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:
- E. Bourassa & Sons Celebrates a Century of Success
- Tractor and Combine Sales Plummet: An In-Depth Analysis of the Decline
- ‘Grandfather of No-Till’ Bill Richards Passes, Leaving Behind Conservation Legacy
- You're On The Hook
- Product Video of the Week: Geringhoff Unveils XFR-50 at Farm Progress Show 2024
E. Bourassa & Sons Celebrates a Century of Success
Looking Back, Moving Forward: As E. Bourassa and Sons celebrates 100 years, they’re also committed to the future. What does the next century hold for this iconic company?
Tractor and Combine Sales Plummet: An In-Depth Analysis of the Decline
In 2024, tractor and combine sales across the United States have seen a sharp decline, with data from the Assn. of Equipment Manufacturers revealing notable decreases across most horsepower ranges. In this video, Mike Wiles, aka Tractor Mike, dives into the reasons behind the significant downturn in the agricultural equipment market, with a detailed breakdown of the trends shaping sales figures through the third quarter of 2024.
‘Grandfather of No-Till’ Bill Richards Passes, Leaving Behind Conservation Legacy
William J. "Bill" Richards, the former NRCS director in Washington in the early 1990s who was considered by many as the ‘Grandfather’ of no-till practices in the U.S., passed away Tuesday at his home. He was 93.
You're On The Hook
“This is the single biggest problem with marketing in agriculture today: Nobody actually wants to be responsible for it,” writes Dan Schultz in Ag Done Different.
Product Video of the Week: Geringhoff Unveils XFR-50 at Farm Progress Show 2024
Craig Lee, director of sales for Geringhoff discusses the features of the new XFR 50 — a 50-foot draper — at Farm Progress Show 2024.
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