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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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2023 AE50 Award Recipients Announced

December 29, 2022January 11, 2023 Gina Clark ASABE, AE50 Awards

The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) recently announced its AE50 award winners representing the best innovations in engineering and technology for agricultural, food, and biological systems.

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Unverferth Manufacturing 75th Anniversary Documentary

December 28, 2022January 11, 2023 Gina Clark Unverferth Mfg

Unverferth Manufacturing is Co., Inc. is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2023. Check out the video that chronicles their humble beginnings from a farm shed in 1948 to today’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities.

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Great Plains Names New President & CEO 

December 13, 2022December 13, 2022 Kristi Ruggles Great Plains, David Disberger, Linda Salem

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. (GPM), today announced that David Disberger will succeed Linda Salem in her role as President and CEO of the company following her semi-retirement on Jan.1, 2023.

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Association Gathering at Nebraska Ag Expo

December 13, 2022January 11, 2023 Gina Clark Nebraska Ag Expo

The Association hosted a reception for our members at the Nebraska Ag Expo on Dec. 6. President Ben Hellbusch, and other members, visited with members and highlighted the many benefits of the Association with prospective members.

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From the Association to You: Merry Christmas

December 12, 2022December 13, 2022 Kristi Ruggles Merry Christmas

May this season be filled with peace and joy for you and your loved ones, and may the year ahead be a happy and profitable one.

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High Input Costs and Rising Interest Rates Concern Farmers

December 6, 2022December 13, 2022 Kristi Ruggles Ag Economy Barometer, Purdue/CME Group

Farmer sentiment was unchanged in November compared to October, with the Ag Economy Barometer Index remaining at 102.

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Equipment-Sales Index Jumps to Strong 59.5 – Index Above Growth Neutral for 22 of the Last 24 months

November 17, 2022November 30, 2022 Gina Clark Rural Mainstreet Index, Creighton University, farmland prices

The farm equipment-sales index jumped to a strong 59.5 from October’s weak 47.8. The index has risen above growth neutral for 22 of the last 24 months.

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Unverferth Mfg Announces Shell Rock Expansion

November 16, 2022November 30, 2022 Gina Clark Unverferth Mfg, Shell Rock

Unverferth Manufacturing Co. Inc. has announced its Shell Rock, Iowa facility has nearly completed a 75,000-square-foot plant expansion that will add 65 new job openings.

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Leadership Elected at 2022 Convention in Orlando

November 8, 2022November 30, 2022 Gina Clark Marketing & Distribution Convention, Board of Directors

The Association’s Board of Directors recently elected officers at its Marketing & Distribution Convention in Orlando.

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Domestic Steel Production

November 8, 2022November 11, 2022 Gina Clark Steel Production

Domestic steel production as of October 17, 2022.

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Farm Equipment Sales Index Soared to 58.0 for September

September 26, 2022September 27, 2022 Vernon Schmidt Rural Mainstreet Index

After falling below growth neutral in August, the farm equipment-sales index soared to 58.0 for September from 45.9 in August. The index has risen above growth neutral for 21 of the last 22 months.

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Farmers Look for Value, Specialization in Shortline Purchases

September 16, 2022September 27, 2022 Gina Clark Farmer Survey

Farm Equipment’s second shortline farmer survey found growers continue to purchase shortline equipment based on price, special features and availability.

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Notice of Annual Business Meeting, Election of Directors

August 24, 2022September 13, 2022 Vernon Schmidt Notice of Annual Meeting

Association will hold its 2022 Annual Business Meeting and election of directors during the 1 p.m. session Wednesday, October 26, during the fall Marketing & Distribution Convention in Orlando

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Valley® Irrigation Announces Completion of Company’s First North American Ag Solar Installation

July 22, 2022July 27, 2022 Vernon Schmidt Valley Irrigation, Solar

 Irrigation pivots are often shut off when the heat of the summer puts a strain on local power grids. To

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Sentry rated A+ by AM Best for 31st straight year

July 12, 2022July 13, 2022 Vernon Schmidt Sentry Insurance

Fewer than 10 percent of U.S.-based property and casualty insurance companies earn the A+ rating—even less have achieved it for three straight decades. The designation speaks to the financial strength and soundness of Sentry as a company.

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Dealers Association Completes Merger

July 5, 2022July 13, 2022 Vernon Schmidt NAEDA

North American Equipment Dealers Association Completes Merger Kansas City, MO (July 5, 2022) – The North American Equipment Dealers Association (NAEDA) is pleased

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Overcoming Divisions – Celebrating Independence

June 30, 2022June 30, 2022 Vernon Schmidt Independence, Divisions

As we in the U.S. and Canada are about to again celebrate our independence, there seem to be so many

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Bankers Expect Net Farm income for Grain Farmers Up 12.6%

June 22, 2022June 23, 2022 Vernon Schmidt Rural Mainstreet Index

Bank CEOs expect 2022 net farm income for grain farmers to be 12.6% above 2021 levels.

