We interviewed three consultants to get their perspective on the challenges faced by shortline-only dealers. Here's what they had to say, in their own words.
We interviewed three consultants to get their perspective on the challenges faced by shortline-only dealers. Here's what they had to say, in their own words.
As precision farming dealers, how do you organize/track customer orders for precision hardware involving multiple brands/product types for customers, and what can manufacturers do to make the process more efficient?
Daniel Kline, Trimble territory manager for the Daugherty Companies, explains his position within the dealer network. Kline considers himself the precision farming specialists' "wingman" because he is there to support and back up the work done by the specialists.
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Pete Youngblut, precision ag specialist with Brokaw Supply in Fort Dodge, Iowa, talks about the importance of employees taking each day as it comes and dealing with customer problems on the fly. Rigid daily routines are not part of the experience of most precision farming specialists.
Tarp and cover containment specialist Shur-Co., of Yankton, S.D., has announced personnel changes in order to improve its alignment of commercial activities serving the agriculture and construction markets.
At the 2026 Farm Progress Show, Franklin Peitz, Digital Product Marketing Lead with John Deere Operations Center reassures growers that they have the right to their own data.
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.
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.
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.