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[Podcast] Titan Machinery Posts Big Gains in 1Q

June 5, 2020
We’re excited to be back in the office for this week’s podcast, which includes coverage of Titan Machinery’s strong first quarter performance, as well as the latest earnings reports from Deere & Co., AGCO and CNH Industrial. In the Technology Corner, Jack Zemlicka shares some of the results of the 7th Annual Strip-Till Operational Benchmark Study. Also in this episode, Deere earns the Dealer’s Choice Award in the Equipment Dealers Assn.’s Dealer-Manufacturer Relations survey, and dealer sentiment remains down in both North America and Europe.
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[Podcast] Auction Prices on the Rise, While Used Retail Prices Drop

May 15, 2020
In this week’s podcast, we compare what Machinery Pete is seeing in auction prices to what dealers report used equipment retail values to be. Also in this episode, dealers share what changes they anticipate in day-to-day business once we are passed COVID-19 and CNH Industrial and AGCO report their first quarter results. In the Technology Corner Jack Zemlicka talks with Tim Norris about how Raven has adjusted its strategy to showcase its AutoCart and DOT platforms to dealers.
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[Podcast] Are Farmers Becoming Less Brand Loyal?

May 1, 2020
In this week's podcast we look at the preliminary results of Farm Equipment and Ag Equipment Intelligence's latest Brand Loyalty Study. Also in this episode, dealers adjust their sales forecast for 2020 and Dealer Optimism takes a huge hit in March. Rocky Mountain Dealerships reported a decline in first quarter earnings and the Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank says farm lending slowed in the first quarter. In the Technology Corner, Jack Zemlicka discusses some non ag opportunities for precision services.
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[Podcast] Big Dealers Keep Getting Bigger

April 17, 2020
In this week’s podcast, we discuss Ag Equipment Intelligence’s soon to be released Big Dealer Report. In the Technology Corner, Jack Zemlicka looks into a CoBank’s report that suggests wireless network sharing could be an affordable way to expand digital coverage. Also in this episode: a look at first quarter farm equipment sales compared to last year, Art’s Way’s latest earnings and a big drop in farmer sentiment amid the COVID-19 crisis.
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[Podcast] CARES Act Offers Dealers Relief Amid COVID-19 Crisis

April 3, 2020
In this week’s podcast we provide details on how some of the taxation and lending provisions of the CARES Act will help farm equipment dealerships. In the Technology Corner, Jack Zemlicka shares how some dealers are using remote support amid restrictions put in place because of COVID-19. Also in this episode: Titan Machinery annual revenues were up 3.5%, CNH Industrial announces management changes and Raven Industries acquires the remaining shares of Dot Technology.
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[Podcast] Canadian Dealers Report Tough 4Q & Full Year Results

March 20, 2020
In this week’s podcast, we discuss the continued challenges hitting Canadian dealers. We also take a look at how dealers have responded to the COVID-19 pandemic and how its impacting the commodities market. Also in this episode: How Bobcat’s return to tractors boosted its bottom line and digital strategies for dealers.
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[Podcast] Dealer & Farmer Sentiment on the Rise

March 6, 2020
In this podcast we examine the results of the 12th Annual No-Till Operational Benchmark Study and what the survey found in terms of no-tillers' plans for equipment purchases in 2020. In the Technology Corner Jack Zemlicka discusses the right to repair from a precision technology standpoint.
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[Podcast] Deere's FY1Q Sales Drop 4%

February 21, 2020
In the Technology Corner, Jack Zemlicka discusses precision technology adoption among no-till farmers. Also in this week’s podcast, farmland values hold steady, European dealer sentiment improves, private equity firm Westcap invests in Degelman and Deere’s latest earnings report.
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[Podcast] Art’s Way Reports 59% Improvement in 4Q Ag Sales

February 7, 2020
In this week’s program, we cover AGCO and CNH Industrial’s 4Q and full year 2019 results. Art’s Way also reported its 4Q and year-end sales, including a 59% improvement in 4Q sales vs. the same period last year. Also in this episode: strides in rural broadband access and an improvement in producer sentiment.
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[Podcast] Deere Intensifies Precision Push

January 24, 2020
The latest episode of On the Record is now available! In this week’s episode, we discuss the See & Spray technology that Deere showcased at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. In the Technology Corner, Jack Zemlicka explores how dealerships can rethink how they determine and define precision roles. Also in this episode: Claas’ fiscal 2019 revenues, growth in the telescopic handler market in France and some of the results of Rural Lifestyle Dealer’s annual Dealer Outlook & Trends survey.
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