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[Podcast] Shortline Legends Take Center Stage at 2025 FEMA Convention

In this episode of the Farm Equipment podcast, brought to you by SurePoint Ag, we are honoring the 2025 inductees into the Shortline Legends Hall of Fame. Farm Equipment Editor and Publisher Mike Lessiter and Executive Editor Kim Schmidt honored this year’s class in front of their peers during the Farm Equipment Manufacturers Assn.’s Fall Convention in Las Vegas.
By Kim Schmidt posted on November 13, 2025 | Posted in Best Practices
In this episode of the Farm Equipment podcast is brought to you by SurePoint Ag, we are honoring the 2025 inductees into the Shortline Legends Hall of Fame. Farm Equipment Editor and Publisher Mike Lessiter and Executive Editor Kim Schmidt honored this year’s class in front of their peers during the Farm Equipment Manufacturers Assn.’s Fall Convention in Las Vegas.
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[Video] Kelly Tillage's Versatile Machine Could Fit 'On Every Farm'

By Kim Schmidt posted on November 10, 2025 | Posted in Best Practices, Manufacturer & Dealer Issues
Calvin Stead, CEO of Kelly Tillage, explains the evolution of the Australian manufacturer and how it has grown its presence in the U.S. He says the company believes the versatile machine could have a place on every farm across the globe. He says there's an application for most farmers, from the conservation focused to more conventional operations.
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A Lesson from the Legends

By Tim Brannon posted on November 3, 2025 | Posted in Best Practices
Just prior to our participation in the “Dealer Panel,” several founders of farm equipment companies were inducted into Farm Equipment’s Shortline Legends Hall of Fame — with several things in common. A vision, hard work and a “stick to it” work ethic that resulted in successes that have lasted for generations.  Equipment Dealer Tips, Tales & Takeaways is brought to you by NAEDA.
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