Ag Equipment Intelligence Podcast

In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we look at AGCO’s plans for its precision business and its 2029 targets. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman talks with Eis Implement’s precision team. Also in this episode, the interest savings dealers could see with the latest rate cut by the Fed and a look at the used 100+ horsepower tractor market.

In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, Marc Johnson, principal with Pinion, provides 4 factors that will be important for dealers to watch in 2025 that will impact their business. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman has a preview of January’s Precision Farming Dealer Summit in Louisville. The latest Sandhills Global market report shows combine auct...

In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we take an initial look at the Dealer Business Outlook & Trends Report and what dealers are forecasting for 2025. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman provides a look at Verdant Robotics new Sharpshooter that it demoed at the FIRA Conference. Also in this episode, Deere reports a 16% drop in its fiscal year 202...

In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we look at how the latest round of interest rate cuts will impact dealers’ flooplan payments. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman talks autonomy with Monarch Tractor. Also in this episode, some additional insights on when we might see full autonomous adoption and AGCO reports a drop in 3Q revenue and a big cut...

In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, Deere Director of Investor Relations Josh Beal told JP Morgan analysts that the OEM is confident it will be “producing to demand” in fiscal year 2025. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman visits with Dave Thompson, a precision farming specialist with Johnson Tractor. Also in this episode, dairy is proving to be...

In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we look at the potential impact Hurricanes Helene and Milton will have on ag production as well as the dealers and manufacturers in the impacted region.

In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Benzi America, we take a look at former President Donald Trump’s threat of a 200% tariff on Deere’s Mexico built equipment. In the Technology Corner Noah Newman visits with Bluewhite about the company’s partnership with New Holland. Also in this episode, a different way of measuring yield and the impact the Fed’s interest rate cut could have on d...

In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Benzi America, we follow up on Jake Lieb’s viral TikTok video about AHW LLC canceling his order. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman visits with Sloan Implements salesperson Jason Seger on demoing the S7 combine with automation. Also in this episode, an update on the auction market, the latest WASDE report from USDA and the most likely products...

In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Benzi America, Alamo Group recently announced it was closing its Gibson City, Ill., facility and laying off its staff. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman shares the impact Ag Leaders Al Myers has had on the ag industry. Also in this episode, Claas’s Eric Raby shares his outlook for the rest of 2024 and 2025 and the impact Deere’s layoffs will...

In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Benzi America, Greg Roberg, vice president of sales for AgDirect, shares his expectations for potential rate cuts yet this year based on the FOMC’s comments in late July. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman highlights the upcoming Precision Specialist Week. Also in this episode, one manufacturer who supplies a number of OEMs says “Ag is on the...

In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Benzi America, we take a look at results of the 2024 Brand Loyalty study. In the Technology Corner, we examine how USDA’s use of ag data raises privacy concerns. Also in this episode, a look at the ag equipment companies that made the Industry Week U.S. 500 report and JP Morgan analysts say the rate of decline in the ag industry is expected to de...

In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Benzi America, we take a look at how much crop damage resulted from the rain and wind brought on by Hurricane Beryl. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman examines what dealers need to do before hosting drone clinics to ensure they are FAA compliant. Also in this episode, used equipment pricing and inventory continue to challenge the industry and...

In this episode of On the Record, we take a first look at the major line results from the North American Equipment Dealers Assn. 2024 Dealer-Manufacturer Relations survey. Also in this episode: CDK Global's cyber attack puts IntelliDealer customers offline and Stotz Equipment and Premier Equipment announce an industry-first cross border partnership. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman provides a...

In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Weasler Engineering, Pinion's Marc Johnson shares and updated forecast for dealers revenues in 2024. The latest Purdue Ag Economy Barometer shows producer sentiment improved in the last month but indicates most farmers still say it's a bad time to invest in new equipment. And, dealers report used equipment inventories continue to build. In the Te...

In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Weasler Engineering, we take a look at some responses to Kubota's new limiting acquisitions policy for dealers. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman examines how autonomy may provide a health benefit to the ag equipment industry. Also in this episode, John Deere's latest earnings and the end of AGCO and Ohio Ag Equipment's distribution agreement...

In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Weasler Engineering, we break down the key takeaways from Ag Equipment Intelligence's newly released 2024 Big Dealer Report. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman shows us how cover crop planting could be done autonomously. Also in this episode, CNH Industrial reports a drop in ag sales, AGCO combine and application equipment sales are down year-...

In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Weasler Engineering, we look at some analyst comments on Scott Wine's departure from CNH Industrial. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman talks to Pessl Instruments' CEO about the recent investment it received from Lindsay Corp. Also in this episode, dealers and farmers chime in on brand loyalty, air seeder sales forecasts and layoffs at the Rac...

In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Centro Motion, we look at how the Port of Baltimore's closure will alter the flow of high horsepower tractors in and out of the country. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman talks about some changes coming to drone operation regulations. Also in this episode, Kazakhstan's potential for the North American ag equipment industry and what 2024 holds...

In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we talk to an analyst and dealers on how interest rate cuts could impact the ag equipment industry. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman shows us how cover crop planting could be done autonomously. Also in this episode, the Baltimore bridge collapse, planter sales forecasts, leasing volumes and Titan Machinery'...

In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we look at how used dealer and auction prices are trending. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman shows up Trimble’s new Bilberry Smart Spraying System. Also in this episode, dealers report few department manager retirements coming, AGI earnings, the Farm Equipment Hall of Fame and Mahindra's North America CEO t...

In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, PFG America CEO Daniel Cook discusses the company's goals for expanding Deutz-Fahr's North American presence. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman hits the technology highlights of the 2024 National Farm Machinery Show. Also in this episode, CNH Industrial reports $18.1 billion in 2023 ag sales, fewer dealers p...

In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, Howard Buffett talks about getting tractors and combines to Ukrainian farmers. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman examines how the 360 Rain system boosts yields by over 65 bushels per acre. Also in this episode, the potential peak for large ag equipment sales, layoffs at Hutson Inc., 'Made in USA' equipment i...

In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, Casey Seymour gives his thoughts on what the used equipment market might look like in 2025. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman highlights ag equipment tech at this year's Consumer Electronics Show. Also in this episode, precision farming revenue was up for dealers in 2023 and AEM data shows large ag equipment...

In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, a Linamar executive says the company isn't seeing market negativity in 2024 as a shortline-only business. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman looks at Sentinel Fertigation's N-TIME nutrient management platform. Also in this episode, we ask dealers about their agri spray drone offerings, explore monthly dealer...

In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we dive into John Deere's annual report, including what it spent on dealer sales incentives in 2023. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman showcases the ag spray tech being developed at XAG. Also in this episode, Bourgault and Buhler Industries have been acquired, dealers likely won't add equipment lines next ye...