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Farm Equipment News IQ: June 2026 Quiz 1 Answers

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

View the correct answers to the latest Farm Equipment News IQ quiz. Farm Equipment News IQ is brought to you by A&I Products.

Beyond Broke/Fixed: How Ag Equipment Dealers Can Secure Warranty Approvals

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Devon McGwin, development and compliance director with Warranty Consulting Services, notes that with nearly two decades of experience, he has seen the "gravy train" of simple warranty reporting disappear.

[Podcast] Ag Equipment Tariff Cut to 15%; Plus, CNH Reorg Consideration & Latest Dealer Sales Forecasts

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we look at President Trump's tariff reduction on ag equipment, the latest dealer sales forecasts, and how high input costs are keeping farmer sentiment down.

Understanding How to Talk About Warranty – and What Not to Say [Webinar]

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Clear communication can make or break a warranty experience. In this practical webinar designed for customer-facing professionals in sales, support and service, you’ll learn how to confidently explain warranty coverage, manage customer expectations and avoid language that can escalate frustration or create misunderstanding

Farm Equipment News IQ: June 2026 Quiz 1

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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 A&I Products.

Is It Real, or Is It Memorex?

Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Is AI "dumbing down" this generation, or are they just as ingenuitive as older generations?

DataPoint: Farm Financial Stress Exposure

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Wed, 27 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Auctions came up a number of times during Ag Equipment Intelligence’s Executive Summit between presentations and roundtable discussions.

Ritchie Bros. Completes BigIron Acquisition

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Tue, 26 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Auctions came up a number of times during Ag Equipment Intelligence’s Executive Summit between presentations and roundtable discussions.

Farm Equipment News IQ: May 2026 Quiz 2 Answers

Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

View the correct answers to the latest Farm Equipment News IQ quiz. Farm Equipment News IQ is brought to you by A&I Products.

CNH Dual Branding Changes

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Mon, 25 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Ag Equipment Intelligence learned that CNH underwent a larger layoff round and reorganized leadership responsibility in key sales, dealer development and other positions now managing BOTH the New Holland and Case IH businesses interests for its dealer network.

Innovative Farmer Boosts Efficiency with 360 RAIN, Precision Tech & Mixed Fleet

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Sun, 24 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400

On this special road edition of Technology Corner, we pay a visit to innovative farmer Robert Boyle in Coolidge, Ariz. Boyle reveals some of the secret weapons — including 360 RAIN — that help boost his profitability and efficiency on soils receiving only 7 inches of rain annually.

Interest Rates Remain Pressure Point

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Sat, 23 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400

The Wall Street Journal reported that during Fed officials’ meeting last month, they all but abandoned the question of whether to cut interest rates and have begun to seriously weigh whether to raise rates.

[Podcast] Future Interest Rate Cuts Unlikely

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Fri, 22 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400

In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we look at the impact interest rates are having on the ag market.

24-Store Deere Dealer Goes All in on AI & Data Analytics

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Stotz Equipment embraces AI as a tool to boost efficiency & customer service across precision & data analytics departments

Experience: Benefit or Liability to Future Proof Your Dealership?

Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

For this ‘Leadership Lesson’, let’s look at how experience impacts the future of a business. My career path has led me into many businesses and many roles. Each step on the path brought new and challenging opportunities.

2026 Profiles in Ag Equipment

Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Leading Farm Equipment Suppliers for North America

How to Create an AI Policy … and Why

mdrewek@lessitermedia.com — Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

An internal AI policy provides a structured framework that helps employees understand appropriate use, data security requirements, ethical considerations, and compliance obligations.

Farm Equipment News IQ: May 2026 Quiz 2

Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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 A&I Products.

Off-Color Sprayer Purchase Leads to Full Changeout of Tractors, Skid-Steers & More

Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Indiana grower is big on brand standardization to help maintain an aggressive replacement cycle while keeping depreciation in check, but stresses product availability & dealer support over the color of his fleet

Know When to Hold ‘Em & When to Fold ‘Em

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Expectations are that customers are going to treat Ballweg employees with respect. If they don’t, Tom Ballweg is clear with them. “It’s easier for me to get a new customer than a new employee."

DataPoint: U.S. Pork Exports Projected to Grow

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Wed, 13 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400

The volume of U.S. meat exports in major categories is projected to grow through 2035, according to USDA long-term projection data. Rising incomes abroad and a projected weakening of the U.S. dollar are expected to boost demand for U.S. red meat and poultry.

Farm Equipment News IQ: May 2026 Quiz 1 Answers

Tue, 12 May 2026 15:00:00 -0400

View the correct answers to the May 2026 Farm Equipment News IQ quiz. Farm Equipment News IQ is brought to you by A&I Products.

AGCO Net Sales Up 14.3% in Q1

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Tue, 12 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400

AGCO reported its first quarter results on May 5. The company reported net sales of $2.3 billion, up 14.3% year over year. The 2026 Market Outlook remained mostly unchanged from the last quarter's estimates for North America and Western Europe.

Interest Rate Impact on Ag Industry

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Mon, 11 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Prescott Shibles, CEO of Farm Journal, publishers of the Machinery Pete brand, was interviewed last week by Jacob Donnelly, A Media Operator, at Omeda OX Summit in Chicago.

Farm Capital Index Hits Lowest Level Since October 2024

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Sat, 09 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Farmer sentiment dropped in April with the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index falling from 127 in March to 121.

[Podcast] Farmer Sentiment Drops in April with Current, Future & Capital Investment Indices All Down

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Fri, 08 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400

In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we review the decline in farmer sentiment in April, which saw the Ag Economy Barometer and the Farm Capital Investment Index drop to their lowest levels since October 2024.

Farm Equipment News IQ: May 2026 Quiz 1

Thu, 07 May 2026 15:00:00 -0400

How well do you know your farm equipment news? Test your knowledge of recent ag industry updates for May 2026! Farm Equipment News IQ is brought to you by A&I Products.

[Video] Tim Brannon Reflects on What's Made Him Successful

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Tim Brannon reflects on life being a series of battles that must be strategically chosen and won. He discuss their agricultural career building and providing equipment to help feed the world, emphasizing agriculture's role in feeding humanity and the responsibility to serve others with faith, friends, and family. The 2026 Farm Equipment Dealer Hall of Fame video series is brought to you by Geringhoff.

[Video] Surviving Through Challenging Times

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Tim Brannon discusses overcoming major challenges including 1980s ag downturn and low prices that caused $600,000 losses, surviving by purchasing used equipment from dealer closeouts, expanding to multiple locations, and rebuilding after a devastating fire in 2023 destroyed everything except rolling stock. The 2026 Farm Equipment Dealer Hall of Fame video series is brought to you by Geringhoff.

[Video] Reflecting on Mentors & Leading Others

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Tim Brannon shares career lessons from agriculture industry mentors, emphasizing customer care over sales projections. He discusses hiring people smarter than himself and witnessing unprecedented agricultural technology changes since the 1960s, from mechanical implements to electronic systems and AI applications. The 2026 Farm Equipment Dealer Hall of Fame video series is brought to you by Geringhoff.