Industry News https://www.farm-equipment.com/rss en-us ONGOING COVERAGE: Right-to-Repair Impact on Dealers, Deere, Other OEMs On July 8, the Federal Trade Commission and the Attorneys General of Illinois, Arizona, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin filed a joint motion in the Northern District of Illinois (Case No. 3:25-cv-50017) asking the court to enter a stipulated order that would resolve their right to repair lawsuit against Deere & Co. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/20002 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:50:39 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/20002-ongoing-coverage-right-to-repair-impact-on-dealers-deere-other-oems Kubota Tractor Corporation Announces Charlie Kowalski as Vice President of Information Technology for U.S. Operations Kubota Tractor Corporation today announced the appointment of Charlie Kowalski as Vice President of Information Technology for its U.S. operations. Kubota Tractor Corporation today announced the appointment of Charlie Kowalski as Vice President of Information Technology for its U.S. operations.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25458 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25458-kubota-tractor-corporation-announces-charlie-kowalski-as-vice-president-of-information-technology-for-us-operations Kubota.jpg Deere Reportedly Offers UAW 2-Year Contract Extension Through 2029 According to news reports today from WQAD News 8, NEWS 7 KWWL, & others, John Deere has offered the United Auto Workers a 2-year extension of its current labor contract that expires next year (2027), and is seeking a decision by Aug. 31. According to news reports today from WQAD News 8, NEWS 7 KWWL, & others, John Deere has offered the United Auto Workers a 2-year extension of its current labor contract that expires next year (2027), and is seeking a decision by Aug. 31.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25457 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25457-deere-reportedly-offers-uaw-2-year-contract-extension-through-2029 RDO Equipment Co. Announces Agreement to Acquire True North Equipment Locations RDO Equipment Co. today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire True North Equipment’s John Deere agriculture locations in North Dakota and Minnesota. RDO Equipment Co. today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire True North Equipment’s John Deere agriculture locations in North Dakota and Minnesota.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25455 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25455-rdo-equipment-co-announces-agreement-to-acquire-true-north-equipment-locations Horizon Ag & Turf, Battle River Implements Announce Merger The addition of the Battle River Implement locations will bring Horizon Ag & Turf's total locations up to 17 across Alberta. The addition of the Battle River Implement locations will bring Horizon Ag & Turf's total locations up to 17 across Alberta. 

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25450 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25450-horizon-ag-and-turf-battle-river-implements-announce-merger Continental Sells ContiTech to Lone Star Funds and Will Become a Tire Manufacturer Continental announced the sale of its ContiTech group sector to an affiliate of Lone Star Funds for €4.0 billion on July 4. Continental announced the sale of its ContiTech group sector to an affiliate of Lone Star Funds for €4.0 billion on July 4. 


]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25442 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25442-continental-sells-contitech-to-lone-star-funds-and-will-become-a-pure-play-tire-manufacturer The Dos and Don'ts of Warranty Conversations jupchurch@lesspub.com Warranty conversations can strengthen customer trust—or damage it. Learn the communication habits that help set clear expectations, reduce frustration and lead to better outcomes. Warranty conversations can strengthen customer trust—or damage it. Learn the communication habits that help set clear expectations, reduce frustration and lead to better outcomes.


]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25435 Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25435-the-dos-and-donts-of-warranty-conversations Farm Equipment's Best of the Web: July 3, 2026 kschmidt@lessitermedia.com This Week's Lineup: Kubota Fuels Farmer Veterans' Next Chapter at NASCAR San Diego Weekend Through 'Geared to Give' Program Woods Equipment’s Old Glory Story Happy Semiquincentennial America! AI’s Impact on Dealership Processes Driverless Weeding Robots Bring a New Tool to Vermont Farms This Week's Lineup:

