In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we are closing out the year by dedicating the episode to a preview of the 2026 Dealer Business Outlook & Trends Report.

As a follow up to our last podcast talking about the Precision Farming Dealer Summit, we’ve got Technology Editor Noah Newman back with us. Noah is also heading up the 34th Annual National No-Tillage Conference, which kicks off on January 6, 2026, following the conclusion of PFDS. He joins us to share some highlights of the conference — including some exciting, new and outside the box sessions that were added to the program this year.

In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we take a look at how removing emissions controls from farm equipment could impact the market — from cost of equipment to what it means for the used market. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman has a report from AGRITECHNICA on AEF’s newest launch. Also in this episode, a discussion on how the latest interest rate cut will impact ag, including perspective from lenders, manufacturers and farmers.

In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we take a look at a recent lawsuit between Case IH dealer Burks Tractor and Monarch Tractor. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman catches up with the precision crew at John Deere dealer Riesterer & Schnell for an inside look at their most popular product in 2025.

We’ve got something a little different in store for you today. Joining me on this week’s episode is our very own Technology Editor Noah Newman who is our editorial lead on Precision Farming Dealer and the Precision Farming Dealer Summit. Noah share’s some highlights of the upcoming Precision Farming Dealer Summit — including the anniversary lecture, the kick-off session with HTS Ag’s Adam Gittins and the Day in the Cab panel — coming to St. Louis Jan. 5-6.

To The Point Strengthening the Next Link in the Chain by Farm Equipment

In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we get a market update from Curt Blades, senior vice president of AEM. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman catches up with Paul Welbig, director of precision technology for New Holland, for a conversation about the latest outlook for autonomy in agriculture. Also in this episode, Tennessee dealer Tim Brannon sheds some light on how livestock customers are failing compared to their row-crop counterparts and the latest Ag Economy Barometer highlights how farmers may spend government payments.

In this episode, we are honoring the 2025 inductees into the Shortline Legends Hall of Fame. Farm Equipment Editor and Publisher Mike Lessiter and Executive Editor Kim Schmidt honored this year’s class in front of their peers during the Farm Equipment Manufacturers Assn.’s Fall Convention in Las Vegas.

Blog update … With changes in regulation and incentive, we’re finally starting to put out the fire

on the cash-burning EVs.

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