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Farm Equipment's Best of the Web: June 12, 2026

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

This Week's Lineup:

FCC Thought Leadership Exploring AI Opportunities for Canadian Agriculture
Building the Next Generation of Technicians
When You Hand Someone an Oar, Make Sure They Know It’s Theirs
Kentucky Farmer Plants Entire Crop Autonomously
Community Connections: LS Tractor Helps Bring Hands-On Learning to Life at Raleigh Oak Charter School

Compeer Financial Collaborates with PepsiCo to Provide Strip-Till Equipment Financing

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Compeer Financial is 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.

SATISFYD Releases Analysis of Customer Dissatisfaction, Aftermarket Revenue in Equipment Industry

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

New research analyzing 20 million equipment industry transactions identifies measurable revenue-risk patterns tied to customer dissatisfaction and operational execution. Leading equipment dealers validate the findings.

Associations: The ‘Behind the Scenes’ Work Nobody Sees

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Former dealer association exec John Schmeiser provides a ‘behind-the-curtain’ look at manufacturer relations, warranty wars & meetings that saved the industry from hundreds of lawsuits.

Titan Machinery Reports 12% Drop in Q1 2027 Revenue

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:23:51 -0400

Revenue for the first quarter of fiscal 2027 was $344.2 million, compared to $384.4 million in the first quarter last year, reflecting a same-store sales decrease of 8.2%.

Retired Landoll Exec Mike Irish Passes Away

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:42:33 -0400

Michael “Mike” L. Irish, age 77, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, May 30, 2026 at his home.

DataPoint: U.S. Ethanol Exports Continue to Grow

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Fuel ethanol has grown into a major U.S. agricultural export commodity since the early 2000s. The United States exported a record 2.13 billion gallons of fuel ethanol during the 2024/25 (September–August) corn marketing year, surpassing the record set a year earlier by nearly 400 million gallons, or roughly 23 percent.

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.

AI in the Equipment Dealership: A Practical Guide to What Works, What Doesn’t & What to Look For

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

The industry is moving fast. But the dealers getting real value from AI aren’t chasing every trend, they’re making smarter choices about where technology helps and where their people still lead.

Iowa-Nebraska Equipment Dealers Association Scholarship Program Surpasses $1 Million Since 2008

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

The Iowa-Nebraska Equipment Dealers Association (INEDA) is pleased to share that it has awarded $100,000 in matching scholarships for the 2026-2027 academic year to 85 students pursuing careers with Iowa and Nebraska equipment dealerships.

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.

AED Honors House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson with 2026 Legislative Leadership Award

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) presented House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-Pa.) with the 2026 AED Legislative Leadership Award during the 2026 AED Policy Conference & Advocacy Day, held June 1-3 in Washington, D.C.

Ag Equipment Tariff Cut to 15%; Plus, CNH Reorg Consideration & Latest Dealer Sales Forecasts

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we look at President Trump's tariff reduction on ag equipment, the latest dealer sales forecasts, and how high input costs are keeping farmer sentiment down.

Farm Equipment's Best of the Web: June 5, 2026

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400

This Week's Lineup:

Top 10 Leading Global Players in Smart Harvest — The Future of Intelligent Agriculture
Farmers Delay Equipment Purchases as Machinery Costs Climb
Moving Iron: Understanding the “New Normal” in Ag Equipment
What Innovation Will Define the Next Century?
Before AGCO: The Untold Story of Allis-Chalmers’ Collapse

Elbit Systems’ FUSE Acquired Blue White Robotics Ltd., Expanding its Autonomous and Robotics Portfolio

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Elbit Systems Ltd.'s FUSE has completed the acquisition of the Israeli technology company Blue White Robotics Ltd. (Bluewhite), a developer of AI-powered autonomous solutions for critical off-road and defense applications.

BKT Announces New Leadership Change at BKT USA Subsidiary

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Balkrishna Industries Ltd. (BKT), a leading multinational manufacturer of off-highway tires, has re-appointed Mr. Minoo Mehta as the Head of BKT USA operations, effective May 15th, 2026.

Industry Shares Comments on CNH’s Color-Mixing of its Dealer Network

mlessiter@lesspub.com — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Big changes for Case IH and New Holland machinery dealers, customers – and rival colors.

