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Crop Progress: USDA Reports Planting Pace – Slower Than Expected

May 24, 2023May 24, 2023 Gina Clark USDA, Crop Progress Report

The latest crop progress data from the USDA showed both corn and soybean plantings moving slower than analysts anticipated.

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Shortliner News 

Supreme Court Upholds CA Law on Humane Treatment of Pigs

May 24, 2023May 24, 2023 Gina Clark Supreme Court, Proposition 12, Humane Pig Treatment

The Supreme Court recently rejected a challenge to a California animal welfare law that would ban the sale of pork derived from breeding pigs housed in confined spaces.

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Shortliner News 

Succession Planning: No Cost Member Benefit

May 24, 2023May 24, 2023 Gina Clark member benefit, pinion, Succession Planning

The Association has formed a partnership with Pinion Global to offer members no-cost, confidential, 60-minute consultations on succession planning and mergers and acquisitions.

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Building a Strategy to Safely Manage Supply Chain Risks

May 24, 2023May 24, 2023 Gina Clark supply chain, Risk Management, Construction Insurance

Building construction insurance programs that include contingencies for supply chain disruptions and related risks can help protect contractors and others, they say.

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Take Advantage of Sentry’s Library Resources and Webinars

May 24, 2023May 24, 2023 Gina Clark Sentry Safety Seminar, Sentry Library of Resources

Check out Sentry’s library of safety resources along with upcoming June webinars on negligent hiring and operator manuals.

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AGCO and Kubota Sign Right to Repair

May 24, 2023May 24, 2023 Gina Clark Right to Repair, Kubota, AGCO

The American Farm Bureau Federation signed two more memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with two agricultural equipment manufacturers, AGCO and Kubota.

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Work Accidents Rise to 25 Year High as Americans Test Positive for Marijuana

May 24, 2023May 24, 2023 Gina Clark Marijuana, Workplace Accidents

American workers are testing positive for marijuana following on-the-job accidents at the highest level in 25 years, according to a newly released report.

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Biofuel Producers Eligible for Valuable Tax Credits

May 24, 2023May 24, 2023 Gina Clark Tax Credit, Biofuel, 45Z tax credit

The yet-to-be-realized provision in the Inflation Reduction Act could be the key for farmers to engage in measuring the carbon intensity (CI) of their grain.

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Drought Stricken Kansas Farmer Eyes Reptiles for Rain Forecast

May 24, 2023May 24, 2023 Gina Clark

When it comes to predicting rain, a drought stricken Kansas farmer has developed a theory, with the help of some local turtles and snakes.

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Ukrainian Black Sea Grain Deal Extended Two Months

May 24, 2023May 24, 2023 Gina Clark Ukraine Graine Deal, Black Sea Grain Initiative

On May 18, the Black Sea Grain Initiative signed on July 22, 2022 in Istanbul between Ukraine, Turkey, and the United Nations (UN), was extended until July 18, 2023.

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Steel Production

May 24, 2023 Gina Clark Steel Production, American Iron and Steel

Steel production in net tons as of May 8, 2023.

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Happy Anniversary and Welcome New Members!

May 24, 2023May 24, 2023 Gina Clark Happy Anniversary, Welcome New Members

Happy Anniversary to our members celebrating milestone anniversaries. We would also like to extend a warm welcome to our newest members.

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Deere Reports Second Quarter Earnings

May 22, 2023May 22, 2023 Gina Clark Deere, Q2 Earnings

Deere & Company reported net income of $2.860 billion for the second quarter ended April 30, 2023

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Mainstreet Index Above Growth Neutral – Highest Since May 2022

May 19, 2023May 24, 2023 Gina Clark Rural Mainstreet Index

After declining below growth neutral for March, the overall Rural Mainstreet Index expanded above the threshold for a second straight month.

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Buhler Reports Q1 Earnings

May 19, 2023May 19, 2023 Gina Clark Buhler Industries, Q1 Earnings

Buhler Industries has reported its revenue for the first quarter of 2023 was $41.6 million, up $0.6 million from the prior year.

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Vermeer Opens Global Parts Distribution Center

May 18, 2023May 19, 2023 Gina Clark Vermeer, Vermeer mile, Global Distribution Center

Vermeer announces the opening of a 312,000-ft2 state-of-the-art Global Parts Distribution Center in Pella, IA.

