Precision Ag Sales & Service https://www.farm-equipment.com/rss en-us nnewman@lessitermedia.com Scale-Tec and Weed-It have signed on as the final Title Sponsors for the 2027 Precision Farming Dealer Summit, Jan. 11-12 in Indianapolis. Scale-Tec and Weed-It have signed on as the final Title Sponsors for the 2027 Precision Farming Dealer Summit, Jan. 11-12 in Indianapolis.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25791 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25791-scale-tec-weed-it-sign-on-as-final-title-sponsors-for-2027-precision-farming-dealer-summit PFDS 2027 Email Header.png NorthBuilt is returning for a second year as Title Sponsor after their experience in 2026. NorthBuilt is returning for a second year as Title Sponsor after their experience in 2026. 

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25734 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:36:01 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25734-northbuilt-signs-on-as-title-sponsor-for-2027-precision-farming-dealer-summit nnewman@lessitermedia.com Andy Campbell, Director of Insights, Tractor Zoom, walks dealers through the latest signals his group is noticing in the values of farm machinery and key implements. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25742 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:18:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25742-up-to-the-minute-used-machinery-trends-data-and-analysis-for-precision-dealers Andy Campbell tractor zoom.png mlessiter@lesspub.com Efficiency is calling for the changes of industry in 2026 and beyond, but leadership, as always, will define success. Efficiency is calling for the changes of industry in 2026 and beyond, but leadership, as always, will define success.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/blogs/6/post/25736 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/blogs/6-opinions-columns/post/25736-efficiency-no-longer-optional Mike Lessiter.jpg kschmidt@lessitermedia.com Ballweg Implement has started implementing AI throughout the business. Co-owner Tom Ballweg says AI has proved to be key in helping search information that would have previously been very time consuming. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25741 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25741-video-putting-ai-to-work-in-the-dealership Putting-AI-to-Work-in-the-Dealership.png kschmidt@lessitermedia.com Owner Tom Ballweg discusses how the Wisconsin John Deere dealership prepares the business for the busyness of harvest season, from bulking up on parts, to updating its store hours, resetting the showroom with fast moving parts and working on promotions to share via social media for parts. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25740 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25740-video-preparing-for-harvest-at-ballweg-implement Preparing-for-Harvest-at-Ballweg-Implement.png kschmidt@lessitermedia.com Tom Ballweg, co-owner of Ballweg Implement, watches the business and ag economy closely. He says the dealership has started to see an increase in customers coming in looking to buy equipment. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25739 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25739-video-is-the-equipment-market-starting-to-pick-back-up Is-the-Equipment-Market-Starting-to-Pick-Back-Up-.png kschmidt@lessitermedia.com Tom Ballweg, co-owner of Ballweg Implement, says they are seeing used equipment prices are starting to stabilize and in some cases it’s going up. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25738 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25738-video-ballweg-implements-used-equipment-outlook Ballweg-Implement’s-Used-Equipment-Outlook.png kschmidt@lessitermedia.com In 2026, Ballweg Implement celebrated 50 years in business. To celebrate, the John Deere dealership pivoted on its biannual Harvest Party to throw an anniversary party instead, says owner Tom Ballweg. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25737 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25737-video-ballweg-implement-celebrates-50-years-in-business Ballweg-Implement-Celebrates-50-Years-in-Business.png nnewman@lessitermedia.com Precision Farming Dealer editors are excited to announce the release of the 12th annual Precision Farming Dealer Summit program. Here's what to expect Jan. 11-12 in Indianapolis ... Precision Farming Dealer editors are excited to announce the release of the 12^th annual Precision Farming Dealer Summit program. Here's what to expect Jan. 11-12 in Indianapolis ...

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25720 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:50:53 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25720-your-roadmap-to-a-more-profitable-precision-dealership pfds 2027.png Precision Farming Dealer is proud to announce Granit Parts and DigiFarm have signed on as Title Sponsors for the 2027 Precision Farming Dealer Summit. Precision Farming Dealer is proud to announce Granit Parts and DigiFarm have signed on as Title Sponsors for the 2027 Precision Farming Dealer Summit.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25706 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:14:10 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25706-granit-parts-and-digifarm-sign-on-as-title-sponsors-for-2027-precision-farming-dealer-summit kschmidt@lessitermedia.com While it’s not what dealers want to hear, Quint Pottinger says, he plans on shifting to smaller equipment that can run autonomously 24/7 (or at least close to it) on his Kentucky farm. http://www.farm-equipment.com/blogs/6/post/25705 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/blogs/6-opinions-columns/post/25705-are-you-ready-for-the-changes-that-could-come-with-a-move-to-autonomy Kim-Schmidt-2023.jpg Kim Schmidt, Executive Editor nnewman@lessitermedia.com At the 2026 Farm Progress Show, New Holland debuted ForageCam, which allows producers and operators to view real-time kernel processing scores and make adjustments to meet desired forage quality. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25681 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25681-video-new-hollands-foragecam-uses-ai-powered-vision-to-analyze-chopped-corn-flow New Holland’s ForageCam Uses AI-Powered Vision to Analyze Chopped Corn Flow.jpg kschmidt@lessitermedia.com During a Farm Progress Show press conference aimed at the foreign press, AGCO leadership stressed its focus on growing the Fendt brand in North America. During a Farm Progress Show press conference aimed at the foreign press, AGCO leadership stressed its focus on growing the Fendt brand in North America. 

