Bill Calls for Paid Leave at Small Companies
The bill requires employers of small companies to pay up to $511 a day for sick leave and up to $200 a day for family leave.
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Carrie Gunnerson to Retire from Art’s Way
Carrie Gunnerson, CEO of Art’s Way Manufacturing, will retire in the third quarter of the 2020 fiscal year.
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Trade with China: Leaders Stay Focused on Phase One
Trade leaders for U.S. and China stay focused on deal amid global pandemic.
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Regular Members Should Receive Survey Email Today
Regular members of the Association should have received an email today connecting you to a benchmark survey. This confidential survey is a benefit of membership that offers insights into plant profitability, productivity, and financial management. The deadline to complete the survey is April 17.
Read moreAlamo Reports Financials, Comments on Coronavirus
Specific to agriculture, Alamo saw a 45.9 percent increase in bookings compared to the fourth quarter of 2018. CEO Ron Robinson said that while “this is certainly not a trend, any improvement in the agricultural market is a welcome development.”
Read moreNorth American Irrigation Sales Stable for Valmont
CEO Stephen Kaniewski said even “with the impact of muted net farm income and trade uncertainty, our North American irrigation business performed well, supported by higher sales of advanced technology solutions.”
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Myers Spring Expansion
Myers Spring last week welcomed members of its community and the shortline industry to celebrate the opening of a new
Read moreCNH, Deere Announce Layoffs
Deere plans to lay off 42 workers in Waterloo, Iowa. The Case New Holland plant in Fargo, N.D. is laying off 35 people.
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Virus Puts Pressure on Farm Equipment Supply Chain
Executives say they are taking measures that include tying up sources outside China and booking air freight to fly in parts and components from China. One said its company is paying 40 percent more to domestic vendors for components that used to come from China.
Read moreFarmer Coalition Forms to Tell Story of Sustainability
The group’s guiding principles call for policies that support science-based research, voluntary incentive-based conservation programs, investment in infrastructure, and solutions that ensure vibrant rural communities and a healthy planet.
Read moreAllen elects to retire as Deere Board chairman
After a 45-year career, Samuel R. Allen has elected to retire May 1 from his current position as chairman of the Deere &
Read moreTrade Deals Push Confidence to Seven-Year High
The confidence index in the Rural Mainstreet survey shows a boost that researchers have not seen since 2013.
Read more2020 Spring General Session Speakers
2020 Public Policy Analysis By late March, we will be immersed in campaign season, and Ray Starling will join us
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Read moreLegislation Would Mitigate Headaches Around Real ID
Citing the potential for “mass confusion, chaos and delays” at U.S. airports starting Oct. 1, members of Congress last week introduced legislation to head off travel disruption caused by the Real ID deadline.
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Farmers Join Forces for Responsible Climate Policy
Farm and ranch groups representing millions of U.S. producers are launching a coalition committed to environmental and economic sustainability.
Read moreYRC CEO Sees Light at End Tunnel for LTL Long-Haul
YRC Worldwide will benefit from closures and reduced capacity in the $340 billion full truckload (TL) market, according to analysts and YRC’s chief.
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Breaking Down the Breakout Sessions
The Supply Summit March 25 to 27 offers a mix of industry analysis with a series of roll-up-your-sleeves and dive-in
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Tell a Teacher: Apply for Funds to Train Equipment Builders
Educators may now apply for scholarships that will prepare them to train students for careers in farm equipment manufacturing. They have until Feb. 29. Find the link to apply here.
Read morePerfect Storm Confronts Canadian Farmers
Anti-pipeline blockades have created a perfect storm for Canadian farmers recovering from a winter of rail disruptions that snarled ports and stalled the movement of goods.
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Art’s Way Reports Strong Finish to 2019
Net sales increased by 16 percent for the fourth quarter compared to the same quarter last year. Sales in the ag segment increased by 59 percent for the final quarter.
Read moreUnverferth Buys Force Unlimited
Unverferth Manufacturing has purchased Force Unlimited, manufacturer of Pro-Force fertilizer spreaders.
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Sukup Wins Innovation Awards
Five new products from Sukup Manufacturing Co. have been named by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) as among 48 outstanding ag innovations of 2019. In other news, Steve Sukup officially assumed the role of president and CEO on Feb. 1.
Read moreAI Marketing Tool Identifies Equipment Prospects
Fastline Media has introduced a marketing product focused on identifying anonymous website visitors. It identifies online visitors and provides their name, address, and email.
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Check out the latest in dealership mergers, acquisitions, and a closure.
