Mike Lessiter

I was struck by the April 13 <em>Wall Street Journal. </em>Page 9 of the 12-page “Exchange” section had two stacked-up articles on America’s steel situation.

WHY IS THE JOHN DEERE NEWS about moving jobs to Mexico so surprising? (See ‘It’s the Margin, Stupid!’ blog below from April 18, 2024).

<p>Last week, Leo Johnson (recently retired chairman of Johnson Tractor, Janesville, Wis.) and I took our mutual friend and <em>Farm Equipment </em>inaugural Hall of Fame class inductee Paul Wallem to lunch.</p>

The average professional, if they’re lucky, might be able to cite one mentor in their life. I’ve been blessed with several who decided that developing me, advising me and correcting me was worth their effort.

The 2024 North American Equipment Dealer Assn. (NAEDA) 2024 Dealer-Manufacturer Relations Survey results are in and it shows again what dealers value most in their manufacturer relationships and expectations.

It’s a pleasure to introduce you to my dad, Frank Lessiter, and what I would call the 5th child in our family, his No-Till Farmer (NTF) publication. I was 3 years old when Dad put out the first edition, and I can’t recall a time when NTF wasn’t a part of the family.

Since the Farm Equipment blog “Ripped-Up’ Multi-Unit Trade Deals &amp; Viral Videos” was posted on Farm-Equipment.com on September 5, the magnifying glass on John Deere dealership AHW LLC has intensified.

Our world today is far more dangerous with unchecked content posted worldwide in minutes. Stated values are your North Star. Yes, it can slow things down, but the gut-check is invaluable.

Here’s why I’m stepping out in front of the pitchfork-carrying villagers on this story...

Does agribusiness believe an investment in education pays? Sailor-like sailing in favor of unrelated sponsorships indicates otherwise …