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Manufacturing Shortliner News Member 

Kelly Tillage to Build Manufacturing Facility in Missouri

May 18, 2023May 18, 2023 Gina Clark Kelly Tillage, Australia

Kelly Tillage, an Australian agricultural machinery manufacturer, announced today it will build a new assembly facility in Rogersville, investing $2 million and creating 22 new jobs.

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Supreme Court Backs California Law on Humane Treatment of Pigs

May 16, 2023May 16, 2023 Gina Clark Pork Industry, Supreme Court Ruling, Animal Welfare

The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a challenge to a California animal welfare law that would ban the sale of pork derived from breeding pigs housed in confined spaces.

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Shortline Manufacturers Score Well in Annual Dealer Survey

May 16, 2023May 24, 2023 Gina Clark NAEDA, Dealer Manufacturers Survey

The North American Equipment Dealers Association (NAEDA) has released its Dealer-Manufacturer Relations Report for 2023.

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In Memoriam: Becky Price

May 15, 2023May 15, 2023 Gina Clark Obituary, Becky Price

Rebecca Hesser “Becky” Price, 77, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 6, 2023.

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Shortliner News Ag 

Ag Leaders Lobby to Strengthen Farm Bill Crop Insurance

May 9, 2023May 10, 2023 Gina Clark federal crop insurance, American Farm Bureau, Farm Bill

Farm and commodity trade association leaders lobbied for updating commodity programs and strengthening crop insurance programs at a Tuesday hearing of the U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry committee.

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Demand for New Factories Drives Growth in Construction Spending

May 9, 2023May 10, 2023 Gina Clark Construction

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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See you in KC – Save the Date!

May 9, 2023May 10, 2023 Gina Clark 2023 Marketing & Distribution Convention

Supply Chain Summit & Showcase
Bringing Manufacturers & Suppliers Together. October 31 – November 2, 2023. Sheraton Kansas City at Crown Center.

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Edney Distributing CEO Transitions to Board Chair

May 9, 2023May 10, 2023 Gina Clark Edney Distributing, Doug Edney

Member company, Edney Distributing Company, Inc. that Doug Edney has transitioned from his role as CEO to Board Chair.

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Age, Experience Matter in Cost of Workplace Injuries

May 9, 2023May 9, 2023 Gina Clark Workplace Injuries

Employees in their first year on a job account for 34% of workers’ compensation claims, resulting in 7 million missed workdays.

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The EU Backs Plan to Forcibly Shut Down Thousands of Farms

May 9, 2023May 10, 2023 Gina Clark EU, nitrogen, Farm Buyout

The European Commission approved two Dutch plans worth a combined 1.47 billion euros ($1.61 billion) to buy out livestock farmers to reduce nitrogen pollution.

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Dealer News: 4Rivers to Merge with 21st Century

May 9, 2023May 9, 2023 Gina Clark 21st Century Equipment, 4Rivers

4Rivers Equipment’s ag division is slated to merge with 21st Century Equipment on June 12.

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Could Cover Crops Have Prevented Deadly Illinois Dust Storm?

May 9, 2023May 10, 2023 Gina Clark Cover Crops, 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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Happy Anniversary and Welcome!

May 9, 2023May 9, 2023 Gina Clark Happy Anniversary, Welcome

Happy Anniversary to our members celebrating milestone anniversaries. We would also like to extend a warm welcome to our newest members.

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Alamo Reports Record Q1 Earnings

May 9, 2023May 9, 2023 Gina Clark Alamo Group, Q1 Earnings

For the first quarter ended March 31, 2023, Alamo Group Inc. reported record net sales of $411.8 million.

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Shortliner News 

CNH Reports Record Earnings from Q1

May 8, 2023May 9, 2023 Gina Clark CNH Industrial, Q1 Earnings

CNH Industrial reported first quarter consolidated revenues of $5,342 million (up 15% compared to Q1 2022) Net income of $486

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Shortliner News 

Case IH & AGuru Machinery Announce Partnership

May 5, 2023May 5, 2023 Gina Clark CNH Industrial, Case IH, AGuru Machinery

CNH Industrial, parent company to Case IH has entered into an agreement with AGuru Machinery, a strip-till company based in Congerville, IL.

