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Precision Farming Dealer Summit 2020 Recap

5 Keys to Achieving Recurring Precision Revenue

Capturing repeatable revenue from the precision farming department should be a focus of all departments within a dealership.
By Kim Schmidt posted on March 6, 2020 | Posted in Precision Ag Sales & Service, Dealership Marketing
Finding sources of recurring revenue is key for any farm equipment dealership and with less precision revenue coming from the sale of aftermarket technology, it’s more important than ever for the precision side of the business.
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AE50 Awards Highlight Ag Machinery Innovations

By Kim Schmidt posted on February 10, 2020
For 32 years, members of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) have recognized and honored the most innovative advancements in engineering in the areas of agriculture, food and biological systems with the AE50 Award.
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Dealership Minds

Financing Solutions to Keep Sales Selling

With 75% of customers financing their wholegoods purchases, H&R Agri-Power’s Finance & Insurance Manager Josh Arnall focuses on structuring plans that work for the farmer and the dealership.
By Kim Schmidt posted on February 5, 2020 | Posted in Best Practices, Operations & Finance
Josh Arnall is a numbers guy who likes planning and solving problems. As the finance and insurance manager for H&R Agri-Power, his day-to-day is full of managing the numbers and solving problems, but his planning usually is sacrificed to what he calls “the tyranny of the urgent.”
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Dealership Minds

Leading the Charge

Wayne Hunt’s vision for H&R Agri-Power’s continued growth stems from follow through and laser focus on improvement.
By Kim Schmidt posted on February 3, 2020 | Posted in Best Practices, Operations & Finance
Upon first meeting Wayne Hunt, it’s clear he has a story to tell and wisdom to share, yet he describes himself as “just plain Wayne.” What isn’t as immediately obvious, though, is his drive and competitive nature that has spearheaded H&R Agri-Power’s incredible growth over the last 2 decades.
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Webinar Replay

Legislative Landscape [Webinar]

By Kim Schmidt posted on January 23, 2020
Join us to talk about what to expect on the legislative front as we enter the second decade of this century. Included will be a nationwide update on Right to Repair and farm equipment lemon laws among other issues affecting your dealership. [To view any of our webinar replays, you must be logged in with a free user account.]
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Webinar Replay

Power Up with PowerEQ – The Dealer Designed Quoting & Appraisal Tool [Digital Demo]

By Kim Schmidt posted on January 16, 2020
Join us for a live demonstration of PowerEQ. Integrating with your Back Office ERP Software is a critical component for PowerEQ. In addition to your ERP systems we also provide synchronization between PowerEQ and your website provider as well as other advertising medium. [To view any of our webinar replays, you must be logged in with a free user account.]
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Precision Specialist Comes to the Rescue on First Day of Planting

Precision Specialist Comes to the Rescue on First Day of Planting

Go behind the scenes with Leo Johnson and his son, Patrick, as they plant corn into strips for the first time on their 1,000-acre farm in Clinton, Wis. Jason Pennycook, precision specialist for 9-store Case IH dealer Johnson Tractor, comes to the rescue with remote support when Patrick runs into a problem with the planter in the field.

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Yetter Farm Equipment

Built on 90 years of expertise, Yetter Farm Equipment leads the agriculture industry in designing effective and innovative equipment for residue management, seedbed preparation, precision fertilizer placement, harvest attachments, strip-tillage, and more.
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Montag Mfg

Montag is the industry’s innovative leader for precise, accurate metering of fertilizer, seed and other nutrients. The Montag system has become the standard for deep banding of fertilizer. Montag is also pioneering the technology for cover crop seed application. The new Cover Crop+ is able to meter the smallest seed, and can be mounted to tillage implements, combines, plus Hagie sprayers and detasselers.

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Finance Scope

Finance Scope is able to provide the best financing opportunities for equipment dealers and customers through a diverse mix of lending companies under one single platform. Our large group of lenders, allows for competitive rates regardless of credit scores. Additionally, dealers and customers have access to the industry’s best expertise surrounding finance and lease structures, for all purposes, within the agricultural and construction industries. We provide all of this into one online platform to provide our customers with the best available tailored finance solution for their equipment.
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