Farm Equipment's "How We Did It" podcast is brought to you by HBS Systems. HBS Systems, like many of our customers, is a multi-generational company that has for over 30 years provided leading-edge systems and software technology designed specifically for Agricultural and Construction equipment dealerships. From a humble beginning serving a single Agricultural dealership location in 1985, we have grown into the leading provider of Equipment Dealership Management Systems today. We proudly develop all of our solutions in-house and support our growing customer base from our headquarters in Dallas, TX and our Canadian branch in Stratford, Ontario. Learn more at www.hbssystems.com https://www.farm-equipment.com/rss en-us In this episode of the Farm Equipment podcast, “How We Did It” brought to you by HBS Systems, we introduce you to the story of the family owned manufacturer Claas. A global combine and forage equipment manufacturer based in Germany, Claas says it’s coming into the American market in a big way. Farm Equipment podcast, “How We Did It” brought to you by HBS Systems, we introduce you to the story of the family owned manufacturer Claas. A global combine and forage equipment manufacturer based in Germany, Claas says it’s coming into the American market in a big way.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/17959 Tue, 11 Feb 2020 08:48:00 -0500 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/17959-podcast-claas-cathrina-claas-muhlhauser Cathrina-Interview.jpg In this episode of the Farm Equipment podcast, “How We Did It: Conversations with Ag Equipment's Entrepreneurs” (sponsored by Osmundson Manufacturing), Executive Editor Dave Kanicki sat down with Frank, Pam and Mike Lessiter of Lessiter Media. Farm Equipment podcast, “How We Did It: Conversations with Ag Equipment's Entrepreneurs” (sponsored by Osmundson Manufacturing), Executive Editor Dave Kanicki sat down with Frank, Pam and Mike Lessiter of Lessiter Media.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/16550 Thu, 10 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/16550-podcast-lessiter-media In this episode of the Farm Equipment podcast, “How We Did It: Conversations with Ag Equipment's Entrepreneurs” (sponsored by Osmundson Manufacturing), Editor Mike Lessiter gathers four execs around the dining room table of the late Gary and Matilda Vermeer. Farm Equipment podcast, “How We Did It: Conversations with Ag Equipment's Entrepreneurs” (sponsored by Osmundson Manufacturing), Editor Mike Lessiter gathers four execs around the dining room table of the late Gary and Matilda Vermeer.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/16519 Mon, 24 Dec 2018 11:53:00 -0500 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/16519-podcast-vermeer-manufacturing Vermeer Family In this episode of the podcast, “How We Did It: Conversations with Ag Equipment’s Entrepreneurs,” sponsored by Osmundson Manufacturing, Editor/Publisher Mike Lessiter sits with Lars Paulsson, co-founder of Laforge’s North American operations. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/16469 Tue, 04 Dec 2018 18:00:00 -0500 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/16469-podcast-laforge-systems-lars-paulsson LaForge In this episode of the podcast, “How We Did It: Conversations with Ag Equipment's Entrepreneurs” (sponsored by Osmundson Manufacturing), Darrell Bruggink sits with Amity Technology’s Howard Dahl, the third-generation of one of America’s most influential farm equipment families based in North Dakota’s Red River Valley. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/16413 Tue, 20 Nov 2018 14:30:00 -0500 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/16413-podcast-amitys-howard-dahl Howard Dahl This episode of “How We Did It: Conversations with Ag Equipment’s Entrepreneurs,” sponsored by Osmundson Manufacturing, features Pat Whalen, the third-generation owner of Illinois’ Yetter Manufacturing. