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:

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Norden Mfg. is the new name of the company formerly known as Kuhns Mfg. Despite the change in name and logo, the company remains the same - with the same people, ownership, and commitment to producing the same trusted products. Norden Mfg. develops innovative equipment available for small-square bale handling as well as a leading design of wheel rakes, and a new line of utility attachments. Norden also does custom fabrication work for other manufacturer.

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Diplomat of the Year Awarded to Owen Palm

On Wednesday, August 7, the Nebraska Diplomats honored Owen Palm, president and CEO of 21st Century Equipment and a Nebraska Diplomat since 2002, with the prestigious Diplomat of the Year award at their annual awards banquet. Governor Jim Pillen, Nebraska Diplomats President Desiree Wineland, and Nebraska Department of Agriculture Director Sherry Vinton presented this year’s awards at the Younes Conference Center North in Kearney, Neb.

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Candy Dispensing Vintage Combines Bring Parade Smiles in Minnesota and Missouri

Machinery Pete shined the spotlight on a few very cool farmer inventions … turning old farm equipment into smile inducing new things. 1967 John Deere 45 and 1967 Gleaner E combines were turned into Candy Combines, dispensing heaps of candy out the auger on parade routes in Minnesota and Missouri. Also the story of an old gravity wagon turned into something super cool at The Joy Ranch of South Dakota in Florence, S.D.

Service Techs — What’s Your Favorite Equipment to Work On?

In this video, the Sloan Implement techs share their favorite equipment to work on. 

New Holland Autonomy at the 2024 Farm Progress Show

New Holland hosted a panel discussion with company leaders Carlo Lambro, Paul Welbig and one of their local customers, John from the Des Moines area. He shared his take on autonomy and its potential place on his farm. "It always comes back to the pocketbook." See a video from the discussion here.

Agri-Service Celebrates National Dog Day

Our furry friends are common place on the farm and in the dealership. AGCO dealer Agri-Service celebrated National Dog Day earlier this week sharing some of their favorites in this Facebook post. 

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Best of the Web This Week is brought to you by Norden Mfg.

Norden Mfg. is the new name of the company formerly known as Kuhns Mfg. Despite the change in name and logo, the company remains the same - with the same people, ownership, and commitment to producing the same trusted products. Norden Mfg. develops innovative equipment available for small-square bale handling as well as a leading design of wheel rakes, and a new line of utility attachments. Norden also does custom fabrication work for other manufacturer. Learn more at nordenmfg.com

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