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Bill Hoeg
Leadership Lessons

Got Engagement?

By Bill Hoeg posted on August 28, 2022 | Posted in Best Practices, Department Management
I often see the lack or fear of delegation when working with dealers. Usually, it’s because the owner/leader is a “Doer” and feels it takes too long to get things done or doesn’t feel comfortable in managing or developing their people.
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Dan Crummett
Ahead of the Curve

Section Chemical Injection Boosts Sprayer Efficiency

Latitude-AG’s new SRV2 Boom Section Injection and Recirculation System breaks ground on reducing chemical waste and exposure with retrofit system to fit sprayers of all colors.
By Dan Crummett posted on August 28, 2022 | Posted in Product Innovations & Introductions, Niche Equipment Markets
The patents have been issued, the company’s name is different and the significantly advanced ag sprayer technology we discussed here in the April/May 2021 issue is headed to market.
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Lessiter

Dealer Association Profile: Who is Kim Rominger?

Farm Equipment digs deep into high school files for the scoop on the new President/CEO of the North American Dealers Association (NAEDA)
By Mike Lessiter posted on July 11, 2022 | Posted in Manufacturer & Dealer Issues

Last Friday’s “On the Record” broadcast from Ag Equipment Intelligence (AEI) featured an interview with Kim Rominger, president/CEO of the “new” North American Dealers Assn. (NAEDA) formed on July 1. A view of Rominger’s office prompted a late-night memory of a conversation and personal trivia Rominger shared with me 15 years or so ago (and perhaps now wishes he hadn’t).


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Dan Crummett
Ahead of the Curve

Fertilizer & Fuel?

New York-based research firm unveils a 75 horsepower ammonia-fueled electric tractor that could foreshadow answers to the current lack of practicality of lithium-ion batteries to power large farm equipment.
By Dan Crummett posted on July 3, 2022 | Posted in Product Innovations & Introductions
While most North American growers and farm equipment dealers don’t share much enthusiasm for electric-powered field tractors and harvesters, the recent demonstration of a highly-modified John Deere tractor using anhydrous ammonia as fuel for its electric motors could spark some interest in both groups.
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