News about what farm equipment dealers are up to. https://www.farm-equipment.com/rss en-us The North American Equipment Dealers Association has launched Iron Circle, an exclusive performance group for dealers who are no longer satisfied measuring themselves against average. The North American Equipment Dealers Association has launched Iron Circle, an exclusive performance group for dealers who are no longer satisfied measuring themselves against average.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25564 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25564-naeda-launches-iron-circle-where-dealers-sharpen-each-other 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.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25562 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25562-farm-equipment-news-iq-august-2026-quiz-2 FE News IQ Logo.png The focus of the conversation was on challenges facing farmers and ranchers, particularly the livestock industry, and policy solutions pursued by the Trump administration and Congress to provide certainty for the agriculture sector. The focus of the conversation was on challenges facing farmers and ranchers, particularly the livestock industry, and policy solutions pursued by the Trump administration and Congress to provide certainty for the agriculture sector. 

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25567 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25567-aed-hosts-ag-secretary-rollins-for-policy-roundtable-discussion Join Jim Mangas, CEO and Founder of Revolutionary Safety Service, for a conversation about why safety should be integrated into everyday business decisions—not treated as a separate program. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25566 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25566-safety-is-good-business-protecting-people-performance-and-profit-webinar The Equipment Dealers Foundation, the 501(c)(3) charitable affiliate of the North American Equipment Dealers Association (NAEDA), announced the recipients of its 2026 scholarship awards on August 17. The Equipment Dealers Foundation, the 501(c)(3) charitable affiliate of the North American Equipment Dealers Association (NAEDA), announced the recipients of its 2026 scholarship awards on August 17. 

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25560 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25560-equipment-dealers-foundation-announces-2026-scholarship-recipients Richard Christman, age 76, passed away suddenly but peacefully with his wife by his side on August 4, 2026, in Hinsdale, IL. Richard Christman, age 76, passed away suddenly but peacefully with his wife by his side on August 4, 2026, in Hinsdale, IL.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25558 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25558-former-chairman-of-caresoft-global-richard-christman-passed-away Richard Marlo Christman Obituary and Memorial.jpg Service Technician from AGCO dealership Ag West Ltd. in Neepawa, Manitoba, Canada, wins Technician of the Year after a three-day competition. Service Technician from AGCO dealership Ag West Ltd. in Neepawa, Manitoba, Canada, wins Technician of the Year after a three-day competition.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25553 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:04:44 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25553-agco-honors-kyle-hildebrand-as-2025-north-american-technician-of-the-year Among the highlights of last week’s Dealership Minds Summit in Illinois was the annual Dealer Hall of Fame ceremony. Humorous, heart-felt and touching personal remarks from each of the recipients on their life’s calling as farm equipment dealers can be watched here. Among the highlights of last week’s Dealership Minds Summit in Illinois was the annual Dealer Hall of Fame ceremony. Humorous, heart-felt and touching personal remarks from each of the recipients on their life’s calling as farm equipment dealers can be watched here.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25550 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25550-2026-farm-equipment-dealer-hall-of-fame-ceremony Farm-Equipment-Dealer-HOF-logo.png 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/25532 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25532-farm-equipment-news-iq-august-2026-quiz-1-answers The agricultural community recently lost one of its most passionate advocates for farm safety with the passing of Dale Dobson, longtime director of the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s Farm Safety Program. The agricultural community recently lost one of its most passionate advocates for farm safety with the passing of Dale Dobson, longtime director of the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s Farm Safety Program.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25548 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25548-a-champion-for-farm-safety-remembering-dale-dobson Dale-Dobson.jpg The Deep Southern Equipment Dealers Association proudly welcomed 200 Dealer Member attendees, their families and Industry Partners from across North America to the beautiful Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa for the 2026 DSEDA Summer Conference, held July 12–14. The Deep Southern Equipment Dealers Association proudly welcomed 200 Dealer Member attendees, their families and Industry Partners from across North America to the beautiful Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa for the 2026 DSEDA Summer Conference, held July 12–14.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25535 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25535-2026-dseda-summer-conference-delivers-record-success-in-destin DSEDA Summer Conference.png 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.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25530 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25530-farm-equipment-news-iq-august-2026-quiz-1 FE News IQ Logo.png In case you missed them, here are the most popular items on our website from the past month, July 2026. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25528 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25528-top-10-farm-equipment-industry-stories-in-july-2026 fe-top-10.png Moving Iron founder and longtime used equipment voice joins 27-store John Deere dealership group, effective August 1. Moving Iron founder and longtime used equipment voice joins 27-store John Deere dealership group, effective August 1.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25520 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:30:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25520-hutson-inc-names-casey-seymour-senior-vice-president-of-asset-management Casey Seymour DMS 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/25508 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25508-farm-equipment-news-iq-july-2026-quiz-2-answers Vibrant Credit Union has partnered with Manitou Group North America to offer consumer and small business equipment lending options—supporting the Manitou and GEHL brands and continuing to build a portfolio of leading equipment manufacturers across construction and agriculture. Vibrant Credit Union has partnered with Manitou Group North America to offer consumer and small business equipment lending options—supporting the Manitou and GEHL brands and continuing to build a portfolio of leading equipment manufacturers across construction and agriculture.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25522 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25522-vibrant-credit-union-expands-equipment-lending-with-manitou-group-north-america-partnership Farm Equipment once again had a successful year with the Dealership of the Year program in 2026, and now it’s time to find 2027’s top dealers. Farm Equipment once again had a successful year with the Dealership of the Year program in 2026, and now it’s time to find 2027’s top dealers.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/13071 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:01:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/13071-nominate-a-dealer-for-farm-equipments-2027-dealership-of-the-year-award-program With the introduction of its model year 2027 line of triple forage mergers, Oxbo is introducing a new standard feature - ISOBUS COMPATIBILITY. With the introduction of its model year 2027 line of triple forage mergers, Oxbo is introducing a new standard feature - ISOBUS COMPATIBILITY. 

