The “Farm Equipment Thought Leader Video Series” consists of brief, 1-1 conversations with individuals identified as influencers in the farm equipment industry. The Thought Leader video series is brought to you by Laforge. Laforge branded front 3-point hitch systems have been available since 1979. Laforge Systems was established in 1991 as the first step in a carefully planned expansion to support Laforge’s growing number of dealers and customers throughout North America. The company quickly became a world leader in technology related to tractor-implement interaction, tractor ballasting and weight transfer. https://www.farm-equipment.com/rss en-us In this episode of Farm Equipment's Thought Leader Series, Associate Editor Ben Thorpe sits down with North American Equipment Dealers Assn. (NAEDA) Vice President of Government Affairs Eric Wareham. The Thought Leader video series is brought to you by Laforge. Farm Equipment's Thought Leader Series, Associate Editor Ben Thorpe sits down with North American Equipment Dealers Assn. (NAEDA) Vice President of Government Affairs Eric Wareham. The Thought Leader video series is brought to you by Laforge.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/21222 Thu, 23 Mar 2023 14:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/21222-video-breaking-down-the-latest-r2r-legislation Breaking Down the Latest R2R Legislation.png In this episode of Farm Equipment's Thought Leader Series, Associate Editor Ben Thorpe sits down with Parallel Ag President and CEO Shawn Skaggs. The Thought Leader video series is brought to you by Laforge. Farm Equipment's Thought Leader Series, Associate Editor Ben Thorpe sits down with Parallel Ag President and CEO Shawn Skaggs. The Thought Leader video series is brought to you by Laforge.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/21198 Fri, 10 Mar 2023 13:00:00 -0500 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/21198-video-merging-an-agco-and-a-shortline-dealer-into-a-new-company Shawn Skaggs Thought Leaders.png In this episode of Farm Equipment's Thought Leader Series, Associate Editor Ben Thorpe sits down with John Deere dealer SN Partners’ CEO Ted Briscoe. The Thought Leader video series is brought to you by Laforge. Farm Equipment's Thought Leader Series, Associate Editor Ben Thorpe sits down with John Deere dealer SN Partners’ CEO Ted Briscoe. The Thought Leader video series is brought to you by Laforge.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/21140 Fri, 24 Feb 2023 16:00:00 -0500 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/21140-video-examining-sn-partners-new-technician-career-academy thought leaders SNP lead image.png In this episode of Farm Equipment's Thought Leader Series, Associate Editor Ben Thorpe sits down with Casey Seymour, founder of the Moving Iron podcast. The Thought Leader video series is brought to you by Laforge. Farm Equipment's Thought Leader Series, Associate Editor Ben Thorpe sits down with Casey Seymour, founder of the Moving Iron podcast. The Thought Leader video series is brought to you by Laforge.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/21102 Fri, 10 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/21102-video-discussing-the-future-of-model-year-2021-23-equipment Casey Seymour Thought Leaders.png In this episode of Farm Equipment's Thought Leader Series, Associate Editor Ben Thorpe sits down with Eric Raby, Claas Senior Vice President – Americas. The Thought Leader video series is brought to you by Laforge. Farm Equipment's Thought Leader Series, Associate Editor Ben Thorpe sits down with Eric Raby, Claas Senior Vice President – Americas. The Thought Leader video series is brought to you by Laforge.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/21067 Wed, 25 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/21067-video-claas-senior-vp-eric-raby-discusses-beginnings-as-a-technician Eric Raby.webp In this episode of Farm Equipment's Thought Leader Series, Associate Research Editor Ben Thorpe sits down with Mike Hedge, CEO of 17-store Illinois and Indiana Case IH dealer Birkey’s Farm Store (Dealership of the Year Alum). The Thought Leader video series is brought to you by Laforge. Farm Equipment's Thought Leader Series, Associate Research Editor Ben Thorpe sits down with Mike Hedge, CEO of 17-store Illinois and Indiana Case IH dealer Birkey’s Farm Store (Dealership of the Year Alum). The Thought Leader video series is brought to you by Laforge.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/21040 Fri, 13 Jan 2023 04:00:00 -0500 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/21040-video-the-benefits-of-setting-up-an-esop-for-your-dealership Mike Hedge.webp In this episode of Farm Equipment's Thought Leader Series, Associate Research Editor Ben Thorpe sits down with Ken Zuckerberg, lead economist and sector strategist for grains and farm Inputs at CoBank. Farm Equipment's Thought Leader Series, Associate Research Editor Ben Thorpe sits down with Ken Zuckerberg, lead economist and sector strategist for grains and farm Inputs at CoBank.