Learn from other dealers how to successfully implement different best practices into your operation. https://www.farm-equipment.com/rss en-us 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 kschmidt@lessitermedia.com In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we report on the impact rising diesel prices are likely to have on farm margin and equipment demand. Associated Equipment Distributors, we report on the impact rising diesel prices are likely to have on farm margin and equipment demand.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25671 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25671-podcast-diesel-prices-pressure-improving-ag-equipment-demand 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 mlessiter@lesspub.com A dozen surgeries have taught me how important the early goals (sub-goals, if you will) are to getting back to where one needs to be. And to focus on the right things before distractions set in. A dozen surgeries have taught me how important the early goals (sub-goals, if you will) are to getting back to where one needs to be. And to focus on the right things before distractions set in.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/blogs/6/post/25661 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/blogs/6-opinions-columns/post/25661-what-thomas-edisons-menlo-park-lab-teaches-us-about-goal-setting-150-years-later Mike-Lessiter-2023.jpg Dane@agguard.com Used equipment auctions can help clear aging inventory, but they’re also putting pressure on retail prices, dealer margins and customer relationships. This article is brought to you by Ag Guard. Used equipment auctions can help clear aging inventory, but they’re also putting pressure on retail prices, dealer margins and customer relationships. This article is brought to you by Ag Guard.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25622 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25622-how-dealers-prevent-auctions-from-undermining-sales-and-service kschmidt@lessitermedia.com In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we look at the retaliatory tariffs Canada is enacting on U.S. goods, effective September 8. Associated Equipment Distributors, we look at the retaliatory tariffs Canada is enacting on U.S. goods, effective September 8.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25614 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25614-podcast-canada-responds-with-tariffs-on-farm-equipment hlessiter@lessitermedia.com Stan Guyer, president of Grasshopper Mowers, gave some insight on his history with the company and what makes the it unique in the industry. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25611 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25611-grasshoppers-stan-guyer-recounts-a-history-of-manufacturing-and-family-business Early-Model-Grasshopper-Mower.jpg An early design for a Grasshopper model, which was an early pioneer of the swing-out, dual-lever-steer zero-turn mower design. Grasshopper jupchurch@lesspub.com Traditional farm equipment dealer is broadening its sales horizons through its Can-Am powersports integration Traditional farm equipment dealer is broadening its sales horizons through its Can-Am powersports integration 

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25609 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25609-redefining-the-rural-lifestyle-dealership-through-the-can-am-expansion Redefining the Rural Lifestyle Dealership Through the Can-Am Expansion-1.jpg The renovated showroom at Birkey’s Bloomington, Ill., location, designed to showcase the Can-Am brand and provide an inviting space for customers. Mike Lessiter jupchurch@lesspub.com Today, M&H Equipment serves a diverse customer base across the Northeast. The dealership has become a trusted partner for a various range of clientele. Today, M&H Equipment serves a diverse customer base across the Northeast. The dealership has become a trusted partner for a various range of clientele.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25608 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25608-from-garage-repairs-to-regional-growth-how-m-and-h-equipment-built-its-business How M and H Equipment Built Its Business-1.jpg M&H Equipment co-owners Patrick Howell (r) and Neil Mongeau (l) are the leaders behind the 2026 Rural Lifestyle Dealer’s Dealership of the Year. Kim Schmidt The pace of change in information technology is no longer linear — it is exponential. Artificial intelligence (AI) will increasingly influence the decisions made by our leaders, our administrators, and the rising generation of businesswomen and men who are stepping into leadership earlier than ever before. The pace of change in information technology is no longer linear — it is exponential. Artificial intelligence (AI) will increasingly influence the decisions made by our leaders, our administrators, and the rising generation of businesswomen and men who are stepping into leadership earlier than ever before.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/blogs/6/post/25607 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/blogs/6-opinions-columns/post/25607-the-human-advantage-coaching-leaders-for-a-future-powered-by-ai Daniel_Surpenant.jpg Young entrepreneur couple attempt to make it in a shortline-only dealership group. Young entrepreneur couple attempt to make it in a shortline-only dealership group.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25604 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25604-north-star-ag-charts-a-destination-for-shortline-equipment North Star Ag Charts a Destination for Shortline Equipment-1.jpg kschmidt@lessitermedia.com Gerry Bourgault’s first taste of innovation was working with his dad, Frank, in 1970 before he went off to Univ. of Saskatchewan and 4 years before the elder Bourgault formally established Bourgault Industries. Gerry Bourgault’s first taste of innovation was working with his dad, Frank, in 1970 before he went off to Univ. of Saskatchewan and 4 years before the elder Bourgault formally established Bourgault Industries.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25600 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25600-gerry-bourgault-transforming-seeding-tech SLHOF_Gerry-Bourgault.jpg Gerry BourgaultRetired, Bourgault Industries, St. Brieux, Sask. Claim to Fame: Invented the coulter mid-row bander system allowing farmers to apply any form of nitrogen fertilizer, in a one pass seeding operation.  jupchurch@lesspub.com For the past 5 decades, Ricky Brown has built more than just innovative farm equipment — he has built a reputation that will outlast him. For the past 5 decades, Ricky Brown has built more than just innovative farm equipment — he has built a reputation that will outlast him.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25599 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25599-ricky-brown-dedication-to-ag-advancement SLHOF_Ricky-Brown.jpg Ricky BrownPresident, Brown Manufacturing, Ozark, Ala.Founded: 1944Claim to Fame: Known for the maxim that quality is never negotiable, embodied by the Brown Tree Cutter that transformed the right-of-way market.  