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[Podcast] Big Dealer Report Reveals Big Dealers Getting Bigger

In this podcast, we take a look at how the number of “big” dealers has changed vs. a year ago. In the Technology Corner, Jack Zemlicka discusses increasing interest in optical sensor technologies. Also covered in this episode: increasing demand for equipment loans, Cervus Equipment’s new president and CEO, Angela Lekatsas, the reintroduction of the Concord brand of air seeding technology and first quarter ag equipment sales results.
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[Podcast] CNH Industrial Makes 3-D Printing Reality for Ag Equipment

In this podcast, we explore CNH Industrial’s steps into making 3-D printing for ag parts a reality, current and future trends in precision farming and how Dot Technology is making autonomous farming a possibility. Also in this episode, we discuss the latest earnings reports from Titan Machinery, Kubota Corp. and Art’s Way Mfg.
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[Podcast] Kubota Takes Another Step into Large Ag Through Buhler Agreement

In this podcast, we talk with Buhler and Kubota about their recently announced agreement in which Buhler will manufacture a tractor for Kubota. In the Technology Corner, Jack Zemlicka reports on no-tillers’ plans for precision farming purchases in the year ahead. Also in this episode we talk about how the “bomb cyclone” and resulting floods are impacting dealerships and manufacturers in the Great Plains, Rocky Mountain Dealership and Cervus Equipment’s 2018 sales reports, and we talk with the new NRCS chief Matthew Lohr.
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[Podcast] Deere's Leadership Changes Point to Youth Movement

In this podcast, we discuss a "youth movement" among Deere & Co.'s senior leadership. In the Technology Corner, Jack Zemlicka discusses broadband barriers to telematic transformation. Also in this episode: grower sentiment falls, but USDA's Economic Research Service reports net farm income is forecast to increase 8.1% in 2019; Alamo Group's 2018 sales hit $1 billion for the first time and Ag Growth International acquires IntelliFarms.
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[Podcast] More Leadership Changes at Case IH

In this podcast, we dissect the leadership changes that have taken place over the last 12 months at CNH Industrial and Case IH. In the Technology Corner, Jack Zemlicka will take a look at when we might see blockchain in agriculture. Also in this episode, Deere & Co.'s first quarter results, a look at 2018 ag equipment sales and last year compared to 10 year averages and how some technology used by NASA could be helping farmers.
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[Podcast] Ag-Pro Companies Expands Further into Ohio

In this podcast, the Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank reports loans for financing farm equipment improved in the 4Q of 2018. Ag-Pro Companies expands to now having 20 stores in Ohio. Also in this episode, AGCO, CNH Industrial and Art's Way report their fiscal 2018 earnings.
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[Podcast] Precision Technology Leading Ag Equipment's Future

As we returned from the Precision Farming Dealer Summit in Indianapolis last week, it was clear that precision technology is going to strongly influence the direction of the farm equipment industry. In this episode, we cover how Deere chairman and CEO Sam Allen credits much of the company's recent success to new precision technologies it's introducing.
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[Podcast] Machinery Costs Put Pressure on Net Farm Income

In this podcast, we look at how machinery costs for Minnesota farmers is keeping net farm income down despite growth in gross farm income. We also look at which dealers made the most M&A moves during 2018, dealers precision farming sales outlook for 2019, Buhler Industries’ year-end results and the potential for improved dairy prices in 2019.
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[Podcast] As 2018 Closes, Some Ag Optimism Going into New Year

In this podcast, we take a look at how accurate USDA ERS’ farm profitability projections are. Other topics in this episode include forecasting future precision growth, dealers concerns going into 2019, how November U.S. large ag equipment sales compare to the 5-year average and dealers’ views on their used equipment inventories and used equipment pricing.
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[Podcast] Analyst Bullish on Deere, Titan Machinery

In this podcast, we share one analyst's 2019 outlook for Deere & Co. and Titan Machinery in addition to Deere CEO & Chairman Samuel Allen's concerns over the lasting impact tariffs could have on U.S. farmers. We also discuss Ag-Pro Companies expansion into Ohio and the dealership's rapid growth since 2014. Also in this episode: technology lessons from the auto industry, changes in farm profits and farmers' income and an improvement in producers' interest in making large investments, like machinery.
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