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CEO of Edney Distributing Transitions to Board Chair

May 3, 2023May 3, 2023 Gina Clark Edney Distributing, Doug Edney

Edney Distributing Company has announced that Doug Edney has transitioned from his role as CEO to Board Chair.

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Shortliner News 

Rural Mainstreet Index Moves Higher in April

May 3, 2023May 9, 2023 Gina Clark Rural Mainstreet Index

After declining below growth neural for March, the overall Rural Mainstreet Index expanded above the threshold for the month.

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Shortliner News 

CLAAS FarmPoint Announces Plans for Second Location

May 3, 2023May 3, 2023 Gina Clark Expansion, CLAAS, FarmPoint

The new CLAAS equipment dealership, which will open its first location in Madisonville, Kentucky, this June, already has plans for the second location.

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Shortliner News 

AGCO Reports Sales Up in Q1 to $923 Million

May 3, 2023May 3, 2023 Gina Clark AGCO, Q1 Earnings

AGCO reported May 2 that for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023, net sales were approximately $3.3 billion, an increase of approximately 24.1% compared to the first quarter of 2022.

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Farmer Sentiment Improves Amidst Farm Bill Discussion

May 2, 2023May 10, 2023 Gina Clark Capital Investment Index, Purdue/CME Group, Farmer Sentiment

Farmer sentiment improved modestly in April as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer reversed a two-month decline up 6 points to a reading of 123.

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EPA Moves to Maintain Consumer Access to E15

April 28, 2023May 9, 2023 Gina Clark ethanol, EPA, 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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Shortliner News 

Steel Production

April 28, 2023April 28, 2023 Gina Clark Steel Production

Steel production as of April 24, 2023.

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Cybersecurity Risk Questions Every Company Should Ask

April 25, 2023April 28, 2023 Gina Clark Cybersecurity, Zywave

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

April 25, 2023April 28, 2023 Gina Clark Survey Results

If you haven’t completed the 2023 Supply Summit & Showcase survey, please submit your responses by May 1.

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Manufacturing Shortliner News 

Women In Manufacturing Gaining Momentum

April 25, 2023April 25, 2023 Gina Clark workforce, COVID-19, Women in Manufacturing

According to U.S. Census Bureau data, there are currently around 12.1 million people working in manufacturing, making it the nation’s fifth largest employer.

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Shortliner Supply Summit 

Thinking INSIDE the Box – How Tough Times Fuel Creativity and Innovation

April 25, 2023April 25, 2023 Gina Clark Kyle Scheele, Innovation, Crazy Ideas

When resources are constrained, you’re forced to focus on the objectives that truly matter. The resulting clarity often creates a product that only does a few things, but does them exceptionally well.

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Shortliner News 

USDA Reports Beef Cow Herd Near Record Low

April 25, 2023April 25, 2023 Gina Clark USDA, Beef, Cow herd

Beef cow inventory has settled at progressively lower levels since the 1990-2004 cattle cycle.

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Association Dues Are Fully Deductible

April 25, 2023May 10, 2023 Kristi Ruggles IRS, Member Dues, Lobbying

Members can claim the full amount of dues paid as an ordinary and necessary business expense.

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Shortliner News 

Check Out Sentry’s Library of Safety Resources

April 25, 2023April 25, 2023 Gina Clark Sentry, Safety Resources

Sentry Insurance invites Association members to take advantage of the company’s free library of safety resources.

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Shortliner News 

April 27 Webinar: The Future of Technology in Distribution

April 24, 2023April 24, 2023 Gina Clark Prokeep

Learn about the full set of new solutions built to help distributors grow sales, build stronger relationships, and increase team productivity

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Shortliner News Dealer News 

Dealer News: H&R Acquires Kubota of McMinnville

April 24, 2023April 24, 2023 Gina Clark H&R Agri-Power, Kubota McMinnville

H&R Agri-Power announces the acquisition of Kubota of McMinnville located in McMinnville, Tenn.

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Shortliner News 

Steel Production

April 21, 2023April 21, 2023 Gina Clark Steel Production

Steel production as of April 17, 2023.

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Buhler Sells North Dakota & Alberta Properties

April 21, 2023April 24, 2023 Gina Clark Buhler Industries

Buhler Industries Inc. announced it the sale of two properties in Fargo, N.D., and Vegreville, Alta.

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