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Kawasaki Engines Announces 2026 Dealer Training Center in Grand Rapids

Kawasaki Engines Announces 2026 Dealer Training Center in Grand Rapids

Dealers will gain access to state-of-the-art classrooms and labs built to support the next generation of engine technicians.

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Join top farm equipment dealerships from around North America for 2 days of unrivaled learning and networking in Springfield, Ill. on August 4-5, 2026. The Dealership Minds Summit features collaborative, dealer-to-dealer learning over a 2-day, knowledge-packed agenda that is guaranteed to give you authoritative strategies from the most progressive minds at farm equipment dealers. Over both days, the Summit offers focused general sessions, dealer-to-dealer panel presentations, informal and interactive roundtable discussions and unrivaled networking and knowledge sharing. No other event gives you a 2-day, FOR DEALERS ONLY learning opportunity featuring targeted sessions that deliver the latest research, ideas and tools to help your dealership reach its top potential.

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    A Lesson from the Legends

    Just prior to our participation in the “Dealer Panel,” several founders of farm equipment companies were inducted into Farm Equipment’s Shortline Legends Hall of Fame — with several things in common. A vision, hard work and a “stick to it” work ethic that resulted in successes that have lasted for generations.  Equipment Dealer Tips, Tales & Takeaways is brought to you by NAEDA.
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    Equip Expo to Deliver Tech & Dealer Education Sessions, Women in OPE Panel

    With such a wide range of product innovations, educational sessions and networking opportunities for equipment dealers and media alike, the event is certain to deliver plenty of news over the duration of the 4-day event set for Oct. 21-24 at the Kentucky Exposition Center.

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Autonomous Farm Equipment: U.S. Farm Adoption & Outlook

Autonomous Farm Equipment: U.S. Farm Adoption & Outlook

This custom research report offers a summary of autonomy’s technological progression and indicates that the intersection of remote sensing, internet connectivity and rapid technology advances have ushered in a new tipping point for fully-automated farm operations.

Equipment Opportunities in Organic Farming

Equipment Opportunities in Organic Farming

Today, organic is the fastest growing segment of U.S. agriculture, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. To provide insight into this continuously growing segment of the ag market, Ag Equipment Intelligence researched industry trends and interviewed manufacturers, growers, industry experts to uncover the market potential for equipment among organic producers. The insights from this report are intended to help your business understand how to further penetrate the organic farming equipment market and what this niche needs most from their equipment manufacturers and partners.

Rural Lifestyle Equipment in North America: A 10-Year Recap of Primary Research & Outlook/Trends

Rural Lifestyle Equipment in North America: A 10-Year Recap of Primary Research & Outlook/Trends

Rural lifestyle dealers are forecasting 2023 to be their most unique year in the last decade. These dealers, who serve homeowners, hobby farmers, landscape contractors and municipalities, had a strong 2022, but are predicting new challenges for 2023. After dealing with — and continuing to battle — a mix of supply chain issues, rising interest rates and increasing costs of new equipment, their outlook has shifted vs. previous years.

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