News about what farm equipment dealers are up to. https://www.farm-equipment.com/rss en-us 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 The move is part of Solinftec’s effort to make Solix increasingly self-service, allowing farmers to purchase robots directly from Solinftec, receive remote support and complete many routine repairs themselves. The move is part of Solinftec’s effort to make Solix increasingly self-service, allowing farmers to purchase robots directly from Solinftec, receive remote support and complete many routine repairs themselves.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25595 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25595-solinftec-to-launch-ag-robotics-first-amazon-parts-store 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/25563 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25563-farm-equipment-news-iq-august-2026-quiz-2-answers 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 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