As farmers increasingly adopt precision farming technology, it's no secret that there's a tremendous business opportunity for precision farming dealers. However, that opportunity will require a big investment in providing technical support, especially for non-technical customers.
Consolidation. Globalization. Technology. New Business Models. Specialization. If these challenges have robbed you of sleep over the past 10 months, you're not alone. The farm equipment industry is evolving at a faster rate than ever before. However, by taking part in the first Farm Equipment webinar event, titled Farm Equipment Industry Drivers of Change, you can put your operation in a better position for future success.
During dealership visits, it's always educational to get a guided tour of the business and learn about recent enhancements, whether it's a new product line, building updates or staff additions.
When farmers trade equipment, they often take a few steps ahead in technology and productivity. For Jason Starnes and his father, Kim, they ended up taking a step backward when they upgraded to a newer combine.
Local Case IH Dealer Titan Machinery, along with other North Dakota Case IH dealers, is now partnering with the North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton, N.D., to educate, train and provide hands-on internships to students in a two-year diesel technology program. Case IH dealers are sponsoring students and the degree program.
Classroom lessons will be put to the test through real world application when students from the North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton make their way west to West Plains Inc. in Dickinson this fall to learn the ins and outs of Case IH agricultural equipment and technology.
Many farm equipment dealers with precision farming interests consider auto-steer to be the entry point for customers who want to utilize technology. In many cases, those systems are now standard features on new tractors rolling off the assembly line. The tangible benefits of auto-steer are easily proven through reduced operator fatigue and the ability to maintain a straight path though the fields.
Wells Implement, Inc., a third-generation, family-owned agriculture equipment dealership based in Plymouth, Nebraska is now a Topcon Precision Agriculture (TPA) dealer.
In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we look at President Trump's tariff reduction on ag equipment, the latest dealer sales forecasts, and how high input costs are keeping farmer sentiment down.
Since 1980, A&I Products has become a leading manufacturer and wholesale distributor of aftermarket replacement parts for the agricultural, turf, and industrial equipment markets. A&I Products' experience and expertise has greatly contributed to the company's reputation as a top supplier of quality, reasonably priced parts. Founded with roots as a small machine shop and repair facility, the company made the transition by manufacturing new parts to replace those that were identified as commonly needing repair. Throughout the 1980s, the company quickly garnered a reputation for offering quality parts at a reasonable price.
Built on 90 years of expertise, Yetter Farm Equipment leads the agriculture industry in designing effective and innovative equipment for residue management, seedbed preparation, precision fertilizer placement, harvest attachments, strip-tillage, and more.
At Machinery Scope, we believe you deserve the best risk management solutions for your investments in heavy equipment. Since 2013, we have been proud to offer extended warranty, appraisals, and inspections. Machinery Scope is a family-owned business built on our experience in farming and equipment dealerships. We understand your business and provide a personalized and professional level of customer service. Machinery Scope has built a strong warranty product with our customers in mind, offering the same professional level of service from the time you get a quote, through the processing of a claim.