Polls

Poll: Do You Support a FWEDA/AED Merger?

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 00:01:00 -0400

Members of the Far West Equipment Dealers Assn. (FWEDA) are voting to determine whether to accept the recommendation of its board of directors to merge with the Associated Equipment Distributors (AED). We want to know where you stand on the issue.

Poll: 2021 Shortline Revenue

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 15:30:00 -0400

How much of your 2021 revenue can you attribute to shortline products?

Poll: Planter Early Order Programs

Fri, 27 May 2022 15:05:00 -0400

With planter early order programs already underway or about to start, how will your orders compare to normal years?

Poll: Ongoing UAW/CNHI Contract Negotiations

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 16:30:00 -0400

Are you concerned about the impact the ongoing contract negotiations between CNH Industrial and UAW could have on your business?

Poll: Customers Planning Significant Changes to Farming Practices

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 15:35:00 -0500

Are your farm customers planning to make significant changes to their farming practices in 2022 due to skyrocketing input costs?

Poll: Do You Support the Strike at John Deere Factories?

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Wed, 20 Oct 2021 17:32:00 -0400

John Deere recently failed to reach an agreement with its workers and the United Auto Workers (UAW) on a new labor agreement, resulting in 10,000 workers going on strike — the first time Deere employees have gone on strike in 30 years. Depending on how long the strike lasts, it could exacerbate the inventory challenges dealers are facing.

Poll: What Percentage of Your Dealership's Customers are Millennials?

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 15:09:00 -0400

Looking at your business today, what percentage of your customers would you estimate to be millennials (customers that are 25-40 years old)?

Poll: Joe Biden's 'Right to Repair' Executive Order

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 17:47:00 -0400

Following President Biden's recent executive order regarding 'Right to Repair,' how do you think this order will impact your dealership's service revenue in the coming years?

Poll: The Future of the Challenger Brand in North America

Fri, 14 May 2021 15:15:00 -0400

How do you predict the Challenger equipment line will develop in the North American market over the next 5 years?

Mask Policies

Fri, 14 May 2021 11:04:00 -0400

If your dealership currently requires customers and/or staff to wear a mask while inside the store, will adjust that policy based on the CDC's new recommendation that fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear masks indoors?

Could Semiconductor Shortage Impact Ag?

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 16:29:00 -0400

The semiondutor shortage have caused automotive manufacturers like GM and Ford to halt production, could we see the same thing from ag manufacturers?

Early Order Parts Program Opportunities

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500

With ongoing shortages and delays in parts availability and shipping, are you planning to offer any early order precision programs this summer for farm customers?

Poll: COVID-19 Vaccine Plans

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 14:05:00 -0500

When a COVID-19 vaccine becomes available for you, do you plan to get it?

Poll: OEM Steel Surcharges

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 15:20:00 -0500

Have any of the OEMs you work with added a steel surcharge due to rising steel prices?

Management Training Programs

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 15:39:00 -0500

Does your dealership have an internal training or mentorship program to prepare future department managers?

Poll: Aftermarket Revenues in 2020

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 14:29:00 -0500

Did your dealership realize an increase in revenues from the sale of parts and service in 2020 vs. 2019?

Selling Parts Online

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 15:16:00 -0500

Does your dealership currently sell parts online?

Right to Repair in Your Area

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Does your state/province have Right to Repair legislation being introduced or reviewed currently?

U.S. Presidential Election

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 11:57:00 -0400

Who do you plan to vote for in the upcoming U.S. Presidential election?

Dealer Business Travel: What’s Your Plan?

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 16:37:00 -0400

How likely are you to travel out of state multiple days for professional purposes (dealer meeting, industry event, manufacturer training) during the next 6 months?

Poll: 2019 Shortline Revenue

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 12:29:00 -0400

How much of your 2019 revenue can you attribute to shortline products?

Poll: Has Your Outlook for 2020 Changed?

Thu, 28 May 2020 14:32:00 -0400

As we near the second half of the year, what is your forecast for 2020 new equipment sales vs. 2019?

Poll: Replacement Parts

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 13:00:00 -0400

We understand there may be concern among farmers and dealers over parts supply chain interruptions stemming from Covid-19. Has your dealership opted to increase parts inventories within the last month for this reason?

Poll: Customer Brand Loyalty

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 12:29:00 -0400

Compared to 3 years ago, how would you describe your customers brand loyalty to the major OEMs?

Poll: Coronavirus Impact

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 10:37:00 -0400

How concerned are you with how the spread of the Coronavirus will impact the supply chain for farm equipment and the lines your dealership carries?

Poll: Exporting Used Equipment

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 13:01:00 -0500

Does your dealership export used ag equipment overseas?

Poll: Aftermarket Revenues in 2019

Mon, 16 Dec 2019 14:43:00 -0500

Did your dealership realize an increase in revenues from the sale of parts and service in 2019 vs. 2018?

Poll: Are Customers Leasing More Equipment?

Tue, 05 Nov 2019 10:52:00 -0500

How does the volume of equipment your dealership has leased in 2019 compare to last year?

Poll: Japan Pledges to Buy U.S. Corn

Fri, 30 Aug 2019 10:28:00 -0400

Last week during trade talks with the U.S., Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pledged to buy "substantial amounts" of U.S. corn. What sort of impact do you think this news will have on customers equipment purchasing plans?

Poll: Reaction to USDA Relief Package

Mon, 29 Jul 2019 17:16:00 -0400

Exactly a year to the date of the $12 billion package a year ago, the USDA announced the $16 billion relief package to farmers on July 25. What impact does this type news have on your farm customers regarding their equipment purchasing plans?