ASABE Revises Standard on Ag Machinery Terms
A previous version of ANSI/ASABE S390 (S390.5) was used as the key basis document for the development of ISO 12934.
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Supply Chain Investment Focuses on River Transport
Among the projects is the replacement of locks on the Ohio River so that water levels are high enough for large cargo ships.
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White House Gives Up on Workplace Vaccine Mandate
The mandate would have applied to about 80 million people.
Read moreNotice: Rotary Cutter Council to Meet at NFMS
The meeting is 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 15 in the Russell-Shelby Room at the Crowne Plaza Airport Hotel.
Read moreSherrod Moves to King Kutter
King Kutter, Inc., has named Jon Sherrod as its new sales manager. Sherrod will oversee a team of sales professionals
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Rural Mainstreet: Longevity of Strong Equipment Sales Index Surpasses 2011
Farm equipment sales index readings over the past several months are the strongest string of monthly readings recorded since spring 2011.
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President’s Message: An Assessment of the Industry
What does 2021 have in store for the industry? Association President Tim Burenga does not have a crystal ball, but here, he shares what’s happening at Worksaver.
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Network in New Orleans: Golf, Shoot, Fish, Gamble
The Supplier Associate member section, which is the Association’s co-host for the Supply Summit & Showcase, has expanded networking opportunities in New Orleans. Take a look at what’s in store.
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Deere Named in Class Action Lawsuit
John Deere is illegally monopolizing the U.S. tractor repair industry, according to a class action antitrust lawsuit filed in Chicago federal court last week.
Read moreDeere Says Driverless Tractors Ready for the Field
The significant new technology in this tractor is the addition of stereo cameras that scan in all directions, combined with cloud-based machine learning and artificial intelligence to understand what the cameras are seeing.
Read moreTractor/Combine Sales
Sales of 4WD tractors in Canada and the U.S. dropped dramatically compared to sales in December 2020. Combine sales in the U.S. continue to post big numbers.
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Supreme Court Says ‘No’ to Employer Vaccine Mandate
A mandate requiring federal contractors and subcontractors to assure workers are vaccinated remains blocked by a preliminary injunction.
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Panel Rules in Favor of U.S. in Dairy Dispute with Canada
Canada’s dairy producers have long fought against opening their market. The country has around 11,000 commercial farms that hold substantial political sway.
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Prepare for a Cyber Breach, Know How to Respond
The Association has formed a partnership with a cyber security firm to provide members information and resources to protect their data. This article is a small sample.
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Sentry Offers Webinars on Reducing Liability Risk, Assessing Hazards
See a full-year schedule for educational content from Sentry. Check out a comprehensive online safety tool. Register for webinars on assessing hazards and reducing product liability risks.
Read moreAGI Announces Food Platform Acquisition
Eastern Fabricators operates three facilities in Canada and has relationships with multinational food processors.
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Check Your Directory Listing (and Your Inbox)
The directory is a tool that allows members to find one another by product, location, and executives’ names. It is printed annually. Its digital counterpart is refreshed continually.
Read moreRotary Cutter Council to Meet in Louisville
This annual meeting brings our council together with the Industrial/Agricultural Mower Technical Committee from AEM.
Read moreESP Acquires Swan Engineering
Swan Engineering is a full-stocking seal distributor. It began in the aerospace and railroad industries in 1954.
Read moreVaderstad, Nexat Form Partnership
The companies have developed a system characterized as an “all-in-one-system-tractor.”
Read moreS3 Acquires Maker of AWS Airbar
AWS and S3 have a shared history. S3 Air Systems manufactures the rotors used in AWS’s flagship airbar.
Read moreVermeer’s Health Clinic Tests Employees for COVID
The on-site service makes it easier for Vermeer to track potential outbreaks, clinic leadership said.
Read moreWebinar: Grant Resources for Manufacturers
Get tips on pursuing state and federal grants for manufacturers.
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U.S. Steel Doubles Capacity Near Big River Mill
The move comes amid an extended supply chain crisis that has made it more difficult for manufacturers to get their hands on finished steel.
Read moreUnions Approve Titan International Contracts
The three approved contracts cover approximately 800 USW-represented workers.
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Spot Rates on Freight Break Record at Close of ’21
Truckload spot van freight hit an all-time high at $3.16 per mile as a weekly average, up 12 cents compared to the previous week.
