Agco’s new FarmerCore program aims to help dealers identify how best to enhance and expand their services across their sales territories.

Agco introduces FarmerCore dealer program

A retail-level development initiative aims to improve the company's overall service to farmers

When it comes time to buy equipment, the quality of the local dealer, or lack of one, has typically played a big part in many producers’ decisions. A good local dealer is a big advantage for farmers and helps drive sales. It’s a factor of which major brands are well aware. Since its inception in […] Read more

More parts and components are now being stocked on site, as a lack of products caused major disruptions during the pandemic.

Supply chain chaos eases at parts counter

Shortages are now fewer on many, but not all, components

Glacier FarmMedia — Manufacturers of ag equipment and some agricultural dealers in Canada have changed their practices because of the COVID-19 pandemic. They are now stocking more parts and components on site because a lack of products caused major disruptions during the pandemic. “I know it can be a challenge for producers, dealers and manufacturers […] Read more


Being diligent about cybersecurity is important, even on the farm.

Cybercriminals target equipment manufacturers

John Deere’s Cyber Security Defense Center is one example of how industry is fighting back

In May, major American ag equipment manufacturer AGCO revealed it had been targeted by a ransomware attack on its computer systems. In a statement on May 16, the company said its efforts to restore systems and business operations were continuing successfully after the attack, which was discovered on May 5, and all factories and parts […] Read more