Mike Lessiter will speak on the key elements of no-till history and why it’s a blueprint for future change. He will also examine critical success factors needed to sustain and grow the practices, and the key role of conservation districts in making successful transitions and adoption a reality.
Dealers come to the Dealership Minds Summit not just to “consume” the material presented, but to “contribute” to everyone’s experience. And that’s the secret sauce.
In this episode of The Germinate Podcast, Joe Sampson and Tim Burenga take listeners on a 45-year journey of WorkSaver—from its founding by Tim’s father in 1980 to its evolution as a dual-focused manufacturer and OEM contract specialist. Tim shares hard-earned lessons in cost control, cash flow management, and the balance between growing the dealer network while protecting its value.
One of our salesmen was fond of telling equipment manufacturers, “If you ignore the dealer, they’ll return the favor.” He was right, and some manufacturers learned their lessons the hard way. Some didn’t survive.
In the midst of celebrating its 75th Anniversary, the Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association (FEMA) has partnered with Lessiter Media to chronicle the Association’s past through an in-depth multimedia project that will culminate at FEMA’s Marketing & Distribution Convention in Las Vegas, Nev., on Oct. 27-30, 2025.
Lessiter Media Inc., owned and operated by Frank and Mike Lessiter, has announced two Leadership Team appointments that coincide with the long-planned-for retirement of Vice President Michael Storts.
Full agenda features engaging speakers, immersive on-farm experiences and exclusive behind-the-scenes industry stops set for the country’s premier farm tour
Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC) will welcome Retired Colonel Kim “KC” Campbell to deliver the keynote address at the 18th annual Conservation in Action Tour Banquet on May 6.
Product and Marketing Manager Matt Walters with SurePoint Ag Systems highlights the newest technology upgrades for planters. These include the new MVX Electric Seed meter, which provides seed singulation performance and is paired with RFX for row unit hydraulic downforce and many more.
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.