John Deere Labor Talks, Autonomy Adoption & Ag Economy Trends
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, No...
10 Jul 12min
John Deere Undermines Industry Learning Event
Allowing its independent dealers to gather at the all-colors Dealership Minds Summit apparently makes the Deere corporate office uneasy ..,
30 Jun 8min
Making Strip-Till More Affordable, Big Dealer List Contracts
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 farme...
19 Jun 10min
Ag Equipment Tariff Cut to 15%; Plus, CNH Reorg Consideration & Latest Dealer Sales Forecasts
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 in...
5 Jun 11min
Successful First-Ever Summit, But Some Conspicuous Absences
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...
29 Mai 3min
Future Interest Rate Cuts Unlikely
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 wi...
22 Mai 10min
Know When to Hold ‘Em & When to Fold ‘Em
Expectations are that customers are going to treat Ballweg employees with respect. If they don’t, Tom Ballweg is clear with them. “It’s easier for me to get a new customer than a new employee."
21 Mai 3min
Farmer Sentiment Drops in April with Current, Future & Capital Investment Indices All Down
In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we review the decline in farmer sentiment in April, which saw the Ag Economy Barometer and the Farm Capital Inves...
8 Mai 8min
