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January Showcase 2022
Volume: 60
Edition: 1
Tackling the Tech Shortage
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
SPECIAL REPORT: Technician ShortageSounding the Alarm: Technician Shortage Hurts the Bottom Line
Being down just one technician for 30 days can have significant financial impact on farm equipment dealerships.Read MoreSPECIAL REPORT: Technician ShortagePutting Technicians in the Pipeline
John Deere dealership Hutson Inc. uses a 3-year strategy to develop high school students into service technicians.Read MoreSPECIAL REPORT: Technician ShortageAGCO Partners with Universal Technical Institute for Fendt Ag Tech Training
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SPECIAL REPORT: Technician ShortageKanEquip Takes New Approach with Tuition Reimbursement for New Techs
Rather than covering tuition costs up front for future technicians, the New Holland dealer reimburses new employees for school costs over the course of 3 years.Read More
SPECIAL REPORT: Technician ShortageTitan Machinery Takes Grassroots Approach to Technician Recruitment
Dave McCarthy, southwest regional manager, aims to visit 10-15 high schools per semester to recruit high school students for local diesel tech programs and future careers at Titan Machinery.Read More
SPECIAL REPORT: Technician ShortageState Apprenticeship Program Bolsters Birkey’s Recruitment Efforts
A new state-sponsored apprenticeship program in Illinois has added tax benefits to a strong partnership the dealership has with Parkland College in training new technicians.Read More
4 Dealer Association Boards Vote to Consolidate, Forming Stronger National Organization
EDA, MSEDA UEDA and WEDA plan to move forward with a proposal that would form a new North American Equipment Dealers Assn.Read More2021 Year in Review
Top Trending Content on the Farm Equipment Website Over the Last 12 MonthsRead More
Ahead of the CurveDanfoss Power Solutions Tightens the Curve with MultiAxis-Steer
Danish firm makes multi-axis steering easy for OEMs to improve maneuverability and productivity of farm and construction equipment. The system enables tighter turns and high-visibility crabbing.Read More
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Featured Articles
Featured Articles
SPECIAL REPORT: Technician ShortageSounding the Alarm: Technician Shortage Hurts the Bottom Line
Being down just one technician for 30 days can have significant financial impact on farm equipment dealerships.Read More4 Dealer Association Boards Vote to Consolidate, Forming Stronger National Organization
EDA, MSEDA UEDA and WEDA plan to move forward with a proposal that would form a new North American Equipment Dealers Assn.Read More -
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Nearly Two-Thirds of Farmers Identify as ‘Brand Loyal’
In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Benzi America, we take a look at results of the 2024 Brand Loyalty study. In the Technology Corner, we examine how USDA’s use of ag data raises privacy concerns. Also in this episode, a look at the ag equipment companies that made the Industry Week U.S. 500 report and JP Morgan analysts say the rate of decline in the ag industry is expected to decrease.
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Yetter Farm Equipment
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Montag Mfg
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