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[Podcast] FWEDA & AED Move Forward with Merger

In this podcast, we take a look at the FWEDA/AED merger and other association M&A activity that led to this decision. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman covers Horsch's recently debuted autonomous planter. Also in this episode: strip-till farmers' purchasing plans and analyst coverage of John Deere Financial's earnings.


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On the Record

FWEDA & AED Move Forward with Merger

In this episode of On The Record, we take a look at the FWEDA/AED merger and other association M&A activity that led to this decision. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman covers Horsch's recently debuted autonomous planter. Also in this episode: strip-till farmers' purchasing plans and analyst coverage of John Deere Financial's earnings. This episode of On The Record is brought to you by Agrisolutions.
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[Podcast] Kubota Reports 33% Increase in 1Q23 Ag Revenue

In this podcast, we examine Kubota's earnings for the first quarter of the year, including what percentage of its total revenue comes from its ag segment and its North American market. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman dives into the latest Precision Farming Dealer Day in the Cab visit. Also in this episode: SurePoint Ag's acquisition of some of Dawn Equipment's product lineup and the most recent update to the Ag Economy Barometer.


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On the Record

Kubota Reports 33% Increase in 1Q23 Ag Revenue

In this episode of On The Record, we examine Kubota's earnings for the first quarter of the year, including what percentage of its total revenue comes from its ag segment and its North American market. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman dives into the latest Precision Farming Dealer Day in the Cab visit. Also in this episode: SurePoint Ag's acquisition of some of Dawn Equipment's product lineup and the most recent update to the Ag Economy Barometer. This episode of On The Record is brought to you by Agrisolutions.



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[Podcast] Deere’s Population of 20-Store Dealers On the Rise

In this podcast we examine the CNH Industrial's recently announced partnership with AGuru Machinery and how it reflects on the state of the strip-till equipment market. In the Technology Corner, we take a look at the future of AGCO and Bosch BASF's smart spraying partnership. Also in this episode: CNH Industrial's dealer inventory levels, Colorado Right to Repair concerns and corn fertilizer expense


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Deere Reports Rising Large Ag Price Realization, Lower Production Costs

In this episode of On The Record, we examine Deere’s Population of 20-Store Dealers On the Rise. In the Technology Corner, we take a look at Carbon Robotics Developing New “Thinning” Function for LaserWeeder. Also in this episode: AGCO & Kubota Sign Right to Repair MOUs, Deere Reports Rising Large Ag Price Realization - Lower Production Costs and Dealers’ Most Pressing Concerns. This episode of On The Record is brought to you by Agrisolutions.


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[Podcast] CNH Industrial & AGuru Partnership Reflects Growing Importance of Strip-Till

In this podcast we examine the CNH Industrial's recently announced partnership with AGuru Machinery and how it reflects on the state of the strip-till equipment market. In the Technology Corner, we take a look at the future of AGCO and Bosch BASF's smart spraying partnership. Also in this episode: CNH Industrial's dealer inventory levels, Colorado Right to Repair concerns and corn fertilizer expenses.



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On the Record

CNH Industrial & AGuru Partnership Reflects Growing Importance of Strip-Till

In this episode of On The Record, we examine the CNH Industrial's recently announced partnership with AGuru Machinery and how it reflects on the state of the strip-till equipment market. In the Technology Corner, we take a look at the future of AGCO and Bosch BASF's smart spraying partnership. Also in this episode: CNH Industrial's dealer inventory levels, Colorado Right to Repair concerns and corn fertilizer expenses. This episode of On The Record is brought to you by Agrisolutions.
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[Podcast] Big Dealers Now Operate Over 2,600 Locations

In this podcast we examine the preliminary results of the 2023 Ag Equipment Intelligence Big Dealer report. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman takes a look at FarmWave's harvest loss technology. Also in this episode: European investment comes to a Manitoba dealership, the majors' 2022 investments and acquisitions and why John Deere and Case IH are going for integrated solutions in their tech stacks.



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On the Record

Big Dealers Now Operate Over 2,600 Locations

In this episode of On The Record, we examine the preliminary results of the 2023 Ag Equipment Intelligence Big Dealer report. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman takes a look at FarmWave's harvest loss technology. Also in this episode: European investment comes to a Manitoba dealership, the majors' 2022 investments and acquisitions and why John Deere and Case IH are going for integrated solutions in their tech stacks. This episode of On The Record is brought to you by Agrisolutions.
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