https://www.farm-equipment.com/rss en-us 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/articles/25660 Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/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.  nnewman@lessitermedia.com “Man, this Strip-Till Section just keeps getting bigger and bigger every year.” That was my first thought as I started flipping through the Farm Progress Show Official Program book while chugging coffee, shortly after arriving at the nation’s largest outdoor farm show. “Man, this Strip-Till Section just keeps getting bigger and bigger every year.” That was my first thought as I started flipping through the Farm Progress Show Official Program book while chugging coffee, shortly after arriving at the nation’s largest outdoor farm show.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/blogs/6/post/25659 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:22:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/blogs/6-opinions-columns/post/25659-5-big-strip-till-takeaways-from-2026-farm-progress-show Lynx.jpg The Lynx Empire 24-row, 20-inch prototype was one of several new strip-till machines on display at the 2026 Farm Progress Show.  Splintered Oak Equipment, an 8-store Kubota dealership group in Texas, will acquire WC Tractor's 3 New Holland dealership locations in Brenham, Dayton and Sealy, Texas. Splintered Oak Equipment, an 8-store Kubota dealership group in Texas, will acquire WC Tractor's 3 New Holland dealership locations in Brenham, Dayton and Sealy, Texas. 

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25656 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:35:11 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25656-splintered-oak-equipment-acquires-3-new-holland-locations-from-wc-tractor-in-texas The donation reflects NAEDA’s continued investment in building the skilled workforce that Canadian equipment dealerships depend on. The donation reflects NAEDA’s continued investment in building the skilled workforce that Canadian equipment dealerships depend on.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25657 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:34:50 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25657-naeda-donates-50-000-cad-to-the-canada-equipment-dealers-foundation jupchurch@lesspub.com This Week's Lineup: 75 Years of Valtra Farmers Feel Better About the Future. So Why Aren't They Investing? Road to Restoration | The Rare John Deere 4050 That Built a Bond With Dad Your Service Department Is Not the Problem — It Is the Evidence Bower Family Farm LLLP Equipment Auction | Legacy Story This Week's Lineup:

• 75 Years of Valtra
• Farmers Feel Better About the Future. So Why Aren't They Investing?
• Road to Restoration | The Rare John Deere 4050 That Built a Bond With Dad
• Your Service Department Is Not the Problem — It Is the Evidence
• Bower Family Farm LLLP Equipment Auction | Legacy Story

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25649 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25649-farm-equipments-best-of-the-web-september-4-2026 FE-THIS-WEEK.png Through the combination, Yanmar, a Japan-based manufacturer of engines, agricultural machinery and energy systems, becomes the majority partner in AriensCo, a family-owned manufacturer of outdoor power equipment. Through the combination, Yanmar, a Japan-based manufacturer of engines, agricultural machinery and energy systems, becomes the majority partner in AriensCo, a family-owned manufacturer of outdoor power equipment.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25655 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:18:30 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25655-yanmar-and-ariensco-join-forces-to-accelerate-next-generation-outdoor-power-equipment Yanmar/ArienCo.jpg New integration lets farm credit lenders and appraisers access Tractor Zoom Pro comps and values without leaving their loan origination workflow. New integration lets farm credit lenders and appraisers access Tractor Zoom Pro comps and values without leaving their loan origination workflow.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25654 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:22:47 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25654-tractor-zoom-brings-its-trusted-equipment-values-to-chattel-by-agware-inc The 13,104-square-foot facility features a Kubota showroom and houses Acme Rents. The 13,104-square-foot facility features a Kubota showroom and houses Acme Rents.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25648 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25648-acme-equipment-opens-in-bismarck kschmidt@lessitermedia.com According to the European Union’s August 24 Joint Research Center’s MARS Bulletin, persistent heat and exceptional water deficits have substantially worsened summer crop prospects across western and most of central Europe, reducing fertility and biomass accumulation, impairing grain filling and accelerating senescence. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25621 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25621-datapoint-capital-purchases-vs-annual-net-farm-income-on-illinois-grain-farms Capital Purchases vs. Annual Net Farm Income on Illinois Grain Farms.jpg For the first time since June 2025, a higher proportion of respondents expect their operation to be better off financially. For the first time since June 2025, a higher proportion of respondents expect their operation to be better off financially. 

