Doing what it takes to fulfill customer orders, even if that means working before school… that's dedication and a future employee right there!
– Colin Hoppe, Emmetsburg General Manager
The first episode of The Parallel Path Podcast is officially live.
You can now listen on:
Apple Podcasts
Spotify
Amazon Music
YouTube
iHeartRadio
This has been something we’ve been kicking around for a while, and it finally turned into real conversations …about ag, equipment, customers, and everything in between. No scripts, no fluff… just the kind of conversations we’re already having every day.
Episode 1 dives into how Parallel Ag came to be, who we are, and why we decided to start this podcast in the first place.
If you spend any time in a cab, shop, or pickup… this one’s for you.
Find it on your favorite platform here: linktr.ee/parallelag
Give it a listen and let us know what you think. And if there’s something you want us to talk about in a future episode, we’re all ears.
Episode 1 | Introduction to the Parallel Path
11 farms in 11 days. Could yours be one of them?
The 2026 @fendt_north_america IDEAL Harvest Tour is officially open for sign-ups and Fendt is following 11 real farm operations across the country this fall. Last year, that included right here in our backyard. Chad Johnson of J&J Farms …in Galesburg, IL ran the IDEAL for the first time and summed it up pretty well: "We could've run faster."
Entries close May 30th. Scan the QR code to enter today!
Full details here: https://parallelag.com/fendt-ideal-harvest-tour-is-back/
#FendtHarvestTour #FendtIDEAL #ParallelAg #Fendt #Harvest2026
Parallel Ag is hiring Service Managers in:
📍 Dalhart, TX
📍 Carthage, IL
If you know your way around equipment, can keep a team moving, and take care of customers the right way, we’d like to talk.
This role is all about keeping things running strong day in and day …out, from the shop floor to the field.
✔ Manage and support service techs
✔ Keep jobs on track and customers informed
✔ Work side-by-side with parts and sales
✔ Help drive a shop your community can count on
We’re a team that shows up, works hard, and takes care of our customers like neighbors, not numbers.
Know someone who’d be a good fit or thinking about a change yourself?
Reach out or apply today.
🍀 St. Patricks Day – Emmetsburg, IA style 🍀
Colin Hoppe (Emmetsburg GM) and his son, Carson, along with Kyle Christensen and his daughter, Kadence, showed up with a Brehmer trailer and Kinze planter. We were proud to roll through the parade with some equipment this year and be part …of a tradition that’s been going strong for 66 years.
Hope your day’s been lucky and your fields stay green!
Celebrating 20 years of dedication! Stefanie has been a vital part of our journey from a single-store dealership to the company we are today. From H/R and various accounting positions, to her role today as Corporate Controller, her leadership and commitment have made a lasting impact on our entire …organization. Thank you, Stefanie, for two decades of excellence!
When the season picks up, we know the work doesn’t stop and neither do we.
All Parallel Ag locations are now open Saturdays from 8 AM – 12 PM to help keep you moving during the busiest time of year.
Need parts? Need service? Need help getting back in the field? We've got …you!
And remember, our We Keep You Running 24/7 Parts & Service Guarantee means support is always just a call away when you need it most. Because we know downtime isn’t part of the plan.
📍 All Parallel Ag locations
🕗 Saturdays | 8 AM – 12 PM
📞 800.659.1639
Big news for our Iowa growers. Kinze equipment is now available at our Fort Dodge and Emmetsburg locations. That means Kinze planters, grain carts, and Mach Till bars are now right here locally with the support of your Parallel Ag team.
If you’ve been running Kinze for years or have been… thinking about making the switch, you can now stop in, talk with our team, and see the lineup closer to home.
Same dependable Kinze equipment. Local parts, sales, and service you can count on.
Stop by Parallel Ag in Fort Dodge or Emmetsburg and let’s talk equipment.
Commodity Classic 2026 is in the books.
A few of us from the Parallel Ag team made the trip down to San Antonio to see what’s coming next in agriculture. Between the education sessions, time in the AGCO booth, and conversations with farmers and manufacturers, there was plenty to take …in.
Scott Small spent time looking at new precision technology like Arrow from Precision Planting and digging into the latest updates coming from AGCO and PtX.
Our CEO, Shawn Skaggs, attended alongside the AGCO Dealer Panel where dealers had the chance to sit down with AGCO leadership and talk through real ways we can keep improving the customer experience and bring better solutions back to the farm.
We also invited Dan Sell (@FarmerDan97) to join us for the Fendt VIP event during the show. Even though Dan doesn’t currently run Fendt equipment, he said he felt welcomed and appreciated how willing the team was to answer questions and talk through the technology.
Farm shows like Commodity Classic are about more than just machinery. They’re a chance to learn, connect, and bring new ideas back home.
We put together a full recap of the trip on our blog.
Read it here: https://parallelag.com/the-parallel-ag-team-at-commodity-classic/