The Aftermarket Argument: Is it Fact, Fantasy or Fallacy?
With a cloudier outlook for ag equipment wholegoods sales, Lessiter seeks dealer & major-line opinions — & their responses may surprise you.
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February 2025
Volume: 63
Edition: 2
Farm Equipment Dealer Hall of Fame
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Top Precision Minds Share Challenges & Solutions at 2025 Precision Farming Dealer Summit
Dealers exchange proven strategies for precision successRead More
Focus on Cost-Saving Speed & More Nutritious Feed When Selling Hay Mergers
Dealers can help farmers overcome their initial sticker shock by highlighting the many ways a hay merger can benefit their operations from both an economic and agronomic standpointRead More
2025 Dealer Hall of Famers
2nd class of inductees exemplify excellence for today’s — and tomorrow’s — industry leadersRead More
2025 Farm Equipment Dealer Hall of Fame Inductee: Woody McCartney
A.C. McCartney (ACM), Durand Ill.
2025 Farm Equipment Dealer Hall of Fame Inductee: Raymond P. Koenig
Koenig Equipment, Botkins, OhioRead More
2025 Farm Equipment Dealer Hall of Fame Inductee: Norm & Blaine Bingham
Bingham Equipment, Casa Grande, Ariz.Read More
2025 Farm Equipment Dealer Hall of Fame Inductee: Wayne Hunt
H&R Agri-Power, Hopkinsville, Ky.Read More
2025 Farm Equipment Dealer Hall of Fame Inductee: Roger Bowen
Bowen Implement Co., Upper Sandusky, OhioRead More
Insights on Effective Org Structures for Growing Dealerships
3 common organizational structures used in the farm equipment industry each have their place. Choosing the right one largely depends on the size, growth and diversity of the dealership as a whole.Read More
3-D Technology Reveals Cover Crop Biomass on Farm Fields
Helping farmers make informed decisions on controlling resistant weeds is the goal of a collaborative project between USDA NRCS and university partners.Read More
Most Valuable Dealership2025 Most Valuable Dealership Delivers Cutting-Edge Tech to Farms Across U.S.
Ag Technology Solutions Group navigates challenging economic year to expand footprint & bring new technology to marketRead More
Precision Dealers Eyeing Bounce Back Year After Challenging 2024
12th annual Precision Farming Dealer Benchmark Study reveals 60% of dealers predict higher sales in 2025Read More
Day in the CabVeteran Technician Stays Young in New Precision Specialist Role
After lengthy career in the shop, former farmer enjoys ‘busy season’ adventures & helping customers adopt new technologiesRead More -
Featured Articles
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The Aftermarket Argument: Is it Fact, Fantasy or Fallacy?
With a cloudier outlook for ag equipment wholegoods sales, Lessiter seeks dealer & major-line opinions — & their responses may surprise you.Read MoreTop Precision Minds Share Challenges & Solutions at 2025 Precision Farming Dealer Summit
Dealers exchange proven strategies for precision successRead More2025 Dealer Hall of Famers
2nd class of inductees exemplify excellence for today’s — and tomorrow’s — industry leadersRead More -
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