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25652 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25652-farmer-sentiment-rises-again-in-august-as-future-expectations-improve kschmidt@lessitermedia.com According to the European Union’s August 24 Joint Research Center’s MARS Bulletin, persistent heat and exceptional water deficits have substantially worsened summer crop prospects across western and most of central Europe, reducing fertility and biomass accumulation, impairing grain filling and accelerating senescence. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25620 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25620-eu-summer-crop-yields-fall-below-5-year-average-amid-severe-weather EU Summer Crop Yields Fall Below 5-Year Average Amid Severe Weather.jpg 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 kschmidt@lessitermedia.com Customers are using John Deere’s See & Spray technology on significantly more acres year-over-year, Deanna Kovar, president of Worldwide Ag & Turf Division, said during Deere's Q3 earnings call on August 20. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25619 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25619-deere-reports-growth-in-see-and-spray-and-planter-technology-adoption Deere Reports Growth in See & Spray & Planter Technology Adoption.jpg nnewman@lessitermedia.com In a rapidly evolving precision landscape, dealers must go beyond the sale to build long-term relationships with customers. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25618 Sun, 30 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25618-precision-dealers-discuss-how-to-quantify-a-successful-customer-clinic Precision-Dealers-Discuss-How-to-Quantify-a-Successful-Customer-Clinic.png kschmidt@lessitermedia.com New tariffs went into effect on August 22 on billions of dollars’ worth of U.S. imports from Canada after trade talks between the neighboring countries collapsed. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25617 Sat, 29 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25617-canada-imposes-retaliatory-tariffs-on-ag-equipment Canada Imposes Retaliatory Tariffs on Ag Equipment.jpg kschmidt@lessitermedia.com In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we look at the retaliatory tariffs Canada is enacting on U.S. goods, effective September 8. Associated Equipment Distributors, we look at the retaliatory tariffs Canada is enacting on U.S. goods, effective September 8.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25613 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25613-canada-responds-with-tariffs-on-farm-equipment Canada Responds to with Tariffs on Farm Equipment.jpg jupchurch@lesspub.com This Week's Lineup: The Women in The Field (ft. Catie Beauchamp) Great Marketing Isn't About Being the Best; It's About Being Remembered Breaking Down the Myths and Facts about Being an ESOP Company AGCO Bring Fendt and Massey Ferguson Machinery to SquadBuilt's 'American Farming 2' Mobile Game Greg's 44 Sales Truths This Week's Lineup:

• The Women in The Field (ft. Catie Beauchamp)
• Great Marketing Isn't About Being the Best; It's About Being Remembered
• Breaking Down the Myths and Facts about Being an ESOP Company
• AGCO Bring Fendt and Massey Ferguson Machinery to SquadBuilt's 'American Farming 2' Mobile Game
• Greg's 44 Sales Truths

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25606 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25606-farm-equipments-best-of-the-web-august-28-2026 FE-THIS-WEEK.png 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 hlessiter@lessitermedia.com Stan Guyer, president of Grasshopper Mowers, gave some insight on his history with the company and what makes the it unique in the industry. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25611 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25611-grasshoppers-stan-guyer-recounts-a-history-of-manufacturing-and-family-business Early-Model-Grasshopper-Mower.jpg An early design for a Grasshopper model, which was an early pioneer of the swing-out, dual-lever-steer zero-turn mower design. Grasshopper 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 The move is part of Solinftec’s effort to make Solix increasingly self-service, allowing farmers to purchase robots directly from Solinftec, receive remote support and complete many routine repairs themselves. The move is part of Solinftec’s effort to make Solix increasingly self-service, allowing farmers to purchase robots directly from Solinftec, receive remote support and complete many routine repairs themselves.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25595 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25595-solinftec-to-launch-ag-robotics-first-amazon-parts-store jupchurch@lesspub.com This Week's Lineup: Dealership Minds Summit 2026: What We Saw, Heard & Learned Titan Machinery's Summer Camp of 2026 Growth Opportunities within the Industry Happy World Photo Day! On the Road Again with Central Illinois Ag This Week's Lineup:

• Dealership Minds Summit 2026: What We Saw, Heard & Learned
• Titan Machinery's Summer Camp of 2026
• Growth Opportunities within the Industry
• Happy World Photo Day!
• On the Road Again with Central Illinois Ag

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25587 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25587-farm-equipments-best-of-the-web-august-21-2026 FE-THIS-WEEK.png The North American Equipment Dealers Association has launched Iron Circle, an exclusive performance group for dealers who are no longer satisfied measuring themselves against average. The North American Equipment Dealers Association has launched Iron Circle, an exclusive performance group for dealers who are no longer satisfied measuring themselves against average.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25564 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25564-naeda-launches-iron-circle-where-dealers-sharpen-each-other 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