Manufacturer News

Alamo Group Ends Dixie Chopper Mower Production

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

According to one dealer source, Dixie Chopper is selling its inventory to dealers at 65% off list.

Titan International Signs On as Title Sponsor for all 4 Lessiter Media Live Ag Events

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:19:37 -0400

Lessiter Media is proud to announce Titan International has signed on as a Title Sponsor for all 4 live ag events.

FTC and USDA Seek Public Comment on Ag Equipment Manufacturing and Distribution Market Practices

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:57:39 -0400

The joint request for information is a part of the FTC’s ongoing work to preserve competition in the agricultural sector.

NorthBuilt Signs On as Title Sponsor for 2027 Precision Farming Dealer Summit

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:36:01 -0400

NorthBuilt is returning for a second year as Title Sponsor after their experience in 2026.

AGCO Restructures Executive Leadership Team

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:42:06 -0400

The broader restructuring brings related responsibilities together under existing senior leaders and gives them accountability for business performance as well as company-wide functions.

Your Roadmap to a More Profitable Precision Dealership

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:50:53 -0400

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 ...

Massey Ferguson to Expand Its Low Horsepower and Compact Tractor Portfolio through New Strategic Partnership with International Tractors Limited

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:01:40 -0400

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.

Caterpillar Inc. Enters into Agreement to Acquire Fabick Cat Dealership

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:23:44 -0400

Caterpillar Inc. has entered into an agreement to acquire John Fabick Tractor Company, a long-standing Cat dealer with more than 100 years of trusted service and customer relationships across portions of Missouri, Illinois, the entire state of Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

Dealers Grade OEM Performance in Annual Dealer-Manufacturer Relations Survey

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Bourgault once again claims Dealers Choice recognition

Farm Equipment News IQ: September 2026 Quiz 2 Answers

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:00 -0400

View the correct answers to the latest Farm Equipment News IQ quiz. Farm Equipment News IQ is brought to you by Kelly Tillage.

Granit Parts & DigiFarm Sign On as Title Sponsors for 2027 Precision Farming Dealer Summit

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:14:10 -0400

Precision Farming Dealer is proud to announce Granit Parts and DigiFarm have signed on as Title Sponsors for the 2027 Precision Farming Dealer Summit.

CNH Announces Emissions-System Software Updates to Help Customers Maximize Uptime

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:21:39 -0400

The updates are intended to help customers reduce avoidable downtime during critical operating periods.

In Memoriam: Ronnie Holt

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Ronnie Holt, age 75, of Hopkinsville, passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026. Ronnie worked in Farm Sales and retired from Martin Industries.

AED Calls on Governors to Address U.S.-Canada Trade Impasse

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:23:44 -0400

Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) President and CEO Brian P. McGuire has sent letters to U.S. governors from states with significant exposure to Canadian trade urging action to resolve the ongoing U.S.-Canada trade impasse and restore a consistent, tariff-free trade relationship.

VitalEdge Technologies Recognized as an AI-Powered SMB Solution of the Year

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Since its launch in March, VitalityAI has expanded rapidly across VitalEdge's dealer and rental customer base, embedding AI directly into the day-to-day workflows that keep equipment running.

Farm Equipment News IQ: September 2026 Quiz 1 Answers

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0400

View the correct answers to the latest Farm Equipment News IQ quiz. Farm Equipment News IQ is brought to you by Kelly Tillage.

John Deere Brings Back 375 Employees to Strengthen Manufacturing Capacity

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:53:29 -0400

Callbacks support production planning and dealer inventory needs ahead of upcoming 2027 UAW contract negotiations.

[Video] Bourgault Industries Expands Global Reach with Strategic CNH Partnership

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400

At the 2026 Farm Progress Show, Colin Rush, Vice President of Sales and Marketing with Bourgault Industries, details the Canadian manufacturer's newly announced partnership with CNH.

Basic Software Signs On as Title Sponsor for 2027 Precision Farming Dealer Summit

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:09:43 -0400

Basic Software has signed on as a Title Sponsor for the 2027 Precision Farming Dealer Summit, Jan. 11-12 in Indianapolis.

5 Big Precision Technology Takeaways from 2026 Farm Progress Show

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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.

Bourgault Announces Strategic Alliance with CNH

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:00:00 -0400

The agreement reflects a shared commitment to delivering innovative seeding technology that helps producers improve productivity, efficiency, and agronomic outcomes.

AGCO Opens Advanced Parts Distribution Center in Visalia, California

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:49:27 -0400

The 115,000-square-foot facility more than doubles AGCO's West Coast parts capacity, putting more critical parts within fast reach of dealers and farmers.

Calibrate Expands Agribusiness Executive Network Across Farm Equipment Sector

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:47:53 -0400

New FEMA and EMDA memberships deepen Calibrate’s connections with manufacturers, distributors, representatives
and dealers

And We're off ... to the Farm Progress Show!

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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?

Kemper Forage Harvester Heads Now Offered Throughout North America Through Scherer Inc.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:00:00 -0400

The partnership between Kemper and Scherer unites two industry leaders with complementary expertise while combining Kemper’s strengths in crop intake and forage header technology with Scherer’s expertise in kernel processing and silage quality enhancement.

Edney Distributing 75th Anniversary Fundraiser

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Edney Distributing is celebrating their 75th anniversary through a year-long campaign supporting the American Cancer Society.

VitalEdge Technologies Shortlisted in The 2026 A.I. Awards

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:27:53 -0400

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.

Gregg Sauder: Ag Tech Legacy from Precision Planting to 360

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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.