Farms.com Home   Farm Equipment News

AGCO Names Levi Stefanson 2024 North American Technician of the Year

AGCO Corporation, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology, named Levi Stefanson its 2024 Technician of the Year on February 27 in Hesston, Kansas. This unique program recognizes North American AGCO dealer technicians for their diagnostic and maintenance abilities, dedication to continuous learning and customer service skills. Stefanson of Full Line Ag Sales Ltd. in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, was awarded the 2024 title and a $5,000 grand prize after a three-day, hands-on competition against five other finalists nominated by AGCO dealerships across the US and Canada.

“AGCO congratulates Levi and all our finalists for their outstanding performances and a great competition,” said Ash Alt, Manager of Technical Training, North America. “This event honors the often ‘unsung’ heroes at our dealerships – the technicians who ensure our farmers’ vital equipment runs smoothly. The finalists demonstrate the skills and values celebrated by Technician of the Year, benefiting both farmers and dealers.”

Maintaining equipment from AGCO’s Fendt® and Massey Ferguson® brands requires the skills of highly trained professionals, and AGCO works closely with its dealers and regional educational institutions to identify, encourage and equip talented technicians. The Technician of the Year competition and  the AGCO Service Technician A.A.S. associate degree program at Parkland College in Champaign, Illinois, are examples of these focused efforts.

Click here to see more...

Trending Video

2026 USDA August Crop Report + Wet June East vs. Hot/Dry West = Trend Line Yields or Lower?

Video: 2026 USDA August Crop Report + Wet June East vs. Hot/Dry West = Trend Line Yields or Lower?

North Dakotas G-E corn crop conditions plunged 13% to 37%! ND only got 50% of normal precip in July with temps 4.5 degrees higher than normal with a poor start to August and very little rain in the 8–14-day forecast.
Will the USDA 2026 August crop report surprise with yields/acres and/or demand?
China continues to buy U.S. soybeans and did China buy U.S. corn under “unknown.”
Impact of a Super Strong El Nino on the 2026 North American harvest and the 2026 Brazil soybean plating season.
U.S. drought monitor vs. last year.
+ CFTC