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25677 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25677-fendt-focuses-on-north-american-growth Fendt Focuses on North American Growth .jpg nnewman@lessitermedia.com We got an up-close look at AgZen’s RealCoverage precision spraying technology at the Farm Progress Show last week in Boone, Iowa. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25676 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25676-over-260-dealers-invest-in-new-precision-spraying-technology Over-260-Dealers-Invest-in-New-Precision-Spraying-Technology.png Basic Software has signed on as a Title Sponsor for the 2027 Precision Farming Dealer Summit, Jan. 11-12 in Indianapolis. Basic Software has signed on as a Title Sponsor for the 2027 Precision Farming Dealer Summit, Jan. 11-12 in Indianapolis. 

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25675 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:09:43 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25675-basic-software-signs-on-as-title-sponsor-for-2027-precision-farming-dealer-summit nnewman@lessitermedia.com Brad Littlefield, precision product marketing, New Holland, checks in from the 2026 Farm Progress Show with a look at a 1993 tractor that’s been retrofitted with New Holland’s Intelliview IV Plus RS1 Guidance Kit. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25669 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25669-video-new-holland-rs1-guidance-kit-provides-retrofit-option-for-35-year-old-tractors New Holland RS1 Guidance Kit Provides Retrofit Option for 35-Year-Old Tractors.jpg Vi by visorPRO, the AI-powered aftermarket platform built for equipment dealerships, today announced the Dealer Knowledge Portal, a new feature that allows dealers to upload their own internal resources into Vi. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25668 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25668-vi-by-visorpro-launches-dealer-knowledge-portal-to-capture-dealer-developed-fixes-parts-lists-and-more byvisorpro.png nnewman@lessitermedia.com Carbon Robotics announced the launch of its Carbon Autonomy Ready program. Great Plains Manufacturing, a leading manufacturer of seeding and soil management equipment, joins the program as the first member. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25662 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25662-video-carbon-robotics-launches-autonomous-implement-technology Carbon Robotics Launches Autonomous Implement Technology.jpg nnewman@lessitermedia.com I just got back from the 2026 Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, where precision technology was hotter than the 100-degree heat indexes during the 3-day event. http://www.farm-equipment.com/blogs/6/post/25660 Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/blogs/6-opinions-columns/post/25660-5-big-precision-technology-takeaways-from-2026-farm-progress-show IMG_2739 2.jpg Seattle, Wash.-based Carbon Robotics showcased its new Carbon Autonomy kit at the 2026 Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa.  dfoster@lessitermedia.com Ag Leader introduces new API interface integrating their RightSpot camera system with nozzle control. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25658 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25658-video-ag-leader-announces-new-api-interface-with-rightspot Ag Leader Announces New API Interface.jpg kschmidt@lessitermedia.com Customers are using John Deere’s See & Spray technology on significantly more acres year-over-year, Deanna Kovar, president of Worldwide Ag & Turf Division, said during Deere's Q3 earnings call on August 20. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25619 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25619-deere-reports-growth-in-see-and-spray-and-planter-technology-adoption Deere Reports Growth in See & Spray & Planter Technology Adoption.jpg nnewman@lessitermedia.com In a rapidly evolving precision landscape, dealers must go beyond the sale to build long-term relationships with customers. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25618 Sun, 30 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25618-precision-dealers-discuss-how-to-quantify-a-successful-customer-clinic Precision-Dealers-Discuss-How-to-Quantify-a-Successful-Customer-Clinic.png nnewman@lessitermedia.com We have a long list of new products, research and companies we’re planning to get the scoop on. We’ll do our best to report on everything, but if you can’t make it, is there anything you’d like us to cover? http://www.farm-equipment.com/blogs/6/post/25623 Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/blogs/6-opinions-columns/post/25623-and-were-off-to-the-farm-progress-show farm progress show.jpg 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 nnewman@lessitermedia.com Gregg Sauder could’ve been relaxing on a beach somewhere after selling Precision Planting to Monsanto for $250 million in 2012. But that’s just not in his DNA. Gregg Sauder could’ve been relaxing on a beach somewhere after selling Precision Planting to Monsanto for $250 million in 2012. But that’s just not in his DNA.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25596 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25596-gregg-sauder-ag-tech-legacy-from-precision-planting-to-360 SLHOF_Gregg-Sauder.jpg Gregg Sauder Founder & President, 360, Morton, Ill.Claim to Fame: Launched two revolutionary ag tech companiesAge: 69Companies Founded: 1993 (Precision Planting) and 2013 (360) "My family believes now is the right time to strengthen our leadership for the exciting future ahead of us," says Gregg Sauder, founder of 360. "Brandon will lead 360's day-to-day operations with my full support. I'll stay closely involved, spending my time where I can add the most value." http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25573 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25573-360-names-brandon-rinkenberger-chief-executive-officer 360.png 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.  nnewman@lessitermedia.com We're kicking off the program here with Josh Dukeman, farm manager for the Bayer Crop Science Research Farm. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25543 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25543-precision-technology-showcased-at-bayer-crop-science-research-farm Precision-Technology-Showcased-at-Bayer-Crop-Science-Research-Farm.png nnewman@lessitermedia.com From sleeping inside a converted ambulance to multi-tasking from the sidelines of a softball game, here are 3 stories of precision specialists going the extra mile to keep their customers up and running. http://www.farm-equipment.com/blogs/6/post/25502 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/blogs/6-opinions-columns/post/25502-how-3-precision-specialists-go-the-extra-mile-to-achieve-greatness Jack-Bartholomew.jpg