June sales of 2-wheel-drive tractors dropped 16.3% compared to 2023, while 4-wheel-drive tractors fell 1.3% within the same timeframe. Combines sales declined as well, finishing the month 31% below June 2023.
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Whether you’re seeking innovative strategies, advanced education, networking opportunities, or insights into trends affecting your company’s future, the Fall Convention is a must-attend event for every farm equipment manufacturing professional.
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The annual Marketing & Distribution Convention thrives on the belief that business and pleasure go hand in hand. A bit of social time can pave the way for more meaningful professional exchanges. What better opportunity than our Spouse/Guest Tour in Grapevine, TX?
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The North American Equipment Dealers Association (NAEDA) has released its 2024 Dealer-Manufacturer Relations Survey Report that provides agriculture and outdoor power equipment dealers the opportunity to anonymously rate the manufacturer lines they carry.
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Since 1980, LINAK has developed durable electric actuator solutions capable of heavy and repetitive movements in harsh environments.
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This article continues a series exploring different aspects of technology and how they have shaped the future of ag machinery.
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AEM embarks on its largest public engagement initiative in 130 years with the ‘Manufacturing Express’ bus tour where it will visit 80 communities at equipment manufacturing sites nationwide.
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Congratulations to Marc Adams, a member of the FEMA Supplier Section, and his wife Nicole on the joyful arrival of their third child, Weston Jeffrey, born July 4.
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AGCO Corp. announced a restructuring program to streamline its workforce and cut overhead costs amid operational changes and demand challenges.
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Art’s Way Manufacturing Co., Inc., a diversified manufacturer and distributor of equipment serving agricultural and research needs, announces its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2024 and six months ended May 31, 2024.
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Be prepared when insuring your commercial property and always consider your buildings and personal property through two avenues: actual cash value and replacement cost.
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Illinois-based Deere & Co. recently announced more job cuts at three Midwest production facilities due to softening demand for tractors and combines.
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In 2020, THG Automation was founded in Indiana and rapidly gained acclaim for its groundbreaking collaborative robotic welding solutions tailored to the fabrication industry
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Farmer sentiment drifted lower in June as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer reading of 105 was three points lower than a month earlier.
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What does the future hold for your business? In today’s rapidly evolving marketplace, everyone is curious about where things are headed. This July, join our Pinion advisors for webinars that explore the latest wave of changes and industry trends that could redefine your business strategy. Stay informed and learn how to prepare for the changes ahead.
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The 1,000-page House version of the (Farm Bill) contains a single section that could halt some lawsuits against Roundup, according to documents viewed by The Washington Post.
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A new Farm Journal poll conducted on behalf of Invest in Our Land across 10 leading agricultural states shows that American farmers and ranchers overwhelmingly believe conservation funding has an important role to play in building their operations’ resilience to increasingly extreme weather and addressing the effects of climate change.
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For a 10th straight month, the overall Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) sank below growth neutral, according to the June survey of bank CEOs in rural areas of a 10-state region dependent on agriculture and/or energy.
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With the 2024 election approaching, farm policy is a key discussion topic. This year is significant for farm policy due to the farm bill extension passed in 2023. As the presidential election nears, understanding proposed farm policies is crucial for rural landowners.
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Montana Farmers Union President Walter Schweitzer sees the EPA’s recent warning to John Deere as a significant win for farmers’ right to repair. The warning addressed Deere’s equipment manuals that limit emissions control system repairs to authorized dealers, potentially violating the law.
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In the last two years, bird flu has been blamed for the deaths of millions of wild and domestic birds worldwide. But it seems to have hardly touched people.
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Bobcat Company, a global equipment, innovation and worksite solutions brand, held a ceremonial groundbreaking June 13 for its new, $300-million manufacturing facility in Mexico.
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The Association is developing a shared calendar to inform members about which farm shows their peers will be attending.
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Huyett is industrial fastener distributor, their extensive product range includes pins, screws, bolts, nuts, and more, with unique C-class parts offered in broken-box quantities to optimize customer warehouse space.
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After stockpiling crops for much of this season due to low prices, many farmers in the world’s largest corn-producing nation continue to shun buyers despite few signs that prices will improve.
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As of June 9, nearly all corn in the top 18 corn-growing states has emerged, with minimal drought conditions affecting most states. Texas is the sole state experiencing extreme drought.
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Commercial insurance policies have many components, including commercial general liability, product liability, commercial property, commercial inland marine, commercial crime, and business auto, among others.
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Deere and Co. will pay $1.1 million in back wages to hundreds of Black and Hispanic job applicants who say they weren’t hired because of their race.
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The Marketing & Distribution is a unique industry event creating an opportunity for our members to meet with marketing partners from different areas of the country over a few short days.
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Advanced Harness and Assembly is a new wire harness manufacturing company headquartered in Logansport, IN. Although new, they have a combined 450+ years of experience in producing wire harnesses.
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U.S. sales of 4-Wheel-Drive tractors increased 9.4% in May compared to 2023, according to new data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM).
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Massey Ferguson’s Rural Lifestyle network of dealerships expanded in recent months to serve the increasing number of North Americans who are moving to more rural environments for its open spaces and unique quality of life.
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Deere announced another round of layoffs on June 5, this time impacting 120 workers at its Seeder and Cylinder plant in Moline, IL.
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Congratulations to longtime member company Vermeer who on Wednesday, June 5, Vermeer’s ZR5-1200 self-propelled baler was named the first-ever Coolest Thing Made in Iowa
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Farm Journal learned that nearly 60 salaried Intelligent Solutions Group (ISG) employees based out of the Urbandale, IA, office will be laid off in the first week of August.
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USDA released its 10th Crop Progress report of the 2024 growing season on June 3. Here’s a look at the most recent corn, soy, wheat, and oat numbers.
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Fifty-three percent of the nation’s top ag retailers said the 2024 growing season rates between a five and seven on their 10-point scale.
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Bridgestone-Firestone announced June 6 it would be cutting jobs at its Des Moines, Iowa, plant.
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The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) has replaced identical adoption ASABE/ISO 12140:2013, Agricultural machinery — Agricultural trailers and trailed equipment — Drawbar jacks, with identical adoptions of the current two part ISO standards .
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The United States and European Union are taking steps to acquire or manufacture H5N1 bird flu vaccines.
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The North American Equipment Dealers Association (NAEDA) announced June 5 the newly elected and re-elected directors for the Great Lakes, MSEDA, North Central, and Pacific Northwest Regions.
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The Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association is pleased to welcome Cathy Peirick as the Member Services Director.
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The Association has launched an app that will keep you informed all year round.
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Springtime increases in corn, soybean, and wheat prices brightened the outlook for the agricultural sector amid expectations of lower farm income this year than in 2023.
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The long line of severe storms that swept across the Midwest recently – from parts of Nebraska, through Iowa and into Illinois – has been officially classified a derecho by the Storm Prediction Center.
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by Brandon Dempsey, 2024 FEMA Supply Summit & Showcase How often do you look up a product or service on
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The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) is now accepting nominations for its 2024 Hall of Fame, which honors the trailblazers, inventors, and leaders whose work has left a legacy on the off-road equipment industry.
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he U.S. ag trade deficit continues to grow. USDA is now projecting it will reach $32 billion for fiscal 2024, up from $16.7 billion in FY23.
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Since January 2024, John Deere has laid off 650 workers between locations in central and eastern Iowa and more could be on the way.
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U.S. corn and soybean planting both remain ahead of average. That’s despite last week’s heavy rainfall in some areas, including flooding, severe storms, and the loss of human life, with most forecasts showing a good near-term planting window for much of the region this week.
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