In today's newscast we report on the results of the latest Dealer Business Trends & Outlook report, how the lifespan of precision farming equipment compares to machinery, a drop in ag equipment demand in 2015 and how 2014 equipment sales stack up again the 5- and 10-year averages.

What recurring training issues do you face and how are you addressing them?

Dealers struggle to balance business reality with a customer who expects their repair to be a priority, no matter if it's the first time in the dealership or if their equipment should really be scrapped.

Efco, makers of legendary Italian outdoor power equipment, is excited to announce the new PowerSharp promotion for 2015

The 4 owners of Franklin Equipment spent most of their careers in the rental industry before purchasing the dealership in 2008. They're using that experience to transform the typical purchase and rental experience at the dealership's new location in Columbus, Ohio a 65,000 square foot super store situated on 13 acres.

Coupled with Trimble's Connected Farm solution, IRON Solutions will enable improved real-time decisions for equipment fleets and more tightly link equipment dealers to the grower.

IronPlanet and Associated Auction Services dba Cat Auction Services to Merge

In November 2014, key personnel from a diverse mix of equipment dealerships convened in Denver for Charter Software's annual ASPEN User Conference.

Todd Stucke, vice president, ag & turf equipment, Kubota Tractor Corp., has been elected as a director of the AG Sector Board of the Assn. of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM).