News about what farm equipment manufacturers and suppliers are up to. https://www.farm-equipment.com/rss en-us 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. Ronnie worked in Farm Sales and retired from Martin Industries.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25694 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25694-in-memoriam-ronnie-holt Ronnie Holt.jpeg 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. 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.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25688 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:23:44 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25688-aed-calls-on-governors-to-address-us-canada-trade-impasse 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. 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. 

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25690 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25690-vitaledge-technologies-recognized-as-an-ai-powered-smb-solution-of-the-year vitaledge-logo.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/25666 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25666-farm-equipment-news-iq-september-2026-quiz-1-answers Callbacks support production planning and dealer inventory needs ahead of upcoming 2027 UAW contract negotiations. Callbacks support production planning and dealer inventory needs ahead of upcoming 2027 UAW contract negotiations.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25684 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:53:29 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25684-john-deere-brings-back-375-employees-to-strengthen-manufacturing-capacity kschmidt@lessitermedia.com 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. newly announced partnership with CNH.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25683 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25683-video-bourgault-industries-expands-global-reach-with-strategic-cnh-partnership Bourgault-Industries-Expands-Global-Reach-with-Strategic-CNH-Partnership.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 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.  In case you missed them, here are the most popular items on our website from the past month, August 2026. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25647 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25647-top-10-farm-equipment-industry-stories-in-august-2026 fe-top-10.png The agreement reflects a shared commitment to delivering innovative seeding technology that helps producers improve productivity, efficiency, and agronomic outcomes. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25646 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25646-bourgault-announces-strategic-alliance-with-cnh 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. 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.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25645 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:49:27 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25645-agco-opens-advanced-parts-distribution-center-in-visalia-california AGCOCali.jpg New FEMA and EMDA memberships deepen Calibrate’s connections with manufacturers, distributors, representativesand dealers New FEMA and EMDA memberships deepen Calibrate’s connections with manufacturers, distributors, representatives
and dealers

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25644 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:47:53 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25644-calibrate-expands-agribusiness-executive-network-across-farm-equipment-sector 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 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. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25615 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25615-kemper-forage-harvester-heads-now-offered-throughout-north-america-through-scherer-inc kemper.jpg Edney Distributing is celebrating their 75th anniversary through a year-long campaign supporting the American Cancer Society. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25616 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25616-edney-distributing-75th-anniversary-fundraiser edneydistributinganniversary.png 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 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) 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