Walkabout Mother Bin Receives AE50 Award
Member Company, Walkabout Mother Bin has been selected as a 2025 AE50 Award winner.
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Author: Gina Clark
Rotary Cutter Council Meeting in Louisville
The council’s annual spring meeting will again be help in conjunction with the farm show in Louisville. It will take place on February 11 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Coronet Room at the Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport.
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Geringhoff Announces $5 Million U.S. Factory Expansion
Geringhoff, a global leader in premium, high-performance harvesting equipment, recently announced a 40,000-square-foot, $5 million expansion of the Saint Cloud, Minn., manufacturing facility.
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Ritchie Industries Inc. Acquired by Granite Creek Capital Partners
Ritchie Industries, Inc., which offers a wide range of advanced livestock watering solutions for the beef, dairy, equine, and other livestock sectors, was acquired by Granite Creek Capital Partners.
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Tillage Council Presents: Roundtable Discussion on Carbon Markets and Tillage Programs
Join the Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association’s Tillage Council for a special discussion on carbon markets and tillage programs at the National Farm Machinery Show.
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PEER, Boring Custom Sprockets & Keyways With no Bats!
In addition to traditional commercial sprocket offerings, PEER Chain & Sprockets announces it now can custom bore any size sprocket that has an existing keyway and deliver them within days of an order placement.
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Registration Now Open for the 2025 Supply Summit & Showcase
Registration is officially OPEN for the Supply Summit & Showcase! Register by January 31 to save $200!
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Iowa Ag Expo Happy Hour
The Association is hosting a happy hour at the Iowa Ag Expo on February 4. Stop by after the show for a drink and a chance to win fabulous prizes!
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The Envelope Please … Something Extra in This Issue
If you received a mailed issue of this Shortliner with a metal plate with the current year etched onto it. Please use this to update your membership plaque.
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Tractor/Combine Sales Drop in December
According to new data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), U.S. sales of Ag tractors and combines fell in December 2024 compared to the year before.
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ATS Logistics Services, Inc. Your Trusted Partner in Farm Equipment Transportation
ATS’s partnership with the Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association (FEMA) highlights our commitment to supporting businesses in the agricultural and manufacturing industries.
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Membership Minute
From October 1 – November 15, 2024, FEMA held a membership referral drive. We received numerous referrals from that effort. Thank you to everyone that participated!
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Rural Mainstreet Economy Faces Continued Downturn
Despite another one-year extension of the farm bill, and $20.8 billion in farm disaster relief, the farm (grain) economic outlook remained weak for the first half of 2025.
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Kinze Lays Off 53 Workers
Kinze Manufacturing, Inc., is laying off 53 employees from its operation in Williamsburg, the company confirmed January 15.
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FTC Files Lawsuit Against Deere
The Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit against Deere & Co., on January 15 alleging the company’s repair practices violate competition law.
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Deere Announces Additional Iowa Layoffs
John Deere has announced another round of layoffs at its Ottumwa, IA plant.
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Loftness® Announces Resignation of CEO
Member company, Loftness, announced the resignation of Jeff Reinhart, the company’s current Chief Executive Officer.
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Farmer Sentiment Drifted Lower in December
Farmer sentiment drifted lower in December as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer fell 9 points to 136. Although the barometer weakened somewhat in December compared to November, producers still retained much of their post-election optimism about the future.
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CNH Announces New Global Leadership
CNH announced leadership changes in the North America and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) regions.
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Happy New Year!
As we step into 2025, the Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association extends our heartfelt gratitude to our members and partners.
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Buhler Industries Founder Passes Away
John Buhler, founder of Buhler Industries passed away on Dec. 21, 2024, at the age of 91.
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National Sales Director: Specialized Equipment Accounts
A longtime FEMA member is looking for a sales professional that will serve on company’s leadership team, personally handle a book of business and oversee, manage and direct 4 full-time salespeople.
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President’s Message: Holiday Time is Family Time
As the holiday season is well underway, FEMA extends warm wishes to all its members, partners, and the broader agricultural community. The hard work and dedication of those in the farming and equipment sectors continue to drive innovation and excellence in agriculture.
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Ag Express Electronics Names New COO
Member company, Ag Express Electronics, appointed Mark McClellan as its new chief operating officer, effective November 2024.
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FEMA 75th Anniversary Logo Contest Winner Announced
The Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association is excited to announce the winners of its 75th-anniversary logo design contest!
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FEMA Preferred Partner Profile: The Roots Logistics
FEMA is thrilled to welcome The Roots Logistics as one of our four preferred partners.
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Farmer Sentiment Reaches May 2021 High After U.S. Election
Farmer sentiment jumped again in November as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer climbed 30 points to 145. Both the Current Conditions and Future Expectations indices increased in November, with the biggest improvement taking place in future expectations.
