2008: January/February

2007: January/February, March/April, May/June, July/August, September/October, November/December

2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999

2008

January/February 2008

• Expanded Product Lines Bring Year-Round Sales -- Long winters and a shift from dairy farming to housing development have brought new sales opportunities to this Vermont dealer.

• Biodiesel, A New Fuel for Diesel Engines -- Engine manufacturers approve biodiesel use . . . with specific recommendations.

• Opinion-Editorial -- Thank you, internal-combustion engine, for cleaning up the environment.

• New Italian Ag Products Introduced at World Ag Expo -- Nine Italian companies participating in the Italian Trade Commission booth at WAE offer a variety of products to the U.S. market.

• Opinion-Editorial -- Candidates miss the mark on energy. 

2007

November/December 2007

• New Brand Choices Spur Sales at Snow Creek Tractor -- Fitting the right products to customers' needs earmarks this young award-winning dealership's success.

• WAE's New Innovation Winners Announced -- I&T readers get a sneak peek at the 2008 World Ag Expo's Top Ten New Products.

• Landmark Anniversaries for Steiger and Magnum -- The celebration includes Gold Signature Edition tractors and new model intros.

• Hi-tech Tractor Could Redefine Farm Landscape -- Infrared cameras mounted on prototype camera "see" plants' condition.

• Project Hayride Helps Tennessee Farmers -- BFNT trucks will bring in more than 1.5 million pounds of hay for the cattle of drought-stricken farmers. 

September/October 2007

• Canadian Salesperson Rebuilds Territory Through Farmer Relationships -- Jena Grandmont uses a friendly, straightforward approach to revive sales in an economically hard-hit territory.

• West Point Implement + West Point Design: Making Life Easier for the Ag Industry -- Staff is alert in the fields to problems that need solutions.

• Recent Additions to New Holland’s Line-up -- These new machines are what customers said they wanted to handle bigger bales and heavier loads.

• Tornado Plows Through Town -- Scattered debris and twisted metal were all that was left in the path of a violent spring storm.

• MacDon Equipment Hits the Road -- The Cut Across America tour followed the harvest through 28 states. 

• New Features in 2008 LEXION Combines

• Round Bale Revolution -- John Deere’s new self-propelled cotton picker features an on-board round module builder.

• Perkins Engines Celebrates 75 Years

July/August 2007

• Tractor Design Revolution in the 20th Century -- Harold Brock says Henry Ford taught him to think outside the box.

• New Holland T6000 "Elite" Tractors 

• Deere 5003 Series Tractor Line-up

• Dealers Get First Look at KINZE's Vision Control System -- In partnership with Ames-based Ag Leader, KINZE has incorporated new precision technology on 3600V Twin-Line Planters.

• Combining Business and Association Duties -- Sukup president led ASABE through its 100th year. 

• Utility Tractors Sport Advanced Features

• McCormick Intros New Series' Models -- Current and prospective dealers appreciate the increased product sizes to offer their customers.

• Norman Borlaug Awarded Congressional Gold Medal

May/June 2007

• High Crop Prices Drive Implement Sales -- Record corn prices boost farmers' confidence to invest in equipment and convert set aside acres into crops.

• Meet the Newest Ag Equipment Consultants -- Ag equipment salesmen graduate from unique program.

• Around the World at 26 MPH -- German's trip through 17 countries on five continents will take 300 days.

• Auction Data: JD Mower/Conditioners -- Machinery Pete reviews how much these used 2006 machines sold for.

• What's a Piece of Equipment Worth? -- This new guide covers buying and selling prices of used equipment since 1970.

March/April 2007

• World Ag Expo 2007: Window to California Agriculture -- I&T's "man on the scene" found some new, unusual and useful equipment again this year.

• SIMA 2007 -- The show drew buyers from more than 100 countries..

• Tractors for the Taking -- Mobility and value make agriculture equipment a prime target for thieves.

• Auction Prices on Bobcat Skid Steers -- Machinery Pete reviews how much these used 2006 machines sold for.

• ISOBUS 101 -- Understanding the implement and aftermarket electronics Controller Area Network (CAN) will help dealers explain ISOBUS equipment to customers.

January/February 2007

• Innovative Equipment Selected by SIMA 2007 -- Paris hosts Europe's first large ag equipment show of the year.

• Managing Tragedy's Emotional Aftermath -- Personal and company-wide grief needs quick attention.

• Used Kinze Models -- What are They Worth? -- Machinery Pete recommends knowing the auction figures.

• Differentiate Your Brand Through Innovation -- #3 in a series about branding your business.

• Tractor-Mower Operator Safety Training -- Dealer participation and sponsorship enhances program.

• Technical Innovations Highlight EIMA 2006 -- Equipment awards given for productivity, efficiency and safety.