Waiting for parts is not what any farmer wants to do when they’re gearing up for spring planting. Presho, S.D., no-tiller Adam Ehlers, has encountered delays due to COVID-19.
As the farm equipment community continues to seek solutions in this unprecedented time, the editorial staff of Farm Equipment is responding with a new quick-hitting video series. The “Farm Equipment Thought Leader Video Series” consists of brief, 1-1 conversations with individuals identified as influencers in the farm equipment industry.
According to multiple reports, ag equipment manufacturers are opening their facilities in North Dakota and will be implementing strict guidelines to create safer work environments for employees during the pandemic.
The company reported net sales of $674.2 million, a decline of 2.6%. Strong North American sales were more than offset by anticipated lower sales in the Utility Support Structures segment due to a $30 million solar tracker project in 2019 that did not repeat this year, and approximately $10 million of unfavorable currency translation impact.
College students around the U.S. have had their semesters abruptly turned upside down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The majority of North Dakota State University (NDSU) precision ag students have returned to their home farms to complete their semester through online classwork.
Coeur D’Alene Tractor, New Holland and Kubota dealership based in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, has purchased a Kubota dealership in Lewiston, Idaho, reports the Lewiston Tribune.
Dealership marketing managers at farm equipment dealerships have been pushing digital tools for sales and lead management for years, but the adoption of such tools has been slow. The current coronavirus crisis forced the adoption of such tools for Koenig Equipment, a 15 store John Deere dealership group in Indiana and Ohio, says vice president of marketing Marguerite Kleinedler.
In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we take a look at the FTC and USDA’s announcement that they are seeking public comment on farm equipment manufacturing and distribution practices.
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