One of our salesmen was fond of telling equipment manufacturers, “If you ignore the dealer, they’ll return the favor.” He was right, and some manufacturers learned their lessons the hard way. Some didn’t survive.
How does Cody Boeck sort through the noise and narrow down which technologies are actually worth the investment? He created a Venn diagram to guide his evaluation process.
I started my farm equipment career during the Gerald Ford administration. Things were rockin’ during those 3 years (1975-78). Fresh out of college with a business degree, I went to work as a commissioned salesperson
How well do you know your farm equipment news? Test your knowledge of recent ag industry updates for May 2025! Farm EquipmentNews IQ is brought to you with the support of Brillion Farm Equipment.
In an April 30 article, Leigh Anderson, senior economist at Farm Credit Canada (FCC) offered perspective on the global trade scene and the uncertainty farmers are facing.
In this sales-focused session, Dean Devore dives into the techniques you need to successfully upsell in your parts and service departments and as a result grow your bottom line and make sure customers have everything they need.
As agricultural machinery grows more complex and costly, the risk of unexpected repairs threatens financial success. Offering extended coverage ensures peace of mind and stability, brought to you by Ag Guard.
A delegation of leaders, government affairs staff and members from the North American Equipment Dealers Assn. (NAEDA) traveled to Washington, D.C. April 8-9 for its annual Capitol Hill Fly-In.
For 2024, total U.S. cropland acreage reported in the USDA, Economic Research Service’s Major Land Uses data series was 328 million acres, down by 6 million acres from the 2023 estimated acreage.
Daniel Surprenant has 30 years of experience in dealership training. His training company is Formation Future Inc. He is also a founding member of the Machinery Advisors Consortium.
This multi-billion dollar investment into conservation ag will undoubtedly raise awareness for the benefits of no-till farming and drive adoption in the U.S. It’s more important now than ever that dealers and manufacturers understand no-till farming, what it can do for their customers and the potential demand for equipment it will create on the heels of these investments.
This new report helps you identify the opportunities and challenges for your business by participating in one of the largest trends in all of American agriculture, cover crops. The online-exclusive report features original reporting and primary research data licensed from years of operational benchmarking surveys of growers compiled by No-Till Farmer and Cover Crop Strategies.
This compilation covers a state of the technology review of alternative fuels and includes primary research of North American dealers. This authoritative report provides you with the insight you need to strategically position your business for changes in the fuel choices that power the machinery on the farm.
For years, there has been anecdotal evidence that there are pockets of strip-till growth, a niche that began to be commercially served by manufacturers in the 1990s. Evidence comes from both the farm and the dealership levels, with local ambassadors for the practice promoting the benefits and converting neighbors and customers. These are encouraging stories that reinforce the commitment strip-tillers make, along with the challenges they face and rewards they earn. The objective of this report is to create a “how to” guide for dealers not yet operating within the strip-till market and provide them with insights from farmers and dealers on what it means to carry, sell and service strip-till equipment.
High levels of pressure exerted by ag tires on farm ground can cause compaction, which restricts root growth and water infiltration, delays crop emergence and can reduce yield potential by as much as 60% depending on conditions.
This report gives you useful tips to get more from ag tires, tools to shield tires from stalks and helps you choose the right farm tires for your operation. View
"Benchmarking No-Till Farming in the U.S. — 2013" is the only report of its kind for the farm equipment industry. Based on surveys of hundreds of U.S. farmers, this unique and valuable report represents the most comprehensive and up-to-date data available on U.S. no-till farming. View
"Benchmarking No-Till Farming in the U.S. — 2011" is the only report of its kind for the farm equipment industry. Based on surveys of hundreds of U.S. farmers, this unique and valuable report represents the most comprehensive and up-to-date data available on U.S. no-till farming. View
Compiled and written by the editors of Ag Equipment Intelligence, the 48-page Dealer Business Outlook & Trends Forecast breaks out dealers' 2008 outlook by country (U.S. and Canada), by U.S. region, by equipment brand and by the size of dealership. It also provides a status report and analysis of North American farm equipment industry retail sales & inventory data, and insightful used farm equipment pricing & inventory analysis. View
Regardless of your tillage system, this manual will help you use earthworms to make your crop more profitable! Enlist the help of your subterranean friends in improving fertility, loosening soil so plant roots grow deeper! Follow these recommended steps to increase the numbers of earthworms which will allow you to increase profits while reducing tillage, fertilizer and chemical expenses. Includes charts, photos, illustrations, and 19 chapters on managing this valuable underground workforce!
During this webinar, ARI’s marketing coordinator, Chloe Banholzer, will walk through proven methods to generate more reviews and explain how to turn both positive and negative reviews into opportunities. Read More
In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, Jason Webster, commercial agronomist with PTI Farm, breaks the results of PTI Farm’s 2024 HIgh Speed Planting Corn Study.
Built on 90 years of expertise, Yetter Farm Equipment leads the agriculture industry in designing effective and innovative equipment for residue management, seedbed preparation, precision fertilizer placement, harvest attachments, strip-tillage, and more.
At Machinery Scope, we believe you deserve the best risk management solutions for your investments in heavy equipment. Since 2013, we have been proud to offer extended warranty, appraisals, and inspections. Machinery Scope is a family-owned business built on our experience in farming and equipment dealerships. We understand your business and provide a personalized and professional level of customer service. Machinery Scope has built a strong warranty product with our customers in mind, offering the same professional level of service from the time you get a quote, through the processing of a claim.
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