In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we take a look at the Fed’s decision to hold interest rates and what to expect for the remainder of the year.

In this episode, we have what was likely the last interview with Bob Mazer, president of Mazergroup, who died on July 6, 2025, nearly one month to the day of when this interview was recorded. I was lucky enough to interview Bob back in January for the Farm Equipment Dealer Hall of Fame and then again in June for the Dealership of the Year story. I’m blessed to have had the opportunity to get to know and learn from him. He was a well-respected dealer and leader both in the industry and his community and will be dearly missed.

In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we discuss how the National Defense Authorization Act could impact the right to repair movement. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman checks in with New Holland and Oxbo on what precision technology products are gaining the most traction with customers. Also in this episode, retired dealer-principal Lee Rogness shares what sort of impact shortlines had on his dealership’s business and we take a look at how the shortlines owned by Linamar fared in this year’s NAEDA Deal-Manufacturer Relations survey.

In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we take a look at how the flooding in Texas will impact the ag industry and check in with some dealers in the region. In the Tech Corner, Noah Newman heads to the Flickner Innovation Farm in Moundridge, Kan., where John Deere dealer PrairieLand Partners is teaming up with local farmer Ray Flickner on a See & Spray Ultimate Trial. Also in this episode, Kubota Canada gets top scores from dealers in NAEDA’s annual Dealer-Manufacturer Relations survey and used combine inventories are trending sideways.

In this episode of the Farm Equipment podcast is brought to you by Machinery Scope, Managing Editor Christine Book sits down with Bill Hartzler, co-owner of Lowe & Young. Lowe & Young is the 2025 Dealership of the Year in the small operation category. Bill shares the history of Lowe & Young, the company's defining moments and what challenges they face when covering such a large geographic area.

In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we take a look at how dealers sales forecast compares to the major line OEMs. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman shares a glimpse of Horsch’s new AgTech building in Cottage Grove, Minn. Also in this episode, Lindsay reports revenue growth in the third quarter and prices and inventory are trending downward for 100+ horsepower tractors.

In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we take a look at dealer consolidation has impacting the number of big dealers in 2025. In the Technology Corner, John Preheim, head of precision and electronics product development for CNH, shares CNH’s precision vision. Also in this episode, Pinion’s Marc Johnson provides a mid-year update on the ag equipment market and Leah Anderson with Farm Credit Canada provides details on how shipping fees on vessels built or operated by China could impact Canada.

In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we take a look at CNH Industrial’s goals for growing its precision business by 2030. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman looks into why more precision technology is showing up on smaller farms.

In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we take a look at CNH Industrial’s U.S.-based manufacturing and the potential impact of steel tariffs. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman explores what autonomy in ag could look like 5 years down the road. Also in this episode, a closer look at how trade disputes are impacting the ag equipment business in Canada and an update from Sandhills Global on the used planer market in the U.S.

In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, Jason Webster, commercial agronomist with PTI Farm, breaks the results of PTI Farm’s 2024 High Speed Planting Corn Study. In the Technology Corner, Colin Hurd, CEO of Mach, shares his technology goals for equipment manufacturers. Also in this episode: an update on the latest used combine inventory and pricing data and a look at AGCO’s worldwide dealer network.