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KC Fall Convention: 4 Weeks and Counting

September 28, 2023September 28, 2023 Gina Clark Marketing & Distribution Convention, Kansas City

There are so many reasons for you to join us in Kansas City. Registration numbers for the fall meeting are the highest we’ve had since 2018, so the potential to make beneficial connections with other members is excellent.

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A Special Thanks to the Marketing & Distribution Convention Sponsors

September 28, 2023September 28, 2023 Gina Clark Marketing & Distribution Convention, Sentry, Vaderstad, Foley Lardner, pinion, Zywave, Spnosors

The Association sends a special thanks to these member companies for sponsoring portions of the upcoming Marketing & Distribution Convention in Kansas City, MO.

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Shortline Legends Honored at Marketing & Distribution Convention

September 27, 2023September 28, 2023 Gina Clark Landoll, MacDon, Kinze Manufacturing, Hall of Fame, Shortline Legends, Applequist Mfg.

The ‘Shortline Legends’ Hall of Fame recognizes individuals whose innovations impacted the machinery and dealer distribution industry over the last 55 years.

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Rural Mainstreet Economy Slows in September

September 22, 2023September 27, 2023 Gina Clark Rural Mainstreet Index, Ernie Goss

For the first time since March of this year, the overall Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) sank below growth neutral for September.

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Tractor/Combine Sales

September 14, 2023September 18, 2023 Gina Clark AEM, Tractor Combine Sales

Heavy duty row crop tractor unit sales continued to increase in the U.S., while overall farm tractor unit sales in the U.S. and Canada declined in August.

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Scenes from the 70th Annual Farm Progress Show in Decatur, IL

September 13, 2023September 18, 2023 Gina Clark Farm Progress Show, Decatur IL

Member companies and FEMA staff welcomed a steady stream of customers during the annual agriculture expo in Decatur, IL.

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Farm Show Calendar Available

September 13, 2023September 18, 2023 Gina Clark Farm Show Calendar

Members of our Association can access real time updates on upcoming farm shows throughout the United States and Canada.

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Duo Lift Manufacturing Celebrates 80 Years

August 25, 2023September 18, 2023 Gina Clark Ben Hellbusch, Duo Lift, Jim Hellbusch, 80th Anniversary

Duo Lift Manufacturing is celebrating 80 years in business! Read about the early days when founder, Arthur Hellbusch, built and sold the company’s first wagon lift in the back of his milk barn.

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Meet Our 2023 Marketing & Distribution Convention Speakers

August 17, 2023August 17, 2023 Gina Clark FC23 Speakers

The Association is pulling together a speaker lineup that promises to deliver insights and ideas that will shape your business. Register today and learn about tips for using body language to sell your business, how grain prices will affect farmers’ income, international trade, emerging technologies and much more!

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Tractor Sales Growth Softens in US/Canada

August 15, 2023August 17, 2023 Gina Clark AEM, Tractor Combine Sales

Self-propelled combine sales continued to increase in the U.S., while total farm tractor unit sales in the U.S. and Canada declined in July, according to the latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers.

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See KC’s SubTropolis: World’s Largest Underground Business Complex

July 26, 2023August 2, 2023 Gina Clark Marketing & Distribution Convention, SubTropolis

While at the Fall Convention, members can explore the history of SubTropolis — a cave created through the mining of a 270-million-year-old limestone deposit.

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Attention Marketers: Update Your Membership Listing

July 26, 2023August 1, 2023 Gina Clark Marketing Members, Membership Listing

Please make sure your Marketing Member listing is up to date. The more accurate your contact information is, the better we can match manufacturers to you.

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Manufacturing Plant Tours Wanted

July 26, 2023August 1, 2023 Gina Clark Plant Tour, FEMA member tour

If your company is interested in setting up a tour and showcasing your facilities, equipment, and amazing people, the Association would love to talk to you.

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Rural Export Center – Now Available to Members

July 26, 2023August 1, 2023 Gina Clark Marketing & Distribution Convention, Rural Export Center, International Exports

The Rural Export Center can help members find the best international markets and identify specific buyers who may become prospective business partners.

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What’s Next for Waters of the U.S. Rule?

July 12, 2023July 13, 2023 Gina Clark EPA, WOTUS, Waters of the U.S.

Questions remain as the EPS stated that it will update the Waters of the U.S. rule by September.

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Top Legal Issues Facing Manufacturers in 2023

July 12, 2023July 12, 2023 Gina Clark Cybersecurity, supply chain, Foley Lardner, Customs, Top Legal Issues, White Paper, Climate Chage, AI Manufacturing

Discover the top business and legal trends influencing the manufacturing industry today.

