ASABE Standards – Your Input is Needed!
The following ASABE Standard development information is very Important and may affect some FEMA member manufacturers’ implements.
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Author: Gina Clark
Manufacturing Output Rebounds in Second Quarter
Production at U.S. factories unexpectedly fell in June, but rebounded in the second quarter as motor vehicle output accelerated after two straight quarterly declines.
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Manufacturers Applaud Bill Protecting Air Travelers’ Rights
A bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that includes significant new protections for air travelers was overwhelmingly approved by the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Six Steps to Implementing AI in Manufacturing
From product design and development to final delivery, AI is already being utilized in modern manufacturing factories to streamline production.
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Frank Lessiter Inducted into CTIC Hall of Fame
Frank Lessiter was inducted into the Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC) Hall of Fame at the 2023 annual meeting and farm tour in Frankenmuth, MI.
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Claas Launches Xerion and Arion Tractor Lines
Claas has announced the launch of the Xerion 12 Series and Arion 600 Series, and now offers the Axion 900 Terra Trac in row-crop friendly builds.
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NAEDA Names New Board Chair and Leadership
NAEDA recently elected the 2023-2024 Board of Directors at their Summer Board Meeting in Chicago, IL.
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Steel Production
Steel production in net tons as of July 17, 2023
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Vermeer Corporation Celebrates 75 Years
Vermeer is celebrating its 75th year in business, marking its founding in 1948 when Gary Vermeer opened a small machine shop in Pella, Iowa.
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NAEDA Appoints New Dealer Development Manager
The North American Equipment Dealers Association (NAEDA) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Shane Wilker as the Dealer Development Manager for the Pacific Northwest and Far West Regions.
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Sentry Safety August Webinar
Don’t miss Sentry’s upcoming free 60-minute safety webinars that highlight specific safety topics.
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NEDA Announces Retirement of VP & CEO
Ralph Gaiss, executive vice president and CEO, retired from Northeast Equipment Dealers Assn. (NEDA) retires.
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Dealer News: Two Deere Dealer Groups Join Forces
TTG Equipment of Bluffton and Kenn-Feld Group of Van Wert, Ohio, will merge as equals in late summer.
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S3 Group Awards Leadership Bursary to Saskatchewan Student
S3 Group Ltd is pleased to announce Ashlee Waldner of Val Marie, SK as the recipient of the 2023 S3 Group Leadership Bursary.
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Marketing & Distribution Convention Registration Now Open!
Register today! This is the “must attend event” for every farm equipment manufacturing professional. It’s your opportunity to meet dozens of distributors from across the U.S. and beyond – all in one place.
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US Tractor Sales Mark First Gain For 2023
Total farm tractor unit sales in the U.S. turned positive for the first time in 2023.
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“Eats Act” Would Override Prop 12
Last week, a House bill was introduced to prohibit state and local governments from imposing laws and regulations dictating agricultural production practices outside their borders.
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Planning a Summer Paycation
A recent survey has revealed that about 30% of Americans will choose to work remotely from a vacation destination in 2023.
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Smart Containers Expected to Grow Six-Fold Over Five Years
The smart shipping container equipment fleet is forecast to grow six-fold over the next five years and account for 30% of global inventories by 2027.
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Art’s Way Announces Strong Q2 Earnings
Art’s Way Manufacturing says that for Q2 FY2023, the company’s consolidated sales increased 23.8%.
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Manufacturing Camp Encourages Next Generation
For the next generation, the possibilities of future careers in manufacturing, close to home, are promising.
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What’s Next for Waters of the U.S. Rule?
Questions remain as the EPS stated that it will update the Waters of the U.S. rule by September.
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Member Company Hiring Project Engineer
A shortline manufacturer is looking for a project engineer to design, model, and test prototypes for new products and improvements
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Top Legal Issues Facing Manufacturers in 2023
Discover the top business and legal trends influencing the manufacturing industry today.
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Steel Production
Steel production as of July 3, 2023.
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Midwest Rains Not Enough to Ease Long-Term Drought
Widespread rains finally swept across the Midwest over the past week, but they didn’t put much of a dent into the overall U.S. drought picture with drought percentages.
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Farmer Sentiment Rebounds in June
Farmer sentiment rebounded in June as the Purdue Ag Economy Barometer rose 17 points to a reading of 121.
