Farm Equipment's Best of the Web: May 9, 2025
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:
- National Auctioneer Week
- Building Farm Equipment Costumes for Kids in Need
- Sell Solutions, Not Technology
- Activists Take Aim at ‘Pesticide Soaked’ No-Till, but Industry Disagrees
- Product Video of the Week: Kuhn Krause Introduces Liqui PRO Fertilizer Application for Gladiator Toolbars
National Auctioneer Week
“Dealer specific” auctions have grown by 6.5x, says Kyle McMahon, founder and CEO of TractorZoom. In honor of National Auctioneer Week check out this video he shared, which was made with AgriVision Equipment and Rice Auction Company in 2024.
Building Farm Equipment Costumes for Kids in Need
Check out the cool work Clay Hielscher, with Heritage Tractor, is doing for kids who use wheelchairs or walkers through Walkin’&Rollin’ costumes. Keep up the great work Clay!
Sell Solutions, Not Technology
Here’s a good one to listen to on your ride to the dealership (or farm, happy planting season!) — digital ag technology expert Damien Leopoutre joins the Pacesetter Pod for a conversation about selling solutions, not technology.
Activists Take Aim at ‘Pesticide Soaked’ No-Till, but Industry Disagrees
A Washington D.C.-based environmental group, Friends of the Earth U.S., published a lengthy report criticizing no-till systems across the U.S. for their dependence on chemicals and demanding the industry shift toward “regenerative” systems that focus on organic farming methods.
Product Video of the Week: Kuhn Krause Introduces Liqui PRO Fertilizer Application for Gladiator Toolbars
Michael Berggren, Kuhn Krause product manager, showcases the new Liqui-PRO fertilizer system for the Gladiator strip-till toolbar. Berggren explains how the system provides a “one-stop shop” option for strip-tillers to maximize their productivity.
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