ASABE Revises Safety Standards for PTO Operations
The ASABE has completed a revision to one of its most widely used standards for power take-off (PTO) operations.
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Titan Intl. Reports Strongest Q3 Results Since 2013
Titan International, Inc. reported results for the third quarter with the strongest third quarter revenue and profit performance since 2013.
Read moreAGI Announces Q3 Results
Ag Growth International, Inc. (AGI) reported strong Q3 earnings for the three- and nine-month periods ending Sept. 30, 2022.
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Leadership Elected at 2022 Convention in Orlando
The Association’s Board of Directors recently elected officers at its Marketing & Distribution Convention in Orlando.
Read moreAlamo Group Reports Record Q3 Sales and Earnings
Alamo Group Inc. has reported record results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022.
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Connecticut Law Challenged for Prohibiting Discussion of Workplace Issues
A recently file lawsuit is challenging Connecticut’s recently enacted law that bans employers from discussing workplace issues, including union representation and pending legislation or regulations, with their employees.
Read moreDoorDash Partners With Tractor Supply
DoorDash recently announced a partnership with Tractor Supply, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, to offer on-demand delivery from almost 2000 stores nationwide.
Read moreNAEDA Launches Repair Done Right Platform
The North American Equipment Dealers Association (NAEDA) has launched the Right to Repair training platform that will provide dealer personnel a foundational understanding of what the Right to Repair issue is and how our industry is supporting customer repair.
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Domestic Steel Production
Domestic steel production as of October 17, 2022.
Read moreBuhler Versatile Facing $35M Lawsuit
A deal to ship Winnipeg-built tractors to Australia has resulted in a lawsuit alleging breach of contract, after Buhler Versatile Inc. decided to stop exports outside North America.
Read moreBusiness Travel Slowly Returning to Pre-COVID Levels
Business travel is slowly but surely bouncing back to levels seen in 2019, according to the study of nearly 600 business travel buyers.
Read moreKey Strategies to Keep Your Top Talent in Post-Pandemic Times
Lisa Ryan, who recently presented at the general session at the Marketing & Distribution Convention, offers strategies on how to enhance your employees connection and commitment to your organization.
Read moreAGCO Reports Record Q3 Results
AGCO reported its results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022. Net sales for the third quarter were approximately $3.1 billion, an increase of approximately 14.5% compared to the third quarter of 2021.
Read moreFarmers Concerned Over High Interest Rates
Farmer sentiment weakened again in October as the Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer fell to a reading of 102, down 10 points compared to a month earlier.
Read moreWelcome New Members!
The Association would like to acknowledge our newest member companies that will help shape our industry. Please join us in welcoming them.
Read moreHappy Anniversary to Our Valued Members!
The Association would like to wish a very happy anniversary to our long-time member companies who are celebrating milestone anniversaries in 2022.
Read moreSentry Safety November Webinar
Don’t miss Sentry’s upcoming free 60-minute safety webinar dedicated to specific safety topics.
Read moreEMDA Elects Leadership
Members of the Equipment Marketing & Distribution Association (EMDA) held elections during their corporate annual meeting in Orlando, Fla. on Oct. 26. Newly elected officers and directors for 2022-2023 are:
Read moreIn Memoriam: Dr. Bernard Krone
Krone Group announced the passing of long-time owner of the KRONE Group, Dr. Bernard Krone, on October 14, 2022 at the age of 82.
Read moreMainstreet Index Falls Below Growth Neutral Fifth Straight Month
The Creighton University Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) fell for the sixth time in the past seven months, sinking below growth neutral for a fifth consecutive month.
Read moreFarmers Equipment Purchases by Commodities Grown
Breaking the data down by the commodities farmers grow
reveals not only which growers are most open to purchasing
shortline equipment, but also why different farmers purchase
shortline equipment.
Prop 12 Supreme Court Oral Arguments Update
The National Pork Producers Council and the American Farm Bureau Federation presented oral arguments challenging the constitutionality of California’s Proposition 12’s animal-welfare standards for meat sold within the state.
Read moreDomestic Steel Production
Domestic steel production as of October 10, 2022.
Read moreJapanese Traditions Celebrated at Opening of Great Plains Facility
Three barrels of sake were broken during an international affair and grand opening at the Japanese parent company of Salina-based Great Plains Manufacturing construction equipment facility.
Read moreTractor Supply Closes Acquisition of Orscheln Farm and Home
Tractor Supply Company announced that it received clearance from the Federal Trade Commission to close on its previously announced acquisition of Orscheln Farm and Home.
Read moreSupreme Court Hears Arguments on Pig Welfare Law
The Supreme Court heard a pork-industry challenge to a California law setting animal-welfare standards for meat sold within the state, but Tuesday’s argument stretched beyond the farm to question a state’s power to enact legislation that affects production beyond its borders.