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/18675 Fri, 11 Sep 2020 10:34:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/18675-video-farm-equipment-thought-leader-series-ken-zuckerberg In this episode of Farm Equipment's Thought Leader Series, Executive Editor Kim Schmidt sits down with Marc Johnson, market champion for dealerships with K Coe Isom. Farm Equipment's Thought Leader Series, Executive Editor Kim Schmidt sits down with Marc Johnson, market champion for dealerships with K Coe Isom.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/18424 Mon, 08 Jun 2020 16:06:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/18424-video-farm-equipment-thought-leader-series-marc-johnson This episode of Farm Equipment's Thought Leader Series features Greg Martinelli, who is a speaker, trainer and coach with Ag Sales Professional. Farm Equipment's Thought Leader Series features Greg Martinelli, who is a speaker, trainer and coach with Ag Sales Professional.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/18423 Mon, 08 Jun 2020 15:51:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/18423-video-farm-equipment-thought-leader-series-greg-martinelli Dealerships, both large and small, are taking a more critical look at business decisions that will impact short- and long-term profitability. In some cases, the decision-making process is being accelerated by the impact of the coronavirus. Skip Klinefelter, owner of Linco Precision in El Paso, Ill., discusses some of the current and future business opportunities and considerations for dealers. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/18421 Mon, 08 Jun 2020 15:04:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/18421-video-farm-equipment-thought-leader-series-skip-klinefelter Universities and colleges have had to rethink and revise the way they educate students and this is particularly true for precision ag undergraduates accustomed to hands-on, in-field learning. Dr. Scott Shearer, Professor and Chair, Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering at Ohio State University shares how he and his peers have evolved their approach to ensure ag students continue their education. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/18373 Wed, 27 May 2020 16:53:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/18373-video-farm-equipment-thought-leader-series-scott-shearer This episode of Farm Equipment's "Thought Leader Series" features Scott Hoober, owner of Hoober's Inc. Hoober sat on the Case IH dealer advisor board from 2010-20, and served as chair for part of his time on the board. He shares his insights on what sort of role an OEM dealer advisory board plays and how much influence the group has over the OEM's decisions. Farm Equipment's "Thought Leader Series" features Scott Hoober, owner of Hoober's Inc. Hoober sat on the Case IH dealer advisor board from 2010-20, and served as chair for part of his time on the board. He shares his insights on what sort of role an OEM dealer advisory board plays and how much influence the group has over the OEM's decisions.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/18362 Thu, 21 May 2020 09:13:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/18362-video-farm-equipment-thought-leader-series-scott-hoober While in-person meetings provide valuable face-to-face contact, the chaotic schedules of precision managers don’t always allow for coordinated sessions. In 2018, a group of John Deere precision farming managers, organized by Phil Moskal from Mid-State Equipment, began communicating via text message to assist each other with troubleshooting in-field problems or trading insight on new products or services. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/18352 Tue, 19 May 2020 10:09:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/18352-video-farm-equipment-thought-leader-series-john-deere-precision-peer-group This episode of Farm Equipment's "Thought Leader" video series is a used equipment focused interview with Jim Wood, chief sales and operations officer of Rocky Mountain Equipment, who has opened a used equipment outlet in Kansas, it's only U.S. location, and has plans for a Canadian outlet as well. Farm Equipment's "Thought Leader" video series is a used equipment focused interview with Jim Wood, chief sales and operations officer of Rocky Mountain Equipment, who has opened a used equipment outlet in Kansas, it's only U.S. location, and has plans for a Canadian outlet as well.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/18351 Mon, 18 May 2020 15:33:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/18351-video-farm-equipment-thought-leader-series-jim-wood This episode of the “Thought Leader Series” features Titan Machinery’s Jeff Bowman. Bowman maintains that dealers and farmers should not go back to all the same procedures and practices that pre-dated the pandemic, citing advances made in automated parts lockers, video support, staggered technician schedules and other areas. He covers his forward-looking observations on the customer experience (online and in-store), employees and permanent expense reductions. