EMDA Announces New Executive Director
EMDA has conducted a nationwide search to fill this position, and is pleased to announce Celeste Lindsey has accepted the offer to become EMDA’s new Executive Director.
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Valmont Reports Q2 Earnings
For the second quarter ended July 1, 2023, net sales were $1.05 billion, a decrease of 7.9% year-over-year from $1.14 billion. Net earnings were up 17.4% to $89.4 million versus $76.1 million.
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John Deere Acquires Smart Apply
John Deere has acquired Smart Apply, a precision spraying equipment company based in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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CNH Reports Record Income for Q2
CNH Industrial reported net income for Q2 of $710 million, up 29% year-over-year from $552 million in Q2 2022, which was a record high.
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AGCO Reports Record Net Sales in Q2
AGCO reported its results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023 by saying it had record net sales of $3.8 billion, which was an increase of 29.8% year-over-year, and a record operating margin of 13%.
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Yanmar America Launches Parts e-Commerce Platform
Yanmar America recently unveiled a new parts e-commerce platform offering a user-friendly solution for customers to access Yanmar genuine parts.
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Five Reasons to Attend the Marketing & Distribution Convention
The 2023 Marketing & Distribution Convention is approaching. If you haven’t yet registered, here are five reasons you should.
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President’s Message: Engage in Our Industry, Influence Our Industry
You are the Association’s greatest resource. Together, we will make a difference and evolve with whatever changes are coming.
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See KC’s SubTropolis: World’s Largest Underground Business Complex
While at the Fall Convention, members can explore the history of SubTropolis — a cave created through the mining of a 270-million-year-old limestone deposit.
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Claas Adds Spiering to Executive Board
Thomas Spiering, born in Herzebrock-Clarholz in Eastern Westphalia (Germany), has already been working for the Claas Group for 22 years.
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Rural Export Center – Now Available to Members
The Rural Export Center can help members find the best international markets and identify specific buyers who may become prospective business partners.
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Rural Mainstreet Economy Begins Third Quarter on Healthy Note
After declining below growth neutral in March, the overall Rural Mainstreet Index for July expanded above the threshold for a fourth straight month, according to the July monthly survey of bank CEOs in rural areas of a 10-state region.
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New Online Tool Maps ‘Beans Gone Wild’
North Carolina State Extension agents recently released an online tracking tool to capture and share in-season crop problems and recommendations.
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ASABE Standards – Your Input is Needed!
The following ASABE Standard development information is very Important and may affect some FEMA member manufacturers’ implements.
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Manufacturing Output Rebounds in Second Quarter
Production at U.S. factories unexpectedly fell in June, but rebounded in the second quarter as motor vehicle output accelerated after two straight quarterly declines.
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Manufacturers Applaud Bill Protecting Air Travelers’ Rights
A bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that includes significant new protections for air travelers was overwhelmingly approved by the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Six Steps to Implementing AI in Manufacturing
From product design and development to final delivery, AI is already being utilized in modern manufacturing factories to streamline production.
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Frank Lessiter Inducted into CTIC Hall of Fame
Frank Lessiter was inducted into the Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC) Hall of Fame at the 2023 annual meeting and farm tour in Frankenmuth, MI.
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Claas Launches Xerion and Arion Tractor Lines
Claas has announced the launch of the Xerion 12 Series and Arion 600 Series, and now offers the Axion 900 Terra Trac in row-crop friendly builds.
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NAEDA Names New Board Chair and Leadership
NAEDA recently elected the 2023-2024 Board of Directors at their Summer Board Meeting in Chicago, IL.
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Steel Production
Steel production in net tons as of July 17, 2023
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Vermeer Corporation Celebrates 75 Years
Vermeer is celebrating its 75th year in business, marking its founding in 1948 when Gary Vermeer opened a small machine shop in Pella, Iowa.
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NAEDA Appoints New Dealer Development Manager
The North American Equipment Dealers Association (NAEDA) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Shane Wilker as the Dealer Development Manager for the Pacific Northwest and Far West Regions.
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Sentry Safety August Webinar
Don’t miss Sentry’s upcoming free 60-minute safety webinars that highlight specific safety topics.
