https://www.farm-equipment.com/rss en-us 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 kschmidt@lessitermedia.com As of July 22, corn prices were $4.36, down 26 cents from our last episode. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25547 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25547-commodity-ticker-august-7-vs-july-22 08-07-2026 Slides_OTR_05.jpg jupchurch@lesspub.com This Week's Lineup: Swiderski Equipment CEO Honored at Dealership Minds Summit 20 Years of Lawn Mower Racing at Bowles Farms! Why the Traditional Farm Equipment Dealer Is Changing Autonomy Takes Stage at Western Canada’s Largest Outdoor Farm Expo After Years of Oversupply, the Combine Market is Tightening This Week's Lineup:

• Swiderski Equipment CEO Honored at Dealership Minds Summit
• 20 Years of Lawn Mower Racing at Bowles Farms!
• Why the Traditional Farm Equipment Dealer Is Changing
• Autonomy Takes Stage at Western Canada’s Largest Outdoor Farm Expo
• After Years of Oversupply, the Combine Market is Tightening

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25554 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25554-farm-equipments-best-of-the-web-august-14-2026 FE-THIS-WEEK.png jupchurch@lesspub.com Crop and livestock producers reported different views of the agricultural economy in the July 2026 Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer survey. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25546 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25546-datapoint-sentiment-stronger-among-livestock-producers-but-challenges-are-similar-to-crop-producers 08-07-2026 Slides_OTR_08.jpg Service Technician from AGCO dealership Ag West Ltd. in Neepawa, Manitoba, Canada, wins Technician of the Year after a three-day competition. Service Technician from AGCO dealership Ag West Ltd. in Neepawa, Manitoba, Canada, wins Technician of the Year after a three-day competition.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25553 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:04:44 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25553-agco-honors-kyle-hildebrand-as-2025-north-american-technician-of-the-year kschmidt@lessitermedia.com According to the company’s Form 8-K filed, Jay Shroeder, Chief Technology Officer, will retire from his position effective Jan 1, 2027. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25545 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25545-cnh-names-new-chief-technology-officer Corn condition G/EX unchanged vs. last week at 61% (as expected), soybeans -1% to 62% (63% forecast). Prices have pulled back in recent weeks with Corn back to <$4.40/bu, Soybeans to $11.60/bu, remaining well below breakeven levels. Corn condition G/EX unchanged vs. last week at 61% (as expected), soybeans -1% to 62% (63% forecast). Prices have pulled back in recent weeks with Corn back to <$4.40/bu, Soybeans to $11.60/bu, remaining well below breakeven levels.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25552 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25552-corn-condition-unchanged-soy-down-1-from-last-week nnewman@lessitermedia.com We're kicking off the program here with Josh Dukeman, farm manager for the Bayer Crop Science Research Farm. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25543 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25543-precision-technology-showcased-at-bayer-crop-science-research-farm Precision-Technology-Showcased-at-Bayer-Crop-Science-Research-Farm.png 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 kschmidt@lessitermedia.com During a special panel discussion at the Dealership Minds Summit, we brought in John Schmeiser, retired dealer association exec, and COO of TI Technology Corp; Eric Wareham, vice president of policy with AED and Brett Davis, CEO of NAEDA, to help break down the impact the FTC/Deere agreement will have on dealers of all colors. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25542 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25542-deere-settlement-with-ftc-adds-enforcement-mechanism-to-right-to-repair-mous 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 kschmidt@lessitermedia.com In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we look at the implications Deere's settlement with the FTC has on the broader industry. Associated Equipment Distributors, we look at the implications Deere's settlement with the FTC has on the broader industry.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25539 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25539-agco-and-cnh-announce-precision-and-technology-leadership-shifts AGCO & CNH Announce Precision & Technology Leadership Shifts.jpg jupchurch@lesspub.com This Week's Lineup: What Sound Does a Tractor Make? 50 Years as a FEMA Member The Next Generation of Diesel Technicians A Wish Come True: Young Tractor Fan's Unforgettable Day in Waterlook Moving Iron: The Market Is Speaking Through Auction Prices This Week's Lineup:

• What Sound Does a Tractor Make?
• 50 Years as a FEMA Member
• The Next Generation of Diesel Technicians
• A Wish Come True: Young Tractor Fan's Unforgettable Day in Waterlook
• Moving Iron: The Market Is Speaking Through Auction Prices

