News about what farm equipment dealers are up to. https://www.farm-equipment.com/rss en-us How well do you know your farm equipment news? Test your knowledge of recent ag industry updates! http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25818 Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25818-farm-equipment-news-iq-november-2026-quiz-1 FE News IQ Logo.png kschmidt@lessitermedia.com In talking with dealers, association leadership and other industry folks, it’s clear to me that this merger is good for the industry and dealers should vote in favor of it. In talking with dealers, association leadership and other industry folks, it’s clear to me that this merger is good for the industry and dealers should vote in favor of it. 

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/blogs/6/post/25828 Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:28:03 -0500 https://www.farm-equipment.com/blogs/6-opinions-columns/post/25828-why-you-should-vote-yes-on-dealer-association-merger Kim-Schmidt-2023.jpg Kim Schmidt, Executive Editor kschmidt@lessitermedia.com During the Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association Fall Convention in New Orleans, Patrick Luce and Jeremy Bess, principal economists with Stantec, provided an economic outlook for 2027, breaking down some of the trends they are seeing in markets that impact the farm equipment manufacturing industry. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25838 Wed, 04 Nov 2026 07:00:00 -0500 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25838-muted-growth-expected-for-farm-equipment-manufacturing-in-2027 ‘Muted Growth’ Expected for Farm Equipment Manufacturing in 2027.jpg Consolidating operations will allow Premier to reduce overlap and promote efficiencies through redistributing resources and staff to strengthen neighboring locations in Milton, Ospringe and Nobleton. Consolidating operations will allow Premier to reduce overlap and promote efficiencies through redistributing resources and staff to strengthen neighboring locations in Milton, Ospringe and Nobleton.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25824 Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:26:22 -0500 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25824-premier-equipment-announces-brampton-location-closure In case you missed them, here are the most popular items on our website from the past month, October 2026. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25820 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 23:00:00 -0500 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25820-top-10-farm-equipment-industry-stories-in-october-2026 fe-top-10.png View the correct answers to the latest Farm Equipment News IQ quiz. View the correct answers to the latest Farm Equipment News IQ quiz.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25802 Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25802-farm-equipment-news-iq-october-2026-quiz-2-answers Both companies deliver comprehensive dealer management platforms built on Microsoft technology, with best-in-class OEM integrations and services. Both companies deliver comprehensive dealer management platforms built on Microsoft technology, with best-in-class OEM integrations and services.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25807 Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:01:15 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25807-procede-software-announces-strategic-acquisition-of-rimss-bringing-together-decades-of-dealer-technology-leadership RIMSS_Acquisition_Procede_Post_1024x600.png.webp In late September, the North American Equipment Dealers Assn. (NAEDA) and Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) announced plans for the two associations to merge. NAEDA members are currently voting on the proposed merger. We'd like to get perspective from dealers on the news. Please take a moment to answer the questions below. Share your thoughts by Thursday 10/29. In late September, the North American Equipment Dealers Assn. (NAEDA) and Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) announced plans for the two associations to merge. NAEDA members are currently voting on the proposed merger. We'd like to get perspective from dealers on the news. Please take a moment to answer the questions below. Share your thoughts by Thursday 10/29.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25808 Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25808-q-and-a-share-your-thoughts-on-the-naeda-aed-merger The Manitoba Court of King’s Bench granted AgWest protection under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act on Oct. 13, following an application by Bank of Montreal. The Manitoba Court of King’s Bench granted AgWest protection under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act on Oct. 13, following an application by Bank of Montreal.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25803 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:00:18 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25803-canadian-dealer-agwest-granted-creditor-protection How well do you know your farm equipment news? Test your knowledge of recent ag industry updates! http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25801 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25801-farm-equipment-news-iq-october-2026-quiz-2 FE News IQ Logo.png kschmidt@lessitermedia.com The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) launched a joint public inquiry on Oct. 7, 2026, regarding issues affecting ag equipment manufacturing and distribution markets, including potential anticompetitive conduct. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25792 Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25792-ftc-and-usda-seek-public-comment-on-ag-equipment-manufacturing-and-distribution-market-practices FTC & USDA Seek Public Comment on Ag Equipment Manufacturing & Distribution Market Practices.jpg nnewman@lessitermedia.com Scale-Tec and Weed-It have signed on as the final Title Sponsors for the 2027 Precision Farming Dealer Summit, Jan. 11-12 in Indianapolis. Scale-Tec and Weed-It have signed on as the final Title Sponsors for the 2027 Precision Farming Dealer Summit, Jan. 11-12 in Indianapolis.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25791 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25791-scale-tec-weed-it-sign-on-as-final-title-sponsors-for-2027-precision-farming-dealer-summit PFDS 2027 Email Header.png The expansion builds on the success of AED’s Far West legislative visit program, which connects dealers with legislative leaders and executive branch officials. The expansion builds on the success of AED’s Far West legislative visit program, which connects dealers with legislative leaders and executive branch officials. 

