Farm Equipment editors encounter a variety of articles, social media posts, podcasts and videos that offer a unique look at various aspects of our great farm machinery industry. Here is our favorite content from the past week from across the web:
- 7 Habits of Highly Determined People
- Jackie Robinson & Harry Young — Barrier Breakers
- Not an April Fool’s Joke — Deere Looking for Chief Tractor Officer
- SkillsUSA Competitions Highlight Future Techs
- Product Video of the Week: John Blue Company Showcases its NGP Piston Pump
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7 Habits of Highly Determined People
Do you consider yourself and members of your team determined people? If so, do you — and your emerging leaders — have these 7 habits? Learn from some of the best at the 2024 Dealership Minds Summit — Planning & Executing Transitional Management Aug. 6-7 in Madison, Wis.
Jackie Robinson & Harry Young — Barrier Breakers
April 15 marked the 77th anniversary of Jackie Robinson's debut, which broke major league baseball's race-barrier. In the No-Till Farmer history article Mike Lessiter writes about the barrier-breaker in no-till's history & why it was important that a special individual, Harry Young, was to be the first to try it on commercial farmland — and share it.
Not an April Fool’s Joke — Deere Looking for Chief Tractor Officer
Earlier this week John Deere announced it was looking for a chief tractor officer — “a witty and charismatic content creator ready to help the iconic American brand celebrate farmers, contractors, groundskeepers, and brand fans.” Based on this video, there’s some steep competition for the job. The Farm Equipment editors are backing Tariq the Corn Kid.
SkillsUSA Competitions Highlight Future Techs
SkillsUSA competitions have been taking place across the country in recent weeks. SkillsUSA’s goal is to prepare students for careers in the trades and grow the workforce. SkillsUSA National Signing Day is May 7. Is your dealership doing anything special to highlight the students who are signing on with your dealership?
Product Video of the Week: John Blue Company Showcases its NGP Piston Pump
In today’s product spotlight, John Blue Company showcases its NGP Piston Pump and VisaGage Flow Monitor System. Take a look and let us know what you think in the comments section below!
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