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Market & Equipment Trends for September 2026

Corn is up 22% on the year and above $5 for the first time since October 2023. Andy Campbell analyzes 4,600 dealer transactions to answer the question every dealer at Farm Progress was asking: What does this actually do to the equipment market?

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Market & Equipment Trends for September 2026

Corn is up 22% on the year and above $5 for the first time since October 2023. Andy Campbell analyzes 4,600 dealer transactions to answer the question every dealer at Farm Progress was asking: What does this actually do to the equipment market?

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How Two CNH Dealers Rebuilt Their Sales Process Around Quoting

CNH dealers Kathryn Hesebeck of Johnson Tractor and Pat McCrabb of J.J. Nichting join Beyond the Hood to explain why the quote is actually the deal, and how getting it right up front wins sales.

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Inside Tractor Zoom With Hank Mandsager

AI is everywhere in the headlines. But what does it actually mean for your dealership? Hank Mandsager cuts through the hype and lays out where dealers stand — and where to start.

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Market Insights for July 2026

Three dealer consolidation deals in 30 days and the math driving them all. Andy Campbell covers the RDO–True North acquisition, the tariff cut that isn't cutting prices, what 62 dealers said worries them most, and the "purpling" of CNH.

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Closing the Technician Gap with AI: John Schmeiser of Vi by visorPRO

Vi by visorPRO COO, John Schmeiser, joins Beyond the Hood to unpack how AI is easing the technician shortage and strengthening dealer service departments.

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Equipment Trends for July 2026

Combines Top Dealer Worries, Planters Resurge & the $100K–$150K Breakdown | Equipment Trends — Beyond the Hood with Tractor Zoom

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Hear from Andy Campbell, the Director of insights at Tractor Zoom

Andy works closely with equipment dealers to track trends in sales, supply, and pricing, helping them make smarter business decisions.

As host of the Beyond the Hood podcast, he draws on his background as a consultant, college coach, and business management professor to spark deeper, more engaging conversations. Now Director of Insights at Tractor Zoom, Andy brings listeners the latest data on equipment pricing and supply, keeping the dealership community informed and entertained.

Market Insights

August 2026 Equipment Market Update: Lots Clear, Values Split

09 September 2026
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Market Insights

July 2026 Equipment Market Update: Slower Turns & Split Values

04 August 2026
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Performance & Strategy

What the Summer Equipment Data Is Telling Dealers — and How to Respond

09 July 2026
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