State Legislatures Return From Break

With the start of the new year we will be keeping an eye on the various state capitols and any legislation filed that could have an effect, good or bad on small manufacturers of farm equipment. When we see something of note in your state we will bring it to your attention.

At the same time we ask that members take time to visit with their local representatives and make them aware of your concerns and your interest in their position on small business issues.

In most states all of the House or Assembly members will be up for election and a portion of Senators will also be facing the voters in 2010.

State Legislatures returning
to session this week are:

State: Convenes:

California Monday, January 4

Kentucky Tuesday, January 5

Maine Wednesday, January 6

Massachusetts Monday, January 4

Mississippi Tuesday, January 5

Missouri Wednesday, January 6

Nebraska Wednesday, January 6

New Hampshire Wednesday, January 6

New York Wednesday, January 6

Ohio Tuesday, January 5

Pennsylvania Tuesday, January 5

Rhode Island Tuesday, January 5

Vermont Tuesday, January 5

Take Advantage Of Your Membership, $ave On Shipping

With several freight carriers announcing increases for 2010, its good to know your company has a special discount available as a member of this Association.

Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association and YRC offer a 70% discount for all member companies! This discount applies toward qualifying less-than-truckload shipments through the YRC program. You also receive specialized solutions from YRC including:

• 70% On-Bill Discount Outbound/Inbound, Long Or Short Haul (Minimum Charge: U.S.– $79.95, Canada – $84.95*)
• No Single Shipment Charge Saves $23
• $24 COD Fee…Regardless Of Price Of Item
• No Fee For Residential Delivery: Saves $52
• No Charge For Delivery Notification: Saves $26
• Full Discount Applies To COD Shipments
• Full Discount Applies To Inter-line Shipments
• The Sufferance Warehouse Charge on Canadian Shipments Reduced To $1: Saves Up To $45

Our Association staff will be glad to provide details on how your company can join this and other Service Corporation Endorsed Programs. For more info go to: FarmEquip.org/Endorsed_Services.