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/16301 Tue, 06 Nov 2018 09:08:00 -0500 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/16301-podcast-yetter-manufacturings-pat-whalen Yetter Lead In this episode of the Farm Equipment podcast, “How We Did It: Conversations with Ag Equipment's Entrepreneurs,” sponsored by Osmundson Manufacturing, Managing Editor Lynn Woolf sits with Bob Walker, the second-generation owner of Colorado-based Walker Manufacturing. Farm Equipment podcast, “How We Did It: Conversations with Ag Equipment's Entrepreneurs,” sponsored by Osmundson Manufacturing, Managing Editor Lynn Woolf sits with Bob Walker, the second-generation owner of Colorado-based Walker Manufacturing.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/16245 Tue, 23 Oct 2018 15:16:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/16245-podcast-manufacturings-bob-walker Walker In this episode of the Farm Equipment podcast, “How We Did It: Conversations with Ag Equipment's Entrepreneurs" (sponsored by Osmundson Manufacturing), Editor Mike Lessiter is joined by Steve Sukup, CFO and co-owner of Sukup Mfg. while visiting their operation in tiny Sheffield, Iowa. Farm Equipment podcast, “How We Did It: Conversations with Ag Equipment's Entrepreneurs" (sponsored by Osmundson Manufacturing), Editor Mike Lessiter is joined by Steve Sukup, CFO and co-owner of Sukup Mfg. while visiting their operation in tiny Sheffield, Iowa.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/16186 Tue, 09 Oct 2018 11:21:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/16186-podcast-sukup-mfgs-steve-sukup Steve Sukup In this episode of the Farm Equipment podcast, “How We Did It: Conversations with Ag Equipment's Entrepreneurs" (sponsored by Osmundson Manufacturing), Editor Mike Lessiter sits with Al Myers, founder and CEO of Ag Leader. Farm Equipment podcast, “How We Did It: Conversations with Ag Equipment's Entrepreneurs" (sponsored by Osmundson Manufacturing), Editor Mike Lessiter sits with Al Myers, founder and CEO of Ag Leader.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/16137 Tue, 25 Sep 2018 11:55:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/16137-podcast-ag-leaders-al-myers Al Meyer In this episode of the Farm Equipment podcast, “How We Did It: Conversations with Ag Equipment's Entrepreneurs", (sponsored by Osmundson Manufacturing), Editor Mike Lessiter sits with Bernard Krone, the fourth generation owner of Germany-based Krone. Farm Equipment podcast, “How We Did It: Conversations with Ag Equipment's Entrepreneurs", (sponsored by Osmundson Manufacturing), Editor Mike Lessiter sits with Bernard Krone, the fourth generation owner of Germany-based Krone.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/16058 Tue, 11 Sep 2018 10:38:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/16058-podcast-krone-ceo-bernard-krone Krone In this episode of the Farm Equipment podcast, “How We Did It: Conversations with Ag Equipment's Entrepreneurs", Editor Mike Lessiter sits with Steve Martin of Kentucky-based planting attachments manufacturer Martin Industries. Farm Equipment podcast, “How We Did It: Conversations with Ag Equipment's Entrepreneurs", Editor Mike Lessiter sits with Steve Martin of Kentucky-based planting attachments manufacturer Martin Industries.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/15961 Mon, 20 Aug 2018 15:18:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/15961-podcast-martin-industries-steve-martin Martin In this episode of the Farm Equipment podcast, “How We Did It: Conversations with Ag Equipment's Entrepreneurs" sponsored by Osmundson Manufacturing, Editor Mike Lessiter sits with the first German-based manufacturer in this series Michael Horsch, of Horsch, a global manufacturer of seeding, tillage and spraying equipment that you may know by the brand names of Joker high speed discs, and Maestro planter. Farm Equipment podcast, “How We Did It: Conversations with Ag Equipment's Entrepreneurs" sponsored by Osmundson Manufacturing, Editor Mike Lessiter sits with the first German-based manufacturer in this series Michael Horsch, of Horsch, a global manufacturer of seeding, tillage and spraying equipment that you may know by the brand names of Joker high speed discs, and Maestro planter.