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Ben Thorpe

Ben Thorpe

Ben Thorpe is the Associate Research Editor of Farm Equipment and Ag Equipment Intelligence. He joined Lessiter Media in 2019 after 1 year working with the Assn. of Equipment Manufacturers. He graduated with a writing degree from Carroll University.

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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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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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Canadian Used Combine Inventories Trending Up, Prices Could Drop

By Ben Thorpe posted on July 28, 2023 | Posted in Data & Forecasts
In this episode of On the Record, we take a closer look at the used combine market. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman talks about the versatility of drones with a Corn Belt farmer who owns and operates his own aerial application business. Also in this episode, AGCO and CNH Industrial released their second quarter earnings this week. This episode of On the Record is brought to you by Weasler Engineering.
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Oxbo Expands Forage, Manure Equipment Offerings with H&S Acquisition

By Ben Thorpe posted on July 14, 2023 | Posted in Data & Forecasts
In this episode of On The Record, we ask Oxbo what we can expect from their acquisition of H&S Manufacturing. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman covers Versatile's recently announced collaborative autonomy project. Also in this episode: farmers' interest rates concerns and declining used equipment price trends. This episode of On the Record is brought to you by Weasler Engineering.
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Full-Line & Tractor Manufacturers’ Dealer Ratings Improve in 2023

Kubota Canada & Branson maintained their 1st place spots among full-line & tractor manufacturers respectively, while Case IH and McCormick left the most room for improvement in dealers’ view
By Ben Thorpe posted on June 30, 2023 | Posted in Manufacturer & Dealer Issues, Data & Forecasts

Kubota Canada & Branson maintained their 1st place spots among full-line & tractor manufacturers respectively, while Case IH and McCormick left the most room for improvement in dealers’ view


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FWEDA & AED Move Forward with Merger

By Ben Thorpe posted on June 23, 2023 | Posted in Data & Forecasts
In this episode of On The Record, we take a look at the FWEDA/AED merger and other association M&A activity that led to this decision. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman covers Horsch's recently debuted autonomous planter. Also in this episode: strip-till farmers' purchasing plans and analyst coverage of John Deere Financial's earnings. This episode of On The Record is brought to you by Agrisolutions.
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Kubota Reports 33% Increase in 1Q23 Ag Revenue

By Ben Thorpe posted on June 9, 2023 | Posted in Data & Forecasts
In this episode of On The Record, we examine Kubota's earnings for the first quarter of the year, including what percentage of its total revenue comes from its ag segment and its North American market. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman dives into the latest Precision Farming Dealer Day in the Cab visit. Also in this episode: SurePoint Ag's acquisition of some of Dawn Equipment's product lineup and the most recent update to the Ag Economy Barometer. This episode of On The Record is brought to you by Agrisolutions.
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Deere Reports Rising Large Ag Price Realization, Lower Production Costs

By Ben Thorpe posted on May 26, 2023 | Posted in Data & Forecasts
In this episode of On The Record, we examine Deere’s Population of 20-Store Dealers On the Rise. In the Technology Corner, we take a look at Carbon Robotics Developing New “Thinning” Function for LaserWeeder. Also in this episode: AGCO & Kubota Sign Right to Repair MOUs, Deere Reports Rising Large Ag Price Realization - Lower Production Costs and Dealers’ Most Pressing Concerns. This episode of On The Record is brought to you by Agrisolutions.
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