Farm Equipment Podcast

In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we take a look at how removing emissions controls from farm equipment could impact the market — from cost of equipment to what it means for the used market. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman has a report from AGRITECHNICA on AEF’s newest launch. Also in this episode, a discussion on how the latest interest r...

In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we take a look at a recent lawsuit between Case IH dealer Burks Tractor and Monarch Tractor. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman catches up with the precision crew at John Deere dealer Riesterer & Schnell for an inside look at their most popular product in 2025.

We’ve got something a little different in store for you today. Joining me on this week’s episode is our very own Technology Editor Noah Newman who is our editorial lead on Precision Farming Dealer and the Precision Farming Dealer Summit. Noah share’s some highlights of the upcoming Precision Farming Dealer Summit — including the anniversary lecture, the kick-off session with HTS Ag’s Adam Gittins...

To The Point: Strengthening the Next Link in the Chain by Farm Equipment

In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we get a market update from Curt Blades, senior vice president of AEM. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman catches up with Paul Welbig, director of precision technology for New Holland, for a conversation about the latest outlook for autonomy in agriculture. Also in this episode, Tennessee dealer Tim Brannon s...

In this episode, we are honoring the 2025 inductees into the Shortline Legends Hall of Fame. Farm Equipment Editor and Publisher Mike Lessiter and Executive Editor Kim Schmidt honored this year’s class in front of their peers during the Farm Equipment Manufacturers Assn.’s Fall Convention in Las Vegas.

Blog update … With changes in regulation and incentive, we’re finally starting to put out the fire on the cash-burning EVs.

What others often forget is that another is rising up to the challenge because they’re watching you. Most of us behave because we learned from someone ahead of us. That’s how life’s greatest lessons get passed down.

In this episode, Executive Editor Kim Schmidt sat down with Brian McGuire, president and CEO of Associated Equipment Distributors, who had just returned from AED’s Policy Conference in Washington D.C.

In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we talk with NAEDA Director of Dealer Development Tom Healy about some of the dealer-manufacturer relations issues the association has tackled this year.

The creation of an environmental agenda P&L -- that recognizes the big picture rather than obsessions on any one piece -- can keep foolhardy notions grounded where they belong.

In this episode, Executive Editor Kim Schmid sits down with Brett Davis CEO of the North American Equipment Dealers Assn. Brett’s been in the role of CEO since July, and just 3 months into the job is already busy meeting with dealers, manufacturers, other associations and other service providers who work closely with dealers, like finance and software companies. In our conversation, we cover what...

In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we take a look at some of the details in a lawsuit between Hutson Inc. and its former CEO, Josh Waggener.

To The Point: Judge me on my Losers by Farm Equipment

In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we take a look at dealers initial forecasters for 2026 and their latest forecast for 2025 sales. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman visits with Clint Brauer, co-founder of Greenfield Robotics.

In this episode, Managed Editor Christine Book sat down with John Fulton, a professor with Ohio State Univ.’s Department of Food, Agriculture and Biological Engineering,while working on Farm Equipment’s first-ever special report on careers in precision ag for the October/November issue of the magazine.

In this episode, I sat down with George Russell, founding member of the Machinery Advisors Consortium, who we’ve been working with on the annual Big Dealer Report since 2009 to track dealer consolidation.

In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we take a look at how the additional 407 tariff lines to the steel/aluminum tariff list will mean for manufacturers and dealers.

In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we report from the Farm Progress Show, with an interview from Claas’ Eric Raby. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman reports on InnerPlant’s groundbreaking CropVoice technology. Also in this episode, an update on interest rate cuts from AgDirect’s Greg Roberg and DuoLift gets into the retail dealer business

In this episode, brought to you by Machinery Scope, we sat down with Kim Rominger, who recently retired as CEO of the North American Equipment Dealers Association.

In this episode, we check back in with the executive leadership team at 2025 Dealership of the Year Mazergroup. Starting off with CFO Wally Butler, the Mazergroup shares how the dealership has evolved over the years and how it is facing its challenges head on, from customer experience to developing its team and sales processes.

In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we take a look at the Fed’s decision to hold interest rates and what to expect for the remainder of the year.

In this episode, we have what was likely the last interview with Bob Mazer, president of Mazergroup, who died on July 6, 2025, nearly one month to the day of when this interview was recorded. I was lucky enough to interview Bob back in January for the Farm Equipment Dealer Hall of Fame and then again in June for the Dealership of the Year story. I’m blessed to have had the opportunity to get to kn...

In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors , we discuss how the National Defense Authorization Act could impact the right to repair movement. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman checks in with New Holland and Oxbo on what precision technology products are gaining the most traction with customers. Also in this episode, retired dealer-principal Lee Rognes...

In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we take a look at how the flooding in Texas will impact the ag industry and check in with some dealers in the region. In the Tech Corner, Noah Newman heads to the Flickner Innovation Farm in Moundridge, Kan., where John Deere dealer PrairieLand Partners is teaming up with local farmer Ray Flickner on a See & Spr...