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NEDA Announces Retirement of VP & CEO
Ralph Gaiss, executive vice president and CEO, retired from Northeast Equipment Dealers Assn. (NEDA) retires.
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Dealer News: Two Deere Dealer Groups Join Forces
TTG Equipment of Bluffton and Kenn-Feld Group of Van Wert, Ohio, will merge as equals in late summer.
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S3 Group Awards Leadership Bursary to Saskatchewan Student
S3 Group Ltd is pleased to announce Ashlee Waldner of Val Marie, SK as the recipient of the 2023 S3 Group Leadership Bursary.
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Marketing & Distribution Convention Registration Now Open!
Register today! This is the “must attend event” for every farm equipment manufacturing professional. It’s your opportunity to meet dozens of distributors from across the U.S. and beyond – all in one place.
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US Tractor Sales Mark First Gain For 2023
Total farm tractor unit sales in the U.S. turned positive for the first time in 2023.
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“Eats Act” Would Override Prop 12
Last week, a House bill was introduced to prohibit state and local governments from imposing laws and regulations dictating agricultural production practices outside their borders.
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Planning a Summer Paycation
A recent survey has revealed that about 30% of Americans will choose to work remotely from a vacation destination in 2023.
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Smart Containers Expected to Grow Six-Fold Over Five Years
The smart shipping container equipment fleet is forecast to grow six-fold over the next five years and account for 30% of global inventories by 2027.
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Art’s Way Announces Strong Q2 Earnings
Art’s Way Manufacturing says that for Q2 FY2023, the company’s consolidated sales increased 23.8%.
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Manufacturing Camp Encourages Next Generation
For the next generation, the possibilities of future careers in manufacturing, close to home, are promising.
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What’s Next for Waters of the U.S. Rule?
Questions remain as the EPS stated that it will update the Waters of the U.S. rule by September.
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Member Company Hiring Project Engineer
A shortline manufacturer is looking for a project engineer to design, model, and test prototypes for new products and improvements
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Top Legal Issues Facing Manufacturers in 2023
Discover the top business and legal trends influencing the manufacturing industry today.
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Steel Production
Steel production as of July 3, 2023.
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Midwest Rains Not Enough to Ease Long-Term Drought
Widespread rains finally swept across the Midwest over the past week, but they didn’t put much of a dent into the overall U.S. drought picture with drought percentages.
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Farmer Sentiment Rebounds in June
Farmer sentiment rebounded in June as the Purdue Ag Economy Barometer rose 17 points to a reading of 121.
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John Deere and EGO Form Distribution Partnership
Chervon announced a strategic agreement with John Deere. The agreement will allow the brands to provide users with EGO battery-powered lawn care solutions through John Deere dealers.
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Dealer News: AGCO Dealership Forms Three Nebraska Dealers
True Ag & Turf will form by acquiring Manzer Equipment, Merz Farm Equipment and West Point Implement of Columbus
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Steel Production
Steel production as of June 19, 2023.
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Iowa Disappointed by EPA’s Ruling on Biofuel
Iowa Republican lawmakers and biofuels interest groups expressed disappointment after the U.S. EPA finalized a rule that holds steady the amount of corn-based ethanol that oil refiners must blend into the nation’s fuel.
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Iowa Ag Industry on Alert Following Approval of Lab-Grown Meat
Laboratory meats could have an economic impact on Iowa, one of the biggest livestock-producing states in the nation.
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Farm Bill Draft Could Be Ready by August
The House Agriculture Committee announced this week at an event that draft language for the 2023 Farm Bill could be available by August.
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NAEDA Announces 2023 Dealer’s Choice Recipients
The North American Equipment Dealers Association is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 Dealer’s Choice and Gold Level Awards.
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See you in KC – Save the Date!
Supply Chain Summit & Showcase
Bringing Manufacturers & Suppliers Together. Join us from Oct. 31 – Nov. 2 at the Sheraton Kansas City at Crown Center.
Oxbo Acquires H&S Manufacturing
Oxbo is expanding its presence and product portfolio in the hay and forage industry, through acquiring H&S Manufacturing in Marshfield and Clintonville, WI.
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June is National Safety Month
A product manufacturer’s operator’s manuals and safety labels will help keep your customers safe and help keep your company out of court.
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