News about what farm equipment manufacturers and suppliers are up to. https://www.farm-equipment.com/rss en-us First launched in 2024, and operated by global cloud computing awards body The Cloud Awards, The A.I. Awards has rapidly grown to become one of the biggest programs in the Cloud Awards annual calendar. First launched in 2024, and operated by global cloud computing awards body The Cloud Awards, The A.I. Awards has rapidly grown to become one of the biggest programs in the Cloud Awards annual calendar.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25602 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:27:53 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25602-vitaledge-technologies-shortlisted-in-the-2026-ai-awards 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 Worldwide net sales and revenues increased 5 percent, to $12.608 billion, for the third quarter of 2026 and rose 7 percent, to $35.589 billion, for nine months. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25589 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25589-deere-reports-third-quarter-net-income-of-1379-billion "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 The focus of the conversation was on challenges facing farmers and ranchers, particularly the livestock industry, and policy solutions pursued by the Trump administration and Congress to provide certainty for the agriculture sector. The focus of the conversation was on challenges facing farmers and ranchers, particularly the livestock industry, and policy solutions pursued by the Trump administration and Congress to provide certainty for the agriculture sector. 

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25567 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25567-aed-hosts-ag-secretary-rollins-for-policy-roundtable-discussion The Equipment Dealers Foundation, the 501(c)(3) charitable affiliate of the North American Equipment Dealers Association (NAEDA), announced the recipients of its 2026 scholarship awards on August 17. The Equipment Dealers Foundation, the 501(c)(3) charitable affiliate of the North American Equipment Dealers Association (NAEDA), announced the recipients of its 2026 scholarship awards on August 17. 

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25560 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25560-equipment-dealers-foundation-announces-2026-scholarship-recipients Richard Christman, age 76, passed away suddenly but peacefully with his wife by his side on August 4, 2026, in Hinsdale, IL. Richard Christman, age 76, passed away suddenly but peacefully with his wife by his side on August 4, 2026, in Hinsdale, IL.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25558 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25558-former-chairman-of-caresoft-global-richard-christman-passed-away Richard Marlo Christman Obituary and Memorial.jpg 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 nnewman@lessitermedia.com Over 400 farmers, agronomists, researchers, educators, dealers and manufacturers packed the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel in downtown Springfield, Ill., for the 13th annual National Strip-Tillage Conference. Over 400 farmers, agronomists, researchers, educators, dealers and manufacturers packed the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel in downtown Springfield, Ill., for the 13^th annual National Strip-Tillage Conference.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25549 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25549-hundreds-swap-ideas-strategies-and-moneymaking-insights-at-2026-national-strip-tillage-conference Hefty.jpg The agricultural community recently lost one of its most passionate advocates for farm safety with the passing of Dale Dobson, longtime director of the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s Farm Safety Program. The agricultural community recently lost one of its most passionate advocates for farm safety with the passing of Dale Dobson, longtime director of the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s Farm Safety Program.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25548 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25548-a-champion-for-farm-safety-remembering-dale-dobson Dale-Dobson.jpg Art’s Way Manufacturing Co. celebrated its 70th anniversary at its Armstrong, Iowa, headquarters, welcoming an estimated 400-500 attendees. Art’s Way Manufacturing Co. celebrated its 70th anniversary at its Armstrong, Iowa, headquarters, welcoming an estimated 400-500 attendees.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25526 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25526-arts-way-celebrates-70-years-with-anniversary-celebration CNH Industrial reported Net income for the three months ended June 30, 2026, of $141 million, with basic earnings per share and diluted earnings per share of $0.11, compared with Net income of $217 million and basic earnings per share and diluted earnings per share of $0.17 in Q2 2025. CNH Industrial reported Net income for the three months ended June 30, 2026, of $141 million, with basic earnings per share and diluted earnings per share of $0.11, compared with Net income of $217 million and basic earnings per share and diluted earnings per share of $0.17 in Q2 2025.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25529 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25529-cnh-reports-2q-2026-revenue-up-2 In case you missed them, here are the most popular items on our website from the past month, July 2026. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25528 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25528-top-10-farm-equipment-industry-stories-in-july-2026 fe-top-10.png AGCO Corporation announced a series of executive leadership changes effective August 1, 2026. Damon Audia, previously Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, has been named President of PTx & Corporate Strategy, which encompasses AGCO's precision agriculture business and the enterprise strategy and transformation teams. Indira Agarwal, previously Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer, has been appointed Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer. AGCO Corporation announced a series of executive leadership changes effective August 1, 2026. Damon Audia, previously Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, has been named President of PTx & Corporate Strategy, which encompasses AGCO's precision agriculture business and the enterprise strategy and transformation teams. Indira Agarwal, previously Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer, has been appointed Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25527 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25527-agco-aligns-leadership-to-advance-ptx-growth-strategy 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 The company’s submission, “VitalityAI: Purpose-Built Innovation for Agricultural Technology,” was recognized as a Silver Award Winner. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25510 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25510-vitaledge-technologies-awarded-2026-stevie-award sate26_silver_winner_1200x630.jpg jupchurch@lesspub.com Illustrative Guide to provide a visual reference for the lighting and marking requirements of agricultural equipment operated on public roads. Illustrative Guide to provide a visual reference for the lighting and marking requirements of agricultural equipment operated on public roads.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25500 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25500-illustrative-guide-to-lighting-and-marking-of-agricultural-equipment-on-highways nnewman@lessitermedia.com Yetter Farm Equipment, Martin-Till, and GBGI are collaborating to allow farmers and dealers to purchase GBGI planter replacement parts directly from Yetter Farm Equipment & Martin-Till. Yetter Farm Equipment, Martin-Till, and GBGI are collaborating to allow farmers and dealers to purchase GBGI planter replacement parts directly from Yetter Farm Equipment & Martin-Till.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25501 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25501-yetter-farm-equipment-and-martin-till-announce-gbgi-partnership GBGI.Collage.png nnewman@lessitermedia.com Craig Rupp says the investment from Leaps by Bayer validates the direction Sabanto is headed and adds credibility to its product, marking a shift from asking “if” autonomy will work in agriculture to asking “when” it will be widely available. Craig Rupp says the investment from Leaps by Bayer validates the direction Sabanto is headed and adds credibility to its product, marking a shift from asking “if” autonomy will work in agriculture to asking “when” it will be widely available.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25497 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25497-sabanto-takes-autonomy-leap-with-bayer-investment Sabanto Planting1.jpg 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/25454 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25454-farm-equipment-news-iq-july-2026-quiz-1-answers dfoster@lessitermedia.com Established in 1946 by partners Donald Lindley and Walter Myers, Myers Spring Company has been faithfully attaining its founders goal to produce quality wire precision springs for 80 years. Established in 1946 by partners Donald Lindley and Walter Myers, Myers Spring Company has been faithfully attaining its founders goal to produce quality wire precision springs for 80 years. ]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25482 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25482-video-myers-spring-celebrates-80-years-of-manufacturing Myers-Spring-Celebrates-80-Years-of-Manufacturing.png The Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association (FEMA) is pleased to announce NorthBuilt as its preferred technology partner, effective July 1, 2026. The Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association (FEMA) is pleased to announce NorthBuilt as its preferred technology partner, effective July 1, 2026. 

