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Squid Juice, AI & Optimism: Noteworthy Nuggets from National Farm Machinery Show

We just got back from the 60th annual National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, Ky. The Lessiter Media editorial team joined forces to cover the event for both our grower (No-Till Farmer, Strip-Till Farmer, Cover Crop Strategies) and dealer (Farm Equipment, Precision Farming Dealer, Rural Lifestyle Dealer) publications.

Here are some of the top things I saw — and heard — while racking up over 20,000 steps at the Kentucky Expo Center in just 2 days.

Optimism for 2026

There’s no doubt 2025 was a challenging year for many in the ag industry, but the farmers, dealers and manufacturers I talked with are cautiously optimistic about 2026, even in the face of familiar obstacles. 

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