Kinze Manufacturing, Inc. is re-emerging in the mounted planter business with two new mounted planters for the spring 2013 season. Spokesperson Phil Jennings says there’s been a steady demand for mounted planters recently

The New York Times has used the recent approval by the House Ag Committee of the 2012 Farm Bill as another excuse to launch an attack on production agriculture.

The Times editorial describes the bipartisan supported bill as an “unconscionable farm bill that protects grossly generous subsidies for

Once again this year our Board of Directors has decided to make this standards information available to Regular Members who do not already have access via

Moderate to extreme drought now covers about 53% of the Midwest, the country’s main growing region, fueling crop-price gains

If you’re looking for distribution in an ever-increasingly difficult market, our Fall Convention in Jacksonville, Florida, October 31 to November 3 will prove to be a great investment of your time and resources.

Companies are increasingly filing patent infringement cases before the International Trade Commission instead of the federal courts, because it is

We would like to recognize the following companies for their continued support of the Association and thank them for their membership over the years.

Deere & Co. was highlighted early this month, for investors by a Bloomberg Businessweek cover article. The publication shocked observers with

According to a report in The Wall Street Journal, organized labor spends about four times as much on politics and lobbying as was thought. (video link)

Previous estimates have focused on labor unions’ filings with federal election officials, which chronicle contributions made directly to federal candidates and union spending in support of candidates for Congress and the White House.

CNH has formed a special committee of independent and unconflicted directors to evaluate th

The revised standard, ASAE EP566.2 JUN2012, Guidelines for Selection of Energy Efficient Agricultural Ventilation Fans, was updated to reflect recent research and continued experience with such fans. Additional wording clarifications and format changes were also included in the revision.

With the number of equipment dealers on the decline, we are always interested when someone finds a less than conventional outlet for their product, but this one

National Pork Producers applaud EPA decision to withdraw a proposed rule that would have required large livestock and poultry farmers to report information about their operations and undermined court decisions related to producer obligations under the Clean Water Act.

At least three U.S. ethanol plants, two in Nebraska and one in Indiana, are idling as the highest corn prices in more than a year squeeze margins in the

Iowa Public Television announced that Grinnell, IA, businessman and farmer Mike Pearson will follow in the footsteps of his father as the new

The Association of Equipment Manufact-urers’ (AEM) monthly Ag Flash Reports compares data from the current and past year of the

Rocky Mountain completed purchase of 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of

WS Whites Ag Sales and Service Ltd. acquisition of

Any significant changes to the safety net programs included in H.R. 6083 would not only put our support at risk, it could put the livelihood of the nation’s agriculture industry and rural communities at risk.

H.R. 6083, unlike the Senate passed bill, does provide new risk management tools that will at least give producers the opportunity to hedge against their risks and ensure that yield losses, price declines, and revenue dips do not automatically put farms out of business.

Art’s Way Manufacturing Co., Inc., Armstrong, IA, recently announced its financial results for the three and six months ended May 31, 2012.

Corn, wheat, soybeans, cotton, rice and potatoes are being produced more efficiently in the U.S. than they were thirty years ago, accompanied by important improvements in farm safety and economic sustainability for producers, according to a new report released by

Tucked away in the June jobs report was a more ominous sign. Almost one-third of the 80,000 jobs that were created were at temporary employment firms.

Agriculture Future of America (AFA) recently announced that Dr. Barry Flinchbaugh was selected as the 2012 Leader in Agriculture Award recipient.

Unusually long bouts of unemployment are often blamed for eroding both skills and workers attachment to the labor force.

The increase in demand for gears that businesses use to make a variety of machines, parts, tools and devices is a sign that companies are more confident and

Appeals Court agrees with district court in June 13, 2012 decision – Laethem Equipment Co. v. Deere & Co.

U.S. Supply Chain Survey of 350 companies, reducing overall supply chain costs is manufacturing’s number one supply chain priority in the coming year.

We look forward to seeing you in Jacksonville, October 31-November 3.

49% of Americans don’t even have enough money saved to cover three months of expenses

Lessiter Publications has named Kimberly Kaiser as the new managing editor for Farm Equipment, and Jack Zemlicka as

Landowner reported preliminary findings of a record 31% annual rise in the state’s farmland values. Now the final results show a 32% increase

Great Plains Manufacturing Inc. and Case IH, have announced the creation of a supply agreement this week. Under the agreement, Great Plains wil

The steel giant, which had argued in court that it had taken reasonable steps to stop the incidents, was found liable for allowing

Lindsay Corp.’s fiscal third-quarter earnings rose 23% as the company booked higher revenue, particularly from its irrigation equipment division

According to a joint report by software security firm McAfee and Guardian Analytics, more than 60 firms have suffered from what it has called an

Prices have fallen 12% since February to $723 a ton for the benchmark hot rolled steel, from $827 a ton, and are expected to fall below

Some ag leaders calling for Congress to modify farm worker laws to provide a more reliable and legal labor supply for businesses including agriculture

It appears the Supreme Court has signed off on what is, in practical terms, a tax levied by the insurance industry on Americans for simply existing. Once that is understood, we are likely to hear renewed calls for a single-payer system.

Here are some key items in the 2,700 page law:

Activity for the $628 billion equipment finance sector, showed overall new business volume for May of

An Illinois attachment manufacturer is in need of an Engineer for project conceptualization, design and implementation of new products as well as

Michigan State University will be putting millions of dollars into a partnership with the city of Detroit to make it a world leader in urban agriculture

Wisconsin-based Fisher-Barton Group recently announced the acquisition of Lund Precision Products Ltd.

Now that the U.S. Senate has passed its version of the 2012 U.S. Farm Bill the House of Representatives and its leadership has been put on the hot seat.

Areas of Indiana, Illinois, eastern Iowa and Missouri have had less than half of the normal rainfall in the past 30 days, according to the National Weather Service.

The Division sought to learn how to best promote, in Attorney General Eric Holder’s words, “free and fair competition” in agriculture.

This week will prove crucial in the fight to see a farm bill passed before the current legislation expires on September 30. The bill currently being debated by the U.S. Senate is expected to see over 80 amendments filed. While some could prove helpful to our industry, some are open attacks on production agriculture. One of the loudest voices in the debate will again be the folks at the Environmental Working Group (EWG).

The Council of Economic Advisers, the White House Rural Council and the USDA are releasing a joint report which notes progress that has been made in the agricultural economy

USDA reports corn and soybean crop condition ratings dropped last week due to the impact of dry weather in some key growing areas. As of last week, 66%

The retirement of two senior executives has prompted Deere & Co into a management reshuffle including the promotion of

Senator Mike Crapo (R-IA) and Senator Mike Johanns (NE-R) filed an amendment to fulfill Congressional intent by providing an explicit exemption from margin requirements for non-financial end-users that qualify for the clearing exemption.

Ag Flash Reports compares data from the current and past year of the U.S., Canadian and Russian unit retail sales of