Noah Newman and Kim Schmidt break down everything dealers can expect to learn at the conference, Jan. 5-6 in St. Louis, and also share news about projected attendance, speakers, general sessions, classrooms and networking opportunities.
Following the principles regarding human interaction and organization, the unique size of the Precision Farming Dealer Summit introduces and exposes you to ALL the best of the best ideas and trends in precision ag.
The 11th annual Precision Farming Dealer Summit in downtown St. Louis is now less than 9 weeks away. Registrations are pacing more than 50% ahead of last year at this same time – and on pace for an all-time record that will surely be SOLD OUT!
"These economic challenges have weakened demand for farm equipment in North America and Europe," says AGCO CEO Eric Hansotia. "Still, farmers continue to invest in precision technologies to boost productivity and profitability."
What a blast (pun intended) this event was! Not only did it raise money for NAEDA’s Equipment Dealers Foundation, but it was also a chance for the dealers in attendance to get a much-needed break from the madness of harvest season.
Overall, machinery-related costs have increased from $136 per acre in 2021 to $171 per acre in 2024, representing a 25% rise, roughly in line with the price increase reflected in USDA’s tractor price index.
Sell your team on new technology before selling your customers on it. Explain to your staff how change is good — and necessary — for the long-term success of everyone at the dealership.
Chris Hunsaker grew up on an 8,000-acre sugarbeet and wheat farm in southern Idaho. After 18 years as CEO of Double L — a potato equipment manufacturing company — Hunsaker left the machinery industry when he grew frustrated with the way things were going.
In this episode of The Germinate Podcast, Joe Sampson sits down with Mike Lessiter, President of Lessiter Media, to discuss the evolution of agricultural journalism, the role of media in shaping the farm equipment industry, and how niche publishing serves as a powerful resource for agribusiness professionals.
She co-founded ‘a different kind of ag publishing company’ in 1981 with husband, Frank
March 11, 2025
Pam Lessiter, co-founder of Lessiter Media Inc., passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving husband, Frank, and all 4 of her children in a room packed with in-laws and grandchildren on March 8, 2025 after an unwavering 7-year battle with lung disease.
The editors of Farm Equipment magazine announced that the 2025 Dealership Minds Summit will be heading to Iowa City, Iowa., on July 29-30, 2025, for the 11th annual gathering of top farm equipment dealerships from around North America.
I tagged along with the precision crew at John Deere dealer Riesterer and Schnell in eastern Wisconsin last week. Among the several takeaways from the visit, they told me there’s one precision tool in particular that’s really paying off for farmers right now.
DigiFarm VBN is a proven leader in providing RTK Correction Services across the Midwest and beyond, via cellular based RTK network. We have been in business since 2011 working with farmers, Ag retailers, and precision Ag dealers
We leverage our years of experience and industry knowledge to deliver solutions that keep you moving forward. For more than 30 years, our team of entrepreneurs and technicians have focused on understanding the hurdles you face. Then we brainstorm possibilities. Whether it’s offering a replacement part, repairing parts that aren’t working or creating custom solutions for your challenge. We’re experts in ag equipment electronic parts and systems. But more importantly, we make connections to keep your operation moving forward.
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