This week's #bestoftheweb:
- Keep the Conversation Going After the Quote
- 90 Years Of American Manufacturing At Gandy- Factory Tour
- Happy National Farmers Day!
- A Big Wish. A Red Tractor.
- Is Agriculture Stuck in a Commodity Cycle?
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How to Use a Compensation Plan to Align the Sales Team with Dealership Goals
📌 Zane Watson demonstrates how tying a compensation plan to the washout cycle encourages teamwork & benefits all dealership departments.
💭 Read more:
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In this episode of #OntheRecord, brought to you by @AEDSocial we take a look at the FTC and USDA’s announcement that they are seeking public comment on farm equipment manufacturing and distribution practices.
👇 Watch the full episode: ow.ly/nBlr50ZZ7Ot
Come see for yourself at the 2027 Precision Farming Dealer Summit this Jan. 11–12 in Indianapolis, IN.
Don’t miss Early Bird savings of $200 off the full rate! For registration info, hotel details and more, click here: PrecisionSummit.com
During the @Shortliner Fall Convention in Las Vegas in October, four dealer executives took the stage to share their expectations of independent manufacturers.
➡️Read more from this important session here: ow.ly/uMMs50ZYMPq
Parts & Service Teams Prepare for Harvest
🛠️ After celebrating 50 years in business in mid-September, Ballweg Implement knew it was time to get back to work, as harvest was coming. ow.ly/pOAx50ZYMPb
The #BootsontheGround series is brought to you by @YetterFarmEquip
Farm Equipment's October/November Digital Edition is now available online.
Download Now >> farm-equipment.com/articles/…
The October/November Digital Edition is brought to you courtesy of Export-Import Bank of the United States
Don’t miss out on early-bird savings—$200 off the full rate!
Available while registering for the 2027 Precision Farming Dealer Summit this Jan. 11–12 in Indianapolis, IN.
For registration info, hotel details and more, click here: PrecisionSummit.com
AI is changing the cybersecurity landscape for equipment dealers. Join Farm Equipment and Sedona Technologies Oct. 28 at 2 pm CT to learn how attackers exploit remote access and user permissions, and how dealers can better protect their systems.
Register: ow.ly/4mJ050ZYEkj
▶️ @GreeneyeAg has picked Salina, Kan., as the spot for its North American headquarters. It’s a big move after a big year for the AI-powered targeted spraying tech company. Learn More: farm-equipment.com/articles/…
🌐 Dealers' candid views on shortline equipment: fit, performance and shortcomings in today's world of dealer sales and support. 💡Read more from the @Shortliner panel of dealer execs at the 2025 Convention, moderated by @FEeditors's Mike Lessiter. ow.ly/5O2v50ZYtRu
This week's #bestoftheweb:
- Keep the Conversation Going After the Quote
- 90 Years Of American Manufacturing At Gandy- Factory Tour
- Happy National Farmers Day!
- A Big Wish. A Red Tractor.
- Is Agriculture Stuck in a Commodity Cycle?
farm-equipment.com/articles/…
💡Dean Devore shares how parts departments rarely lose ground because of one mistake. He recommends focusing on a few key metrics, using data to make healthy, sustainable decisions.
👇Read more from his presentation at the Dealership Minds Summit: ow.ly/ec7Q50ZYsMl
Don Van Houweling shares his thoughts on team culture and the value of labor.
🔊Hear more about his equipment journey at the link below.
The 2026 #DealerHOF video series is brought to you by @Geringhoff
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⭐ Tim Brannon reflects on the 2025 FEMA Convention, and the #ShortlineLegends Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
➡️ Read more on the #BrannonBlog, and also find a link to the full session here:
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@Shortliner
Don’t miss Jake Ridenour and Nathan Greuel at the 2027 Precision Farming Dealer Summit this Jan. 11–12 in Indianapolis, IN.
Don’t miss Super Early Bird savings of $300 off the full rate! For registration info, hotel details and more, click here: PrecisionSummit.com
What Changes & What Stays the Same with Proposed AED-NAEDA Merger
🌐 Leaders from @AEDSocial and @NaedaEquip discuss the merger timeline, benefits, voting, what will stay the same and what will look different. Read more:
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Ballweg Implement celebrates 50 years in business in 2026.
⭐ Owner Tom Ballweg shares how they celebrated this momentous occasion.
🔗 ow.ly/Aj7E50ZXZmU
Thank you to @YetterFarmEquip for sponsoring this video series.
🌐 The @Shortliner assembled a panel of dealer execs to share their expectations of independent manufacturers at the 2025 Convention in Las Vegas, moderated by @FEeditors Publisher Mike Lessiter. Read the full recap of this important session:
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