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/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 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.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/blogs/6/post/25703 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 John Schmeiser.png 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.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25702 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 NAEDA AED Merger 2026.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/25699 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25699-farm-equipment-news-iq-september-2026-quiz-2 FE News IQ Logo.png 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.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25698 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25698-cory-forrester-elected-chairman-of-new-holland-dealer-council Cory Forrester.jpeg 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.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25694 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25694-in-memoriam-ronnie-holt Ronnie Holt.jpeg 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.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25691 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 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/25666 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25666-farm-equipment-news-iq-september-2026-quiz-1-answers 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.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25682 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:50:05 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25682-butler-machinery-company-unveils-new-butler-ag-identity NEWAGLogo_FullColor.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/25665 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25665-farm-equipment-news-iq-september-2026-quiz-1 FE News IQ Logo.png Clark is president and CEO of AKRS Equipment Solutions, a 27-location John Deere dealership. Clark is president and CEO of AKRS Equipment Solutions, a 27-location John Deere dealership. 

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25663 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:50:59 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25663-kevin-clark-of-akrs-equipment-solutions-joins-aed-board KevinClark.png Splintered Oak Equipment, an 8-store New Holland dealership group in Texas, will acquire WC Tractor's 3 New Holland dealership locations in Brenham, Dayton and Sealy, Texas. Splintered Oak Equipment, an 8-store New Holland dealership group in Texas, will acquire WC Tractor's 3 New Holland dealership locations in Brenham, Dayton and Sealy, Texas. 

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25656 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:35:11 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25656-splintered-oak-equipment-acquires-3-new-holland-locations-from-wc-tractor-in-texas The donation reflects NAEDA’s continued investment in building the skilled workforce that Canadian equipment dealerships depend on. The donation reflects NAEDA’s continued investment in building the skilled workforce that Canadian equipment dealerships depend on.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25657 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:34:50 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25657-naeda-donates-50-000-cad-to-the-canada-equipment-dealers-foundation Through the combination, Yanmar, a Japan-based manufacturer of engines, agricultural machinery and energy systems, becomes the majority partner in AriensCo, a family-owned manufacturer of outdoor power equipment. Through the combination, Yanmar, a Japan-based manufacturer of engines, agricultural machinery and energy systems, becomes the majority partner in AriensCo, a family-owned manufacturer of outdoor power equipment.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25655 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:18:30 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25655-yanmar-and-ariensco-join-forces-to-accelerate-next-generation-outdoor-power-equipment Yanmar/ArienCo.jpg New integration lets farm credit lenders and appraisers access Tractor Zoom Pro comps and values without leaving their loan origination workflow. New integration lets farm credit lenders and appraisers access Tractor Zoom Pro comps and values without leaving their loan origination workflow.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25654 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:22:47 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25654-tractor-zoom-brings-its-trusted-equipment-values-to-chattel-by-agware-inc In case you missed them, here are the most popular items on our website from the past month, August 2026. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25647 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25647-top-10-farm-equipment-industry-stories-in-august-2026 fe-top-10.png New FEMA and EMDA memberships deepen Calibrate’s connections with manufacturers, distributors, representativesand dealers New FEMA and EMDA memberships deepen Calibrate’s connections with manufacturers, distributors, representatives
and dealers

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25644 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:47:53 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25644-calibrate-expands-agribusiness-executive-network-across-farm-equipment-sector Jim Mangas, CEO and Founder of Revolutionary Safety Service, shares 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 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25566-safety-is-good-business-protecting-people-performance-and-profit-webinar