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US rail and port labor issues adding to supply chain chaos.
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Deere Ramps up Battery Production
Deere announced an investment in two additional Kreisel Electric production facilities to increase battery production capacity.
Read moreJudge Rules State’s Truck Toll System Unconstitutional
A federal judge has slammed the brakes on Rhode Island’s truck tolls and sided with the long-haul trucking industry’s complaint that the highway charges were unfair and unconstitutional.
Read moreFreight Labor Unrest Weighs on Global Supply Chain
Walkouts at U.K. ports, last-minute negotiations for U.S. railroads are among a growing series of conflicts involving workers critical to trade.
Read moreAg Industry Considered National Security Interest
President Biden directed the Treasury-led committee that scrutinizes foreign investment in America to consider the national security impact any deals would have on U.S. technological leadership, including biotechnology and “elements of the agricultural industrial base that have implications for food security.”
Read moreInspire Company Loyalty and Reengage Your Workforce
Consider these ideas for inspiring loyalty in your current employees and making it easier to attract news ones.
Read moreCyber Reinsurance Market
In 2021, the worldwide cyber insurance market premium was close to $10 billion and by 2025 the market should grow to more than $20 billion.
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Farmers Look for Value, Specialization in Shortline Purchases
Farm Equipment’s second shortline farmer survey found growers continue to purchase shortline equipment based on price, special features and availability.
Read moreKubota to Launch Electric Tractor in 2023
Kubota Corporation has announced that Kubota will be the first Japanese manufacturer to release electric tractors.
Read moreOperational Costs of Trucking
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has released its Analysis of the Operational Costs of Trucking.
Read moreTractor/Combine Sales
Reported Tractor Sales in U.S. for August 2022 AEM – Flash Report FarmEquip.org/Flash
Read moreRail Shippers Applaud Labor Deal and Seek Ratification
Tentative agreement was reached, but railroads had started halting some shipments to prepare for a potential strike.
Read morePutin, Erdogan to Meet Over Ukraine Grain Deal
The Russian leader has criticized the agreement that allows exports from Odessa, partly brokered by Turkey, as helping the West at the expense of poorer nations.
Read moreSmall Businesses Frequent Targets of Cyberattacks
Small businesses have increasingly become targets with the average cost of their claims increasing by 58% from last year.
Read moreFlorida Coast Equipment Acquires Growers Equipment Company
Florida Coast Equipment Caps 15 Months of Historic Growth with Acquisition of Growers Equipment Company.
Read moreRail Stoppage Could Fuel More Inflation
If labor talks fail, a strike of rail workers would add another supply-chain disruption.
Read moreIndependent Innovations: Then & Now
The newest article in the series by Mike Lessiter is titled “Shortlines Filled Equipment Gaps for No-Tillers.” For Farm Equipment’s “Shortline Equipment Edition,” there’s no better example of shortline innovation than conservation tillage.
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United Ag & Turf Acquires Turf & Tractor
United Ag & Turf, a 40-location John Deere dealership, headquartered in Bryan, Texas has completed the acquisition of Austin Turf & Tractor, a John Deere dealership with locations in Farmers Branch, Marble Falls, and Haltom City, Texas and in Bernalillo, New Mexico.
Read moreAssociation Welcomes Communications Manager
The Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association is pleased to welcome Gina Clark as the new Communications Manager/Publications Editor.
Read moreCNH Industrial Announces Leadership Change
CNH Industrial announced that Brad Crews, President North America, has announced his retirement.
Read moreFarmer Sentiment Improves Despite Rising Costs
Farmer sentiment improved in August as the Purdue-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer index rose 14 points above its July reading to 117.
Read moreAssociation Members Visit Farm Progress
Membership Director Matt Rice spent time at the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa. Several Association members were in attendance.
Read moreSurgeon Accepted $3.3 Million in Injured Worker Kickbacks
Federal prosecutors announced that a neurosurgeon pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy and admitted receiving about $3.3 million in kickbacks to perform spinal surgeries.
Read moreNew CFO for Deere
Deere & Company announced that its Board of Directors elected Josh Jepsen, 44, as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
Read moreSupply Chain & Procurement Webinar
Join us for a webcast looking at your business through the lens of a strategic procurement professional. The webinar will provide education, tips, and generate thought provoking ideas to navigate through these turbulent times within supply chain.
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Scenes from the 72nd Annual Farm Progress Show in Decatur, IL
The Farm Progress Show enjoyed a refreshing break from the usual late-summer heat, with cool temperatures in the low 70s
Read moreIn Memoriam: Brad Demmler – White’s, Inc.
Bradley Wayne Demmler, age 67, passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday, September 1, 2022.
Read moreNLRB Releases Joint Employer Proposed Rulemaking
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) released its notice of proposed rulemaking on the joint employer standard. The notice was published in the Federal Register on September 6, kicking off a 60-day comment period.
Read moreAllis-Roller Names New President
Allis Roller is pleased to announce Russ Dudan as new President. He joined Allis Roller in 2018 as VP Operations and has been instrumental in Allis Roller’s rapid growth resulting in the doubling of sales and employees.
Read moreManufacturing Robot Sales Rise 25% in Q2
North American companies snapped up a record number of 12,305 robots worth $585 million as they struggled to keep factories and warehouses running.
Read moreTitan Machinery Inc. Reports Q2 Results
Titan Machinery Inc. has reported financial results for the fiscal second quarter ended July 31, 2022.
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