Farm Equipment Successful strategies and breaking news for farm equipment dealers and manufacturers. https://www.farm-equipment.com/rss/articles CNH Announces Emissions-System Software Updates to Help Customers Maximize Uptime The updates are intended to help customers reduce avoidable downtime during critical operating periods. The updates are intended to help customers reduce avoidable downtime during critical operating periods.

]]> Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:21:39 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25704-cnh-announces-emissions-system-software-updates-to-help-customers-maximize-uptime http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25704 Farm Equipment's Best of the Web: September 25, 2026 This Week's Lineup: Running for a Cause Mental Health In Agriculture: Perfect Sundays and Farm Dog Meet the ‘Cereal Killer’ Moving Iron: Is the Ag Equipment Market Finally Turning Around? 2026 AED Women in Equipment Conference This Week's Lineup:

  • Running for a Cause
  • Mental Health In Agriculture: Perfect Sundays and Farm Dog 
  • Meet the ‘Cereal Killer’
  • Moving Iron: Is the Ag Equipment Market Finally Turning Around?
  • 2026 AED Women in Equipment Conference
]]> Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25701-farm-equipments-best-of-the-web-september-25-2026 http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25701 Are You Ready for the Changes that Could Come with a Move to Autonomy? While it’s not what dealers want to hear, Quint Pottinger says, he plans on shifting to smaller equipment that can run autonomously 24/7 (or at least close to it) on his Kentucky farm. Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/blogs/6-opinions-columns/post/25705-are-you-ready-for-the-changes-that-could-come-with-a-move-to-autonomy http://www.farm-equipment.com/blogs/6/post/25705 The Next Evolution of Dealer Representation: Why the NAEDA-AED Merger Is Good for Dealers Last fall, I wrote that dealers don't benefit from divided representation; they benefit when associations coordinate efforts, share resources and amplify one another's strengths. Last fall, I wrote that dealers don't benefit from divided representation; they benefit when associations coordinate efforts, share resources and amplify one another's strengths.

]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/blogs/6-opinions-columns/post/25703-the-next-evolution-of-dealer-representation-why-the-naeda-aed-merger-is-good-for-dealers http://www.farm-equipment.com/blogs/6/post/25703 NAEDA and AED Announce Merger to Create a Unified Voice for Equipment Dealers The merger brings together the strengths, expertise, and resources of both associations with a shared goal: to provide greater value to members and a stronger voice for equipment dealers. The merger brings together the strengths, expertise, and resources of both associations with a shared goal: to provide greater value to members and a stronger voice for equipment dealers.

]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25702-naeda-and-aed-announce-merger-to-create-a-unified-voice-for-equipment-dealers http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25702 Farm Equipment News IQ: September 2026 Quiz 2 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. Farm Equipment News IQ is brought to you by Kelly Tillage.]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25699-farm-equipment-news-iq-september-2026-quiz-2 http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25699 The New Perimeter Problem: AI, Access Abuse, and the Modern Threat Landscape [Webinar] Join Seonda Technologies to examine AI-powered attacks, remote access risks and over-permissioned access, plus practical steps dealers can take to strengthen cybersecurity.
Join Seonda Technologies to examine AI-powered attacks, remote access risks and over-permissioned access, plus practical steps dealers can take to strengthen cybersecurity.




]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25697-the-new-perimeter-problem-ai-access-abuse-and-the-modern-threat-landscape-webinar http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25697 [Video] Environmental Tillage Systems Launches Narrow-Fold, 60-Foot, 24-Row SoilWarrior In this 2026 Farm Progress Show “first look,” Dave Sender, Environmental Tillage Systems sales engineer, gives us an up-close look at the narrow-fold, 60-foot, 24-row SoilWarrior, which allows for transport at a width that’s about the same as the 12-row and 16-row SoilWarriors. Sat, 19 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25695-video-environmental-tillage-systems-launches-narrow-fold-60-foot-24-row-soilwarrior http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25695 [Video] Montag’s New Toolbar Designed for No-Till, Strip-Till Flexibility Roger Murdock, director of sales/marketing for Montag, gives us the scoop on the new Montag toolbar, which debuted at the 2026 Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa. Fri, 18 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25693-video-montags-new-toolbar-designed-for-no-till-strip-till-flexibility http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25693 Cory Forrester Elected Chairman of New Holland Dealer Council As Chairman, Forrester will lead this effort for more than 800 dealers across North America. As Chairman, Forrester will lead this effort for more than 800 dealers across North America.