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EDA, Others, Unite Against Right-to-Repair
EDA’s Natalie Higgins said the association has “worked in lockstep” with AEM and other associations to oppose “an onslaught of so-called right-to-repair bills …”
Read moreAGCO’s Sales Dip in Final Quarter
Net sales at AGCO dipped by about 3 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019. Net sales for the full year of 2019 decreased by 3.3 percent.
Read moreDeere Downsizes at Construction, Forestry Plant
John Deere Dubuque Works announced Friday that it will lay off 105 employees.
Read moreNebraska Deere dealerships merge to create AKRS Equipment
Three Nebraska-based John Deere dealerships have announced plans to merge. Green Line Equipment, Stutheit Implement and Plains Equipment Group are
Read moreArt’s Way Reports Strong Finish to 2019
Art’s Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. reported encouraging news in its financial results for fiscal year 2019 and its final quarter.
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Art’s Way Sees 16 Percent Revenue Growth in 2019
Art’s Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. has announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal 2019. Sales: Our consolidated
Read moreArt’s Way Announces New CFO
Member company Art’s Way Manufacturing has named Michael Woods as its new chief financial officer.Woods has eight years of experience in
Read moreUnverferth Acquires Force Unlimited
Unverferth Manufacturing has purchased Force Unlimited, manufacturer of Pro-Force fertilizer spreaders. Pro-Force has both pull-type and truck-mounted appication products. The
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Court Issues ‘Welcome Decision’ for Corn Growers
An appeals court ruling that the EPA did not properly grant exemptions to three small oil refineries is good news for corn growers and biofuels advocates.
Read moreAGI Buys Outstanding Shares in Affinity
AGI plans to level up on its Suretrack farm management software platform with a deal for another Canadian player in the same business.
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GKN Appoints New CFO
GKN Wheels and Structures has appointed Abdul Butt as its chief executive officer. He assumed responsibilities immediately.
Read moreLoftness is Now Employee-Owned
Member company Loftness Specialized Equipment has embarked upon an employee stock ownership plan. Since owner Marv Nelson’s death, ownership has been split among family members.
Read moreAlamo Group Names Tom Taylor as VP of New Group
SEGUIN, Texas — Alamo Group Inc. announces that Tom Taylor has been appointed vice president-specialty markets in the company’s Agricultural Division. The
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USMCA – Passes Senate with bipartisan vote of 89–10
We agree with USDA Secretary Perdue’s statement on following U.S. Senate Passage of USMCA on a bipartisan vote of 89 –
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IRS 2020 Standard Milage Rate
IR-2019-215, December 31, 2019 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service has issued the 2020 optional standard mileage rates (PDF) used to calculate
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Mini Trade Deal with Japan Good for U.S. Meat
Japan will lower or eliminate tariffs on $7.2 billion worth of U.S. farm exports starting Jan. 1. The president of the U.S. Meat Export Federation called it “one of the biggest developments in the history of red meat trade.”
Read moreDinamica Generale Acquires Zeltex
Dinamica Generale U.S. has acquired Zeltex, Inc.
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Kubota Reports Rise in Revenue
Kubota’s revenues increased by 7.1 percent for the first 9 months of 2019 compared to the same period last year. The greatest gains came from domestic sales for the Japan-based company.
Read moreRaven Releases Q3 Earnings
Net sales for Raven Industries were down by 4.1 percent. Operating income decreased by 16.7 percent, primarily driven by increased spending on research and development and selling activities.
Read moreS3 Wireform Welcomes New Outside Sales Representative
S3 Wireform Inc. announces Megz Reynolds as their new Outside Sales Representative in Swift Current, Saskatchewan.
Read moreNick Jensen Joins Lessiter Media as Director of Business Development, Partnerships & Innovation
Lessiter Media (LM) announced that Nick Jensen has joined the company as Director of Business Development, Partnerships & Innovation.
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Vermeer Announces Acquisition of Schuler Manufacturing
Vermeer Corporation today announced it has purchased Schuler Manufacturing, a family-owned and operated manufacturer of high-quality feeding solutions based in Griswold, Iowa.
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Pork Producers Put Dollars to Potential in China
U.S. pork producers see a potential $24.5 billion annual market in China within 10 years if the Trump administration can gain unrestricted trade access after the Asian country’s hog herd has been devastated by disease.
Read moreNet Sales Rise, Forecast Falls for Deere
Deere’s net sales in agriculture and turf increased for the fourth quarter and the year while operating profit fell. The company attributed the dip in operating profit to, among other things, higher production costs and an increase in research-and-development spending.
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