https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/rss en-us nnewman@lessitermedia.com Day in the Life series, which highlights employees and educates students on what it’s like to work in the ag equipment world.]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7031 Sat, 07 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0500 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7031-video-case-ih-dealers-day-in-the-life-series-shines-light-on-ag-careers Case-IH-Dealer’s-Day-in-the-Life-Series-Shines-Light-on-Ag-Careers.png nnewman@lessitermedia.com http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7030 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0500 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7030-video-case-ih-dealer-aims-to-double-number-of-technicians-in-1-year Case-IH-Dealer-Aims-to-Double-Number-of-Technicians-in-1-Year.png nnewman@lessitermedia.com http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7029 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0500 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/7029-video-a-three-pronged-approach-to-structuring-the-precision-department A-Three-Pronged-Approach-to-Structuring-the-Precision-Department.png nnewman@lessitermedia.com http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/6986 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:46:00 -0500 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/6986-building-a-winner-what-to-look-for-in-new-precision-employees Building-a-Winner--What-to-Look-for-in-New-Precision-Employees.png nnewman@lessitermedia.com http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/6988 Sat, 21 Feb 2026 10:46:00 -0500 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/6988-what-it-takes-to-grow-a-precision-farming-business What-it-Takes-to-Grow-a-Precision-Farming-Business.png nnewman@lessitermedia.com http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/6993 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:46:00 -0500 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/6993-most-valuable-dealer-adds-horsch-and-outrun-autonomous-kit-to-arsenal Most-Valuable-Dealer-Adds-Horsch-&-OutRun-Autonomous-Kit-to-Arsenal.png nnewman@lessitermedia.com http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/6995 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:46:00 -0500 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/6995-most-valuable-dealer-shares-unique-philosophy-on-clinics-and-training Most-Valuable-Dealer-Shares-Unique-Philosophy-on-Clinics-&-Training.png nnewman@lessitermedia.com Precision Farming Dealer’s 2026 Most Valuable Dealer, gives us a tour of his facilities in Minster, Ohio.]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/6994 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:46:00 -0500 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/6994-most-valuable-tour-behind-the-scenes-at-precision-agri-services Most-Valuable-Tour--Behind-the-Scenes-at-Precision-Agri-Services.png nnewman@lessitermedia.com http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/6992 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:46:00 -0500 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/6992-precision-dealer-utilizes-3d-printer-to-boost-overall-efficiency Precision-Dealer-Utilizes-3D-Printer-to-Boost-Overall-Efficiency.png nnewman@lessitermedia.com http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/6991 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:46:00 -0500 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/6991-most-valuable-precision-dealer-looks-back-on-how-it-all-started-in-1994 Most-Valuable-Precision-Dealer-Looks-Back-on-How-It-All-Started-in-1994.png nnewman@lessitermedia.com http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/6990 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:46:00 -0500 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/6990-delivering-precision-insights-with-on-farm-agronomic-trials Delivering-Precision-Insights-with-On-Farm-Agronomic-Trials.png nnewman@lessitermedia.com http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/6989 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:46:00 -0500 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/6989-cross-training-employees-on-multiple-precision-products Cross-Training-Employees-on-Multiple-Precision-Products.png nnewman@lessitermedia.com http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/6987 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:46:00 -0500 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/6987-finding-silver-linings-in-challenging-times Finding-Silver-Linings-in-Challenging-Times.png Tony Kramer breaks down how the John Deere Operations Center and SeedStar give vegetable farms real-time planter data to boost planter performance and reduce downtime. 

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/6984 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/6984-connected-tech-brings-visibility-and-precision-to-high-stakes-vegetable-planting 02.2.116_SWAG_QVCustomerStory_2025-62.jpeg nnewman@lessitermedia.com Trevor Balthazor hits the ground running as digital specialist for Deere dealer after cutting his teeth as an intern.