Read moreManufacturing Orders Soar
The value of orders was up nearly 14 percent from October and more than double the value of orders received in November 2020.
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UPDATE: High Court Blocks Biden’s Vaccine Mandate for Large Employers
At least until the hearing, the mandates are in effect. It is possible that justices will decide then to stay the orders until they issue a decision.
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Supply Chain Challenges Make This Summit Especially Relevant
Meet suppliers. Talk to peers who have found creative solutions to problems that plague the industry. Hear from experts on supply chain, the economy, leadership, and more.
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Ocean Shipping Rates May Double in 2022
Trucking companies are projecting double-digit growth in contract rates for 2022.
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Boards of Four Dealer Associations Vote to Merge
The joint boards of EDA, MSEDA, UEDA, and WEDA have taken the first step to consolidate their associations.
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COVID Relief Fraud Could Cost $100 Billion
The Justice Department earlier this month said that its fraud section has prosecuted over 150 defendants in more than 95 criminal cases stemming from fraud schemes involving the Paycheck Protection Program.
Read moreDeere Buys Battery Developer, Connectivity Platform
Kreisel Electric will retain its brand and continue to operate in Austria. AgriSync will sunset its brand and focus exclusively on the Deere-branded version of its product.
Read moreAGCO Invests in Greeneye Technology, Acquires Appareo
Greeneye’s system uses artificial intelligence to detect and spray individual weeds with the goal of reducing herbicide usage.
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Low Inventories Influence Plans to Buy Farm Equipment
Nearly four out of 10 farmers who responded to the survey expect input prices to rise by more than 30 percent in the upcoming year.
Read moreClaas Reports Nearly 20 Percent Rise in Revenue
In its outlook, Claas said it expects the supply situation and price development on the procurement markets to present a greater risk in 2022.
Read moreCNHI Demerges from Iveco, Invests in Sampierana
Sharholders of CNH Industrial have approved the demerger of Iveco Group business from CNH Industrial. CNH Industrial has also completed its purchase of 90 percent of the capital stock of Sampierana S.p.A.
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Farm Equipment Sales Index Hits 10-Year High
While the indices show economic growth, bankers warned that inflation and rising costs of input and land could hinder rural economies.
Read moreMurdock Joins Montag
“Mr. Murdock has extensive experience in OEM marketing and dealer network sales support, and we are fortunate to have him join our family of talented employees,” said CEO Anthony Montag.
Read moreUnverferth Names VP of Sales
He succeeds Dan Fanger, who retires this Friday after a distinguished 56-year career with the company.
Read moreBuhler Sells Shares to Combine Factory
Prior to completion of the acquisition, the company held about 80 percent of Buhler’s total issued and outstanding shares. Now it holds about 97 percent of Buhler’s shares.
Read moreSuppliers Meet Next Week to Plan Summit
Supplier board chairman Scott Moss said the board will focus on “making the most of our host city and planning events that will create opportunities to talk business and have fun.”
Read moreAGCO Partners with College to Train Techs
The program will leverage AGCO technical experts to train technicians from existing dealerships.
Read moreKirby Brings Piece of Aviation History to Museum
The aircraft was used during a mission in the Middle East. It was the first of five that will be moved from Hawaii to Atwater, Calif.
Read moreDealer News
See the latest in acquisitions among dealers in the eastern U.S.
Read moreIRS Bumps Up Mileage Rate for 2022
The standard mileage rate for business travel in 2022 is 58.5 cents per mile, the IRS announced.
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Happy Anniversary, and Welcome
See what companies have recently applied for membership in the Association and who is celebrating milestone membership anniversaries.
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Is the Worst Over in Supply Chain Mayhem?
In a memo to clients, one economist wrote: “It is still going to take a long time for the supply chains across the country to be fully restored, but at least the first steps appear to be in place towards normalcy.”
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Profit Outlook for Farmers Remains Strong
USDA forecasts 2021 net farm income to increase by 23 percent compared to 2020, which would be the highest inflation-adjusted profit level farmers have earned since 2013.
Read moreTractor/Combine Sales
Strong sales continue to the 100-plus horsepower tractor category in both Canada and the U.S. Sales of four-wheel drive tractors declined.
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