The Iowa-Nebraska Equipment Dealers Association (INEDA) is pleased to share that it has awarded $100,000 in matching scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year to 72 studentspursuing careers with Iowa and Nebraska equipment dealerships. “The Andrew Goodman Scholarship program allows Grosshans International to financially support individuals with a passion for the ag equipment and technology field,”...…
While there is still some uncertainty on where AI will go, the technology is here and expanding. John Andersen, a dealer consultant who has worked in modernizing dealerships for 35 years, shared tips on how dealers can future-proof their dealership and equip their teams with the knowledge to leverage new technology during a Farm Equipment...…
NEBRASKA – 42 members and guests from across Nebraska met in York at the York Country Club on June 17. Tim Keigher with Keigher and Associates gave a recap of the 2025 Legislative Session and discussed the passage of legislation to correct issues with titling Utility Vehicles – that we requested – as well as...…
The session ended on May 15, 2025, after extending 13 days beyond the scheduled adjournment due to unresolved issues like eminent domain legislation, property tax reform, and state spending priorities. Republicans maintained a trifecta in Iowa’s government, with leadership changes in the House Minority Leader position. Below are some of the highlights of the 2025...…
On May 22 and 29, INEDA hosted Regional Meetings in Grand Island, NE, and Ankeny, IA. We had very good participation and attendance at both meetings. This year’s workshop focused on economic factors affecting the market, including market forecasts and tax situations, including tariffs and how they will impact dealers, along with risk management in...…
Nebraska’s Legislative Session Adjourned on June 2 I couldn’t help but think of a popular song from the 1990s as the Nebraska Legislative Session was drawing to a close. The chorus of Closing Time, by Semisonic, states, “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here.” That’s where I think most Senators, staff...…
The theme of this issue of the Retailer magazine is artificial intelligence(AI). In an industry where tradition meets cutting-edge technology,agricultural equipment dealers now stand at a defining crossroads.Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a concept confined to Silicon Valleyor sci-fi movies—it’s rapidly transforming the very fields your customerswork in every day.From autonomous tractors to predictive...…
We are excited to be a supporting organization of Tech Hub LIVE Conference and Expo. Celebrating 5-years, Tech Hub LIVE is the premier event for tech-enabled agriculture bringing together the ag retailers, distributors, manufacturers, and all stakeholders in the supply ag chain all committed to leveraging the latest tech innovations for practical advantages on the...…
By Jartavius Edmond HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) – Celebrating its 59,500 square-foot facility, Landmark Implement in Hastings opened the doors to the rebuilt building on Tuesday. The company welcomed residents with tours, refreshments, company merchandise, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Hastings Chamber of Commerce. Jason Vertin, location manager of Landmark Implement, said the rebuild took two years. “We...…
Tracking North America’s Largest Dealer Groups By Farm Equipment Staff Report posted on May 20, 2025 | Posted in Dealers on the Move A ranking of the largest farm equipment dealer groups in North America In response to ongoing requests from both dealers and manufacturers about North American ag machinery demographics and the economic importance of the industry, the...…
The Iowa-Nebraska Equipment Dealers Association (INEDA) is pleased to announce that the application period for the 2025-2026 Andrew Goodman Scholarship is now open. The deadline to apply is April 15, 2025.
P&K was on the leading edge of a small operation ‘going big,’ but a trusting, decentralized culture prepared the seeds for a 40th harvest — as a 30-store group covering distant territory By Mike Lessiter posted on May 21, 2025 | Posted in Dealer Succession, Dealer News Editor’s Note: P&K Equipment was named by Farm Equipment’s independent panel of judges...…
The Global Autonomous Agricultural Vehicle Market size will expand at over 17% CAGR from 2024 to 2032, due to technological advancements and the rise of precision agriculture. Autonomous agricultural vehicles are equipped with advanced sensors, GPS, and AI to perform tasks, such as planting, harvesting, and soil analysis with high accuracy and efficiency. With ongoing developments, autonomous...…
March 4, 2025 – The Treasury Department has suspended enforcement, indefinitely, and will propose a narrowed rule to permanently address the issue. On March 2, the Treasury Department announced that, with respect to the Corporate Transparency Act, not only will it not enforce any penalties or fines associated with the beneficial ownership information reporting rule...…
How the economy is shaping ag equipment purchases Published on 1/16/2025 The analysis is provided by Matt Erickson, an economist for Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica). While nobody can predict what 2025 holds for agriculture, today’s economic trends and past cycles provide valuable insights for thinking about farm equipment purchases. AgDirect, one of the...…
Editor’s note: Senior Multi-Media Specialist Matt Hopkins has been compiling his list of the best mobile apps in agriculture since 2010. In the slideshow below you’ll find more than 30 apps worthy of downloading in 2025. Inclusion on the list is based on research and evaluation of new or recently updated farming apps available for Androids, iPhones,...…
DECEMBER 23, 2024 – A federal Court of Appeals decision has reinstated the requirement under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) for filing requirements have been reinstated. Reporting companies, except as indicated below, are once again required to file beneficial ownership information with FinCEN. (Those who fail to meet this deadline could face up to two years...…
DECEMBER 27, 2024 – This time of year, it is always important to keep your receipts in the event there is a needed return. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has just returned to their previous ruling and have reinstated the nationwide injunction against the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act’s Beneficial Ownership Information filing....…
Casey Seymour, Moving Iron, looks back at the factors that influenced the combine market this year and looks ahead to what we may see in 2025. In 2024, the combine market has seen significant changes, marked by contrasting trends that reflect the broader agricultural equipment industry’s adaptation to shifting economic conditions. Key reports from equipment...…
Fiscal 24 has been the worst period of profitability for Iowa farmers in 10 years, causing further problems in the manufacturing sectors and creating a $1.5 billion market loss. Over the last several months, the Iowa agriculture economy has seen a tremendous downturn. Thousands of workers have been laid off at various manufacturing plants around the country....…