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/15926 Mon, 06 Aug 2018 17:37:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/15926-podcast-horsch-ceo-michael-horsch Horsch In this episode of the Farm Equipment podcast, "How We Did It: Conversations with Ag Equipment's Entrepreneurs" brought to you by Osmundson Manufacturing, Editor Mike Lessiter sits with the first-Canadian representation in the series, Norbert Beaujot, an innovator and founder of two seeding equipment manufacturers, and now autonomous farming. Farm Equipment podcast, "How We Did It: Conversations with Ag Equipment's Entrepreneurs" brought to you by Osmundson Manufacturing, Editor Mike Lessiter sits with the first-Canadian representation in the series, Norbert Beaujot, an innovator and founder of two seeding equipment manufacturers, and now autonomous farming.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/15870 Tue, 24 Jul 2018 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/15870-podcast-seedmasters-norb-beaujot Beaujot In this episode of the Farm Equipment podcast, "How We Did It: Conversations with Ag Equipment's Entrepreneurs" brought to you by Osmundson Manufacturing, Editor Mike Lessiter sits down with Ric Kirby, to discuss the California-based Kirby Manufacturing, a pioneer in equipment for large commercial dairies, which retired a lot of pitchforks. Farm Equipment podcast, "How We Did It: Conversations with Ag Equipment's Entrepreneurs" brought to you by Osmundson Manufacturing, Editor Mike Lessiter sits down with Ric Kirby, to discuss the California-based Kirby Manufacturing, a pioneer in equipment for large commercial dairies, which retired a lot of pitchforks.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/15811 Tue, 10 Jul 2018 10:27:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/15811-podcast-kirby-manufacturers-ric-kirby Kirby In this episode of the Farm Equipment podcast, "How We Did It: Conversations with Ag Equipment's Entrepreneurs" brought to you by Ingersoll Tillage, Editor Mike Lessiter sat down with Joe Bassett, president and CEO of Dawn Equipment Co., to discuss the company's history and his thoughts on the challenges ahead. Farm Equipment podcast, "How We Did It: Conversations with Ag Equipment's Entrepreneurs" brought to you by Ingersoll Tillage, Editor Mike Lessiter sat down with Joe Bassett, president and CEO of Dawn Equipment Co., to discuss the company's history and his thoughts on the challenges ahead.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/15761 Tue, 26 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/15761-podcast-dawn-equipments-joe-bassett Bassett In this episode of the Farm Equipment podcast, “How We Did It: Conversations with Ag Equipment’s Entrepreneurs” brought to you by Ingersoll Tillage, Editor Mike Lessiter sat down with Marion Calmer, CEO, Calmer Corn Heads where the two discussed his journey as an inventor and establishing an independent ag research operation. Farm Equipment podcast, “How We Did It: Conversations with Ag Equipment’s Entrepreneurs” brought to you by Ingersoll Tillage, Editor Mike Lessiter sat down with Marion Calmer, CEO, Calmer Corn Heads where the two discussed his journey as an inventor and establishing an independent ag research operation.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/15731 Tue, 12 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/15731-podcast-calmer-corn-heads-marion-calmer In this episode of the Farm Equipment podcast, “How We Did It: Conversations with Ag Equipment’s Entrepreneurs” brought to you by Ingersoll Tillage, Editor Mike Lessiter met up with the three Hellbusch gents down south to talk about their business’ origins and how they established their business as a name in fertilizer and trailer equipment. Farm Equipment podcast, “How We Did It: Conversations with Ag Equipment’s Entrepreneurs” brought to you by Ingersoll Tillage, Editor Mike Lessiter met up with the three Hellbusch gents down south to talk about their business’ origins and how they established their business as a name in fertilizer and trailer equipment.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/15635 Tue, 15 May 2018 16:59:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/15635-podcast-duo-lift-mfg-and-the-hellbusch-boys DuoLift Farm Equipment's Mike Lessiter sits with Jim, Ben and David Hellbusch of Duo Lift Manufacturing. In this bonus episode of the Farm Equipment podcast, “How We Did It: Conversations with Ag Equipment’s Entrepreneurs” brought to you by Ingersoll Tillage, Editor Mike Lessiter invited AgriSolution's Vice President Roger Murdock to discuss the history of Ingersoll and adjusting to changes in the industry. Farm Equipment podcast, “How We Did It: Conversations with Ag Equipment’s Entrepreneurs” brought to you by Ingersoll Tillage, Editor Mike Lessiter invited AgriSolution's Vice President Roger Murdock to discuss the history of Ingersoll and adjusting to changes in the industry.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/15571 Wed, 09 May 2018 10:05:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/15571-podcast-ingersolls-roger-murdock In this episode of the Farm Equipment podcast, “How We Did It: Conversations with Ag Equipment’s Entrepreneurs” brought to you by Ingersoll Tillage, Editor Mike Lessiter met up with Worksaver's Tom and Tim Burenga in Texas to talk about how their business survived the 1980s and how they transitioned the business from a supplier to farm stores to establishing their own Worksaver brand. Farm Equipment podcast, “How We Did It: Conversations with Ag Equipment’s Entrepreneurs” brought to you by Ingersoll Tillage, Editor Mike Lessiter met up with Worksaver's Tom and Tim Burenga in Texas to talk about how their business survived the 1980s and how they transitioned the business from a supplier to farm stores to establishing their own Worksaver brand.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/15516 Tue, 01 May 2018 11:03:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/15516-podcast-worksavers-tom-and-tim-burenga Worksaver In this episode of the Farm Equipment podcast, “How We Did It: Conversations with Ag Equipment’s Entrepreneurs” brought to you by Ingersoll Tillage, Editor Mike Lessiter travelled to Nebraska to speak with Anthony Montag about how this small family business made the leap from blacksmith style manufacturer to a leader in fertilizer application equipment. Farm Equipment podcast, “How We Did It: Conversations with Ag Equipment’s Entrepreneurs” brought to you by Ingersoll Tillage, Editor Mike Lessiter travelled to Nebraska to speak with Anthony Montag about how this small family business made the leap from blacksmith style manufacturer to a leader in fertilizer application equipment.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/15467 Mon, 16 Apr 2018 10:35:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/15467-podcast-montag-manufacturings-anthony-montag Montag In this episode of the Farm Equipment podcast, “How We Did It: Conversations with Ag Equipment’s Entrepreneurs” brought to you by Ingersoll Tillage, Editor Mike Lessiter sits down for a conversation with the father-son team of Layton and Nick Jensen of Thurston Manufacturing Company. Farm Equipment podcast, “How We Did It: Conversations with Ag Equipment’s Entrepreneurs” brought to you by Ingersoll Tillage, Editor Mike Lessiter sits down for a conversation with the father-son team of Layton and Nick Jensen of Thurston Manufacturing Company.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/15395 Wed, 28 Mar 2018 09:06:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/15395-podcast-thurston-manufacturings-layton-and-nick-jensen Blu-Jet In this episode of the Farm Equipment podcast, “How We Did It: Conversations with Ag Equipment’s Entrepreneurs” brought to you by GKN Off-Highway Powertrain, Editor Mike Lessiter sits down for a conversation with the next generation brother-sister team of Glenn and Janea Danuser. Farm Equipment podcast, “How We Did It: Conversations with Ag Equipment’s Entrepreneurs” brought to you by GKN Off-Highway Powertrain, Editor Mike Lessiter sits down for a conversation with the next generation brother-sister team of Glenn and Janea Danuser.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/15351 Tue, 20 Mar 2018 10:11:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/15351-podcast-danusers-glenn-and-janeadanuser Danuser In this episode of the Farm Equipment podcast, “How We Did It: Conversations with Ag Equipment’s Entrepreneurs” brought to you by GKN Off-Highway Powertrain, Editor Mike Lessiter sits down for a conversation with Doug Bruce, CEO of Osmundson Mfg. out of Perry, Iowa. Farm Equipment podcast, “How We Did It: Conversations with Ag Equipment’s Entrepreneurs” brought to you by GKN Off-Highway Powertrain, Editor Mike Lessiter sits down for a conversation with Doug Bruce, CEO of Osmundson Mfg. out of Perry, Iowa.