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[Podcast] John Deere Dealer in Legal Battle with Former Exec

In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we take a look at some of the details in a lawsuit between Hutson Inc. and its former CEO, Josh Waggener.
In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we take a look at dealers initial forecasters for 2026 and their latest forecast for 2025 sales.
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Farm Equipment's Best of the Web: Oct. 10, 2025

This Week's Lineup:

  • A Sales Bundle That Just Hits
  • The Dealer Technician Shortage Is Real. So Is the Solution.
  • Mastering the Basics Leads to Success
  • Norden Mfg. Celebrates 20 Years in Business
  • Product Video of the Week: New Great Plains BD7510 Narrow Transport No-Till Drill

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Ag Careers Special Report

Add Depth Through Recruiting, Retention & Advancement

Once you find a precision farming technician with some potential, a clear on-boarding plan & career path will increase the likelihood of retaining a long-term employee

Once you find a precision farming technician with some potential, a clear on-boarding plan & career path will increase the likelihood of retaining a long-term employee


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DataPoint: Farm Sector Profits Forecast to Grow in 2025

U.S. net cash farm income (NCFI), defined as gross cash income minus cash expenses, is forecast to increase by $36.5 billion (25.3T) from 2024 to $180.7 billion in 2025 in inflation adjusted dollars, according to USDA. U.S. net farm income (NFI) is forecast to increase by $48.8 billion (37.2%) to $179.8 billion in 2025.
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