Harvest Barge Traffic Slows Due to Low River Levels
Harvest progress is up, but river levels are down. South of St. Louis, parts of the Mississippi River are so low from weeks of drought that barge traffic is being limited.
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US Women in Manufacturing Reaches New High After Pandemic
Bloomberg reported that the number of US women working in manufacturing is rising again after a drop during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read moreJob Openings Plunge by 1.1 M in August
The number of job openings plunged by more than a million in August, providing a potential early sign that the massive U.S. labor gap is beginning to close.
Read moreFarmer Sentiment Drifts Lower in September
The Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer index drifted lower to a reading of 112 in September which was 5 points lower than a month earlier.
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Recharge, Reconnect and Refresh
The 2022 Marketing & Distribution Convention is right around the corner. Do not miss this opportunity to recharge your batteries, reconnect with your peers and refresh your knowledge of the issues most relevant to the shortline equipment industry.
Read moreExpect ‘Healthier Supply’ of Fertilizers
Key commodity growing markets in the US and Brazil can expect a “healthier supply” of fertilizers than last year, according to the latest Rabobank North American Agribusiness Review.
Read moreNew Testing Standard Published for Large-Dry Fertilizer Applicators
The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) has published ANSI/ASABE S660, Procedure for Evaluating the Distribution Uniformity for Large Granular Broadcast Applicators.
Read moreFarm, Construction Worker Injuries Increase with Heat
An Oregon State University study found an association with increasing temperatures and increased rates of injury claims that were more pronounced among workers in the agricultural and construction sectors.
Read moreASABE Adopts Combine Harvester ISO Standards
The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) has identically adopted the latest versions of two ISO standards for combine harvester equipment.
Read moreWorkers Okay with Colleagues Holding Prior Convictions
While businesses may remain ambivalent about hiring these workers, a recent survey showed that employees are more open-minded about working alongside people with prior convictions.
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All Is Well in Orlando – Convention Plans Unchanged
All Is Well In Orlando . . . No Change in Convention Plans.
Read moreAt A Glance – 2022 Fall Convention
The Marketing & Distribution Convention is the opportunity for manufacturers to meet with the people who will get their equipment into the marketplace. Check out the complete list below of networking/social activities and speaker sessions in Orlando.
Read moreAGI Announces CEO Leadership Transition
Ag Growth International Inc. (AGI) announced that Tim Close has stepped down as President and Chief Executive Officer and resigned as a Director of AGI to pursue other opportunities.
Read moreMeet Sentry’s Underwriting Executives
Long time member, Sentry Insurance has recently strengthened the Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association’s endorsed insurance program with newly appointed Underwriting Executives Matt Beigel and Andrew Giles.
Read moreLogistics News
US rail and port labor issues adding to supply chain chaos.
Read moreDeere Ramps up Battery Production
Deere announced an investment in two additional Kreisel Electric production facilities to increase battery production capacity.
Read moreJudge Rules State’s Truck Toll System Unconstitutional
A federal judge has slammed the brakes on Rhode Island’s truck tolls and sided with the long-haul trucking industry’s complaint that the highway charges were unfair and unconstitutional.
Read moreFreight Labor Unrest Weighs on Global Supply Chain
Walkouts at U.K. ports, last-minute negotiations for U.S. railroads are among a growing series of conflicts involving workers critical to trade.
Read moreAg Industry Considered National Security Interest
President Biden directed the Treasury-led committee that scrutinizes foreign investment in America to consider the national security impact any deals would have on U.S. technological leadership, including biotechnology and “elements of the agricultural industrial base that have implications for food security.”
Read moreInspire Company Loyalty and Reengage Your Workforce
Consider these ideas for inspiring loyalty in your current employees and making it easier to attract news ones.
Read moreCyber Reinsurance Market
In 2021, the worldwide cyber insurance market premium was close to $10 billion and by 2025 the market should grow to more than $20 billion.
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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.
Read moreKubota to Launch Electric Tractor in 2023
Kubota Corporation has announced that Kubota will be the first Japanese manufacturer to release electric tractors.
Read moreOperational Costs of Trucking
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has released its Analysis of the Operational Costs of Trucking.
