For most of the farm machinery business, the big sign out front commands the lion’s share of investment, time and attention — and the major-lines monitor it, of course.
The most common question at this year’s Dealership Minds Summit was “Where is this market heading?” Trade Values & Trends is brought to you by Tractor Zoom.
The 2026 Dealership Minds Summit, held at the President Abraham Lincoln DoubleTree Hotel in Springfield, Ill., on August 4-5 drew a crowd of over 220 attendees — including 134 first-timers — from 45 different dealership groups across the U.S. and Canada.
Gregg Sauder could’ve been relaxing on a beach somewhere after selling Precision Planting to Monsanto for $250 million in 2012. But that’s just not in his DNA.
Harley got knocked down hard in his mid-40s when his lifelong profession began facing disruption. But his lifelong relationship with area farmers helped him get back up, and ultimately led to the creation of Summers Mfg.
Jim Hellbusch is a self-described good ol’ Nebraska guy. As a second-generation president of Duo Lift Manufacturing, his leadership, ingenuity and innovative thinking have helped his family’s businesses thrive for nearly 60 years.
Gerry Bourgault’s first taste of innovation was working with his dad, Frank, in 1970 before he went off to Univ. of Saskatchewan and 4 years before the elder Bourgault formally established Bourgault Industries.
The pace of change in information technology is no longer linear — it is exponential. Artificial intelligence (AI) will increasingly influence the decisions made by our leaders, our administrators, and the rising generation of businesswomen and men who are stepping into leadership earlier than ever before.
Today, M&H Equipment serves a diverse customer base across the Northeast. The dealership has become a trusted partner for a various range of clientele.
For most of the farm machinery business, the big sign out front commands the lion’s share of investment, time and attention — and the major-lines monitor it, of course.
The 2026 Dealership Minds Summit, held at the President Abraham Lincoln DoubleTree Hotel in Springfield, Ill., on August 4-5 drew a crowd of over 220 attendees — including 134 first-timers — from 45 different dealership groups across the U.S. and Canada.
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.