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Amazone, New Holland Claim World Records

By Kim Schmidt posted on November 21, 2014 | Posted in Dealers on the Move, Data & Forecasts, Manufacturer News
In today’s newscast Michael Boehlje, distinguished professor of agricultural economics at Purdue Univerity, shares his insights on how long the downturn could last, we look at some new world records in ag productivity, plus we take a closer look at third quarter earnings for several companies, including precision equipment manufacturer Raven Industries, as well as Rocky Mountain Dealerships and Cervus Equipment Corp.’s third quarter earnings.
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Weighing the Benefits of SPIFs on Your Sales Team and Your Dealership

Some dealerships find sales incentives paid by the manufacturers and finance companies motivate their sales force, while others see them as undermining their business goals.
By Kim Schmidt posted on October 1, 2014 | Posted in Manufacturer & Dealer Issues
Some dealerships find sales incentives paid by the manufacturers and finance companies motivate their sales force, while others see them as undermining their business goals.
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Special Report: Transitioning to the Next Generation of Dealers

Becoming an Owner

By Sean Young and Kim Schmidt posted on June 1, 2014 | Posted in Dealer Succession
Last July, I purchased 25% of the company from a silent partner in the business. One of Case IH’s conditions is owners with a certain percentage of the company have to sign unlimited guarantees, something he didn’t want to do. He knew at some point this was the plan.
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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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