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On the Record

New Holland to ‘Clean’ Dealer Network of Shortlines

In this episode of On the Record, New Holland Agriculture President Carlo Lambro talks about the future of the company's North America network. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman takes a look at the recently award-winning One Smart Spray system. Also in this episode, Titan Machinery's latest earnings report, dealers forecast fourth quarter wholegoods sales and ag equipment manufacturers' reasons to be optimistic in 2024. This episode of On the Record is brought to you by Weasler Engineering.
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Executive Q&A

Claas Looks for Remote Service Success with FarmPoint Dealership Model

The new company-owned dealership, made up of 2 stores and a team of remote technicians, covers Indiana and parts of Kentucky
In a Feb. 9 press release, Claas defined FarmPoint as “a physical and virtual launching point for parts, service and equipment” with “a select number of service bays but a high degree of focus on remote service.’’
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On the Record

Deere’s Large Ag Sales Up 12% YOY in 3Q23

In this episode of On the Record, we take a look at John Deere's latest earnings report. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman gives us a deep dive into Ecorobotix's precision spot-sprayer ARA. Also in this episode, dealer customer satisfaction scores and Buhler Industries' second quarter earnings. This episode of On the Record is brought to you by Weasler Engineering.
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On the Record

2024 Equipment Outlook: Look for Shallow Trough

In this episode of On the Record, Analyst Chris Johnson forecasts the ag equipment industry will see a "shallow trough" slowdown. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman takes a look at precision tech at this year's National Strip-Tillage Conference. Also in this episode, farm production expenditures are up for 2022 and Kubota reports earnings for the first half of 2023. This episode of On the Record is brought to you by Weasler Engineering.
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On the Record

Canadian Used Combine Inventories Trending Up, Prices Could Drop

In this episode of On the Record, we take a closer look at the used combine market. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman talks about the versatility of drones with a Corn Belt farmer who owns and operates his own aerial application business. Also in this episode, AGCO and CNH Industrial released their second quarter earnings this week. This episode of On the Record is brought to you by Weasler Engineering.
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