Lessing-Flynn × AGCO

We Know
the Equipment.
We Know
the Farmer.

When the market tightens, precision matters. Lessing-Flynn brings deep ag industry expertise across every vertical — from equipment manufacturing to water management — to help AGCO protect share and drive demand.

You need an Ag Industry Specialist who knows the machine as well as the farmer.

From the President

AGCO Needs More Than
a Great Agency.
It Needs a Specialized One.

I don't often reach out like this, but AGCO is at a moment that deserves attention.

Between your recent portfolio shift and the current market pressure in North America, the stakes for getting marketing right are higher than usual. These are the moments where the right kind of partner can make a measurable difference.

As a fourth-generation owner of Lessing-Flynn, I've grown up in this business — and more importantly, in agriculture. For decades, we've worked side-by-side with leading ag manufacturers, commodity groups, input companies, and farmer organizations. That experience has given us something most agencies simply don't have: a deep, working understanding of the farmer, the dealer, and the entire ag ecosystem.

From equipment manufacturing and precision ag to seed, biologicals, and water management — we speak the language of every corner of this industry. That breadth is what makes us a uniquely valuable partner for a portfolio as wide-ranging as AGCO's.

If there's an opportunity to bring more category-specific expertise into your marketing mix, I'd welcome a conversation. No pitch deck. Just a discussion about where you're headed and where a partner like us might be able to help.

Tom Flynn
President, Lessing-Flynn
Fourth-generation owner. Lifelong ag advocate.

Deep Roots. Every Acre.

We Speak Ag.
All of It.

Most agencies know one corner of agriculture. Lessing-Flynn has spent decades building expertise across the entire industry — giving AGCO a partner that understands not just the machine, but every market the machine serves.

Equipment Manufacturing

From factory floor to field — we understand how ag equipment is made, sold, and serviced at the dealer level.

Row Crop Farming

Corn, soybeans, wheat, sorghum — we know the season, the economics, and the decision-maker behind every planted acre.

Hay & Forage

From cutting schedules to baler specs, we've built campaigns around forage from the ground up — season after season.

Seed

Hybrid performance, seed treatment, trait messaging — we translate technical seed science into compelling farmer-facing content.

Chemical & Biologicals

Crop protection, fungicides, biostimulants — we know how to communicate complex input decisions with clarity and authority.

Commodity Groups & Associations

Check-off boards, grower associations, and producer groups — we understand how to reach and mobilize organized agriculture.

Animal Health & Nutrition

Feed, health protocols, and performance programs — we speak the language of livestock producers and veterinary channels alike.

Water Management & Irrigation

Center pivots, drip systems, soil moisture management — we understand the infrastructure and economics of water-smart farming.

Precision Ag

GPS guidance, variable-rate technology, data analytics, and connected equipment — we bridge the gap between digital ag innovation and the farmer who has to justify every investment.

Ag Expertise Isn't Optional. It's the Advantage.

Does Your Agency Really Know Ag?

The Lessing-Flynn team is rooted in agriculture, understands your audience and the culture they live in. Conversely, a generalist agency may deliver polished campaigns that never really connect product performance to real-world impact in a way that earns trust and drives equipment sales.

Lessing-Flynn
Understands dealer margin dynamics and co-op ad programs
Campaigns timed to planting, hay, and harvest windows — not fiscal quarters
Fluent across inputs, livestock, crop production, and precision ag
Knows the difference between a farmer's purchase trigger and a rancher's
Can build a message for the agronomist, the operator, and the lender — simultaneously
Generalist Agency
Treats ag equipment like any B2B industrial category
Requires extensive briefing on seasonal buying patterns every year
Optimizes for brand awareness, not dealer sell-through
Cannot credibly speak to both row crop and livestock markets in the same campaign
The farmer in your ad is wearing clean boots

2025 Market Reality

Market
Under
Pressure.

The 2025 agricultural equipment market has softened 32% from its 2023 peak. Farm income compression, elevated financing rates, and a used-equipment glut are squeezing dealer margins across the Midwest and Plains.

This is precisely when specialist marketing earns its keep. While generalist agencies cut broad-awareness spend, LF activates ROI-measurable dealer programs built for exactly this environment.

Market trend index (2021 = 100)
Projected with LF Specialist Strategy
Lessing-Flynn Response Tactics
ROI-first messaging frameworks tied to dealer financing incentives
Hyperlocal dealer activation programs with geo-targeted digital
Trade-in value campaigns to accelerate used equipment turnover
Precision ag content that justifies total machine value to progressive operators
Generic Agency Response
Broad awareness spend during a demand-side contraction
National campaigns that don't match dealer-level realities
Brand storytelling disconnected from purchase urgency
No ag-specific content engine for category credibility

Take the Next Step

Ready to market like a specialist?

Request a complimentary Specialized Audit. Our team will review your current AGCO marketing — identify the gaps, benchmark against best-in-class ag creative, and show you exactly where specialist expertise changes the economics.

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