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/15264 Mon, 05 Mar 2018 12:44:00 -0500 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/15264-podcast-osmundson-manufacturings-doug-bruce Osmundson In this episode of the Farm Equipment podcast, “How We Did It: Conversations with Ag Equipment’s Entrepreneurs” brought to you by GKN Off-Highway Powertrain, Editor Mike Lessiter sits down for a conversation with Jon Kinzenbaw, founder of Kinze Manufacturing, and daughter and company president Susie Veatch. Farm Equipment podcast, “How We Did It: Conversations with Ag Equipment’s Entrepreneurs” brought to you by GKN Off-Highway Powertrain, Editor Mike Lessiter sits down for a conversation with Jon Kinzenbaw, founder of Kinze Manufacturing, and daughter and company president Susie Veatch.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/15197 Fri, 16 Feb 2018 14:21:00 -0500 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/15197-podcast-kinzes-jon-kinzenbaw-and-susie-kinzenbaw-veatch Kinze Podcast In this episode of the Farm Equipment podcast, “How We Did It: Conversations with Ag Equipment’s Entrepreneurs” brought to you by GKN Off-Highway Powertrain, Editor Mike Lessiter sits down for a conversation with the founder of Precision Planting and 360 Yield Center, Gregg Sauder. Farm Equipment podcast, “How We Did It: Conversations with Ag Equipment’s Entrepreneurs” brought to you by GKN Off-Highway Powertrain, Editor Mike Lessiter sits down for a conversation with the founder of Precision Planting and 360 Yield Center, Gregg Sauder.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/15148 Tue, 06 Feb 2018 16:19:00 -0500 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/15148-podcast-360-yield-centers-gregg-sauder Sauder In this episode of the Farm Equipment podcast, “How We Did It: Conversations with Ag Equipment’s Entrepreneurs” brought to you by GKN Off-Highway Powertrain, Editor Mike Lessiter sits down for a conversation with the leaders of Art’s Way Manufacturing, Ward and Marc McConnell. Farm Equipment podcast, “How We Did It: Conversations with Ag Equipment’s Entrepreneurs” brought to you by GKN Off-Highway Powertrain, Editor Mike Lessiter sits down for a conversation with the leaders of Art’s Way Manufacturing, Ward and Marc McConnell.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/15082 Tue, 23 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/15082-podcast-arts-ways-ward-and-marc-mcconnell McConnell In this episode of the Farm Equipment podcast, “How We Did It: Conversations with Ag Equipment’s Entrepreneurs” brought to you by GKN Off-Highway Powertrain, Editor Mike Lessiter sits down for a candid conversation with the owner and operator of Landoll Corp., Don Landoll. Farm Equipment podcast, “How We Did It: Conversations with Ag Equipment’s Entrepreneurs” brought to you by GKN Off-Highway Powertrain, Editor Mike Lessiter sits down for a candid conversation with the owner and operator of Landoll Corp., Don Landoll.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/15032 Tue, 09 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/15032-podcast-landoll-corp-founder-don-landoll In this 10-minute episode of the new Farm Equipment magazine podcast, “How We Did It: Conversations with Ag Equipment’s Entrepreneurs” brought to you by GKN Off-Highway Powertrain, Kim Schmidt sits down Mike Lessiter to discuss the inspiration for this new project devoted to honoring the entrepreneurs in farm equipment manufacturing. Farm Equipment magazine podcast, “How We Did It: Conversations with Ag Equipment’s Entrepreneurs” brought to you by GKN Off-Highway Powertrain, Kim Schmidt sits down Mike Lessiter to discuss the inspiration for this new project devoted to honoring the entrepreneurs in farm equipment manufacturing.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/14973 Wed, 20 Dec 2017 17:45:00 -0500 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/14973-podcast-new-series-how-we-did-it-conversations-with-ag-equipments-entrepreneurs