Scott Moss Elected Supplier Section Chair
Scott Moss, business development manager for OE at Gates Corp., was unanimously elected to a one-year term as chairman of the board.
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Haven Steel Buys CSI
Haven Steel Products, Inc., is the new owner of Cutting Specialists, Inc.
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Farmers’ Moods Remain Positive
In March, producers continued to be relatively optimistic about making farm machinery purchases and capital investments in their farming operations.
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Get Pointers on Equipment Repurchase Obligations
Disagreements between manufacturers and distributors or dealers about post-termination equipment repurchase obligations can blossom into full-blown lawsuits. Avoid that with these tips.
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Administration Extends PPP
Congress has extended the Paycheck Protection Program application period. It also added an employee retention credit for disasters other than COVID-19, including the recent severe weather. Employers should look again at the employee retention credit to see if they might qualify.
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Jeff Leonard Named as Alamo Group CEO
Robinson will remain at Alamo Group through Aug. 1 to assist in the transition. He service as a member of the Board of Directors will continue beyond his departure from the company.
Read moreSummit Safety Protocols
Association and hotel staff will honor the highest standards of COVID-19 protocols. As part of our work to assure everyone’s
Read moreAgritechnica Reschedules
The DLG (German Agricultural Society) has postponed Agritechnica.
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Considerations When Using Criminal Background Checks
The EEOC advises employers conducting background checks on candidates to weigh three factors: the nature and gravity of the offense, the time that has passed since conviction, and
the nature of the job sought.
Summit: COVID Protocols, Individual Responsibilities
As part of our work to assure everyone’s safety, we ask every attendee to also commit to these protocols in accordance with the policies of the city of Kansas City and Marriott hotels.
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Travel Comeback? Airlines Enjoy Big Month
Airports screened nearly 1.5 million passengers on Friday. That compares to about 621,000 on the same weekday last year and 2.5 million in 2019. The comparison offers a dramatic contrast in one year’s gain but brings into focus how far the industry has to go to be restored.
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Mainstreet Index Rockets to Record High
The March farm equipment-sales index rose to 63.5, its highest reading since February 2013.
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Use Your Website to Build Your Workforce
Manufacturers should market job opportunities on their website with the same focus they bring to marketing their products. It is an entry point to the opportunities and the culture.
Read moreMembers’ Operational Excellence Series Begins
The Association introduced this series to move past the foundational work of operational excellence and dive more deeply into issues that matter most to our members.
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Nucor to Build Tube Mill in Midwest
The $164 million project is expected to be complete in two years. It will have the capacity to produce approximately 250,000 tons of hollow structural section tubing, mechanical steel tubing and galvanized solar torque tube.
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States Challenge Biden’s Order on Keystone Pipeline
Multiple reviews by the U.S. Department of State spanning two administrations have found the pipeline would pose little or no environmental harm, including no negative effects on climate.
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Rail Acquisition Supports USMCA
The merger will provide direct rail service throughout Canada down to central Mexico and key agricultural and manufacturing hubs through the center of the U.S.
Read moreAg Groups React to Trade Rep Confirmation
New trade chief brings experience on China at a time when stakes are especially high.
Read moreDealer News
Check out highlights of earnings reports from Cervus and Titan Machinery, and catch up on an expansion and acquisition in Virginia.
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CEO Predicts Decline in Attachment Market
Dawn Equipment CEO Joe Bassett said he believes growers are trending away from customizing their equipment through attachments: “The aftermarket era, where growers assemble a lot of aftermarket options to customize their planters, I think is over.”
Read moreMacDon Expands in Winnipeg
Pent-up demand is driving the addition of jobs in fabrication, machine shop, welding, painting and assembly.
Read moreAgrisolutions Names New Global President
Tim Dunn is relinquishing the role of president of Agrisolutions-North America. He will remain with Agrisolutions until late this year.
Read moreDeere Reman to Add Jobs in Midwest
The change will add drivetrain and hydraulic manufacturing operations in Springfield, Mo.
Read moreAgritechnica Unphased by Recent Exhibitor Withdrawal
In spite of decisions from two significant exhibitors to skip the show in November, organizers say the space is 90 percent booked and preparations continue.
Read moreNews, Status Reports from ASABE
The society has adopted a standard on sprayers and liquid fertilizer distributors. John Fisher offers updates on the status of several other projects.
Read moreLatest Stimulus Increases Dependent Care Maximum
Employees this year can more than double the amount of pre-tax income they direct toward dependent care. Employers who want to allow these new elections should amend their plans.