DPA Auctions Acquires AgIQ

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The acquisition brings AgIQ’s valuation technology under the DPA umbrella and introduces AssetManager—a portfolio-level valuation tool that gives producers, dealers and cooperatives a continuously updated view of their entire equipment fleet’s fair market value.

Trump Cuts Ag Equipment Tariffs to 15%

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:15:34 -0400

But “for the second half of 2026, experts predict the ag machinery industry will stabilize as farmers who have delayed purchases replace their aging fleets. That’s starting to happen, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers latest ag machinery industry report,” Andy Castillo reported.

Burrows Enterprises Celebrates Production of 5,000th Roto Grind Tub Grinder

Sat, 30 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Burrows Enterprises, LLC is proud to announce a major milestone in company history — the production of its 5,000th Roto Grind Tub Grinder, completed during the first week of May 2026.

Farm Equipment's Best of the Web: May 29, 2026

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

This Week's Lineup:

Building the Next Generation of Technicians
Industry Leaders Gather for Historic Executive Summit
Merger Between Deere Dealers Called Off
Putting See & Spray 2.0 to the Test
Analyzing the State of Ag Retail in 2026

Crop Plantings/Emergence Trends Point to Still Large Crop

Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

USDA weekly Crop Progress report shows 86% of corn planted (flat year/year, (+3% vs. recent average) and 60% emerged (-5% year/year, +2% vs. recent average).

DataPoint: Farm Financial Stress Exposure

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Wed, 27 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Auctions came up a number of times during Ag Equipment Intelligence’s Executive Summit between presentations and roundtable discussions.

NAEDA Announces Two New Staff Appointments

Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Brett Davis, CEO of the North American Equipment Dealers Association (NAEDA), announced Tuesday the addition of Stephanie Fisher and Emily Winkler to their team.

Sherwin-Williams Recognized as a John Deere 'Partner-Level Supplier' & Supplier of the Year

Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Suppliers who participate in the Achieving Excellence Program are evaluated annually in several key performance categories, including quality, delivery, process alignment, value creation and relationship.

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.

Ritchie Bros. Completes BigIron Acquisition

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Tue, 26 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Auctions came up a number of times during Ag Equipment Intelligence’s Executive Summit between presentations and roundtable discussions.

Industry News

Farm Equipment's Best of the Web: June 12, 2026

Compeer Financial Collaborates with PepsiCo to Provide Strip-Till Equipment Financing

SATISFYD Releases Analysis of Customer Dissatisfaction, Aftermarket Revenue in Equipment Industry

Associations: The ‘Behind the Scenes’ Work Nobody Sees

Titan Machinery Reports 12% Drop in Q1 2027 Revenue

Retired Landoll Exec Mike Irish Passes Away

DataPoint: U.S. Ethanol Exports Continue to Grow

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

High Input Costs Keep Farmer Sentiment Down

AI in the Equipment Dealership: A Practical Guide to What Works, What Doesn’t & What to Look For

Iowa-Nebraska Equipment Dealers Association Scholarship Program Surpasses $1 Million Since 2008

Dealers Forecasting 2026 Sales Revenue Down 4%

Thinking Outside the Box to Implement Precision Tech in Challenging Fields

AED Honors House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson with 2026 Legislative Leadership Award

Ag Equipment Tariff Cut to 15%; Plus, CNH Reorg Consideration & Latest Dealer Sales Forecasts

Farm Equipment's Best of the Web: June 5, 2026

Elbit Systems’ FUSE Acquired Blue White Robotics Ltd., Expanding its Autonomous and Robotics Portfolio

BKT Announces New Leadership Change at BKT USA Subsidiary

Industry Shares Comments on CNH’s Color-Mixing of its Dealer Network

DPA Auctions Acquires AgIQ

Trump Cuts Ag Equipment Tariffs to 15%

Top 10 Farm Equipment Industry Stories in May 2026

Burrows Enterprises Celebrates Production of 5,000th Roto Grind Tub Grinder

Farm Equipment's Best of the Web: May 29, 2026

Crop Plantings/Emergence Trends Point to Still Large Crop

DataPoint: Farm Financial Stress Exposure

NAEDA Announces Two New Staff Appointments

Sherwin-Williams Recognized as a John Deere 'Partner-Level Supplier' & Supplier of the Year

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

Ritchie Bros. Completes BigIron Acquisition