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:
- "We Dislike John Deere but Probably Not for the Reason You Think"
- The Evolution of American Agriculture Through the Lens of LIFE Magazine Photographers
- Chaseburg Veteran Receives New Tractor Through National Program
- Remarketing Equipment
- 10 Forgotten Tractors That Refused to Die
"We Dislike John Deere but Probably Not for the Reason You Think"
This Tractor Therapy Podcast episode discusses our coverage of John Deere scheduling their mandatory regional leadership meeting the same week as our Dealership Minds Summit.
The Evolution of American Agriculture Through the Lens of LIFE Magazine Photographers
To honor the 250th anniversary of our country, Successful Farming magazine took a look at how American agriculture has evolved over 250 years. The modernizations and improvements in farming are integral parts of what led to this nation’s rise to be one of the most powerful countries in the world.
Credit: Monarch Tractors
Chaseburg Veteran Receives New Tractor Through National Program
Jeff Morrison, who served more than eight years in the U.S. Marine Corps, received a new Kubota M7060 ultility tractor on July 8 through Kubota Tractor Corporation’s Geared to Give program - a partnership with the Farmer Veteran Coalition designed to support military veterans who are building careers in agriculture. Morrison was one of five farmer veterans selected nationwide this year.
Jeff and Hailey Morrison pose with their children in fron of their new Kubota M7060 utility tractor(Kubota Tractor Corporation)
Remarketing Equipment
As new equipment margins tighten and fleet values continue to rise, dealerships and rental companies are investing more heavily in professionals who can maximize asset value throughout the entire lifecycle—not just sell used equipment. Check out this LinkedIn post by Jon Rossi.
10 Forgotten Tractors That Refused to Die
In this documentary, True Machines explores the engineering, history, and incredible stories behind some of the toughest tractors ever built. Many of the companies disappeared decades ago—but their machines are still plowing fields, hauling loads, and proving why they became legends.
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