Kubota Shifts Production to U.S. and India
Japanese farm equipment maker Kubota is bucking trends by moving production overseas despite a weak yen as it seeks to create a supply system not susceptible to currency market volatility,
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CNH Reports Strong Q4
CNH Industrial delivered a strong fourth quarter contributing to a record full year revenue and income.
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Unverferth Announces Purchase of Orthman
Unverferth Manufacturing has announced the purchase of Orthman Manufacturing’s agricultural product lineup and the two manufacturing locations based in Lexington, NE.
Read moreDealer News: RDO Announces Leadership
Tim Curoe announced the company has promoted Chris Cooper to the role of President and introduced several new positions including a Senior Vice President of Field Technology and Innovation.
Read moreMoveero Appoints Anirudh Pandit as New CFO
Moveero has announced the appointment of Anirudh Pandit to the position of CFO, where he will take global responsibility for the company’s Finance function.
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Supply Summit: Walk, Run, Golf, Fish, Sail, Network
The Supply Summit & Showcase is an educational and professional development conference that acknowledges that much of what members learn comes from conversations in social settings.
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Steel Production
Steel Production as of January 23, 2023.
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Emerging Owners Workshop Added to Summit Agenda
Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur, a manager in a growing firm or an heir to a family business, this workshop will help you on your journey as an Emerging Owner.
Read moreSentry Safety February Webinar
Register today for the February 8 seminar: A practical introduction to ergonomics.
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Suppliers: Stand Out Through Sponsorships
Suppliers seeking to stand out at the Summit may find value in sponsoring a session, event or refreshment station.
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State Legislative Updates and Trends in Employment Law
In light of gridlock in Washington, many states have been passing new employment laws. There are three new movements that you should be aware of.
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Reserve Your Showcase Booth Today
Don’t miss your chance to meet key supplier partners and pick up new ideas to further your company.
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Why the Green Lanyards?
If you notice a member wearing one of these green lanyards at the Summit, we encourage you to reach out and introduce yourself.
Read moreHappy Anniversary and Welcome!
Happy Anniversary to our long-time members who are celebrating milestone anniversaries. We would also like to extend a warm welcome to our newest members.
Read moreA Member’s Perspective: Making Connections at the Summit
“Our organization has been a member of FEMA for the past 20 plus years and we always find the conventions very productive.”
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Deere Seeks to Dismiss Class Action on Right-to-Repair
The future of a right-to-repair class-action lawsuit filed on behalf of 16 farms against John Deere is in the hands of a federal judge.
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Why CNH Workers Approved Deal to End Strike
The union’s vote Saturday to end the strike capped a hostile standoff between the UAW and the Italian-owned implement manufacturer, a fight in which union leaders say they rejected dozens offers before even taking a contract to members.
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Small Package Delivery Companies Capitalize on Potential UPS Strike
Regional shipping companies across the U.S. are expanding their operations to pick up business from bigger rivals, seeking to capitalize on labor uncertainty at UPS.
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Yanmar and TYM Sign Supply Agreement
Yanmar America Corporation has announced a supply agreement with TYM Corporation to provide 3 models of Yanmar-branded tractors. The tractors will be launched in 2023 and available in the North American market.
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EPA Sued for Not Enforcing Clean Air Act
Advocates are filing a lawsuit against the EPA, alleging that the agency is not enforcing the Clean Air Act by allowing agricultural equipment companies to prevent farmers from making their own repairs to tractors and other machines.
Read moreCNH Industrial Strike Ends after 9 Months
The nearly nine-month strike against CNH Industrial ended January 21 with the ratification of a new contract with the United Auto Workers union members.
Read moreCNH Industrial Workers May Approve New Deal
The United Auto Workers president says the union is close to reaching another agreement with CNH Industrial that improves a deal rejected by striking workers earlier this month.
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Steel Production
Steel production as of January 16, 2023.
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Energy Dept. Offering $52K for Clean Manufacturing
The Department of Energy is offering $52 million in funding for clean manufacturing research and development
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Jake Davis Named MWFA Board President
BTM Manufacturing is pleased to announce that Jake Davis, BTM Manufacturing President, will begin serving as the Mid-West Fastener Association’s Board President.
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All States Ag Parts Announces Leadership Changes
All States Ag Parts (ASAP), the leading agricultural and heavy equipment aftermarket parts supplier in North America, recently announced the promotion of William (Bill) Davidson to the position of CEO for All States Ag Parts.