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John Deere and EGO Form Distribution Partnership
Chervon announced a strategic agreement with John Deere. The agreement will allow the brands to provide users with EGO battery-powered lawn care solutions through John Deere dealers.
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Dealer News: AGCO Dealership Forms Three Nebraska Dealers
True Ag & Turf will form by acquiring Manzer Equipment, Merz Farm Equipment and West Point Implement of Columbus
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Steel Production
Steel production as of June 19, 2023.
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Iowa Disappointed by EPA’s Ruling on Biofuel
Iowa Republican lawmakers and biofuels interest groups expressed disappointment after the U.S. EPA finalized a rule that holds steady the amount of corn-based ethanol that oil refiners must blend into the nation’s fuel.
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Iowa Ag Industry on Alert Following Approval of Lab-Grown Meat
Laboratory meats could have an economic impact on Iowa, one of the biggest livestock-producing states in the nation.
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Farm Bill Draft Could Be Ready by August
The House Agriculture Committee announced this week at an event that draft language for the 2023 Farm Bill could be available by August.
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NAEDA Announces 2023 Dealer’s Choice Recipients
The North American Equipment Dealers Association is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 Dealer’s Choice and Gold Level Awards.
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See you in KC – Save the Date!
Supply Chain Summit & Showcase
Bringing Manufacturers & Suppliers Together. Join us from Oct. 31 – Nov. 2 at the Sheraton Kansas City at Crown Center.
Oxbo Acquires H&S Manufacturing
Oxbo is expanding its presence and product portfolio in the hay and forage industry, through acquiring H&S Manufacturing in Marshfield and Clintonville, WI.
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June is National Safety Month
A product manufacturer’s operator’s manuals and safety labels will help keep your customers safe and help keep your company out of court.
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Beware of Hay Scams
A new Facebook scam is tricking Missouri farmers into buying nonexistent bales of hay.
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Ag Equipment Market to Reach 326.66 Billion USD from 2022 to 2032
According to a comprehensive report, the global agriculture equipment market is predicted to grow substantially over the assessment timeframe from 2022 to 2032.
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Drone Images Helps Increase Soybean Yield in Wake of Climate Change
In recent years, Purdue University researchers have worked to predict soybean biomass from drone imagery in Indiana.
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Farmers Worry Bunge’s $8.2 Billion Ag Deal Will Diminish Competition
Farmer and consumer groups warn that the planned agricultural megadeael uniting Bunge and Glencore-backed Viterra could leave farmers with fewer alternatives for selling crops and drive up consumers’ prices for food.
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For Sale: Tuff-Bilt Mfg. Inc
The owner of Tuff-bilt, a small tractor company and former Association member, is retiring and selling the company.
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‘Beagle Brigade’ Helps Protect American Ag at Our Borders
Many people may not know that nearly 200 detector dogs help keep prohibited fruit, vegetables, plants and meat products from high-risk countries from entering the United States.
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Wisconsin State Passes Lemon Law for Farm Equipment
Wisconsin recently passed a bill that would allow buyers of defective farm equipment to get their money back if a defect in the equipment has been subject to repair.
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States Accelerate Efforts to Block China’s Ag Land Purchases
A growing number of states are considering or have passed measures this legislative term to ban “foreign adversaries” and foreign entities – specifically China – from buying farmland.
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Senate Bill Would Invalidate Prop 12 Through Lawsuits
In opposition to California’s Proposition 12, seven farm-state senators announced legislation to prohibit states from regulating agricultural production in other
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Kubota Partners with Electric Powertrain Manufacturer
Zero Nox Inc., a provider of off-highway vehicle electrification, announced a product development agreement for currently undisclosed products with Kubota Corporation in Japan.
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The Far West Equipment Dealers Association (FWEDA) Board of Directors has ratified a membership vote to merge with Associated Equipment Distributors (AED).
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USDA Announces $320 Million to Strengthen Food Supply Chain
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced that the USDA is making investments that will create new and better markets for agricultural producers and food businesses in 19 states across rural America.
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Soybean Acreage Has Outpaced Corn and Wheat Since 2000
Between 2002 and 2022, soybeans were the second-most planted crop in the United States, behind corn.
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