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25519 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25519-oxbo-isobus-technology-on-triple-mergers jupchurch@lesspub.com Howard Kuhns, owner of Kuhns Equipment, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2026. Howard Kuhns, owner of Kuhns Equipment, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2026. 

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25513 Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25513-howard-kuhns-owner-of-kuhns-equipment-passed-away In this installment of the Dealership Forward webinar series, presented by Farm Equipment and NAEDA's Dealer Institute, learn practical HR strategies for equipment dealerships to improve hiring, retention, employee engagement, workplace culture and team performance.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25496 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25496-people-problems-are-profit-problems-practical-hr-strategies-for-equipment-dealers-webinar 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.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25507 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25507-farm-equipment-news-iq-july-2026-quiz-2 FE News IQ Logo.png New AI insights capability analyzes existing customer feedback in under 60 seconds — surfacing the risks, patterns, and revenue opportunities dealers need to act on. New AI insights capability analyzes existing customer feedback in under 60 seconds — surfacing the risks, patterns, and revenue opportunities dealers need to act on.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25504 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:52:26 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25504-satisfyd-launches-signal-bringing-experience-intelligence-to-equipment-dealers SATISFYD_2026 DMS_Partner Sponsor Logos.png Neil Messick, Co-Owner, Brian Messick, President, and Jay Gainer, General Manager, discuss their nationwide parts department. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25495 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25495-video-ecommerce-and-parts-strengthens-messicks-business 6-eCommerce-&-Parts-Strengthens-Messick's-Business.png Neil Messick, Co-Owner, Brian Messick, President, and Jay Gainer, General Manager, talk about the steep learning curve employees face upon hiring, and how hiring full-time trainers/mentors has helped equip salesmen to adequately serve the customers and cut back on that learning curve. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25494 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25494-video-messicks-improving-sales-training-through-tech-mentorship 5-Messick's-Improving-Sales-Training-through-Tech-Mentorship.png Neil Messick, Co-Owner, and Brian Messick, President, discuss how they approach marketing, engaging the community and creating a family atmosphere. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25493 Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25493-video-building-community-with-customers-and-employees 4-Building-Community-with-Customers-&-Employees.png Neil Messick, Co-Owner, Brian Messick, President, and Jay Gainer, General Manager, discuss the variations in serving the ag, consumer and construction industries. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25492 Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25492-video-serving-a-diverse-customer-base-with-shortlines-and-strong-parts-business 3-Serving-a-Diverse-Customer-Base-with-Shortlines-&-Strong-Parts-Business.png Neil Messick, Co-Owner, Brian Messick, President, and Jay Gainer, General Manager, discuss how creating another layer of leadership to the management structure allowed for increased support to each dealership. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25491 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25491-video-management-structure-and-business-system-balances-growth 2-Management-Structure-&-Business-System-Balances-Growth.png The 6-part 2026 Farm Equipment Dealership of the Year video series featuring Messick's is sponsored by the 2027 AED Summit. A lot has changed for Messick’s Equipment since brothers Merville and Marlin Messick opened the first store in 1952. At the time, it was an International Harvester dealership. Eventually the company began carrying New Holland and later Kubota as well as Krone and more than 200 other shortlines. Farm Equipment Dealership of the Year video series featuring Messick's is sponsored by the 2027 AED Summit. A lot has changed for Messick’s Equipment since brothers Merville and Marlin Messick opened the first store in 1952. At the time, it was an International Harvester dealership. Eventually the company began carrying New Holland and later Kubota as well as Krone and more than 200 other shortlines. ]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25483 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:42:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25483-dealership-of-the-year-messicks DOY-Messicks_FE_0726_1.jpg Members of the Messick family include (L-R) Bob, Bryan, Scott, Neil, Lucas, Ken and Kevin. The family has run the dealership for 3 generations since Merville and Marlin Messick opened the first store in 1952. Messick’s Equipment Neil Messick, Co-Owner, Brian Messick, President, and Jay Gainer, General Manager, discuss how the Messick’s dealership has grown over the past 75 years to now employ 350 people. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25484 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25484-video-messicks-3rd-generation-owners-bring-unique-skills-to-business 1-Messick's-3rd-Generation-Owners-Bring-Unique-Skills-to-Business.png Sabanto, a leader in autonomous retrofit technology for agriculture, today announced an oversubscribed Series B funding led by Leaps by Bayer with participation by Sustainable Forward Capital, InnoVenture Iowa, Fulcrum Global Capital, DCVC, and Yara. Sabanto, a leader in autonomous retrofit technology for  agriculture, today announced an oversubscribed Series B funding led by Leaps by Bayer with participation by Sustainable Forward Capital, InnoVenture Iowa, Fulcrum Global Capital,  DCVC, and Yara.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25488 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25488-sabanto-and-leaps-by-bayer-announce-oversubscribed-series-b-financing