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On the Record

New Federal R2R Bill ‘Drastic Departure’ from State Legislation

By Ben Thorpe posted on September 29, 2023 | Posted in Data & Forecasts
In this episode of On the Record, we take a look at the most recent push for right to repair, this time at the federal level. In the Technology Corner, Mackane Vogel shows us some new tech he recently encountered from Solinftec. Also in this episode, the latest Farm Equipment text poll, responses to our recent coverage of New Holland's brand purity attempts and one tire manufacturer's bet on strong year-end ag equipment tax purchases. This episode of On the Record is brought to you by Weasler Engineering.
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Manufacturer & Dealer Issues

16 Ag Equipment Manufacturers Reveal Concerns & Optimism for 2024

Farm Equipment caught up with over a dozen ag equipment manufacturers at the Farm Progress Show and got their forecasts, concerns and points of optimism for 2024
By Ben Thorpe posted on September 25, 2023 | Posted in Manufacturer & Dealer Issues, Data & Forecasts, Manufacturer News
2024 is set to be a slower year than the last 3. Dealer lots are filling back up, manufacturing backlogs are clearing up, and farmers are starting to pull back on their equipment purchases.
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On the Record

New Holland to ‘Clean’ Dealer Network of Shortlines

By Ben Thorpe posted on September 15, 2023 | Posted in Data & Forecasts
In this episode of On the Record, New Holland Agriculture President Carlo Lambro talks about the future of the company's North America network. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman takes a look at the recently award-winning One Smart Spray system. Also in this episode, Titan Machinery's latest earnings report, dealers forecast fourth quarter wholegoods sales and ag equipment manufacturers' reasons to be optimistic in 2024. This episode of On the Record is brought to you by Weasler Engineering.
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Executive Q&A

Claas Looks for Remote Service Success with FarmPoint Dealership Model

The new company-owned dealership, made up of 2 stores and a team of remote technicians, covers Indiana and parts of Kentucky
By Ben Thorpe posted on August 29, 2023 | Posted in Best Practices, Dealer News
In a Feb. 9 press release, Claas defined FarmPoint as “a physical and virtual launching point for parts, service and equipment” with “a select number of service bays but a high degree of focus on remote service.’’
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On the Record

Deere’s Large Ag Sales Up 12% YOY in 3Q23

By Ben Thorpe posted on August 25, 2023 | Posted in Data & Forecasts
In this episode of On the Record, we take a look at John Deere's latest earnings report. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman gives us a deep dive into Ecorobotix's precision spot-sprayer ARA. Also in this episode, dealer customer satisfaction scores and Buhler Industries' second quarter earnings. This episode of On the Record is brought to you by Weasler Engineering.
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On the Record

2024 Equipment Outlook: Look for Shallow Trough

By Ben Thorpe posted on August 11, 2023 | Posted in Data & Forecasts
In this episode of On the Record, Analyst Chris Johnson forecasts the ag equipment industry will see a "shallow trough" slowdown. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman takes a look at precision tech at this year's National Strip-Tillage Conference. Also in this episode, farm production expenditures are up for 2022 and Kubota reports earnings for the first half of 2023. This episode of On the Record is brought to you by Weasler Engineering.
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