Read moreMember Anniversaries, New Members
Five member companies mark milestone anniversaries in March. Four others have recently joined the Association.
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Summit Speaker: Ag Exports, China’s Cheating, Remain Trade Priorities
Starling writes that while Biden’s trade policy is different than his predecessor’s in part, “some of the policy signals are indistinguishable from what you might see beneath Trump administration letterhead.”
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Mandating COVID Vaccines: Permissible with Exceptions
The EEOC says employers can mandate vaccines. If an employer chooses to mandate, and an employee refuses a vaccination and does not indicate the refusal is based on a disability or religious conviction, then employers may prohibit returning the employee to on-site work and may consider termination.
Read moreDon’t Want to Mandate? Tips for Encouraging Vaccinations
If you prefer to wait to mandate, consider these behavioral economics tips from Willis Towers Watson to create buy-in among employees.
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Summit: Network Nearby at Power & Light District
The district spans more than eight blocks of restaurants, entertainment, and nightlife. Among the draws to the district are nearly 10 bars that boast big screens for big games. The Summit will be in Kansas City during the second week of the regular Major League Baseball season.
Read moreJoin Us: Operational Excellence Webinar
As companies seek to accelerate production, it becomes increasingly important to know their capacities and capabilities to expedite decision-making and increase product value. Gets tips from consultant Steve Wilson on March 18.
Read moreAgrisolutions Acquires Lundtek
Agrisolutions has acquired Lundtek, Inc., which includes Lund Industrial Group, Lund Engineered Products Division and Lund Coating Technologies.
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Ag ‘Led the Way’ for Alamo in 2020
Alamo sees promising signs in the ag economy as well as challenges tied to operational issues.
Read moreSonntag Retires from S3
Forage Capital Partners and Roynat Equity Partners, impressed by an investor describes as S3’s culture, leadership, and willingness to approach the market differently, purchases Sonntag’s interests.
Read moreBrandt Sustains Generous Tradition in Strange Season
The companies staged a five-day, web-based celebration that culminated in the distribution of $250,000 through a Christmas philanthropic fund.
Read moreASABE to Revise Cotton Module Cover Standard
The major revision will add performance specifications for module covers used on cylindrical modules.
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Farmers Remain Committed to Big Purchases
The Farm Capital Investment Index, which assesses farmers’ willingness to make significant investments, is the third-highest it has been since data collection began in 2015. It is 16 points higher than before the pandemic began.
Read moreCNH Invests in Newcomer Monarch
CNH characterized the partnership as “an important step toward further enhancing long-term sustainability, enabling the world’s farmers and agribusinesses to realize profitable zero-emission farming.”
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Spouses, Guests: Join the Paint Party at KC Summit
Participants will work with an instructor to create a 16-by-20 canvas painting. While every piece of art will reflect the same design, each also will be the unique work of the artist.
Read moreDealer News
Quality Equipment has opened a new location in Pittsboro, N.C.
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U.S. Farmers Are Planting More Row Crops Than Ever
Behind the increase lies a sharp rise in soybean prices over the past eight months—67 percent since June 1. Prices have been lifted by surging demand for U.S. soybeans in China.
Read moreDeere to Close Remanufacturing Plant
John Deere is consolidating its remanufacturing facilities and will shut down a Canadian plant later this year.
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Container Woes: ‘Busiest Period in Trade-Ever’
Group says top-dollar rates for declining service levels cannot continue. Container companies blame some bottlenecks on North American infrastructure.
Read moreKubota Aims to Cut Emissions by 30 Percent
Kubota plans to offer electric versions of mini excavators and compact tractors. The electric equipment will be manufactured in Japan or Germany starting in 2023.
Read moreDealer Law Question? Tap Into a Member Benefit
In the soon-to-be-published inaugural issue of the digital Ag Innovator magazine, distribution attorney Trent Johnson offers pointers on repurchasing equipment from resellers.
Read moreSonntag Retires from S3, Sells His Interests
Sonntag was elected to the Association’s Board of Directors in 2011 and served until 2014. He also was active in other trade associations.
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Farmers Commitment to Big Purchases Remains Strong
The subcategory that measures farmers’ willingness to make big purchases drifted slightly downward but remains impressively high.
Read moreAg ‘Led the Way’ for Alamo Group in Q4
For the quarter, net sales in agriculture increased by 10.5 percent. CEO Ron Robinson reports a strong backlog in ag orders.
Read moreAgrisolutions Acquires Lund Industrial Group
Operations will continue at Lund’s plant in Mississippi under the Agrisolutions name.
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