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
Contact: kschmidt@lessitermedia.com
ARTICLES
[Video] No-Till Know How … Up Your Game at the National No-Tillage Conference
As a follow up to our last podcast, brought to you by SurePoint Ag, we’ve got Technology Editor Noah Newman back with us to discuss the 34th Annual National No-Tillage Conference.
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[Podcast] No-Till Know How … Up Your Game at the National No-Tillage Conference
As a follow up to our last podcast, brought to you by SurePoint Ag, we’ve got Technology Editor Noah Newman back with us to discuss the 34th Annual National No-Tillage Conference.
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[Podcast] Ag Industry Responds to Trump’s Emissions Comments & Interest Rate Cut
In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we take a look at a recent lawsuit between Case IH dealer Burks Tractor and Monarch Tractor.
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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.
Top Directory Listings
A&I Products
Since 1980, A&I Products has become a leading manufacturer and wholesale distributor of aftermarket replacement parts for the agricultural, turf, and industrial equipment markets. A&I Products' experience and expertise has greatly contributed to the company's reputation as a top supplier of quality, reasonably priced parts. Founded with roots as a small machine shop and repair facility, the company made the transition by manufacturing new parts to replace those that were identified as commonly needing repair. Throughout the 1980s, the company quickly garnered a reputation for offering quality parts at a reasonable price.
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.
Machinery Scope
At Machinery Scope, we believe you deserve the best risk management solutions for your investments in heavy equipment. Since 2013, we have been proud to offer extended warranty, appraisals, and inspections. Machinery Scope is a family-owned business built on our experience in farming and equipment dealerships. We understand your business and provide a personalized and professional level of customer service. Machinery Scope has built a strong warranty product with our customers in mind, offering the same professional level of service from the time you get a quote, through the processing of a claim.