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Ag Industry Considered National Security Interest

September 21, 2022September 27, 2022 Gina Clark

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.”

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Inspire Company Loyalty and Reengage Your Workforce

September 21, 2022September 27, 2022 Gina Clark Employee Engagement

Consider these ideas for inspiring loyalty in your current employees and making it easier to attract news ones.

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Shortliner News 

Cyber Reinsurance Market

September 20, 2022September 20, 2022 Gina Clark

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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Manufacturing Shortliner News Ag Featured - Home Small 

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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Manufacturing Shortliner News 

Kubota to Launch Electric Tractor in 2023

September 16, 2022September 16, 2022 Gina Clark Kubota, Electric Tractor

Kubota Corporation has announced that Kubota will be the first Japanese manufacturer to release electric tractors.

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Shortliner News 

Operational Costs of Trucking

September 16, 2022September 16, 2022 Gina Clark Trucking, Operational Costs

The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has released its Analysis of the Operational Costs of Trucking.

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Manufacturing Shortliner News 

Tractor/Combine Sales

September 16, 2022September 16, 2022 Gina Clark Tractor Combine Sales

Reported Tractor Sales in U.S. for August 2022 AEM – Flash Report FarmEquip.org/Flash

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Shortliner News 

Rail Shippers Applaud Labor Deal and Seek Ratification

September 16, 2022September 16, 2022 Gina Clark Railroad Labor Contract

Tentative agreement was reached, but railroads had started halting some shipments to prepare for a potential strike.

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Shortliner News Ag 

Putin, Erdogan to Meet Over Ukraine Grain Deal

September 15, 2022September 27, 2022 Gina Clark Ukraine Graine 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.

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Shortliner News 

Small Businesses Frequent Targets of Cyberattacks

September 14, 2022September 27, 2022 Gina Clark Small Business Cybersecurity

Small businesses have increasingly become targets with the average cost of their claims increasing by 58% from last year.

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Shortliner News 

Florida Coast Equipment Acquires Growers Equipment Company

September 14, 2022September 14, 2022 Gina Clark Florida Coast Equipment

Florida Coast Equipment Caps 15 Months of Historic Growth with Acquisition of Growers Equipment Company.

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Shortliner News 

Rail Stoppage Could Fuel More Inflation

September 14, 2022September 14, 2022 Gina Clark supply chain, Rail Stoppage

If labor talks fail, a strike of rail workers would add another supply-chain disruption.

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Shortliner News 

Independent Innovations: Then & Now

September 13, 2022September 13, 2022 Gina Clark Lessiter Media

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.

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Shortliner News 

Association Welcomes Communications Manager

September 13, 2022September 13, 2022 Gina Clark Gina Clark, Staff

The Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association is pleased to welcome Gina Clark as the new Communications Manager/Publications Editor.

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CNH Industrial Announces Leadership Change

September 13, 2022September 13, 2022 Gina Clark CNH, leadership

CNH Industrial announced that Brad Crews, President North America, has announced his retirement.

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Shortliner News Ag 

Farmer Sentiment Improves Despite Rising Costs

September 13, 2022September 13, 2022 Gina Clark Ag Economy Barometer

Farmer sentiment improved in August as the Purdue-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer index rose 14 points above its July reading to 117.

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Association Members Visit Farm Progress

September 13, 2022September 13, 2022 Gina Clark Farm Progress Show

Membership Director Matt Rice spent time at the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa. Several Association members were in attendance.

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Shortliner News 

Surgeon Accepted $3.3 Million in Injured Worker Kickbacks

September 12, 2022September 13, 2022 Gina Clark Workers Comp, Injured Workers

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.

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Shortliner News 

New CFO for Deere

September 12, 2022September 13, 2022 Gina Clark Deere, leadership

Deere & Company announced that its Board of Directors elected Josh Jepsen, 44, as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

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Supply Chain & Procurement Webinar

September 12, 2022September 13, 2022 Gina Clark webinar, supply chain

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

September 8, 2022September 8, 2025 Gina Clark

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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Shortliner News 

In Memoriam: Brad Demmler – White’s, Inc.

September 8, 2022September 13, 2022 Gina Clark Obituary, Brad Demmler

Bradley Wayne Demmler, age 67, passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday, September 1, 2022.

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Shortliner News Legislative 

NLRB Releases Joint Employer Proposed Rulemaking

September 7, 2022September 13, 2022 Gina Clark National Labor Relations, Joint Employer Status

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.

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Shortliner News Member 

Allis-Roller Names New President

September 6, 2022September 13, 2022 Gina Clark leadership, Allis-Roller

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.

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Shortliner News Dealer News 

DealerNews – United Ag & Turf Acquires Austin Turf & Tractor

September 2, 2022September 2, 2022 Vernon Schmidt Mergers and Acquisitions, Deere Dealer

For third time in as many months, an expansion is announced by United Ag and Turf – Deere Dealership.

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Manufacturing Shortliner 

Manufacturing Robot Sales Rise 25% in Q2

September 1, 2022September 13, 2022 Gina Clark Automation, Robot

North American companies snapped up a record number of 12,305 robots worth $585 million as they struggled to keep factories and warehouses running.

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Manufacturing Shortliner 

Trimble to Acquire Bilberry

August 30, 2022August 30, 2022 Vernon Schmidt Trimble

Trimble to acquire privately-held Bilberry, a French technology company specializing in selective spraying systems.

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Shortliner News Member 

Great Plains Names New Ag Division Leadership

August 29, 2022August 29, 2022 Vernon Schmidt Great Plains

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.

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Manufacturing Shortliner 

Deere Reports Q3 Results

August 19, 2022August 23, 2022 Vernon Schmidt Deere, Earning Report

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.