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/18342 Fri, 15 May 2020 11:03:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/18342-video-farm-equipment-thought-leader-series-jeff-bowman Momentum for driverless vehicles in ag has grown in recent years, but the coronavirus pandemic has required companies to find alternative opportunities to demonstrate and discuss the benefits of the systems. Tim Norris, business development manager with Raven Autonomy discuss the manufacturer's short- and long-term outlook for developing its dealer network. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/18338 Wed, 13 May 2020 08:03:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/18338-video-farm-equipment-thought-leader-series-tim-norris This episode of Farm Equipment’s “Thought Leader” video Series features a marketing-themed interview with Bill Howard, CEO & Founder of Fastline, whose company provides marketing and advertising services for equipment dealers. Farm Equipment’s “Thought Leader” video Series features a marketing-themed interview with Bill Howard, CEO & Founder of Fastline, whose company provides marketing and advertising services for equipment dealers.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/18332 Mon, 11 May 2020 17:14:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/18332-video-farm-equipment-thought-leader-series-bill-howard This episode of the "Thought Leader Series" features Kelly Mathison, a trainer and consultant with the Western Equipment Dealers Assn.'s Dealer Institute. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/18308 Fri, 08 May 2020 13:31:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/18308-video-farm-equipment-thought-leader-series-kelly-mathison In this episode of Farm Equipment’s “Thought Leader Series”, Benjamin Thorpe, associate research editor, sat down with Brian Carpenter, general manager at Champlain Valley Equipment, to talk about how brand loyalty and how it's changed over the years. Farm Equipment’s “Thought Leader Series”, Benjamin Thorpe, associate research editor, sat down with Brian Carpenter, general manager at Champlain Valley Equipment, to talk about how brand loyalty and how it's changed over the years.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/18278 Thu, 07 May 2020 17:34:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/18278-video-farm-equipment-thought-leader-series-brian-carpenter This episode of the “Thought Leader Series” features Keith Kreps, Farm Equipment’s first official interview with Kreps since he joined the 17-store operation as C.O.O. in late February, just weeks before the “world as we knew it changed.” Farm Equipment’s first official interview with Kreps since he joined the 17-store operation as C.O.O. in late February, just weeks before the “world as we knew it changed.”]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/18289 Tue, 05 May 2020 10:27:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/18289-video-farm-equipment-thought-leader-series-keith-kreps-21st-century-equipment The next episode of Farm Equipment’s “Thought Leader Series” features Arlin Sorensen, founder of HTS Ag in Harlan, Iowa, who has diverse career experience in precision ag, information technology and peer group development. Farm Equipment’s “Thought Leader Series” features Arlin Sorensen, founder of HTS Ag in Harlan, Iowa, who has diverse career experience in precision ag, information technology and peer group development.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/18265 Thu, 30 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/18265-video-farm-equipment-thought-leader-series-arlin-sorensen The first episode of Farm Equipment’s “Thought Leader Series” features Zach Hetterick, who brings a unique combination of perspective, from major-line OEM experience, executive-level dealer management and consulting. Farm Equipment’s “Thought Leader Series” features Zach Hetterick, who brings a unique combination of perspective, from major-line OEM experience, executive-level dealer management and consulting.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/18259 Mon, 27 Apr 2020 16:02:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/18259-video-farm-equipment-thought-leader-series-zach-hetterick As the farm equipment community continues to seek solutions in this unprecedented time, the editorial staff of Farm Equipment is responding with a new quick-hitting video series. The “Farm Equipment Thought Leader Video Series” consists of brief, 1-1 conversations with individuals identified as influencers in the farm equipment industry. Farm Equipment is responding with a new quick-hitting video series. The “Farm Equipment Thought Leader Video Series” consists of brief, 1-1 conversations with individuals identified as influencers in the farm equipment industry.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/18260 Mon, 27 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/18260-farm-equipment-launches-thought-leader-video-series