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Scenes from the Nebraska Ag Expo/FEMA Happy Hour
The Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association hosted a reception for our members at the Nebraska Ag Expo on December 10. We’re thrilled to have connected with so many of you and to have celebrated with a fun business card drawing.
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FEMA Fusion Now Live!
The Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association is excited to announce that the FEMA Fusion Pop-Up Store is now live!
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TheRootsLogistics.com | Member since 2021
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NTN Employees Make a Difference at National Historic Landmark
A dedicated group of NTN employees volunteered for a full day at The Grove, a National Historic Landmark in Glenview, IL.
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US Retailers Face Uncertainty over Tariffs and Port Strikes
Concerns over Trump’s planned tariffs and a potential port strike are likely to drive a rise in import cargo in the coming months.
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Tractor Combine Sales Drop in November
According to new data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), U.S. sales of ag tractors and combines fell in November 2024 compared to the year before.
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NAEDA Announces Executive Transitions
The North American Equipment Dealers Association (NAEDA) proudly announced transition plans for John Schmeiser and Gary Manke, both of whom served NAEDA and its predecessor associations in leadership positions for decades, offering key support to NAEDA’s dealer members.
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Titan Machinery Q3 Earnings
Titan Machinery Inc., reported financial results for the fiscal third quarter ended October 31, 2024.
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Deere Adds More Iowa Layoffs
John Deere Company plans to layoff 100 employees in its global workforce. Announcing they will be cutting more jobs in its Iowa state production plants, adding to the current 2024 amount of 1,700 jobs and employees.
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William Jerry Danuser, Former FEMA President (2002-2003), Has Passed Away
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jerry Danuser on Friday, November 29, 2024.
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Happy Thanksgiving!
We’re grateful for YOU, our incredible members! 🦃🍂 Your innovation, dedication, and partnership keep our industry moving forward. Thank you for being part of the Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association family!
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Manufacturing Issues to Watch Under the Trump Administration
In the wake of former President Donald Trump’s reelection, industry leaders across the country are preparing for potential changes the new administration could bring.
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Submit Your FEMA Logo Design by 11/29 for a Chance to Win $500!
The Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association is thrilled to celebrate its Diamond Anniversary in 2025, and we want YOU to join in on the excitement! We’re on the hunt for a unique and memorable 75th-anniversary logo that embodies what FEMA means to our members and the industry.
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AGCO 3Q Net Sales Drop 24.8%
AGCO reported its third quarter results on Nov. 4. Third quarter net sales dropped 24.8% to $2.6 billion. Meanwhile net sales for the first 9 months of the year came in at $8.8 billion.
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Buhler Reports Rise in Q3 Revenue
Buhler Industries reported results for Q3 Nov. 14, 2024. Revenue for the quarter was up 38.6% coming in at $83.3 million compared with $60.1 million in the prior year third quarter.
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Deere Plans Temporary Closure at Ottumwa Facility in Iowa
John Deere has announced it will suspend production at its plant in Ottumwa, Ia. for a month — from early December to early January — in the wake of reduced customer demand for its products, according to recent news reports.
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David Hellbusch Joins FEMA Board of Directors
David Hellbusch, Vice President of Plant Operations at Duo Lift Manufacturing Company, Inc. in Columbus, NE, was recently elected to the Board of Directors of the Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association (FEMA).
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Deere Reports Q4 Net Income of $1.245 Billion
Deere reported net income of $1.245 billion for the fourth quarter ended October 27, 2024, or $4.55 per share, compared with net income of $2.369 billion, or $8.26 per share, for the quarter ended October 29, 2023.
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Rural Mainstreet Economy Soars to Highest Level in 15 Months
For the first time since July 2023, the overall Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) rose above growth neutral, according to the November survey of bank CEOs in rural areas of a 10-state region dependent on agriculture and/or energy.
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EMDA Board Elected During 2024 Fall Convention in Addison
Newly elected officers and directors of the Equipment Marketing & Distribution Association (EMDA) were elected during FEMA’s Marketing & Distribution Convention in Addison, TX.
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USDA Estimates 14 Billion in Losses to Ag from Hurricanes
One of the biggest items on lawmakers’ to-do list before the end of the year is passing a disaster aid bill.
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Tariffs and Strikes Loom Over U.S. Trade and Global Supply Chains
Uncertainty among U.S. shippers is escalating into 2025 with the expectation of new Trump tariffs and the possibility of a new ports strike that could begin in mid-January.
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In Memoriam: Jim Harkness
Jim Harkness passed away on November 16 at Palmerston Hospital, surrounded by his family.
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