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On the Record Podcast

[Podcast] USMCA Would Prevent Trump’s 200% Tariff Threat on Deere

In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Benzi America, we take a look at former President Donald Trump’s threat of a 200% tariff on Deere’s Mexico built equipment. In the Technology Corner Noah Newman visits with Bluewhite about the company’s partnership with New Holland. Also in this episode, a different way of measuring yield and the impact the Fed’s interest rate cut could have on dealers.
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On the Record

USMCA Would Prevent Trump’s 200% Tariff Threat on Deere

In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Benzi America, we take a look at former President Donald Trump’s threat of a 200% tariff on Deere’s Mexico built equipment. In the Technology Corner Noah Newman visits with Bluewhite about the company’s partnership with New Holland. Also in this episode, a different way of measuring yield and the impact the Fed’s interest rate cut could have on dealers.
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On the Record

Farmer’s Viral Video Spotlights Ugliness of Challenging Times for Dealers

In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Benzi America, we follow up on Jake Lieb’s viral TikTok video about AHW LLC canceling his order. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman visits with Sloan Implements salesperson Jason Seger on demoing the S7 combine with automation. Also in this episode, an update on the auction market, the latest WASDE report from USDA and the most likely products to see year-end buying.
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On the Record Podcast

[Podcast] Farmer’s Viral Video Spotlights Ugliness of Challenging Times for Dealers

In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Benzi America, we follow up on Jake Lieb’s viral TikTok video about AHW LLC canceling his order. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman visits with Sloan Implements salesperson Jason Seger on demoing the S7 combine with automation. Also in this episode, an update on the auction market, the latest WASDE report from USDA and the most likely products to see year-end buying.
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On the Record Podcast

[Podcast] More Layoffs Hit Ag Manufacturers

In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Benzi America, Alamo Group recently announced it was closing its Gibson City, Ill., facility and laying off its staff. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman shares the impact Ag Leaders Al Myers has had on the ag industry. Also in this episode, Claas’s Eric Raby shares his outlook for the rest of 2024 and 2025 and the impact Deere’s layoffs will have on its bottom line.
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On the Record

More Layoffs Hit Ag Manufacturers

 In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Benzi America, Alamo Group recently announced it was closing its Gibson City, Ill., facility and laying off its staff. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman shares the impact Ag Leaders Al Myers has had on the ag industry. Also in this episode, Claas’s Eric Raby shares his outlook for the rest of 2024 and 2025 and the impact Deere’s layoffs will have on its bottom line.
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On the Record Podcast

[Podcast] Two Rate Cuts Possibly by Year End

In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Benzi America, Greg Roberg, vice president of sales for AgDirect, shares his expectations for potential rate cuts yet this year based on the FOMC’s comments in late July. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman highlights the upcoming Precision Specialist Week. Also in this episode, one manufacturer who supplies a number of OEMs says “Ag is on the fastest roller coaster ride down in a quarter-century” and TractorZoom’s Andy Campbell provides an outlook on the used equipment market for the remainder of 2024.
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On the Record

Two Rate Cuts Possibly by Year End

In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Benzi America, Greg Roberg, vice president of sales for AgDirect, shares his expectations for potential rate cuts yet this year based on the FOMC’s comments in late July. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman highlights the upcoming Precision Specialist Week. Also in this episode, one manufacturer who supplies a number of OEMs says “Ag is on the fastest roller coaster ride down in a quarter-century” and TractorZoom’s Andy Campbell provides an outlook on the used equipment market for the remainder of 2024.
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