Jim Hellbusch is a self-described good ol’ Nebraska guy. As a second-generation president of Duo Lift Manufacturing, his leadership, ingenuity and innovative thinking have helped his family’s businesses thrive for nearly 60 years. Jim Hellbusch is a self-described good ol’ Nebraska guy. As a second-generation president of Duo Lift Manufacturing, his leadership, ingenuity and innovative thinking have helped his family’s businesses thrive for nearly 60 years.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25598 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25598-jim-hellbusch-leading-with-ingenuity-and-influence SLHOF_Jim-Hellbusch.jpg Jim HellbuschClaim to Fame: Jim Hellbusch is recognized by his peers as being one of the most passionate, involved, and still-volunteering former presidents of FEMA the organization has ever known. As a CEO/Owner, he fully immersed himself into serving on several key committees while influencing and inspiring other CEOs and FEMA members to do the same. Harley got knocked down hard in his mid-40s when his lifelong profession began facing disruption. But his lifelong relationship with area farmers helped him get back up, and ultimately led to the creation of Summers Mfg. Harley got knocked down hard in his mid-40s when his lifelong profession began facing disruption. But his lifelong relationship with area farmers helped him get back up, and ultimately led to the creation of Summers Mfg.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25597 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25597-harley-summers-1919-2000-from-blacksmith-to-industry-pioneer SLHOF_Harley-Summers.jpg Harley Summers (1919-2000)Company Founded: 1965Position: Founder and president through 1993Claim to Fame: Established a template for listening to and collaborating with farmers that led to the development of breakthrough equipment like a heavy-duty bent-tooth harrow, diamond disk and vertical tillage. 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 2026 class of Farm Equipment’s ‘Shortline Legends’ forever changed the tools for North American farmers The 2026 class of Farm Equipment’s ‘Shortline Legends’ forever changed the tools for North American farmers

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25594 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25594-4th-annual-shortline-legends-hall-of-fame FE–Shortline Legends Hall of Fame-2026.jpg kschmidt@lessitermedia.com For most of the farm machinery business, the big sign out front commands the lion’s share of investment, time and attention — and the major-lines monitor it, of course. For most of the farm machinery business, the big sign out front commands the lion’s share of investment, time and attention — and the major-lines monitor it, of course.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/blogs/6/post/25591 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/blogs/6-opinions-columns/post/25591-shortlines-offer-more-than-sales-dollars Kim-Schmidt-2023.jpg Kim Schmidt, Executive Editor 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 Watch a practical, no-hype session on where AI is already saving dealers time and money today, where it still can't replace your people, and how to evaluate AI tools so you invest in the ones that actually move your business forward. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25531 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25531-ai-in-the-dealership-whats-real-whats-hype-and-what-to-do-about-it-webinar DIS-Logo_4c.png mlessiter@lesspub.com A to-be-remembered keynote at the Dealership Minds Summit challenges frustrated managers to act now by by getting those who want to avoid the difficult to step up and into it. A to-be-remembered keynote at the Dealership Minds Summit challenges frustrated managers to act now by by getting those who want to avoid the difficult to step up and into it.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/blogs/6/post/25588 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/blogs/6-opinions-columns/post/25588-find-and-face-the-struggle Bryan-Arzani-DMS.jpg nnewman@lessitermedia.com Before launching two revolutionary ag tech companies, Gregg Sauder was a struggling farmer who became an inventor out of necessity. He was never satisfied with the way equipment ran and always thought there was room for improvement. Before launching two revolutionary ag tech companies, Gregg Sauder was a struggling farmer who became an inventor out of necessity. He was never satisfied with the way equipment ran and always thought there was room for improvement.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/blogs/6/post/25559 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/blogs/6-opinions-columns/post/25559-3-big-lessons-learned-from-the-journey-of-a-legendary-innovator Sauder 360.jpeg In addition to being an innovator, Gregg Sauder is also a teacher. You'll often see him presenting at events like the National No-Tillage Conference (pictured above), or with his team at the Farm Progress Show and National Farm Machinery Show.  hlessiter@lessitermedia.com Springfield has its share of attractions to visit, but it wasn’t tourism that attracted so many people to Springfield for the week. Rather, it was to meet with their like-minded peers who share a common goal of seeking a better way for their businesses and industry. http://www.farm-equipment.com/blogs/6/post/25557 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/blogs/6-opinions-columns/post/25557-reflections-on-a-week-of-collaboration-and-learning-in-springfield-ill springfield In an effort to take care of the whole farm, Best-In Class King Ranch Ag & Turf also has an extensive tire shop at its Robstown location. While the company has been selling tires for the better part of 30 years, in 2022 it built a new facility that included a dedicated tire warehouse. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25556 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25556-expanding-the-dealership-to-tire-servicing 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 2026 Dealership Minds Summit, held at the President Abraham Lincoln DoubleTree Hotel in Springfield, Ill., on August 4-5 drew a crowd of over 220 attendees — including 134 first-timers — from 45 different dealership groups across the U.S. and Canada. The 2026 Dealership Minds Summit, held at the President Abraham Lincoln DoubleTree Hotel in Springfield, Ill., on August 4-5 drew a crowd of over 220 attendees — including 134 first-timers — from 45 different dealership groups across the U.S. and Canada.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25538 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25538-top-dealership-minds-gather-in-springfield-ill-to-discuss-strategies-for-maximizing-operational-roi-at-12th-annual-dealership-minds-summit Top Dealership Minds Gather in Springfield kschmidt@lessitermedia.com In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we look at the implications Deere's settlement with the FTC has on the broader industry. Associated Equipment Distributors, we look at the implications Deere's settlement with the FTC has on the broader industry.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25541 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25541-podcast-agco-and-cnh-announce-precision-and-technology-leadership-shifts 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 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