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October/November 2025
Volume: 63
Edition: 8
- Best of Dealership Minds: Parts & Service Absorption
- Careers in Precision Ag
- FEMA–EMDA History
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Working Toward a Fully Absorbed Dealer
Dealers share tips & tactics for improving parts & service absorption to drive the business forwardRead More
Increasing Absorption Rate & Attracting Repeat Business
Controlling expenses, monitoring the balance sheet, budgeting & ‘parts integrity’ contribute to Greenway Equipment’s 92% absorption rateRead More
Journey to Successful Absorption Rate Looks Different for Every Dealership
Brad Meyer shares what he’s learned about absorption through more than 20 years in the farm equipment dealership worldRead More
Centralized Support: United Ag & Turf’s Smarter Service
Support Center helps bridge the gap between ever-advancing machine technology & technician skills & dealer capabilitiesRead More
The 30-Point Jump: How Salem Farm Supply Transformed Absorption
Sam Ives reveals how a methodical 3-pronged approach — expanding service capacity, retaining skilled employees & managing expenses — delivered an absorption rate increase that transformed the dealership into a resilient operation, no matter the economic climateRead More
Tracking Business & Technology Trends at the Farm Progress Show
Manufacturers weighed in on their outlook for the remainder of 2025 & shared technology trends to keep an eye on in 2026Read More
Nutrient Use Efficiency Drives Strip-Till Equipment Purchases
Farmers turn to reduced tillage practice in face of rising input costs & low commodity pricesRead More
Boots on the GroundNavigating RTR, Interest Rates, Harvest Demands & More
The economic picture at Titan Holdrege is lagging a little behind expectations, but store managers still expect a solid year for equipment sales & serviceRead MoreHistory of the Farm Equipment Manufacturers AssociationA New Association of ‘Shortliners’ Takes Flight — 75 Years Ago
What started out as a ‘party planning committee’ to entertain wholesalers at their convention would emerge as a national association of specialized ag equipment manufacturersRead More
EMDA Celebrates 80 Years in 2025
The interests of the industry’s wholesalers, distributors & reps have been filled by the Equipment Marketing & Distribution Assn. since 1945Read More
Ag Careers Special ReportHarvesting the Future Precision Ag Workforce
An in-depth look at education, career paths & compensation for precision ag professionalsRead More
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Featured Articles
Featured Articles
Working Toward a Fully Absorbed Dealer
Dealers share tips & tactics for improving parts & service absorption to drive the business forwardRead MoreAg Careers Special ReportHarvesting the Future Precision Ag Workforce
An in-depth look at education, career paths & compensation for precision ag professionalsRead More -
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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.
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