]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25698-cory-forrester-elected-chairman-of-new-holland-dealer-council http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25698 In Memoriam: Ronnie Holt Ronnie Holt, age 75, of Hopkinsville, passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026. Ronnie worked in Farm Sales and retired from Martin Industries. Ronnie worked in Farm Sales and retired from Martin Industries.]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25694-in-memoriam-ronnie-holt http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25694 Farm Equipment's Best of the Web: September 18, 2026 This Week's Lineup: Owning the Narrative: Why Ag Retailers Must Tell Their Story Case IH Brick Ag Models From the Field Podcast Another Day on the Farm for Jackson Why Small Dealers Have an Edge in a Tougher Market and What We Can All Learn From It This Week's Lineup:

  • Owning the Narrative: Why Ag Retailers Must Tell Their Story
  • Case IH Brick Ag Models
  • From the Field Podcast
  • Another Day on the Farm for Jackson
  • Why Small Dealers Have an Edge in a Tougher Market and What We Can All Learn From It
]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25686-farm-equipments-best-of-the-web-september-18-2026 http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25686 John Tye, Farm Equipment Shortline Legend, to Be Honored at West Texas Heroes Luncheon A respected business leader, engineer, and entrepreneur, Tye built his career around innovation, manufacturing, and growth in the agricultural equipment industry. A respected business leader, engineer, and entrepreneur, Tye built his career around innovation, manufacturing, and growth in the agricultural equipment industry.

]]> Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:37:08 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25691-john-tye-farm-equipment-shortline-legend-to-be-honored-at-west-texas-heroes-luncheon http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25691 AED Calls on Governors to Address U.S.-Canada Trade Impasse Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) President and CEO Brian P. McGuire has sent letters to U.S. governors from states with significant exposure to Canadian trade urging action to resolve the ongoing U.S.-Canada trade impasse and restore a consistent, tariff-free trade relationship. Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) President and CEO Brian P. McGuire has sent letters to U.S. governors from states with significant exposure to Canadian trade urging action to resolve the ongoing U.S.-Canada trade impasse and restore a consistent, tariff-free trade relationship.

]]> Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:23:44 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25688-aed-calls-on-governors-to-address-us-canada-trade-impasse http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25688 [Video] First-Look at Kuhn Krause 24-Row 1210 Gladiator XL Strip-Till Unit Kuhn Krause launched its new 24-row 1210 Gladiator XL strip-till unit at the 2026 Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa. Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25689-video-first-look-at-kuhn-krause-24-row-1210-gladiator-xl-strip-till-unit http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25689 VitalEdge Technologies Recognized as an AI-Powered SMB Solution of the Year Since its launch in March, VitalityAI has expanded rapidly across VitalEdge's dealer and rental customer base, embedding AI directly into the day-to-day workflows that keep equipment running. Since its launch in March, VitalityAI has expanded rapidly across VitalEdge's dealer and rental customer base, embedding AI directly into the day-to-day workflows that keep equipment running. 

]]> Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25690-vitaledge-technologies-recognized-as-an-ai-powered-smb-solution-of-the-year http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25690 [Video] New Lynx Empire Strip-Till Toolbar Designed for High Residue Corn, 20-Inch Rows Lynx showcased its new Empire 24-row toolbar at the 2026 Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa. AJ Adkins, Lynx national sales manager, details some of the key features and explains how the unit is designed to tackle high residue corn and provide an option for 20-inch rows. Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25687-video-new-lynx-empire-strip-till-toolbar-designed-for-high-residue-corn-20-inch-rows http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25687 DataPoint: U.S. Manufacturers’ Inventories of Farm Machinery & Equipment Manufacturers serving the U.S. market remain cautious about production as they work to bring dealer inventories into balance with demand. AGCO, CNH and Deere have all reported lower production hours and a focus on balancing production with demand. Manufacturers serving the U.S. market remain cautious about production as they work to bring dealer inventories into balance with demand. AGCO, CNH and Deere have all reported lower production hours and a focus on balancing production with demand. 

]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25679-datapoint-us-manufacturers-inventories-of-farm-machinery-and-equipment http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25679 Farm Equipment News IQ: September 2026 Quiz 1 Answers View the correct answers to the latest Farm Equipment News IQ quiz. Farm Equipment News IQ is brought to you by Kelly Tillage. View the correct answers to the latest Farm Equipment News IQ quiz. Farm Equipment News IQ is brought to you by Kelly Tillage.

