Precision Ag Sales & Service

[Video] Ballweg Implement Works with Customers to Explain Used Equipment Market

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Ballweg Implement staff works closely with its customers to explain trade-values and used equipment inventory.

[Video] Managing Customer & Employee Emotions with Clear Speak

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400

For Ballweg Implement owner Tom Ballweg, respect is a nonnegotiable. That goes for customers as well as employees.

[Video] Wet Spring Boosts Parts Business for Ballweg Implement

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Ballweg Implement owner Tom Ballweg explains how the wet spring in 2026 contributed to parts sales for the Wisconsin John Deere dealership. He says the longer customers take preparing to go into the field, the more parts they buy because they have time to get their equipment ready to plant.

[Video] Ballweg Implement Finds Success with Equipment Demos

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Ballweg Implement owner Tom Ballweg shares the benefits and challenges he's found with demoing equipments.

[Video] Ballweg Implement's Precision Team Tackles Busy Season

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Sheila Jaeckel, Ballweg Implement precision ag consultant, shares how the John Deere dealership's 2-person precision team balances calls during the busy season. Customers have their direct numbers, and the team has a goal of getting back to any missed calls within an hour.

Ag Autonomy’s ‘State of the State’

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Four distinct paths to autonomy are emerging, each one with different winners, timing & challenges

OEM Leaders Share Roadmap for Precision Growth

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

AGCO, CNH & Kubota leaders reveal insights on dealer development, key adoption trends & autonomy outlook

Getting Creative with Precision Technology in the Desert

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Precision specialist for 24-store Deere dealer thinks outside the box to help customers use cutting-edge technology on their farm operations

DataPoint: Impact Iran Conflict Will Have on Farm Net Income

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

According to the latest Dealer Sentiments report, dealers say price contribution was up about 1.5% year-over-year compared to up about 1% the month prior.

Dealers Report Pricing Up 1.5% vs. Last Year

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

According to the latest Dealer Sentiments report, dealers say price contribution was up about 1.5% year-over-year compared to up about 1% the month prior.

Number of Big Dealers Drops in 2026

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

As consolidation continues to impact the ag equipment industry, the number of big dealers in North America dropped again for the 4th year in a row in 2026.

Dealers Gather for Inaugural AI Workshop & Networking Event

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Leaders from AgRevolution, Agriteer, Young’s Equipment, LoneStar Ag, KanEquip and more gathered in Rosemont, Ill., for the inaugural ViNE Event, hosted by the Vi by visorPRO team.

Compeer Financial Teams Up with PepsiCo on Strip-Till Equipment Financing

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

On June 11, Compeer Financial announced it was teaming up with PepsiCo and other industry partners to offer a pilot leasing program for strip-till equipment, helping offset upfront financial costs for farmers implementing soil conservation practices on their farms.

Brilliant Harvest Launches New Podcast for Equipment Dealership Leaders

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Each episode of Built on Iron features conversations with dealership leaders navigating the real pressures of running a modern equipment business, staffing shortages, rising customer expectations, and a rapidly evolving technology landscape.

360 Yield Center Splits Into Two Brands: 360 RAIN for Adaptive Application, 360 YIELD for Retrofit Equipment

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0400

After more than a decade of agricultural innovation, 360 Yield Center announced today a strategic brand restructuring that establishes two distinct divisional brands: 360 RAIN, focused on adaptive application, and 360 YIELD, focused on retrofit equipment upgrades.

High Input Costs Keep Farmer Sentiment Down

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

Farmer sentiment dropped again in May, with the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index dropping 2 points to 119.

Dealers Forecasting 2026 Sales Revenue Down 4%

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

According to the latest Dealer Sentiments survey, dealers sales forecast for 2026 improved month-over-month. Dealers are expecting sales to be down 4% year-over-year, an improvement from the month before when they were forecasting a 7% decline.

Thinking Outside the Box to Implement Precision Tech in Challenging Fields

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

I got my first taste of precision ag in the desert the other week during my visit with Jake Nordenberg, who works as a precision specialist for 24-store John Deere dealer Stotz Equipment in Buckeye, Ariz. It was interesting to see how creative Nordenberg and his team are when it comes to helping farmers use precision technology in unique environments.

Vi by visorPRO Unveils Vi 3.0: Next-Generation AI Powering Dealership Efficiency & Profitability

Tue, 26 May 2026 15:00:00 -0400

Vi by visorPRO, the AI-powered aftermarket platform built for equipment dealerships, today announced the launch of Vi 3.0: the largest capability upgrade since the platform’s launch in 2023.

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

SkimTurf™ Management & Stotz Equipment Collaboration to Advance Precision Turf Management Across Southwest U.S.

Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Through this collaboration, Stotz Equipment will help distribute the SkimTurf™ platform, enabling superintendents to transform agronomic insights into targeted field applications using GPS-enabled equipment.

24-Store Deere Dealer Shares How It’s Implementing AI

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Sun, 10 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400

From technician to service manager to now chief technology officer, Layne Richins has pretty much seen it all in his 20-plus year career with Stotz Equipment.

Vi by visorPRO Launches AI-Powered Story Writing Assistant

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The Story Writing Assistant enables service teams to capture notes via voice-to-text, typed input, or screenshots, and instantly transforms them into complete service stories with clear complaint, cause and correction.

Telling the Story of a Dealership, One Video at a Time

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Bane-Welker marketing team goes behind the scenes with employees & customers

Engineers Put Competition Aside to Test Interoperability at Spring Plugfest

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

High Speed ISOBUS Discovery Station paves clearer pathway to autonomy.

[Video] Why There’s ‘No Going Back’ with AI in Ag

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Jeremy Groeteke, global head of IT and digital strategy at Syngenta, breaks down some of the latest trends with AI in agriculture and shares key takeaways from his presentation at the 2026 FEMA Supply Summit and Showcase in San Antonio, Texas.

[Video] Talking Precision Tech Trends with AGCO Ventures’ Alex Russomagno

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0400

We catch up with Alex Russomagno, senior manager, AGCO Ventures, for some key precision takeaways from her presentation at the 2026 FEMA Supply Summit and Showcase in San Antonio, Texas.

[Video] Ballweg Implement Precision Team Prepares for Spring

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Sheila Jaeckel from Ballweg Implement's precision ag department prepares customers for spring by cleaning up data and setting up information in operation centers during winter's slower period. This advance preparation ensures quicker setup and less field time when spring arrives. Farm Equipment's Boots on the Ground series is brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment.

AI in the Spotlight at FEMA Supply Summit & Showcase

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:00:00 -0400

I just got back from the FEMA (Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association) Supply Summit and Showcase. My top takeaway from the week can be summed up with two letters. AI.

Ecorobotix Invests $50 Million to Flagship Precision Spraying Tech to U.S.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Ecorobotix announced that its flagship product, the ARA Ultra-High Precision Sprayer, is now being assembled for the U.S. market in Lyons, Kansas