  • Kubota Fuels Farmer Veterans' Next Chapter at NASCAR San Diego Weekend Through 'Geared to Give' Program
  • Woods Equipment’s Old Glory Story
  • Happy Semiquincentennial America!
  • AI’s Impact on Dealership Processes
  • Driverless Weeding Robots Bring a New Tool to Vermont Farms
]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25438 Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25438-farm-equipments-best-of-the-web-july-3-2026 FE-THIS-WEEK.png VitalEdge Technologies Appoints Theresa Thomas as Executive Vice President of Strategic Partnerships VitalEdge Technologies, a leading global provider of dealer management solutions for the heavy equipment industry, today announced the appointment of Theresa Thomas as Executive Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, effective June 29. VitalEdge Technologies, a leading global provider of dealer management solutions for the heavy equipment industry, today announced the appointment of Theresa Thomas as Executive Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, effective June 29.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25432 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25432-vitaledge-technologies-appoints-theresa-thomas-as-executive-vice-president-of-strategic-partnerships tthom.png Top 10 Farm Equipment Industry Stories in June 2026 In case you missed them, here are the most popular items on our website from the past month, June 2026. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25436 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25436-top-10-farm-equipment-industry-stories-in-june-2026 fe-top-10.png Associated Equipment Distributors Names Eric Wareham Vice President of Policy Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) is pleased to announce that Eric Wareham has joined the association as Vice President of Policy. Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) is pleased to announce that Eric Wareham has joined the association as Vice President of Policy.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25437 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25437-associated-equipment-distributors-names-eric-wareham-vice-president-of-policy Eric Wareham Headshot.jpg Crop Condition Regresses Slightly, Prices Remain Compressed According to the June 29, 2026 Crop Progress report from USDA, crop conditions are just shy of consensus estimates but are overall in good shape. According to the June 29, 2026 Crop Progress report from USDA, crop conditions are just shy of consensus estimates but are overall in good shape. 

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25428 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25428-crop-condition-regresses-slightly-prices-remain-compressed Lessiter Media Loses Beloved Contributing Editor, Dan Crummett jdobberstein@lessitermedia.com No-Till Farmer Editor Frank Lessiter said Dan made major contributions the magazine’s content for many years, first as a freelance writer before taking an expanded role at Lessiter Media in 2023 as a contributing editor. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25421 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25421-lessiter-media-loses-beloved-contributing-editor-dan-crummett Dan Crummett.jpg The Equipment Biz is a Team Sport: Get in the Game mlessiter@lesspub.com “Ask not what the Summit can do for you, but what you can do for your fellow conference-goer …” “Ask not what the Summit can do for you, but what you can do for your fellow conference-goer …”

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/blogs/6/post/25418 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/blogs/6-opinions-columns/post/25418-the-equipment-biz-is-a-team-sport-get-in-the-game DMS-3.jpg Farm Equipment's Best of the Web: June 26, 2026 kschmidt@lessitermedia.com This Week's Lineup: Handshake Seals the Deal for Harry Ferguson & Henry Ford Equipment Dealer reacts to Clarkson's Farms Challenges in Season 5 What Truly Creates a Positive Service Experience in the Ag Industry? AI Use in Agriculture Is Broad, But So Is Skepticism Kubota Fuels Farmer Veterans' Next Chapter at NASCAR San Diego Weekend Through 'Geared to Give' Program This Week's Lineup:

