News about what farm equipment manufacturers and suppliers are up to. https://www.farm-equipment.com/rss en-us At the 2026 FEMA/EMDA Meeting in New Orleans, La., we honored the the recipients of the 2026 Shortline Hall of Fame award. In attendance was award recipient Ricky Brown with Brown Manufacturing. At the 2026 FEMA/EMDA Meeting in New Orleans, La., we honored the the recipients of the 2026 Shortline Hall of Fame award. In attendance was award recipient Ricky Brown with Brown Manufacturing.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25836 Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25836-video-2026-shortline-legends-hall-of-fame-recipient-ricky-brown 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.  At the 2026 FEMA/EMDA Meeting in New Orleans, La., we honored the the recipients of the 2026 Shortline Hall of Fame award. In attendance was award recipient Jim Hellbusch with Duo Lift Manufacturing. At the 2026 FEMA/EMDA Meeting in New Orleans, La., we honored the the recipients of the 2026 Shortline Hall of Fame award. In attendance was award recipient Jim Hellbusch with Duo Lift Manufacturing.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25835 Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25835-video-2026-shortline-legends-hall-of-fame-recipient-jim-hellbusch 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. At the 2026 FEMA/EMDA Meeting in New Orleans, La., we honored the the recipients of the 2026 Shortline Hall of Fame award. Marianne Sears accepted the award on behalf of the late Harley Summers of Summers Manufacturing. At the 2026 FEMA/EMDA Meeting in New Orleans, La., we honored the the recipients of the 2026 Shortline Hall of Fame award. Marianne Sears accepted the award on behalf of the late Harley Summers of Summers Manufacturing.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25834 Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25834-video-2026-shortline-legends-hall-of-fame-recipient-harley-summers 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. At the 2026 FEMA/EMDA Meeting in New Orleans, La., we honored the the recipients of the 2026 Shortline Hall of Fame award. At the 2026 FEMA/EMDA Meeting in New Orleans, La., we honored the the recipients of the 2026 Shortline Hall of Fame award.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25833 Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25833-video-2026-shortline-legends-hall-of-fame-award-ceremony Shortline Legends HOF.jpg As markets, technologies, and customer expectations evolve, John Deere continually evaluates its manufacturing footprint to ensure it is well-positioned to serve customers and compete globally. As markets, technologies, and customer expectations evolve, John Deere continually evaluates its manufacturing footprint to ensure it is well-positioned to serve customers and compete globally.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25827 Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:32:30 -0500 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25827-john-deere-reaffirms-commitment-to-us-manufacturing-and-long-term-competitiveness In case you missed them, here are the most popular items on our website from the past month, October 2026. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25820 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 23:00:00 -0500 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25820-top-10-farm-equipment-industry-stories-in-october-2026 fe-top-10.png The enhanced warranty reflects Deere's confidence in the quality and durability of its OE parts, while providing customers added peace of mind. It also builds on Deere’s broader efforts to give customers more control over how they maintain, repair and get the most from their equipment. The enhanced warranty reflects Deere's confidence in the quality and durability of its OE parts, while providing customers added peace of mind. It also builds on Deere’s broader efforts to give customers more control over how they maintain, repair and get the most from their equipment.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25817 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:25:15 -0500 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25817-john-deere-announces-an-industry-leading-eligible-parts-warranty John_Deere_OE.png mlessiter@lesspub.com Landoll Corp. founder and legend Don Landoll has passed at age 83. His story of meager beginnings is not only one of the greatest in industry history, but one of the great stories in all of American business and industry. Landoll Corp. founder and legend Don Landoll has passed at age 83. His story of meager beginnings is not only one of the greatest in industry history, but one of the great stories in all of American business and industry.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/blogs/6/post/25816 Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/blogs/6-opinions-columns/post/25816-don-landoll-farm-equipment-industry-loses-a-true-industry-great Don Landoll.png The 32,250 sq. ft. facility, including 3,250 sq. ft. of offices, brings together training areas, machinery and spare parts storage, assembly and operational support. By placing these functions under one roof, it gives Canadian dealers a closer point of contact for products, technical expertise and service, especially during critical farming periods. The 32,250 sq. ft. facility, including 3,250 sq. ft. of offices, brings together training areas, machinery and spare parts storage, assembly and operational support. By placing these functions under one roof, it gives Canadian dealers a closer point of contact for products, technical expertise and service, especially during critical farming periods.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25814 Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:30:12 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25814-maschio-gaspardo-inaugurates-canadian-subsidiary-strengthening-north-american-presence The new features of the GT+ include redesigned poly with a smoother, curved profile that slopes toward the auger for better material flow, a rear pan shape and kernel barrier that keep more grain moving to the auger, and ear sweeps that reduce material drag under the head. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25813 Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:30:12 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25813-new-drago-gt-corn-head-raises-the-bar-on-yield-capture-durability-and-harvest-efficiency DragoGT+_Action_Red.jpg The family-owned company will be jointly managed by 3 managing directors in future. Robert von Keudell will take responsibility for Sales, while the current CEO, Anthony van der Ley, will move into an advisory role. The family-owned company will be jointly managed by 3 managing directors in future. Robert von Keudell will take responsibility for Sales, while the current CEO, Anthony van der Ley, will move into an advisory role.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25810 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:31:07 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25810-lemken-strengthens-its-sales-organization-and-restructures-its-management-board LEMKEN_Management.jpg The new AGCO-sponsored award recognizes educators who prepare students for careers in agricultural mechanics and technology. The new AGCO-sponsored award recognizes educators who prepare students for careers in agricultural mechanics and technology.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25809 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:23:38 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25809-agco-names-georgia-educator-ben-brand-inaugural-ag-mechanics-teacher-of-the-year Ben Brand AGCO.jpg View the correct answers to the latest Farm Equipment News IQ quiz. View the correct answers to the latest Farm Equipment News IQ quiz.