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25479 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25479-fema-welcomes-northbuilt-as-new-preferred-technology-partner The FTC’s settlement requires Deere — for the next 10 years and under the supervision of the FTC and plaintiff states—to provide farmers and independent repair providers with the same equipment repair resources, including applicable software capabilities, that it currently provides to authorized Deere dealers. The FTC’s settlement requires Deere — for the next 10 years and under the supervision of the FTC and plaintiff states—to provide farmers and independent repair providers with the same equipment repair resources, including applicable software capabilities, that it currently provides to authorized Deere dealers.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25480 Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:40:47 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25480-pioneer-issues-notice-to-members-on-ftc-and-states-right-to-repair-settlement-with-john-deere On July 8, the Federal Trade Commission and the Attorneys General of Illinois, Arizona, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin filed a joint motion in the Northern District of Illinois (Case No. 3:25-cv-50017) asking the court to enter a stipulated order that would resolve their right to repair lawsuit against Deere & Co. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/20002 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:50:39 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/20002-ongoing-coverage-right-to-repair-impact-on-dealers-deere-other-oems The settlement represents the FTC’s “latest commitment to reducing the cost of living for Americans, including both farmers and downstream consumers of the products those farmers produce,” the agency said. The settlement represents the FTC’s “latest commitment to reducing the cost of living for Americans, including both farmers and downstream consumers of the products those farmers produce,” the agency said. 

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25471 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25471-deere-settles-rtr-lawsuit-with-ftc-states FTC statement.png According to news reports today from WQAD News 8, NEWS 7 KWWL, & others, John Deere has offered the United Auto Workers a 2-year extension of its current labor contract that expires next year (2027), and is seeking a decision by Aug. 31. According to news reports today from WQAD News 8, NEWS 7 KWWL, & others, John Deere has offered the United Auto Workers a 2-year extension of its current labor contract that expires next year (2027), and is seeking a decision by Aug. 31.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25457 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25457-deere-reportedly-offers-uaw-2-year-contract-extension-through-2029 Four distinct paths to autonomy are emerging, each one with different winners, timing & challenges Four distinct paths to autonomy are emerging, each one with different winners, timing & challenges  

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25448 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25448-ag-autonomys-state-of-the-state Chris-Hunsaker-Ag Autonomy’s State of the State.jpg Continental announced the sale of its ContiTech group sector to an affiliate of Lone Star Funds for €4.0 billion on July 4. Continental announced the sale of its ContiTech group sector to an affiliate of Lone Star Funds for €4.0 billion on July 4. 

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25442 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25442-continental-sells-contitech-to-lone-star-funds-and-will-become-a-pure-play-tire-manufacturer VitalEdge Technologies, a leading global provider of dealer management solutions for the heavy equipment industry, today announced the appointment of Theresa Thomas as Executive Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, effective June 29. VitalEdge Technologies, a leading global provider of dealer management solutions for the heavy equipment industry, today announced the appointment of Theresa Thomas as Executive Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, effective June 29.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25432 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25432-vitaledge-technologies-appoints-theresa-thomas-as-executive-vice-president-of-strategic-partnerships tthom.png In case you missed them, here are the most popular items on our website from the past month, June 2026. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25436 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25436-top-10-farm-equipment-industry-stories-in-june-2026 fe-top-10.png