Who’s Growing Hemp?
Roughly half of all states had some hemp farming last year. Montana and Colorado were the biggest, each with more than 20,000 acres cultivated.
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Mahindra Expands in U.S.
The Mahindra Group has opened a new office in Washington, D.C. The company’s chairman characterizes the move as “an important element of our U.S. growth strategy.”
Read moreKcoe Isom Acquires Paragon
K·Coe Isom has acquired Kansas-based ag advisory and commodity brokerage firm Paragon.
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China Admits It’s Been Sanctioning U.S. Soybeans
China newswire Xinhua revealed something interesting. It said Beijing “will allow Chinese businesses to purchase a certain amount of soybeans and pork from the United States.” The word “allow” is key.
Read moreCanada’s Labor Market Exceeds Expectations
Canada’s labor market in August blew past expectations with one of the biggest employment gains in a decade. The country’s recent strength contrasts with many other global economies.
Read moreIowa Judge Allows Environmental Activists’ Suit to Proceed
A judge in Iowa ruled last week that an environmental lawsuit brought against the state will move forward. The suit claims the state has violated the rights of citizens to clean water for recreational and drinking water uses.
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Pea Protein in Demand as Consumers Seek Meat Alternatives
Demand for pea protein is soaring amid growing demand for plant-based meat and dairy substitutes. Cargill has invested $100 million in recent months.
Read moreGovernor Issues Impassioned Response to Anti-Meat Group
Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts and state Ag Director Steve Wellman issued statements recently in response to an anti-ag group calling for a moratorium on livestock production in Nebraska.
Read moreUSDA, State Ag Groups Accelerate Research on Climate
State departments of ag have adopted new policies on climate resiliency. The USDA hopes to boost funding for the same issue after distributing more than $3 billion in disaster money to farmers.
Read moreIron Ore Prices Plunge
Iron-ore prices posted their biggest one-month fall in almost eight years. The price fell 27 percent by the end of August, the most since October 2011.
Read moreIn Memoriam: Louis McNeil
Louis McNeil, who enjoyed a 61-year career in the agriculture equipment industry, died Sunday, Sept. 1, at the age of 90.
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Notice: Annual Business Meeting, Election of Directors
The Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association will hold its Annual Business Meeting and election of directors during the 1 p.m. session Wednesday, Nov. 6, at the Marketing & Distribution Convention.
Read moreAmerica’s Loss is Canada’s Gain in Lobster Market
U.S. lobster exports to China have fallen off a cliff this year as retaliatory tariffs shift the seafood business north.
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What Three Words? Members’ Convention Testimonials
Intense. Informative. Fun. Relationships. Network. Relaxed. Collaborative. Members and convention attendees describe the fall convention in their own words.
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Guard Against Outcome Bias
When manufacturers evaluate processes based on outcome alone, they introduce a bias. Use lean thinking and follow these three steps to avoid outcome bias.
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Notice: Annual Business Meeting, Election of Directors
The Association will hold its Annual Business Meeting and election of directors Wednesday, Nov. 6, in St. Louis.
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Corn Growers React to EPA Refinery Waivers
President Trump said he will announce a plan to boost demand for biofuels after farmers reacted with outrage to an EPA decision that the NCGA said “sent shockwaves” through the industry.
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Fisher Joins Association as Consultant
John Fisher retires from Alamo Group this week. He’ll launch an independent consulting career and, through this Association, dedicate much of his time to advocating on behalf of the shortline industry in conversations on safety standards.
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U.S. Reaches Trade Deal with Japan
The agreement in principle represents significant opportunities for pork producers. President Trump also predicts stronger markets for corn and wheat.
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Canadian Government Assists Dairy Farmers
The owner of a typical farm with 80 dairy cows will be awarded about $28,000 this year to assist farmers hurt by trade disputes.
Read moreChina Buys Canadian Wheat During Canola Feud
China has imported 92 percent more Canadian wheat this crop year compared to last. Meanwhile, the countries’ canola spat drags on.
Read moreDeere’s Quarterly Report Shows Sales Dip
For the quarter ending July 28, sales at its agriculture and turf segment declined 6 percent year-on-year. Overall, equipment sales were down 3 percent. The company cut its full-year earnings outlook for the second time in the past three months.
Read moreDeere Names New CEO
The Deere board has elected John C. May as a member of the board and chief executive officer. He succeeds Samuel R. Allen, who will continue as chairman of the board.
Read moreEPA Rejects Cancer Warning on Glyphosate
EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler said it is “irresponsible to require labels on products that are inaccurate when EPA knows the product does not pose a cancer risk.”
Read moreDealer News
See the latest on mergers, acquisitions, and new locations among farm equipment dealers.
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Illinois Law Bans Employers from Salary Question
Illinois has joined the national trend of banning questions regarding a job applicant’s salary history. It is effective Sept. 29.
Read moreUpdates on ASABE Standards
See the latest on standards related to front-mounted equipment, post hole diggers, and front loaders.
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Member Company CEO Earns Spot on Prestigious List
The award celebrated Tom Shorma with WCCO Belting for leading the company’s innovation and growth in diverse markets.
Read morePEER Chain Announces New Product Manager
Drew Beadle will bring new chain products to market based on industry feedback.
Read moreNTN Updates App to Fight Counterfeit Bearings
The updates allow users to search for distributors and features product number validation.
Read moreMember Company Brings Back Original Name
CDS-John Blue Company is once again John Blue Company, the name upon which it was founded in 1886.
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Canada to Impose Tariffs on U.S. Products
Canada is threatening new retaliatory tariffs on more U.S. exports if the U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum are
Read moreKubota Releases Yearly Earnings Report
For the year ended Dec. 31, consolidated revenue for Kubota Corp. increased by 5.7 percent compared to the previous year.
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Midwest Floods Hammer Ethanol Industry, Drive Up Gas Prices
The March floods that punished the U.S. Midwest have trapped barrels of ethanol in the country’s interior, causing shortages of
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Presidential Hopeful Warren Tackles Right to Repair
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) rolled out an extensive agriculture platform during a recent campaign stop in Iowa. It included a
Read moreAg Economy Barometer: Willingness to Invest Improves
Concerns about economic conditions led to a dip in the Ag Economy Barometer from February to March. The Index of
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Changes in Freight May Upend How America Moves Its Stuff
A chronic logjam in a freight yard in Central Illinois has led Norfolk Southern Corp. to rethink how it moves
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Member Company Launches Program Supporting Innovation
Member company K·Coe Isom has announced a program intended to provide entrepreneurs with a more visible platform for their food
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Suppliers Elect New Leadership at Summit
The Association’s Supplier Board of Governors elected new leadership last week. Joe Sampson, vice president of sales for Osmundson Manufacturing
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Steel Ingredient Iron Ore Hits Nearly Five-Year High
The price of iron ore, the main ingredient in steel, surged to its highest level in almost five years on
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Majority of Students Underestimate Trade School
A survey of 3,000 young Americans between the ages of 18 and 24 shows that, despite messages from trades industries
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Check Your Inbox: Benchmark Survey On the Way
In our overcrowded inboxes and time-starved days, we make choices about which emails we open. The Association learned during the
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