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25802 Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25802-farm-equipment-news-iq-october-2026-quiz-2-answers Throughout the 2026 year, these dealers helped producers across the country improve efficiency, accuracy, and productivity. Throughout the 2026 year, these dealers helped producers across the country improve efficiency, accuracy, and productivity.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25806 Mon, 26 Oct 2026 08:21:40 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25806-surepoint-ag-systems-announces-its-dealer-excellence-award-winners DFK Equipment Sales is now the authorized Quicke representative for Ontario, effective October 16, 2026. Adair Sales & Marketing Company Inc. is now the authorized Quicke representative for Western Canada, including British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, effective July 1, 2026. DFK Equipment Sales is now the authorized Quicke representative for Ontario, effective October 16, 2026. Adair Sales & Marketing Company Inc. is now the authorized Quicke representative for Western Canada, including British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, effective July 1, 2026.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25804 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:27:39 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25804-quicke-strengthens-canadian-dealer-support-with-new-sales-representation-in-ontario-and-western-canada AGCO joins a growing number of global leading companies deploying Agility's humanoid robots, including Toyota, GXO and Schaeffler. AGCO joins a growing number of global leading companies deploying Agility's humanoid robots, including Toyota, GXO and Schaeffler.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25797 Tue, 20 Oct 2026 08:56:08 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25797-agco-and-agility-robotics-advance-smart-manufacturing-with-humanoid-robot-pilot-in-hesston-kan-facility AGCO-Agility-Humanoid-Robot.jpg nnewman@lessitermedia.com Greeneye Technology has picked Salina, Kan., as the spot for its North American headquarters. It’s a big move after a big year for the AI-powered targeted spraying tech company. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25793 Sun, 18 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25793-greeneye-technology-gm-discusses-big-move-to-salina-kan Greeneye-Technology-GM-Discusses-Big-Move-to-Salina,-Kansas.png 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 An innovative no-till multi-crop seeding machine, the MaxSeeder is designed to sow a wide variety of crops, including rice, wheat, soybean, corn and cotton. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25789 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25789-mahindra-announces-commercial-production-of-clean-seeds-no-till-seeder-under-mahindra-brand The combination builds on Lundell Plastics' more than 40 years of experience developing poly components for agricultural and industrial equipment while adding PolyTech's established agricultural product line, product knowledge and market expertise. The combination builds on Lundell Plastics' more than 40 years of experience developing poly components for agricultural and industrial equipment while adding PolyTech's established agricultural product line, product knowledge and market expertise. 

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25781 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:24:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25781-lundell-plastics-and-polytech-join-forces-combining-ag-product-and-manufacturing-expertise View the correct answers to the latest Farm Equipment News IQ quiz. View the correct answers to the latest Farm Equipment News IQ quiz.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25750 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25750-farm-equipment-news-iq-october-2026-quiz-1-answers CLAAS has been part of the Omaha community for more than 25 years, and the company’s continued investment demonstrates the important role Nebraska plays in CLAAS’ North American operations. CLAAS has been part of the Omaha community for more than 25 years, and the company’s continued investment demonstrates the important role Nebraska plays in CLAAS’ North American operations.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25778 Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:39:07 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25778-claas-opens-new-research-and-development-center-in-omaha According to one dealer source, Dixie Chopper is selling its inventory to dealers at 65% off list. According to one dealer source, Dixie Chopper is selling its inventory to dealers at 65% off list. 

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25756 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25756-alamo-group-ends-dixie-chopper-mower-production Lessiter Media is proud to announce Titan International has signed on as a Title Sponsor for all 4 live ag events. Lessiter Media is proud to announce Titan International has signed on as a Title Sponsor for all 4 live ag events.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25751 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:19:37 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25751-titan-international-signs-on-as-title-sponsor-for-all-4-lessiter-media-live-ag-events The joint request for information is a part of the FTC’s ongoing work to preserve competition in the agricultural sector. The joint request for information is a part of the FTC’s ongoing work to preserve competition in the agricultural sector.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25748 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:57:39 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25748-ftc-and-usda-seek-public-comment-on-ag-equipment-manufacturing-and-distribution-market-practices 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 The broader restructuring brings related responsibilities together under existing senior leaders and gives them accountability for business performance as well as company-wide functions. The broader restructuring brings related responsibilities together under existing senior leaders and gives them accountability for business performance as well as company-wide functions.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25726 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:42:06 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25726-agco-restructures-executive-leadership-team AGCO Logo.jpg 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 The partnership covers the supply of compact tractor models starting from 20 hp with the initial rollout planned to extend across the Europe and Middle East (EME) region through a phased introduction during the course of 2027. The partnership covers the supply of compact tractor models starting from 20 hp with the initial rollout planned to extend across the Europe and Middle East (EME) region through a phased introduction during the course of 2027.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25715 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:01:40 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25715-massey-ferguson-to-expand-its-low-horsepower-and-compact-tractor-portfolio-through-new-strategic-partnership-with-international-tractors-limited massey itl.jpg In case you missed them, here are the most popular items on our website from the past month, Septemeber 2026. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25716 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25716-top-10-farm-equipment-industry-stories-in-september-2026 fe-top-10.png