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CNH Industrial Purchases Stake in Earthoptics
CNH Industrial . has joined a group of industry-leading firms and venture capital firms in the Series B funding round of EarthOptics, an innovative ag tech startup.
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Doosan Rebrands as DEVELON
Doosan has announced that its familiar brand will now be called DEVELON throughout the world.
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Farm Equipment Sales Index Begins 2023 on Solid Note
As a result of strong farm financial conditions, the Farm equipment-sales index climbed to 61.4, its highest level since June of last year, and up from 60.4 in December. The index has risen above growth neutral for 24 of the last 26 months.
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Pandemic Changes How Firms Hire and Retain Workers
The pandemic should be an opportunity for companies to rethink how they recruit and retain workers.
Read moreBill Requires Blood Tests for Workers Comp Benefits
A West Virginia bill introduced Wednesday would prevent workers determined to have been intoxicated during a workplace injury from collecting workers compensation.
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2023 USDA Crop Production Report
The USDA recently released its Annual Crop Production Report focusing on corn, soybeans, and wheat.
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Big Bud Tractors Arriving in March
Big Equipment Co., LLC Havre, Mt. has partnered with Rome Agricultural and Construction Equipment out of Cedartown, Ga. in building a new HD Big Bud Tractor to be released in March of 2023.
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2023 Supply Summit & Showcase: Network with Peers / Meet the Experts
The Supply Summit & Showcase is March 21-23 at the Hotel Effie Sandestin. That is only nine weeks away, and your chance to save $100 on the registration if you sign up by January 30.
Read moreChanging of the Guard
Recently, Ben Hellbusch, the 2023 President of the Association, informed the Board of Directors that Steven K. Hathaway had accepted our offer to become only the fourth Executive Vice President in the Association’s 70-plus-year history.
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Postage Prices Are Rising – Again
The price of postage is about to increase as the US Postal Service works to wrangle its cost of operations amid economic inflation.
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CLAAS Reports Over $5 Billion in 2022 Net Sales
According to CLAAS’ 2022 annual report, the company earned €4.93 billion in net sales last year, around $5.2 billion.
Read moreHiring, Wages Ease in December
The U.S. labor market is losing momentum as hiring and wage growth cooled in December, showing the effects of slower economic growth and the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate increases.
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Osmundson Mfg. to Open New Facility in Kentucky
Osmundson will build a new facility in Graves County, Kentucky with a $12.5 million investment that will create 80 jobs.
Read moreAg Companies Push Carbon-Capture Farming; Growers Skeptical
The Wall Street Journal reports that ag companies are investing millions of dollars to develop farming programs designed to capture more carbon dioxide in fields, as a possible solution to mitigate climate change.
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Deere Says Farmers Can Fix Their Tractors—Sometimes
John Deere signed an agreement this week to let farmers repair their own equipment. Farmers and their advocates have little trust that Deere will actually follow through on their promise.
Read moreU.S. Inflation Slows for Sixth Straight Month
U.S. inflation eased in December for the sixth straight month following a mid-2022 peak as the Federal Reserve aggressively raised interest rates and the economy showed signs of cooling.
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Farmers React to New WOTUS Rule
Last Friday the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers announced a final rule establishing the definition of “Waters of the United States.” Many farm and ag groups have reacted to the news.
Read moreHiring, Wage Gains Ease in December
The U.S. labor market is losing momentum as hiring and wage growth cooled in December, showing the effects of slower economic growth and the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate increases.
Read moreTractor/Combine Sales
Combine harvester sales finish the year with healthy gains in unit sales while ag tractors finish the year below 2021 levels in both the U.S. and Canada.
Read moreSurvey Shows Support for Ethanol Versus Electric Vehicles
A Voter Survey Finds Support for Ethanol, Opposition to State Electric Vehicle Mandates.
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White-Collar Layoffs Rise, Blue-Color Remains Resilient
Manufacturers laid off fewer blue-collar workers in this past quarter ending in November than they did in the year-earlier period.
Read moreAttracting Gen Z to Manufacturing
With an aging workforce and hundreds of thousands of jobs to fill, experts say the industry will need to offer flexibility and clear career paths.
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Farmers Win Right-to-Repair Deere Equipment
Farmers will now have the right to repair tractors and other agricultural equipment from John Deere without having to use the manufacturer’s own parts and facilities.
Read moreSteel Production
Domestic steel production as of January 2, 2023
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