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Manufacturing Shortliner News 

Kubota Reports Six Month Results

August 6, 2022August 8, 2022 Vernon Schmidt Kubota

Kubota reports revenue up by 14.4% but operating profit dropped by 18% for first six months of 2022.

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Shortliner News Member 

Alamo Group Inc. Reports 2Q Results

August 4, 2022August 9, 2022 Vernon Schmidt Alamo Group

Alamo Group achieved the highest quarterly sales and earnings in the Company’s history.

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Shortliner Dealer News 

DealerNews: Quality Equipment Acquires Gay Implement Company of Seaboard, NC

August 1, 2022August 9, 2022 Vernon Schmidt Quality Equipment, Gay Implement, Deere Dealer

Quality Equipment, a Deere Ag & Turf dealer group, has purchased the assets of Gay Implement Company in Seaboard, NC.

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Manufacturing Shortliner News Uncategorized 

AGCO Reports Second Quarter Results

July 29, 2022July 29, 2022 Vernon Schmidt AGCO

AGCO has reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022. Net sales for the second quarter were approximately $2.9 billion, an increase of approximately 2.3% compared to the second quarter of 2021.

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Manufacturing Shortliner News 

CNH Reports Strong Q2

July 29, 2022July 29, 2022 Vernon Schmidt CNH

Record consolidated revenues of $6,082 million – Net income of $552 – Component shortages again impacted production

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Manufacturing Shortliner News 

Deere Moving More Production to Mexico

July 22, 2022July 22, 2022 Vernon Schmidt Deere

Deere has announced it will move mower conditioner production from Ottumwa to Mexico by the end of 2023.

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Shortliner News Member Featured - Home Small 

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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Manufacturing Shortliner Member 

Valmont Reports Q2 Results

July 21, 2022July 27, 2022 Vernon Schmidt Valmont

Record Net Sales of $1.1 billion increased 26.9% – Operating Income increased to $118.7 million, or 10.5% of net sales ($122.9 million or 10.8% adjusted1) compared to $82.6 million or 9.2% of net sales ($90.9 million or 10.2% adjusted1)

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Shortliner News Dealer News 

United Ag & Turf Acquires Fish & Still

July 20, 2022July 27, 2022 Vernon Schmidt Dealer Consolidation, United Ag & Turf

United Ag & Turf, now a 36 location John Deere dealership, headquartered in Bryan, Texas has completed the acquisition of Fish & Still Equipment, a John Deere Dealership, with locations in Nacogdoches, Marshall, Henderson, Crockett, and Lufkin, Texas.

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Shortliner News Ag 

U.S. Panel Rejects Duties on Fertilizers from Russia, Trinidad and Tobago

July 19, 2022July 27, 2022 Vernon Schmidt tariffs, trade

In a victory for farmers and a loss for the domestic fertilizer industry, the U.S. International Trade Commission has voted against imposing import tariffs on urea ammonium nitrate from Russia and Trinidad and Tobago.

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Manufacturing Shortliner News 

Lessiter Media Reports on Kubota Brand Purity Drive

July 18, 2022July 18, 2022 Vernon Schmidt Brand Purity

Kubota, said the rise of Kubota-only dealerships was not a brand purity attempt but rather an organic response to the company’s improved equipment offerings.

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Manufacturing Shortliner News 

CNH Acquires Specialty Enterprises LLC

July 18, 2022July 18, 2022 Vernon Schmidt Specialty Enterprises

CNH Industrial has acquired Specialty Enterprises LLC, North America’s largest manufacturer of aluminium spray booms for agricultural applications

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Shortliner Dealer News 

Titan Machinery Acquires Heartland Ag Systems

July 11, 2022July 11, 2022 Vernon Schmidt Titan Machinery, Heartland Ag Systems

Titan Machinery Inc. has announced that it has entered into definitive purchase agreements to acquire Heartland Ag Systems, Heartland Solutions and related affiliates.

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Shortliner News Dealer News 

Arizona Exempts Used Ag Equipment from Sales Tax

July 11, 2022July 11, 2022 Vernon Schmidt sales tax

Change expands the sales tax exemption for used, rental and lease agricultural equipment, and off-highway vehicles (OHVs) for farming and ranching, effective Oct. 1, 2022.

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Shortliner News Member 

WCCO Acquired by Continental

July 11, 2022July 13, 2022 Vernon Schmidt WCCO, Continental

WCCO Belting, Inc., the continuation of a nearly 70-year family-owned business that began with Edward Shorma of Wahpeton, has been acquired by Continental of Fairlawn, Ohio.

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Shortliner News Member 

Art’s Way Reports Results

July 11, 2022July 11, 2022 Vernon Schmidt

Second quarter sales in the company’s Agricultural Products segment were $5,316,000 compared to $3,858,000 during the same period of fiscal 2021, an increase of $1,458,000, or 37.8%.

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Shortliner Dealer News 

Johnson Tractor Acquires Value Implement

July 8, 2022July 8, 2022 Vernon Schmidt Johnson Tractor

Johnson Tractor has announced the acquisition of Value Implement marking a significant expansion in the west central Wisconsin marke

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Manufacturing Shortliner News 

Kubota Canada Appoints Montagano as President

July 5, 2022July 5, 2022 Vernon Schmidt Kubota Canada

Kubota Canada announced that Yannick Montagano has succeed Bob Hickey in his role as president of the company.

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Shortliner Member 

Bush Hog Hires New Vice President of Sales and Marketing

July 5, 2022July 12, 2022 Vernon Schmidt Bush Hog, Dan Bratt

Bush Hog announced Dan Bratt has joined the Bush Hog Team as vice president of sales and marketing

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Shortliner News Dealer News Featured - Home Small 

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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News Featured - Home Small 

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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