Farm Equipment

[Technology Corner] Farmers Gain Trust in Autonomy with PTx OutRun Retrofit Kit

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Here in the Technology Corner today, we’re talking about the PTx OutRun autonomous platform — a retrofit kit that enables autonomous grain cart, and now more recently, tillage operations.

Deere Seeks 2-Year Contract Extension with UAW

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400

According to news reports, John Deere has offered the United Auto Workers a 2-year extension of its current labor contract that expires in 2027 and is seeking a decision by Aug. 31.

400 Farmers Thoughts on AI, Land Values & The Farm Economy

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

New Ag Economy Barometer results reveal how producers view AI, profitability, equipment purchases, trade, and farmland values.

[Podcast] John Deere Labor Talks, Autonomy Adoption & Ag Economy Trends

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400

In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we look at John Deere’s proposal for a 2-year labor contract extension with the UAW.

John Deere Labor Talks, Autonomy Adoption & Ag Economy Trends

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400

In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we look at John Deere’s proposal for a 2-year labor contract extension with the UAW.

Part 2: Personal Observations Ahead of the Hands-On Workshop at Dealership Minds Summit

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

In part 2, Mike and Drew Lessiter describe their company’s practical experience with the tools since being exposed to them last winter, and why Arzani was hired to deliver a special small-group workshop to equipment dealers navigating similar challenges.

Farm Equipment's Best of the Web: July 10, 2026

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

This Week's Lineup:

Case Study: New Holland's Hybrid Telehandler Prototype
How Case IH Shaped Our Dealership
How America Erased Its Biggest Farm Equipment Empire in Just 10 Years
KUBOTA- From Solving a Water Crisis to Powering Global Agriculture
You've Probably Never Heard of the World's First Diesel Tractor

[Video] Ballweg Implement Works with Customers to Explain Used Equipment Market

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Ballweg Implement staff works closely with its customers to explain trade-values and used equipment inventory.

[Video] Managing Customer & Employee Emotions with Clear Speak

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400

For Ballweg Implement owner Tom Ballweg, respect is a nonnegotiable. That goes for customers as well as employees.

[Video] Wet Spring Boosts Parts Business for Ballweg Implement

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Ballweg Implement owner Tom Ballweg explains how the wet spring in 2026 contributed to parts sales for the Wisconsin John Deere dealership. He says the longer customers take preparing to go into the field, the more parts they buy because they have time to get their equipment ready to plant.

[Video] Ballweg Implement Finds Success with Equipment Demos

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Ballweg Implement owner Tom Ballweg shares the benefits and challenges he's found with demoing equipments.

[Video] Ballweg Implement's Precision Team Tackles Busy Season

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Sheila Jaeckel, Ballweg Implement precision ag consultant, shares how the John Deere dealership's 2-person precision team balances calls during the busy season. Customers have their direct numbers, and the team has a goal of getting back to any missed calls within an hour.

Part 1: 2 Time-Proven Traits for Human Capital Success from 2026 Dealership Minds Summit Presenter

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Part 1 in this series is based on a profile assessment conference call on May 21, 2026 by Bryan Arzani, vice president and co-founder of Results Group and president of Innermetrix North America. The following is his description of key trait indicators from research that he shared before delving into a profile assessment exercise into matching positions to a future candidate.

Cash Management in a Sales Slowdown

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

A sales slowdown doesn’t need to cause panic amongst dealers according to experts at Pinion, an agricultural based accounting and business advisory firm.

Farm Equipment News IQ: July 2026 Quiz 1

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

How well do you know your farm equipment news? Test your knowledge of recent ag industry updates! Farm Equipment News IQ is brought to you by Kelly Tillage.

Vertical Tillage Product Roundup 2026

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:00:00 -0400

Check out the latest vertical tillage innovations from some of the industry's leading suppliers.

ONGOING COVERAGE: Right-to-Repair Impact on Dealers, Deere, Other OEMs

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:50:39 -0400

On July 8, the Federal Trade Commission and the Attorneys General of Illinois, Arizona, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin filed a joint motion in the Northern District of Illinois (Case No. 3:25-cv-50017) asking the court to enter a stipulated order that would resolve their right to repair lawsuit against Deere & Co.

Big Companies are Putting Big Dollars Behind the Trades, but Where Does It Leave Diesel Techs?

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:53:13 -0400

According to reports, big companies like Ford and philanthropies are stepping up to boost programs to get more people into the trades — a boost to the tune of $400 million.

Deere Settles RTR Lawsuit with FTC, States

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The settlement represents the FTC’s “latest commitment to reducing the cost of living for Americans, including both farmers and downstream consumers of the products those farmers produce,” the agency said.

Kubota Tractor Corporation Announces Charlie Kowalski as Vice President of Information Technology for U.S. Operations

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Kubota Tractor Corporation today announced the appointment of Charlie Kowalski as Vice President of Information Technology for its U.S. operations.

The Revenue Signal: The Aftermarket Revenue You Don't Know You're Losing

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Most equipment dealers can recite their parts and service numbers down to the percentage point. Far fewer can say how much of that revenue is quietly walking out the door.

Deere Reportedly Offers UAW 2-Year Contract Extension Through 2029

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

According to news reports today from WQAD News 8, NEWS 7 KWWL, & others, John Deere has offered the United Auto Workers a 2-year extension of its current labor contract that expires next year (2027), and is seeking a decision by Aug. 31.

RDO Equipment Co. Announces Agreement to Acquire True North Equipment Locations

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

RDO Equipment Co. today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire True North Equipment’s John Deere agriculture locations in North Dakota and Minnesota.

Horizon Ag & Turf, Battle River Implements Announce Merger

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The addition of the Battle River Implement locations will bring Horizon Ag & Turf's total locations up to 17 across Alberta.

Ag Autonomy’s ‘State of the State’