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25537 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25537-farm-equipments-best-of-the-web-august-07-2026 FE-THIS-WEEK.png The Deep Southern Equipment Dealers Association proudly welcomed 200 Dealer Member attendees, their families and Industry Partners from across North America to the beautiful Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa for the 2026 DSEDA Summer Conference, held July 12–14. The Deep Southern Equipment Dealers Association proudly welcomed 200 Dealer Member attendees, their families and Industry Partners from across North America to the beautiful Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa for the 2026 DSEDA Summer Conference, held July 12–14.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25535 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25535-2026-dseda-summer-conference-delivers-record-success-in-destin DSEDA Summer Conference.png Performance Brokerage Services, North America’s highest volume dealership brokerage firm, is pleased to announce the sale of Malvese Equipment, a heavy construction and agriculture equipment dealership in Hicksville & Riverhead, New York, from Al & Otto Cooley to Dobbs Equity Partners. Performance Brokerage Services, North America’s highest volume dealership brokerage firm, is pleased to announce the sale of Malvese Equipment, a heavy construction and agriculture equipment dealership in Hicksville & Riverhead, New York, from Al & Otto Cooley to Dobbs Equity Partners.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25536 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25536-malvese-equipments-two-new-york-locations-acquired-by-dobbs-equity-partners-from-al-and-otto-cooley 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 View the latest Baird Equity Research corn and soybean report. View the latest Baird Equity Research corn and soybean report.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25533 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25533-corn-and-soy-condition-both-below-forecasts 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 jupchurch@lesspub.com This Week's Lineup: Quit Overlooking the Parts Counter Carrying on the Legacy: Missouri Farmers Lean on Grit — and Google Unique Antiques | The Last John Deere 6030 Ever Built WB Global Services’ Tech Tip Tuesday: Staying Ahead of Obsolete Inventory Jackson in The Hot Seat This Week's Lineup:

• Quit Overlooking the Parts Counter
• Carrying on the Legacy: Missouri Farmers Lean on Grit — and Google
• Unique Antiques | The Last John Deere 6030 Ever Built
• WB Global Services’ Tech Tip Tuesday: Staying Ahead of Obsolete Inventory
• Jackson in The Hot Seat

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25523 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25523-farm-equipments-best-of-the-web-july-31-2026 FE-THIS-WEEK.png kschmidt@lessitermedia.com According to Purdue University’s July Ag Economy Barometer, high input costs were by far the most frequently cited constraint, selected by 42% of respondents. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25518 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25518-datapoint-producers-rate-high-input-costs-as-top-limiting-factor-for-financial-situation DataPoint Producers Rate High Input Costs as Top Limiting Factor for Financial Situation.jpg Moving Iron founder and longtime used equipment voice joins 27-store John Deere dealership group, effective August 1. Moving Iron founder and longtime used equipment voice joins 27-store John Deere dealership group, effective August 1.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25520 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:30:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25520-hutson-inc-names-casey-seymour-senior-vice-president-of-asset-management Casey Seymour DMS kschmidt@lessitermedia.com Big news in the precision technology world. Sabanto takes another leap in its quest for widespread autonomy after receiving a big funding round from Leaps by Bayer, which is the strategic investment unit of Bayer. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25517 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25517-sabanto-takes-autonomy-leap-with-bayer-investment Sabanto-Takes-Autonomy-‘Leap’-with-Bayer-Investment.png Vibrant Credit Union has partnered with Manitou Group North America to offer consumer and small business equipment lending options—supporting the Manitou and GEHL brands and continuing to build a portfolio of leading equipment manufacturers across construction and agriculture. Vibrant Credit Union has partnered with Manitou Group North America to offer consumer and small business equipment lending options—supporting the Manitou and GEHL brands and continuing to build a portfolio of leading equipment manufacturers across construction and agriculture.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25522 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25522-vibrant-credit-union-expands-equipment-lending-with-manitou-group-north-america-partnership Farm Equipment once again had a successful year with the Dealership of the Year program in 2026, and now it’s time to find 2027’s top dealers. Farm Equipment once again had a successful year with the Dealership of the Year program in 2026, and now it’s time to find 2027’s top dealers.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/13071 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:01:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/13071-nominate-a-dealer-for-farm-equipments-2027-dealership-of-the-year-award-program kschmidt@lessitermedia.com Last Friday, the Ag Equipment Intelligence editors were at the Morton-Illinois headquarters of 360 Yield with company founder and CEO Gregg Sauder. Sauder, who sold his Precision Planting company in 2012 for $250 million to Monsanto, is seeing success with his new company, and namely his invention of the 360 Rain, an autonomous system to irrigate and bring manure nutrients to the root of the corn. Ag Equipment Intelligence editors were at the Morton-Illinois headquarters of 360 Yield with company founder and CEO Gregg Sauder. Sauder, who sold his Precision Planting company in 2012 for $250 million to Monsanto, is seeing success with his new company, and namely his invention of the 360 Rain, an autonomous system to irrigate and bring manure nutrients to the root of the corn. ]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25516 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25516-sitting-down-with-innovator-gregg-sauder Sitting-Down-with-Innovator-Gregg-Sauder.png With the introduction of its model year 2027 line of triple forage mergers, Oxbo is introducing a new standard feature - ISOBUS COMPATIBILITY. With the introduction of its model year 2027 line of triple forage mergers, Oxbo is introducing a new standard feature - ISOBUS COMPATIBILITY. 

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25519 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25519-oxbo-isobus-technology-on-triple-mergers nnewman@lessitermedia.com Sand County Foundation, a national nonprofit conservation organization, is leveraging some cutting-edge precision technology to measure the true impacts of soil health management practices. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25515 Sun, 26 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25515-using-sensors-to-measure-impact-of-soil-health-management-systems Using-Sensors-to-Measure-Impact-of-‘Soil-Health-Management’-Systems.png