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25783 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:42:32 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25783-aed-expands-state-government-affairs-program-nationwide-creating-a-stronger-voice-for-equipment-dealers aed_logo.png When membership rosters were compared, there wasn’t much duplication between the two groups. Brian McGuire, president & CEO of AED said they found 50-55 overlapping dealer members. When membership rosters were compared, there wasn’t much duplication between the two groups. Brian McGuire, president & CEO of AED said they found 50-55 overlapping dealer members.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25784 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25784-what-changes-and-what-stays-the-same-with-proposed-aed-naeda-merger View the correct answers to the latest Farm Equipment News IQ quiz. View the correct answers to the latest Farm Equipment News IQ quiz.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25750 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25750-farm-equipment-news-iq-october-2026-quiz-1-answers kschmidt@lessitermedia.com In this episode of the Farm Equipment podcast, brought to you by Precision Farming Dealer Summit, I sat down with Brian McGuire, president and CEO of Associated Equipment Distributors, and Brett Davis, CEO of the North American Equipment Dealers Association. Farm Equipment podcast, brought to you by Precision Farming Dealer Summit, I sat down with Brian McGuire, president and CEO of Associated Equipment Distributors, and Brett Davis, CEO of the North American Equipment Dealers Association.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25758 Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25758-video-a-closer-look-at-the-planned-aed-naeda-unification kschmidt@lessitermedia.com In this episode of the Farm Equipment podcast, brought to you by Precision Farming Dealer Summit, I sat down with Brian McGuire, president and CEO of Associated Equipment Distributors, and Brett Davis, CEO of the North American Equipment Dealers Association. Farm Equipment podcast, brought to you by Precision Farming Dealer Summit, I sat down with Brian McGuire, president and CEO of Associated Equipment Distributors, and Brett Davis, CEO of the North American Equipment Dealers Association.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25757 Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25757-podcast-a-closer-look-at-the-planned-aed-naeda-unification FE-Podcast-logo.jpg How well do you know your farm equipment news? Test your knowledge of recent ag industry updates! http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25749 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25749-farm-equipment-news-iq-october-2026-quiz-1 FE News IQ Logo.png Lessiter Media is proud to announce Titan International has signed on as a Title Sponsor for all 4 live ag events. Lessiter Media is proud to announce Titan International has signed on as a Title Sponsor for all 4 live ag events.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25751 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:19:37 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25751-titan-international-signs-on-as-title-sponsor-for-all-4-lessiter-media-live-ag-events kschmidt@lessitermedia.com On September 16, the Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point to a new target range of 3.75-4%. That was the first rate hike since July 2023. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25725 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25725-datapoint-perceived-benefit-of-ai-and-data-driven-tools-in-ag Perceived Benefit of AI & Data-Driven Tools in Ag.jpg kschmidt@lessitermedia.com On September 16, the Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point to a new target range of 3.75-4%. That was the first rate hike since July 2023. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25724 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25724-interest-rates-continue-to-add-volatility Interest Rates Continue to Add Volatility.jpg Customers, dealers, and referral partners will keep working with the same Finance Scope team they know, now backed by MAZO’s capital relationships, credit infrastructure, and technology platform. Customers, dealers, and referral partners will keep working with the same Finance Scope team they know, now backed by MAZO’s capital relationships, credit infrastructure, and technology platform.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25728 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25728-finance-scope-joins-mazo-capital-solutions-expanding-nationwide-vendor-finance-offering nnewman@lessitermedia.com The North American Equipment Dealers Assn.’s annual Dealer Manufacturer Relations survey results are out, and Kubota Canada once again came out on top with the highest average mean score for the full line manufacturers. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25723 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25723-kubota-canada-once-again-tops-dealer-rankings Kubota Canada Once Again Tops Dealer Rankings.jpg nnewman@lessitermedia.com Carbon Robotics is well known for its LaserWeeder, but did you know the company also makes autonomy retrofit kits for tractors and implements? http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25722 Sun, 04 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25722-aligning-smart-implements-with-autonomous-tractors Aligning-‘Smart-Implements’-with-Autonomous-Tractors.png kschmidt@lessitermedia.com On September 24, the North American Equipment Dealers Association and Associated Equipment Distributors announced plans to merge, effective January 2027. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25721 Sat, 03 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25721-dealer-associations-announce-unification-plan Dealer Associations Announce ‘Unification’ Plan.jpg In case you missed them, here are the most popular items on our website from the past month, Septemeber 2026. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25716 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25716-top-10-farm-equipment-industry-stories-in-september-2026 fe-top-10.png The approval, granted by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Apprenticeship in September 2026, establishes the AED Foundation’s apprenticeship program as a nationally recognized program designed to help equipment dealers develop highly skilled technicians through a combination of structured on-the-job training, mentorship and supplemental education. The approval, granted by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Apprenticeship in September 2026, establishes the AED Foundation’s apprenticeship program as a nationally recognized program designed to help equipment dealers develop highly skilled technicians through a combination of structured on-the-job training, mentorship and supplemental education.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25713 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:22:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25713-aed-foundation-receives-national-program-standards-approval-for-registered-apprenticeship-programs AED-Foundation-Logo-2024-1.png Caterpillar Inc. has entered into an agreement to acquire John Fabick Tractor Company, a long-standing Cat dealer with more than 100 years of trusted service and customer relationships across portions of Missouri, Illinois, the entire state of Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Caterpillar Inc. has entered into an agreement to acquire John Fabick Tractor Company, a long-standing Cat dealer with more than 100 years of trusted service and customer relationships across portions of Missouri, Illinois, the entire state of Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25710 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:23:44 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25710-caterpillar-inc-enters-into-agreement-to-acquire-fabick-cat-dealership 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.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25700 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25700-farm-equipment-news-iq-september-2026-quiz-2-answers 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.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25704 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 CNH-(1).jpg