Read moreTractor/Combine Sales
North American combine harvesters stay positive while tractors gain focus on bigger units.
Read moreAll States Acquires Arrow Material Handling Products
All States Ag Parts expands into material handling attachments with the acquisition of Arrow Material Handling Products.
Read moreTractor Supply Buys Orscheln Farm & Home for $320 Million
Tractor Supply Co. said a federal regulator has approved its purchase of Orscheln Farm & Home, a smaller rival in the rural-lifestyle retail business, after a year and a half of negotiations and lobbying by state attorneys general.
Read moreMaking the Most of Orlando
If you are joining us for the 2022 Marketing & Distribution Convention at the Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista, here are a few notes to help you prepare.
Read moreFastline Marketing Group Names Barke New President
Fastline Media Group has named Dean Barke as its new President. He will report directly to CEO and Founder, Bill Howard.
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RFA Seeks to Intervene in Environmental Group’s Legal Attack on RFS
The Renewable Fuels Association late last week filed a motion to intervene on behalf of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in a suit brought against the agency by the Center for Biological Diversity.
Read moreMarijuana Legalization Raises Worker Safety Concerns
Heading into November, marijuana is legal in 19 states and D.C. Of those 19 states, 13 and D.C. had legalized marijuana through the ballot measure process.
Read moreHappy Anniversary to Our Valued Members!
The Association would like to wish a very happy anniversary to our long- time member companies who are celebrating milestone anniversaries in 2022.
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Sentry Safety October Webinar
Don’t miss Sentry’s upcoming free 60-minute safety webinar dedicated to supervisors and their roles and responsibilities for safety.
Read moreMost Risk Managers Worry About Cyberattacks
A total of 90% of risk managers who work for mid-sized companies say they are concerned about their company falling victim to a cyberattack, with 91% stating they have an incident response plan in place should that occur, says a survey issued last week.
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Dealer News
H&R Agri-Power has announced the acquisition of Hoefling Truck and Tractor located in Washington, IN.
Read moreHarvest Barge Traffic Slows Due to Low River Levels
Harvest progress is up, but river levels are down. South of St. Louis, parts of the Mississippi River are so low from weeks of drought that barge traffic is being limited.
Read moreUS Women in Manufacturing Reaches New High After Pandemic
Bloomberg reported that the number of US women working in manufacturing is rising again after a drop during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read moreJob Openings Plunge by 1.1 M in August
The number of job openings plunged by more than a million in August, providing a potential early sign that the massive U.S. labor gap is beginning to close.
Read moreFarmer Sentiment Drifts Lower in September
The Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer index drifted lower to a reading of 112 in September which was 5 points lower than a month earlier.
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Recharge, Reconnect and Refresh
The 2022 Marketing & Distribution Convention is right around the corner. Do not miss this opportunity to recharge your batteries, reconnect with your peers and refresh your knowledge of the issues most relevant to the shortline equipment industry.
Read moreExpect ‘Healthier Supply’ of Fertilizers
Key commodity growing markets in the US and Brazil can expect a “healthier supply” of fertilizers than last year, according to the latest Rabobank North American Agribusiness Review.
Read moreNew Testing Standard Published for Large-Dry Fertilizer Applicators
The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) has published ANSI/ASABE S660, Procedure for Evaluating the Distribution Uniformity for Large Granular Broadcast Applicators.
Read moreFarm, Construction Worker Injuries Increase with Heat
An Oregon State University study found an association with increasing temperatures and increased rates of injury claims that were more pronounced among workers in the agricultural and construction sectors.
Read moreASABE Adopts Combine Harvester ISO Standards
The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) has identically adopted the latest versions of two ISO standards for combine harvester equipment.
Read moreWorkers Okay with Colleagues Holding Prior Convictions
While businesses may remain ambivalent about hiring these workers, a recent survey showed that employees are more open-minded about working alongside people with prior convictions.
Read moreAt A Glance – 2022 Fall Convention
The Marketing & Distribution Convention is the opportunity for manufacturers to meet with the people who will get their equipment into the marketplace. Check out the complete list below of networking/social activities and speaker sessions in Orlando.
Read moreAGI Announces CEO Leadership Transition
Ag Growth International Inc. (AGI) announced that Tim Close has stepped down as President and Chief Executive Officer and resigned as a Director of AGI to pursue other opportunities.
Read moreMeet Sentry’s Underwriting Executives
Long time member, Sentry Insurance has recently strengthened the Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association’s endorsed insurance program with newly appointed Underwriting Executives Matt Beigel and Andrew Giles.
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