  • Handshake Seals the Deal for Harry Ferguson & Henry Ford
  • Equipment Dealer reacts to Clarkson's Farms Challenges in Season 5
  • What Truly Creates a Positive Service Experience in the Ag Industry?
  • AI Use in Agriculture Is Broad, But So Is Skepticism
  • Kubota Fuels Farmer Veterans' Next Chapter at NASCAR San Diego Weekend Through 'Geared to Give' Program
]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25413 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25413-farm-equipments-best-of-the-web-june-26-2026 FE-THIS-WEEK.png Diamond Mowers Strengthens Dealer Support Through Demo Days And Champion Training Events Diamond Mowers announced its annual Dealer Demo Days and Champion Training events, designed to provide hands-on learning opportunities for equipment dealers serving contractors, municipalities, forestry professionals, and land management crews. Diamond Mowers announced its annual Dealer Demo Days and Champion Training events, designed to provide hands-on learning opportunities for equipment dealers serving contractors, municipalities, forestry professionals, and land management crews.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25417 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:29:20 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25417-diamond-mowers-strengthens-dealer-support-through-demo-days-and-champion-training-events DiamondMowers.png John Fulton Named as a CFAES Dean’s Chair John Fulton has been appointed as a Dean’s Chair in The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences. John Fulton has been appointed as a Dean’s Chair in The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25412 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25412-john-fulton-named-as-a-cfaes-deans-chair DataPoint: Impact Iran Conflict Will Have on Farm Net Income kschmidt@lessitermedia.com According to the latest Dealer Sentiments report, dealers say price contribution was up about 1.5% year-over-year compared to up about 1% the month prior. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25407 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25407-datapoint-impact-iran-conflict-will-have-on-farm-net-income DataPoint- Impact Iran Conflict Will Have on Farm Net Income.jpg Where’s the Class in Class-Action? mlessiter@lesspub.com Class-action 101 and observations on the race by attorneys and their subcontractors to get an even larger piece of John Deere’s $99 million settlement intended for farmers. Class-action 101 and observations on the race by attorneys and their subcontractors to get an even larger piece of John Deere’s $99 million settlement intended for farmers.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/blogs/6/post/25410 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/blogs/6-opinions-columns/post/25410-wheres-the-class-in-class-action Mike-Drop-With-Mike-Lessiter.png FIRST LOOK: Kinze & Yetter Launch Falcon SF700 Strip-Till System nnewman@lessitermedia.com Kinze and Yetter unveiled the new Falcon SF700 strip-till system at the Kinze Innovation Day in Williamsburg Iowa, Tuesday, June 23. Andy Thompson, strip-till product director for Yetter, and Todd Kniffen, senior VP of engineering, introduced the new unit to over 150 farmers in attendance. Kinze and Yetter unveiled the new Falcon SF700 strip-till system at the Kinze Innovation Day in Williamsburg Iowa, Tuesday, June 23. Andy Thompson, strip-till product director for Yetter, and Todd Kniffen, senior VP of engineering, introduced the new unit to over 150 farmers in attendance.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25409 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25409-first-look-kinze-and-yetter-launch-falcon-sf700-strip-till-system Falcon SF700.jpg Dealer Panel: Facility Projects That Maximize Operational Efficiency Dealership of the Year Alumni Leo Johnson, Johnson Tractor, 2025. He’s joined by FarmEquipment Dealer Hall of Famer and owner of B&G Equipment, Tim Brannon. Dealership of the Year Alumni Leo Johnson, Johnson Tractor, 2025. He’s joined by Farm
Equipment Dealer Hall of Famer and owner of B&G Equipment, Tim Brannon.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25398 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25398-dealer-panel-facility-projects-that-maximize-operational-efficiency Alex German (1).png Dealers Report Pricing Up 1.5% vs. Last Year kschmidt@lessitermedia.com According to the latest Dealer Sentiments report, dealers say price contribution was up about 1.5% year-over-year compared to up about 1% the month prior. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25406 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25406-dealers-report-pricing-up-15-vs-last-year Dealers Report Pricing Up 1.5% vs. Last Year.jpg General Session: How to Unlock the Power of Critical Thinking in Equipment Dealerships Bryan Arzani’s CODE framework, developed over the last 17 years, shifts from a“directions model” to one of strategic guidance to get teams to analyze, adapt and act withconfidence. Bryan Arzani’s CODE framework, developed over the last 17 years, shifts from a
“directions model” to one of strategic guidance to get teams to analyze, adapt and act with
confidence.