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FTC Takes Action on Restrictions to Right to Repair

June 22, 2022July 13, 2022 Vernon Schmidt Right to Repair, FTC, Warranties

Agency Orders Require Companies to Fix Warranties, Come Clean with Customers, and Compete Fairly with Independent Repairers

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Bank CEOs expect net farm income for grain farmers to be 12.6% above 2021 levels

June 20, 2022June 21, 2022 Vernon Schmidt Rural Mainstreet Index, Creighton University

June Survey Results at a Glance: The overall index fell below growth neutral for the first time since September 2020.

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Salford Group to be Acquired by Linamar Corp.

May 18, 2022May 18, 2022 Vernon Schmidt Salford Group, Linamar Corp.

Acquisition of Salford will expand Linamar’s ag portfolio, which is currently anchored by MacDon Industries Limited.

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Association’s Supplier Section Elects New Leadership

April 27, 2022August 3, 2022 Vernon Schmidt Suppliers Section, Supplier Section Board of Governors

Marc Adams, sales/marketing manager of GBGI Inc., was elected to a one-year term as chairman of the board.

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Rural Mainstreet Economic Index Remains Healthy

April 27, 2022April 27, 2022 Vernon Schmidt Rural Mainstreet Index

Farm equipment sales: This was the 17th straight month that the index has advanced above growth neutral. Readings over the past several months are the strongest string of monthly readings recorded since the beginning of the survey in 2006.

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News from New Orleans Supply Summit

April 27, 2022April 27, 2022 Vernon Schmidt Supply Summit, New Orleans

More that 250 member executives and guests came together April 6-8 in New Orleans for the 2022 Supply Summit & Showcase. Members built business relationships and friendships while fishing, playing a round of golf, eating crawfish and shooting trap, and enjoying a bit of New Orleans nightlife.

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Inflation overtakes labor shortage as top problem for small business

April 13, 2022 Vernon Schmidt Inflatin

The U.S. continues to struggle with labor and supply chain woes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, but the latest

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Ag Economy Barometer slides lower, producers concerned about war’s impact on input prices

April 8, 2022April 8, 2022 Vernon Schmidt Ag Economy Barometer, Purdue/CME Group

Ag Economy Barometer slides lower, producers concerned about war’s impact on input prices. (Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer/James Mintert).Download Photo WEST

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Corn Prices Reach Near-Decade High, Wheat Forecast Falls

March 22, 2022March 22, 2022 Kristi Ruggles trade, War in Ukraine

Demand for corn from the U.S., Brazil and Argentina soared in the past weeks as the war in Ukraine escalated. China ramped up its purchase of U.S. corn earlier this month.

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Chinese President Vows to Control Latest Outbreak

March 22, 2022March 22, 2022 Kristi Ruggles COVID-19

China has been facing the biggest wave of COVID-19 infections since Wuhan became the original center of the pandemic in early 2020.

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Ukrainian Farmers Face Huge Deficits in Basic Supplies

March 22, 2022March 22, 2022 Kristi Ruggles

Farmers surveyed said they have 20 percent of the fuel they need and between 40 and 65 percent of the crop inputs for spring planting.

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White House Plans Data Exchange to Improve Supply Chain

March 22, 2022March 22, 2022 Kristi Ruggles DOT, FLOW

The program is intended to use data to share information such as location of cargo, timing on arrival of a shipment at port or warehouse, and ultimately inflation.

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Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Howard Dahl Shares Thoughts on War, Impact

March 8, 2022March 8, 2022 Kristi Ruggles Russia Ukraine War

The CEO of Amity Technology in North Dakota has been to Eastern Europe 93 times in his farm equipment career. He remains in touch with colleagues and friends.

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War Creates a ‘Factor of Chaos’ in Ag Trade

March 8, 2022March 8, 2022 Kristi Ruggles Ukraine, Russia

The Russian trade ministry has called for a broad suspension of fertilizer exports. That will drive up prices for an agricultural input that already experienced a doubling of some prices in 2021.

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Law Would Protect Workers Who Test Positive for Pot

March 8, 2022March 8, 2022 Kristi Ruggles marijuana law

The bill could prohibit employers from firing or disciplining employees or not hiring applicants who use any form of cannabis. However, there are exemptions for safety-sensitive positions.

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Barometer Takeaways: Rural Internet Access, Future of Farming

March 8, 2022March 8, 2022 Kristi Ruggles Rural Broadband

Farmers offered insights into quality of their rural broadband and if they plan to grow their business or leave it.

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New Orleans Removes Mask

March 3, 2022March 3, 2022 Vernon Schmidt

With Mardi Gras over, New Orleans will lift its indoor mask mandate on Thursday, following the lead other U.S. cities in

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Cybersecurity Q&A: Supply Chain Attacks

February 22, 2022February 22, 2022 Kristi Ruggles Cyber, Enquiron

Supply chain hacks are becoming more common as criminals realize that they can breach organizations en masse by attacking service providers who have access to many companies’ systems.

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Fewer U.S. Workers: How COVID Changed Labor

February 22, 2022February 22, 2022 Kristi Ruggles Labor Shortage

Differing wage subsidy programs overseas, and a rate of higher infection in the U.S., were likely contributors to the sluggish domestic labor market.

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2021 Ag Exports Shatter Records

February 22, 2022February 22, 2022 Kristi Ruggles exports

Exports of U.S. ag beat 2020 totals by 18 percent and eclipsed the previous record by 14.6 percent.

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