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/6974 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/6974-on-the-job-training-paves-way-for-successful-precision-careers DITC_FE_0226_Trevor-Balthazor.jpg Trevor Balthazor jokes that if he can’t fix something on the computer then it’s probably above his pay grade. The digital specialist for Riesterer & Schnell helps farmers in Wisconsin maximize the benefits of precision technology. Noah Newman nnewman@lessitermedia.com The 2026 sales outlook looks solid with 42% forecasting at least 2-7% bump, according to Precision Farming Dealer Benchmark Study. 

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/6973 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/6973-dealers-report-improved-precision-sales-and-service-numbers-in-2025 PFD-Benchmark-Survey_FE_0226-Precision-Farming-Sales-&-Service-Revenue-Growth-Comparison.jpg Nearly half of dealers surveyed reported an increase in precision sales & service revenue in 2025, compared to only 27% who reported an increase in 2024. Source: Precision Farming Dealer Benchmark Study nnewman@lessitermedia.com Minster, Ohio-based dealership focuses on the ‘little things’ while keeping up with rapidly evolving precision technology.

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/6971 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/6971-elite-service-hands-on-approach-propel-precision-agri-services-to-2026-most-valuable-dealership-honor PFD-MVD-PASI-Team.jpg Carol Lehmkuhl, Bill Lehmkuhl and Justin Goubeaux (l-r) hold down the fort at Precision Agri Services Inc. (PASI), PFD’s 2026 Most Valuable Dealership, while most of the team is away for Precision Planting training in early December. Noah Newman leo.johnson@machineryadvisors.org

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1/post/6955 Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1-from-the-virtual-terminal/post/6955-why-do-i-need-a-budget-prepare-for-no-surprises Leo-Johnson.jpg nnewman@lessitermedia.com http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1/post/6934 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:00:00 -0500 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1-from-the-virtual-terminal/post/6934-precision-dealers-discuss-how-to-improve-recruiting-and-retention-in-2026 Noah-Newman-web.jpg http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/6924 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/6924-ptx-winter-conference-highlights-practical-ag-innovations http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/6904 Tue, 23 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/6904-ag-equipment-makers-investing-in-future-workforce-training Effective use of AI depends on good training. Staff need to know what counts as proper and improper use, and they also need to learn how to “prompt” AI in a meaningful way.

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/6872 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/6872-guidelines-and-guardrails-to-consider-when-using-ai-at-the-dealership aichatbox.png nnewman@lessitermedia.com http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1/post/6870 Sat, 29 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1-from-the-virtual-terminal/post/6870-advice-for-aspiring-precision-specialists-dont-be-afraid-to-start-in-the-shop Riesterer and Schnell internship.png nnewman@lessitermedia.com 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. 

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/6865 Thu, 27 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/6865-breaking-down-what-to-expect-at-the-precision-farming-dealer-summit http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/6863 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/6863-fema-announces-new-partnership-with-embo-sales-consulting Joe Sampson_Embo Sales.JPG mlessiter@lesspub.com 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!

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1/post/6822 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 10:34:00 -0500 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1-from-the-virtual-terminal/post/6822-precision-farming-dealer-summit-4-reasons-you-need-to-be-in-st-louis PFDS program.png http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/6787 Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/6787-whos-teaching-and-training-on-precision-sales-and-service Ag-Careers-Special-Report_AGCO_Technician_Training_Center_at_Parkland_College.jpg nnewman@lessitermedia.com 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.

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1/post/6793 Sat, 25 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1-from-the-virtual-terminal/post/6793-pull-dealers-take-harvest-break-for-a-good-cause-at-naeda-clay-shoot naeda clay shoot.jpg nnewman@lessitermedia.com Drawing on his experience as a precision specialist, Nick Rust has a list of about 15 questions for every candidate. Even if they check all the boxes, it’s inevitable that not every hire is going to be a home run.

]]> http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/6784 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/articles/6784-winning-strategies-for-building-a-strong-precision-department Nick-Rust.webp nnewman@lessitermedia.com http://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1/post/6774 Wed, 15 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.precisionfarmingdealer.com/blogs/1-from-the-virtual-terminal/post/6774-doom-and-gloom-moment-in-ag-is-perfect-time-for-precision-dealers-to-shine Noah-Newman-web.jpg