U.S. Experiencing Factory Boom
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
If you haven’t completed the 2023 Supply Summit & Showcase survey, please submit your responses by May 1.
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Colorado Passes Right-to-Repair Bill
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Unverferth Manufacturing 75th Anniversary Documentary
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
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
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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High Input Costs and Rising Interest Rates Concern Farmers
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
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
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
The Association’s Board of Directors recently elected officers at its Marketing & Distribution Convention in Orlando.
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Domestic Steel Production
Domestic steel production as of October 17, 2022.
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Farm Equipment Sales Index Soared to 58.0 for September
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
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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Scenes from the 72nd Annual Farm Progress Show in Decatur, IL
The Farm Progress Show enjoyed a refreshing break from the usual late-summer heat, with cool temperatures in the low 70s
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Notice of Annual Business Meeting, Election of Directors
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
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
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
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
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%
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
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 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.
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
Marc Adams, sales/marketing manager of GBGI Inc., was elected to a one-year term as chairman of the board.
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