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25397 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25397-general-session-how-to-unlock-the-power-of-critical-thinking-in-equipment-dealerships Bryan Azrani.png Number of Big Dealers Drops in 2026 kschmidt@lessitermedia.com As consolidation continues to impact the ag equipment industry, the number of big dealers in North America dropped again for the 4th year in a row in 2026. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25405 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25405-number-of-big-dealers-drops-in-2026 Number of Big Dealers Drops in 2026.jpg Dealers Gather for Inaugural AI Workshop & Networking Event nnewman@lessitermedia.com Leaders from AgRevolution, Agriteer, Young’s Equipment, LoneStar Ag, KanEquip and more gathered in Rosemont, Ill., for the inaugural ViNE Event, hosted by the Vi by visorPRO team. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25404 Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25404-dealers-gather-for-inaugural-ai-workshop-and-networking-event Dealers-Gather-for-Inaugural-AI-Workshop-&-Networking-Event.png Compeer Financial Teams Up with PepsiCo on Strip-Till Equipment Financing kschmidt@lessitermedia.com On June 11, Compeer Financial announced it was 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. Compeer Financial announced it was 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. ]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25403 Sat, 20 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25403-compeer-financial-teams-up-with-pepsico-on-strip-till-equipment-financing Compeer Financial Teams Up with PepsiCo on Strip-Till Equipment Financing.jpg General Session: Dealership Shark Tank Mark Reid, co-founder of Opervia and CEOof Atlantic Tractor, pitches his all-in-one software platform, Alex German, CEO of German-Bliss Kubota, details DealerTech Solutions’ suite of AI tools that are purpose-built for farm equipment dealerships, Mark Reid, co-founder of Opervia and CEO
of Atlantic Tractor, pitches his all-in-one software platform, Alex German, CEO of German-Bliss Kubota, details DealerTech Solutions’ suite of AI tools that are purpose-built for farm equipment dealerships,

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25395 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25395-general-session-dealership-shark-tank Alex German.png Making Strip-Till More Affordable, Big Dealer List Contracts kschmidt@lessitermedia.com In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we look at Compeer Financial and PepsiCo’s pilot program to help lower the cost of strip-till equipment for farmers. Associated Equipment Distributors, we look at Compeer Financial and PepsiCo’s pilot program to help lower the cost of strip-till equipment for farmers.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25401 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25401-making-strip-till-more-affordable-big-dealer-list-contracts Making Strip-Till More Affordable, Big Dealer List Contracts.jpg Farm Equipment's Best of the Web: June 19, 2026 kschmidt@lessitermedia.com This Week's Lineup: 10 Innovators Who Transformed American Farming Over 250 Years Listen to the 2026 Growing Season Farm Playlist CNH's New Management Structure Can Both Case & New Holland Survive | Tractor Therapy Podcast Made for Only a Year, Tillsoil 18-30 a Rare Breed A Decade of Opportunity Awaits for Off-Highway Electrification This Week's Lineup:

  • 10 Innovators Who Transformed American Farming Over 250 Years
  • Listen to the 2026 Growing Season Farm Playlist
  • CNH's New Management Structure Can Both Case & New Holland Survive | Tractor Therapy Podcast
  • Made for Only a Year, Tillsoil 18-30 a Rare Breed
  • A Decade of Opportunity Awaits for Off-Highway Electrification
]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25399 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25399-farm-equipments-best-of-the-web-june-19-2026 FE-THIS-WEEK.png Vanderloop Co-owner Carey Vanderloop Passes Away Carey L. Vanderloop, 59, third-generation co-owner of Vanderloop Equipment, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 6, 2026, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Carey L. Vanderloop, 59, third-generation co-owner of Vanderloop Equipment, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 6, 2026, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. 

]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25400 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:55:12 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25400-vanderloop-co-owner-carey-vanderloop-passes-away Carey-Vanderloop-1966-2026.jpg