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Midwest Rains Not Enough to Ease Long-Term Drought

July 6, 2023July 12, 2023 Gina Clark Drought Map, Corn Belt

Widespread rains finally swept across the Midwest over the past week, but they didn’t put much of a dent into the overall U.S. drought picture with drought percentages.

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Farmer Sentiment Rebounds in June

July 5, 2023July 12, 2023 Gina Clark Ag Economy Barometer, Purdue/CME Group, Farmer Sentiment

Farmer sentiment rebounded in June as the Purdue Ag Economy Barometer rose 17 points to a reading of 121.

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June is National Safety Month

June 23, 2023June 23, 2023 Gina Clark Sentry Insurance, Product Safety, Safety Labels

A product manufacturer’s operator’s manuals and safety labels will help keep your customers safe and help keep your company out of court.

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Senate Bill Would Invalidate Prop 12 Through Lawsuits

June 23, 2023June 23, 2023 Gina Clark Prop 12, Animal Welfare, California Legislation

In opposition to California’s Proposition 12, seven farm-state senators announced legislation to prohibit states from regulating agricultural production in other

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U.S. Experiencing Factory Boom

June 23, 2023June 23, 2023 Gina Clark Construction Spending

According to data from the Census Bureau released last week, construction spending by U.S. manufacturers more than doubled over the past year.

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Railroad Industry Sues to Block California Pollution Rules

June 21, 2023June 23, 2023 Gina Clark lawsuit, Railroad, Zero Emissions

Two rail industry groups have filed suit against California for a proposed rule that would set a 30-minute idling limit for locomotives in the state and would require railroads to set aside funds to upgrade to cleaner locomotive technologies.

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National Drought Summary for May 30

June 1, 2023June 7, 2023 Gina Clark Drought Map, US Drought Monitor

The U.S. Drought Monitor (USDM) is a map released every Thursday, showing where drought is and how bad it is across the U.S. and its territories.

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Cybersecurity: The Importance of Two-Factor Authentication

June 1, 2023June 2, 2023 Gina Clark Cybersecurity, Zywave, Two-Factor Authentication

In light of the growing number of cyberattacks, many companies are turning to two-factor authentication to enhance their cyber security.

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Farm Grants Available for Females

June 1, 2023June 7, 2023 Gina Clark USDA, Farm Grants, Women Business Owners, Loans, Small Business Owner

Statistics have proven that female farmers are under-represented in the agricultural field lately. The USDA has recognized this discrepancy and offers many farm grants for women to help level the playing field.

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Supreme Court Limits Federal Water Regulations

June 1, 2023June 2, 2023 Gina Clark WOTUS, Clean Water Act, Supreme Court Ruling

Farmers and property owners received a major win when the Supreme Court significantly reduced the scope of the Clean Water Act.

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Demand for New Factories Drives Growth in Construction Spending

May 9, 2023June 23, 2023 Gina Clark Construction

Manufacturers of construction equipment, trucks, building supplies and industrial software are still ringing up sales, despite slowdowns in other parts of the U.S. economy.

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Could Cover Crops Have Prevented Deadly Illinois Dust Storm?

May 9, 2023May 10, 2023 Gina Clark Cover Crops, Illinois Dust Storm

At least seven people were killed in a massive crash involving over 70 cars along a 2-mile stretch on Interstate 55 in central Illinois on May 1. The crash was caused by excessive winds blowing dirt from recently tilled farm fields, which lead to zero visibility

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EPA Moves to Maintain Consumer Access to E15

April 28, 2023May 9, 2023 Gina Clark ethanol, EPA, E15

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today that it will use existing authority to prevent drivers from losing access to lower-cost and lower-emission E15.

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Cybersecurity Risk Questions Every Company Should Ask

April 25, 2023April 28, 2023 Gina Clark Cybersecurity, Zywave

When a data breach occurs, the damages can be significant, often resulting in lawsuits, and serious financial losses. Learn how to protect your company’s security.

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Supply Summit Survey Results Now Available

April 25, 2023April 28, 2023 Gina Clark Survey Results

If you haven’t completed the 2023 Supply Summit & Showcase survey, please submit your responses by May 1.

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Association Dues Are Fully Deductible

April 25, 2023May 10, 2023 Kristi Ruggles IRS, Member Dues, Lobbying

Members can claim the full amount of dues paid as an ordinary and necessary business expense.

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Colorado Passes Right-to-Repair Bill

April 14, 2023April 19, 2023 Gina Clark Right to Repair, Deere, Colarado

Colorado legislators passed the nation’s first agriculture equipment right-to-repair bill Tuesday.

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Biofuel and Farm Leaders Press White House For Action on E15

April 12, 2023April 12, 2023 Gina Clark Biofuels, ncga, E15, National Corn Growers

Biofuel and farm leaders called on President Biden to get ahead of rising fuel costs by authorizing sales of E15 this summer.

