Kim Schmidt

Kim Schmidt

Kim Schmidt is the Executive Editor of Farm Equipment and the host of Ag Equipment Intelligence’s On The Record. An award-winning writer, she worked 7 years in business-to-business trade media before joining Lessiter Media in 2012. She is a journalism graduate of Marquette University.

Contact: kschmidt@lessitermedia.com

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[Podcast] Ritchie Implement Fills Gap Left by AGCO Dealers Exiting the Market in Wisconsin

In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we have details on Case IH dealer Ritchie Implement adding the AGCO line to its offering, and what the additional will mean for their business.
In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we have details on Case IH dealer Ritchie Implement adding the AGCO line to its offering, and what the additional will mean for their business.
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On the Record

Ritchie Implement Fills Gap Left by AGCO Dealers Exiting the Market in Wisconsin

In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we have details on Case IH dealer Ritchie Implement adding the AGCO line to its offering, and what the additional will mean for their business. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman highlights Ag Leaders’s new AgFiniti platform live maps. Also in this episode, Linimar reports marketshare gains for its ag products, including MacDon, Bourgault and Salford and highlights from the 2026 Strip-Till Farmer benchmark study.
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This Week

Farm Equipment's Best of the Web: March 13, 2026

This Week's Lineup:

  • Bane-Welker Concludes First Session of Technician Apprenticeship School
  • 85% Herbicide Savings?! Real Farmers Share Their See & Spray Numbers
  • Hutson Inc. Recognizes 6th Generation Farmer & Customer on International Women’s Day
  • Independent Dealer Gets Autonomy Crash Course
  • Product Video of the Week: All-New Schulte FX-320

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Ritchie Implement Takes on Full-Line AGCO Contract at Barneveld, Wis., Store

AGCO announced the addition of Ritchie Implement as a new authorized AGCO dealership. The dealer will operate a full–service location in Barneveld, Wis., along with a parts and service location in Lancaster, Wis., supporting customers across Dane, Grant, Green, Iowa, Lafayette, and Sauk counties. Dealers on the Move is brought to you by Pinion.


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This Week

Farm Equipment's Best of the Web: March 6, 2026

This Week's Lineup:

  • Telling Mr. Deere About His Latest Tractor
  • Fostering’ Success – 3 Times the Indiana March Madness
  • From Horses to Horsepower
  • P&K Equipment’s Precision Workforce Development Initiatives
  • Product Video of the Week: Terrasem Seed Drill from Pottinger

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On the Record

Cautious Optimism for Dealers & Producers

During the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, we caught up with Stacy Anthony with AGCO dealer AgRevolution. He’s optimistic for 2026 and says there could be a turnaround this year. And while that’s still to be seen, he says we just need a couple adjustments economically to see farmers start reinvesting in and updating their fleets.
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Dealers Forecasting Revenue Growth for Rural Lifestyle Segment

Tillers, chain saws & power hand tools top dealers’ list of ‘Best Bets’ for 2026, while the increasing cost of new equipment tech availability & low sales margins are top concerns

Tillers, chain saws & power hand tools top dealers’ list of ‘Best Bets’ for 2026, while the increasing cost of new equipment tech availability & low sales margins are top concerns


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On the Record

Tariff Situation in Flux

On Feb. 20, the Supreme Court ruled that President Trump exceeded his authority when he imposed sweeping tariffs on imports from nearly every U.S. trading partner. However, a new tariff on most global imports went into effect just after midnight on Feb. 24 at 10%. Previously, Trump had pledged to impost a 15% tariff.
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