dealer’s 2026 Dealer Business Trends & Outlook report was published in the March issue of the magazine. According to the report, which of the following was not in their top 10 concerns for the year after coming in at #8 on the list in 2025?
A: Gas-Powered Equipment Bans.
Q: Alamo Group reported its full year 2025 financials on March 2. The company report a decline in net sales for its Vegetation Division — which includes its ag related products. By what percent were sales for the division down vs. 2024?
A: 16.7%.
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