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.

In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Benzi America, we take a look at how much crop damage resulted from the rain and wind brought on by Hurricane Beryl. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman examines what dealers need to do before hosting drone clinics to ensure they are FAA compliant. Also in this episode, used equipment pricing and inventory continue to challenge the industry and elected officials discuss how policy can impact the equipment manufacturing industry while in Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention.

In this episode of On the Record, we take a closer look on AGCO’s unfinished inventory, which is the highest it’s been in 2 years. In the technology corner, we take a look at Precision Planting's new tools for automating soil sampling. Also in this episode, the results of a Farm Equipment poll on OEM new equipment lead times and an update on the UAW-CNH strike.

In this episode of On the Record, Stifel's quarterly dealer survey reveals that while OEM lead times have improved slightly, the majority of dealers still say they are longer than last year. In the Technology Corner we look at AEM's recent white paper that outlines 13 trends that could influence how food is produced — many of which are tied to precision ag technologies. Also in this episode: A closer look at Titan Machinery's acquisition of Heartland Ag Systems, how farmers view shortlines compared to the majors, and a look at the 6-month unit sales report for 100+ horsepower and 4WD tractors.