Read moreTractor/Combine Sales
Reported Tractor Sales in U.S. for August 2022 AEM – Flash Report FarmEquip.org/Flash
Read moreRail Shippers Applaud Labor Deal and Seek Ratification
Tentative agreement was reached, but railroads had started halting some shipments to prepare for a potential strike.
Read morePutin, Erdogan to Meet Over Ukraine Grain Deal
The Russian leader has criticized the agreement that allows exports from Odessa, partly brokered by Turkey, as helping the West at the expense of poorer nations.
Read moreSmall Businesses Frequent Targets of Cyberattacks
Small businesses have increasingly become targets with the average cost of their claims increasing by 58% from last year.
Read moreFlorida Coast Equipment Acquires Growers Equipment Company
Florida Coast Equipment Caps 15 Months of Historic Growth with Acquisition of Growers Equipment Company.
Read moreRail Stoppage Could Fuel More Inflation
If labor talks fail, a strike of rail workers would add another supply-chain disruption.
Read moreIndependent Innovations: Then & Now
The newest article in the series by Mike Lessiter is titled “Shortlines Filled Equipment Gaps for No-Tillers.” For Farm Equipment’s “Shortline Equipment Edition,” there’s no better example of shortline innovation than conservation tillage.
Read moreAssociation Welcomes Communications Manager
The Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association is pleased to welcome Gina Clark as the new Communications Manager/Publications Editor.
Read moreCNH Industrial Announces Leadership Change
CNH Industrial announced that Brad Crews, President North America, has announced his retirement.
Read moreFarmer Sentiment Improves Despite Rising Costs
Farmer sentiment improved in August as the Purdue-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer index rose 14 points above its July reading to 117.
Read moreAssociation Members Visit Farm Progress
Membership Director Matt Rice spent time at the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa. Several Association members were in attendance.
Read moreSurgeon Accepted $3.3 Million in Injured Worker Kickbacks
Federal prosecutors announced that a neurosurgeon pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy and admitted receiving about $3.3 million in kickbacks to perform spinal surgeries.
Read moreNew CFO for Deere
Deere & Company announced that its Board of Directors elected Josh Jepsen, 44, as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
Read moreSupply Chain & Procurement Webinar
Join us for a webcast looking at your business through the lens of a strategic procurement professional. The webinar will provide education, tips, and generate thought provoking ideas to navigate through these turbulent times within supply chain.
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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
Read moreIn Memoriam: Brad Demmler – White’s, Inc.
Bradley Wayne Demmler, age 67, passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday, September 1, 2022.
Read moreNLRB Releases Joint Employer Proposed Rulemaking
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) released its notice of proposed rulemaking on the joint employer standard. The notice was published in the Federal Register on September 6, kicking off a 60-day comment period.
Read moreAllis-Roller Names New President
Allis Roller is pleased to announce Russ Dudan as new President. He joined Allis Roller in 2018 as VP Operations and has been instrumental in Allis Roller’s rapid growth resulting in the doubling of sales and employees.
Read moreDealerNews – United Ag & Turf Acquires Austin Turf & Tractor
For third time in as many months, an expansion is announced by United Ag and Turf – Deere Dealership.
Read moreManufacturing Robot Sales Rise 25% in Q2
North American companies snapped up a record number of 12,305 robots worth $585 million as they struggled to keep factories and warehouses running.
Read moreTrimble to Acquire Bilberry
Trimble to acquire privately-held Bilberry, a French technology company specializing in selective spraying systems.
Read moreGreat Plains Names New Ag Division Leadership
Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc., has named James Shurts as the new Great Plains Ag Division President and Tony Wisker as the new Vice President of Sales and Marketing.
Read moreDeere Reports Q3 Results
Deere & Company reported net income of $1.9 billion for the third quarter ended July 31, 2022, compared with net income of $1.7 billion, or for the same quarter last year.
Read moreKubota Reports Six Month Results
Kubota reports revenue up by 14.4% but operating profit dropped by 18% for first six months of 2022.
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Alamo Group Inc. Reports 2Q Results
Alamo Group achieved the highest quarterly sales and earnings in the Company’s history.
Read moreDealerNews: Quality Equipment Acquires Gay Implement Company of Seaboard, NC
Quality Equipment, a Deere Ag & Turf dealer group, has purchased the assets of Gay Implement Company in Seaboard, NC.
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