Episodes

  • Personal Observations Ahead of the Hands-On Workshop at Dealership Minds Summit

    Personal Observations Ahead of the Hands-On Workshop at Dealership Minds Summit
    Jul 14 2026
    Experience with Innermetrix Profiles: Free to Dealership Minds Summit Workshop Attendees https://www.farm-equipment.com/blogs/6-opinions-columns/post/25478-part-2-personal-observations-ahead-of-the-hands-on-workshop-at-dealership-minds-summit
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    7 mins
  • Big Companies are Putting Big Dollars Behind the Trades, but Where Does It Leave Diesel Techs?

    Big Companies are Putting Big Dollars Behind the Trades, but Where Does It Leave Diesel Techs?
    Jul 13 2026
    According to reports, big companies like Ford and philanthropies are stepping up to boost programs to get more people into the trades — a boost to the tune of $400 million. https://www.farm-equipment.com/blogs/6-opinions-columns/post/25452-big-companies-are-putting-big-dollars-behind-the-trades-but-where-does-it-leave-diesel-techs
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    3 mins
  • John Deere Labor Talks, Autonomy Adoption & Ag Economy Trends

    John Deere Labor Talks, Autonomy Adoption & Ag Economy Trends
    Jul 10 2026
    In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we look at John Deere’s proposal for a 2-year labor contract extension with the UAW. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman explores the PTx OutRun autonomous platform. Also in this episode, the Farm Capital Index declines again and we look at what to expect in the used equipment marketing going forward.
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    13 mins
  • John Deere Undermines Industry Learning Event

    John Deere Undermines Industry Learning Event
    Jun 30 2026
    Allowing its independent dealers to gather at the all-colors Dealership Minds Summit apparently makes the Deere corporate office uneasy ..,
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    9 mins
  • Making Strip-Till More Affordable, Big Dealer List Contracts

    Making Strip-Till More Affordable, Big Dealer List Contracts
    Jun 19 2026
    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. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman visits with Rob Saik, founder and CEO of Vi by VisorPRO. Also in this episode, the number of Big Dealers dropped again in 2026 and the latest Dealer Sentiments Report shows prices were up 1.5% vs. the prior report.
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    11 mins
  • Ag Equipment Tariff Cut to 15%; Plus, CNH Reorg Consideration & Latest Dealer Sales Forecasts

    Ag Equipment Tariff Cut to 15%; Plus, CNH Reorg Consideration & Latest Dealer Sales Forecasts
    Jun 5 2026
    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. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman visits with Stotz Equipment precision specialist Jake Nordenberg. Also in this episode, coverage on the legal considerations for CNH's reorganization of its Case IH and New Holland dealer network management and the cancellation of a John Deere dealer merger in Manitoba.
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    12 mins
  • Successful First-Ever Summit, But Some Conspicuous Absences

    Successful First-Ever Summit, But Some Conspicuous Absences
    May 29 2026
    Introducing a new product — or in our case a new event — can be equal parts excitement and nerve-racking. We did the attendee survey and polling on the need and formula, we lined up key presenters and sought input for the themed roundtable discussions. But you never quite know how the customer is going to respond to a format altogether different than anything the’ve attended before. Until you take the plunge you never really know.
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    3 mins
  • Future Interest Rate Cuts Unlikely

    Future Interest Rate Cuts Unlikely
    May 22 2026
    In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we look at the impact interest rates are having on the ag market. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman visits with strip-tiller Robert Boyle. Also in this episode, coverage from the first-ever Ag Equipment Intelligence Executive Summit, CNH moves to a dual branding model and Ritchie Bros. completes its acquisition of BigIron.
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    10 mins