Landmark Implement in Hastings Opens New Facility After Fire in 2022

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

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...…

How to Scale — Without Losing Customer-First Roots

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...…

Gov. Reynolds Kicks-Off National Apprenticeship Week at Site of New Program in Nevada

NEVADA – Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds visited Van Wall Equipment in Nevada to highlight their new Farm Equipment Mechanic Registered Apprenticeship program and celebrate Registered Apprenticeship Appreciation and Awareness Week. Gov. Reynolds also signed a proclamation, recognizing the value of Registered Apprenticeship training and promoting expansion of these opportunities within the state. Iowans are encouraged...…

WOMEN’S EVOLVING ROLES AT THE DEALERSHIP AND ON THE FARM

[Source: INEDA, 11.2016 | Keywords: Women, Dealer, Recruiting] Denise Nelsen has been with AgDirect since its inception in 1998 as part of her 25-year career in the Farm Credit system. The York, Nebraska-based territory manager said that while it was her dream job from day one, working in a male-dominated industry wasn’t always easy. “I...…