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Manufacturing Grants: An Overview of State and Federal Funding Opportunities

April 12, 2023May 10, 2023 Gina Clark Manufacturer Grants, Micki Vandeloo

Learn about grants available to manufacturers that will help you address challenges and fund projects to help your business meet market needs, grow, and succeed.

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Rural Export Center Available to Members

April 12, 2023April 12, 2023 Gina Clark Rural Export Center

The Rural Export Center (REC) is just one more resource available to our Association. This completely virtual service will help members find the best international markets and identify specific buyers that may be prospective business partners.

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King Kutter, Inc. Celebrates 45th Anniversary

April 12, 2023April 19, 2023 Gina Clark King Kutter

King Kutter, Inc., a manufacturer known for quality farm equipment, is celebrating their 45th year as a family-owned business.

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Rural Mainstreet Economy Goes Negative for March

March 16, 2023April 12, 2023 Vernon Schmidt Rural Mainstreet Index

But Only 13.6% of Bankers Tightened Farm Credit Standards – Farm Equipment Sales Remain Solid at 59.7 March 2023 Survey

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Farmer Sentiment Weakens in February

March 9, 2023March 9, 2023 Gina Clark Ag Ecpnomy Barometer, Purdue/CME Group

The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dipped 5 points to a reading of 125 in February. Farmers’ perspectives regarding both current conditions on their farms and their expectations for the future also weakened.

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See Who’s In the Supplier Showcase

March 7, 2023March 9, 2023 Gina Clark Supplier Showcase, Supply Summit & Showcase 2023

The Supplier Showcase is an outstanding opportunity to form new partnerships and strengthen existing ones.

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Iowa Announces $2 Million in Manufacturing Grants

March 3, 2023March 9, 2023 Gina Clark Iowa, Manufacturing Grant

Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) announced that Iowa will be investing an additional $2 million in the Manufacturing 4.0 Technology Investment Program to enhance productivity, efficiency and competitiveness in Iowa’s largest industry.

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Farm Equip Mfrs. Hope to Lure Silicon Valley Tech Workers

March 3, 2023March 9, 2023 Gina Clark Deere, CNH, Caterpillar, Silicon Valley

Big agricultural and construction equipment manufacturers in the American Midwest are on a mission to lure Silicon Valley tech workers who have been caught up in a wave of hiring freezes and layoffs.

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ARA Endorses Food & Ag Climate Farm Bill Policies

February 23, 2023March 7, 2023 Gina Clark Farm Bill, Agricultural Retailers Association, Food and Agricultural Climate Alliance

The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) is proud to endorse the 2023 farm bill policy priorities announced today by the Food and Agricultural Climate Alliance (FACA).

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Mainstreet Index Slows While Ethanol Boosts Farmland Values

February 23, 2023March 7, 2023 Gina Clark Rural Mainstreet Index

For a third straight month, the Creighton University Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) climbed above the growth neutral threshold, 50.0, according to the latest monthly survey of bank CEOs in rural areas of a 10-state region dependent on agriculture and/or energy.

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Biden Admin Sides With Farms on Repairs

February 21, 2023February 27, 2023 Gina Clark Right to Repair

The Biden administration has sided with farmers in an ongoing right-to-repair antitrust lawsuit filed against John Deere, asking the U.S. District Court for the District of Northern Illinois to rule against a company motion that could lead to dismissal in the case.

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USDA Projects Net Cash Farm Income Will Decline in 2023

February 20, 2023February 27, 2023 Gina Clark Net Farm Income

Even with the rise in fertilizer and fuel prices, net farm income hit a record in 2022. Now, USDA ERS says 2023 could be a different story, forecasting net farm income to fall nearly 16% this year.

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EPA Sued for Not Enforcing Clean Air Act

January 24, 2023January 31, 2023 Gina Clark Deere, EPA, lawsuit, Willie Cade

Advocates are filing a lawsuit against the EPA, alleging that the agency is not enforcing the Clean Air Act by allowing agricultural equipment companies to prevent farmers from making their own repairs to tractors and other machines.

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2023 USDA Crop Production Report

January 18, 2023January 26, 2023 Gina Clark USDA, Crop Production Report

The USDA recently released its Annual Crop Production Report focusing on corn, soybeans, and wheat.

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Farmers Win Right-to-Repair Deere Equipment

January 9, 2023January 11, 2023 Gina Clark Right to Repair, Deere

Farmers will now have the right to repair tractors and other agricultural equipment from John Deere without having to use the manufacturer’s own parts and facilities.

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Farmer Sentiment Rebounds at Year End on Stronger 2022

January 3, 2023January 11, 2023 Vernon Schmidt

Ag Producer sentiment improved sharply in December as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index reading of 126 was 24 points higher than a month earlier.

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