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:
- Kentucky Farmer Saves Thousands Letting Robot Run the Planter
- Winning the Battle… Losing the War: The Leadership Crisis Inside Modern Dealerships
- Increasing Service Revenue in a Tight Market
- Moving Iron: Why Used Equipment Prices Won’t Drop (Even When Times Are Tight)
Kentucky Farmer Saves Thousands Letting Robot Run the Planter
By retrofitting existing equipment with Sabanto Ag technology, Quint Pottinger is saving time, cutting capital costs, and expanding Affinity Farms into new markets. Find out more about how he's putting technology to use in this article from Farm Journal.
Winning the Battle… Losing the War: The Leadership Crisis Inside Modern Dealerships
Every day across the heavy equipment industry, dealerships celebrate tactical victories while strategically bleeding to death. If you're in need of a mental reset, check out this post from Service By the Boxes on dealership leadership.
Image from Service by the Boxes LinkedIn Post
Increasing Service Revenue in a Tight Market
In this Tech Tip Tuesday from WB Global Services, Wayne Brozek says one of the fastest ways to improve service profitability in a tight market is by creating a consistent inspection and Additional Service Request process. It is not about high pressure selling. It is about properly inspecting equipment, communicating findings, and helping customers avoid future breakdowns.
Moving Iron: Why Used Equipment Prices Won’t Drop (Even When Times Are Tight)
This episode of Moving Iron explores key signals shaping the ag equipment market, including strong auction activity, record pricing on select machines, and a tightening supply pipeline — particularly in mid-aged equipment.
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