]]> Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25666-farm-equipment-news-iq-september-2026-quiz-1-answers http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25666 John Deere Brings Back 375 Employees to Strengthen Manufacturing Capacity Callbacks support production planning and dealer inventory needs ahead of upcoming 2027 UAW contract negotiations. Callbacks support production planning and dealer inventory needs ahead of upcoming 2027 UAW contract negotiations.

]]> Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:53:29 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25684-john-deere-brings-back-375-employees-to-strengthen-manufacturing-capacity http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25684 [Video] First-Look at New Zimmerman Trophy-Till Food Plot Implement The new Zimmerman Manufacturing Trophy-Till is a heavy-duty, multi-mode food plot implement that allows growers to hydraulically switch between disking, cultivating and packing directly from the cab. Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25685-video-first-look-at-new-zimmerman-trophy-till-food-plot-implement http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25685 Equipment Manufacturers See Equipment Demand Improving During a Farm Progress Show press conference aimed at the foreign press, AGCO leadership stressed its focus on growing the Fendt brand in North America. During a Farm Progress Show press conference aimed at the foreign press, AGCO leadership stressed its focus on growing the Fendt brand in North America. 

]]> Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25678-equipment-manufacturers-see-equipment-demand-improving http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25678 Butler Machinery Company Unveils New Butler Ag Identity The refreshed identity honors Butler’s agricultural history while bringing a more modern and focused look to the Butler Ag brand. The refreshed identity honors Butler’s agricultural history while bringing a more modern and focused look to the Butler Ag brand.

]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:50:05 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25682-butler-machinery-company-unveils-new-butler-ag-identity http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25682 [Video] Bourgault Industries Expands Global Reach with Strategic CNH Partnership At the 2026 Farm Progress Show, Colin Rush, Vice President of Sales and Marketing with Bourgault Industries, details the Canadian manufacturer's newly announced partnership with CNH. newly announced partnership with CNH.]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25683-video-bourgault-industries-expands-global-reach-with-strategic-cnh-partnership http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25683 [Video] New Holland’s ForageCam Uses AI-Powered Vision to Analyze Chopped Corn Flow At the 2026 Farm Progress Show, New Holland debuted ForageCam, which allows producers and operators to view real-time kernel processing scores and make adjustments to meet desired forage quality. Mon, 14 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25681-video-new-hollands-foragecam-uses-ai-powered-vision-to-analyze-chopped-corn-flow http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25681 Fendt Focuses on North American Growth During a Farm Progress Show press conference aimed at the foreign press, AGCO leadership stressed its focus on growing the Fendt brand in North America. During a Farm Progress Show press conference aimed at the foreign press, AGCO leadership stressed its focus on growing the Fendt brand in North America. 

]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25677-fendt-focuses-on-north-american-growth http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25677 [Video] Yetter Rebel Gives Growers Dual-Season Strip-Till Solution Andy Thompson, Yetter strip-till product director, gives us a detailed look at the company’s new 9000 Rebel strip-till unit. Sun, 13 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25680-video-yetter-rebel-gives-growers-dual-season-strip-till-solution http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25680 Over 260 Dealers Invest in New Precision Spraying Technology We got an up-close look at AgZen’s RealCoverage precision spraying technology at the Farm Progress Show last week in Boone, Iowa. Sun, 13 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25676-over-260-dealers-invest-in-new-precision-spraying-technology http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25676 Record Diesel Prices Pressure Farm Margin The average price of U.S. diesel reached a new all-time high of $5.94 a gallon on Wednesday, up 4 cents from the prior record set Monday, according to AAA. That puts prices up 61% from a year ago, reports Agri–Pulse. Sat, 12 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25670-record-diesel-prices-pressure-farm-margin http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25670 Basic Software Signs On as Title Sponsor for 2027 Precision Farming Dealer Summit Basic Software has signed on as a Title Sponsor for the 2027 Precision Farming Dealer Summit, Jan. 11-12 in Indianapolis. Basic Software has signed on as a Title Sponsor for the 2027 Precision Farming Dealer Summit, Jan. 11-12 in Indianapolis. 

]]> Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:09:43 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25675-basic-software-signs-on-as-title-sponsor-for-2027-precision-farming-dealer-summit http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25675