PEER Chain March Madness Winner Announced
PEER Chain announced the lucky winner of their own March Madness contest at their booth during the Supply Summit & Showcase.
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Association’s Supplier Section Elects New Leadership
The Supplier Board of Governors recently elected new leadership at the Supply Summit & Showcase in Sandestin, FL.
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Biofuel and Farm Leaders Press White House For Action on E15
Biofuel and farm leaders called on President Biden to get ahead of rising fuel costs by authorizing sales of E15 this summer.
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Manufacturing Grants: An Overview of State and Federal Funding Opportunities
Learn about grants available to manufacturers that will help you address challenges and fund projects to help your business meet market needs, grow, and succeed.
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Rural Export Center Available to Members
The Rural Export Center (REC) is just one more resource available to our Association. This completely virtual service will help members find the best international markets and identify specific buyers that may be prospective business partners.
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What’s New from ASABE
See the latest on standards related to braking, self-propelled equipment, towed implements, tillage and more.
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Mandako Celebrates 35 Years in Business
Mandako Agri Marketing is a family-owned Canadian-based company that has been in business for 35 years.
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King Kutter, Inc. Celebrates 45th Anniversary
King Kutter, Inc., a manufacturer known for quality farm equipment, is celebrating their 45th year as a family-owned business.
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Thank You Supply Summit Golf Sponsors!
Thank you to all of the companies who sponsored the golf outing at the Supply Summit and Showcase in Sandestin.
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Happy Anniversary and Welcome!
Happy Anniversary to our long-term members. We would also like to extend a warm welcome to our new member companies.
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Sherrod Joins Osmundson Manufacturing
Jon Sherrod, recently joined Osmundson Mfg., Inc. in the role of Outside Sales Executive.
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Steel Production
Steel production as of March 27, 2023.
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CNH Acquires Hemisphere GNSS
CNH Industrial announced that it has entered into an agreement to purchase Hemisphere GNSS (Hemisphere), a global leader in high-performance satellite positioning technology.
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CLAAS Appoints New CEO
The Claas Group Shareholders’ Committee has appointed Jan-Hendrik Mohr as the new CEO effective April 1, 2023.
Read moreMidwest Machinery to Open Temporary Site Following Devastating Fire
Midwest Machinery is developing a plan to keep its Madison dealership operating after a fire destroyed the main office and shop facility.
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United Ag & Turf Acquires Lawson Implement Co.
United Ag & Turf, announced that it has acquired Lawson Implement Co., Inc., an authorized John Deere dealer in central Texas.
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Ritchie Industries Named Small Business Exporter of the Year
The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced the selection of Ritchie Industries, Inc. as the 2023 Small Business Exporter of the Year for the state of Iowa.
Read moreHamilton Equipment Sells Selected Assets to Hayward
After 85 years, Hamilton has decided to sell some of its carefully selected assets of Hamilton Equipment, Inc.
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Steel Production
Steel Production as of March 20, 2023.
Read moreTitan Machinery Announces Results for Q4
Agriculture Segment – Revenue for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023 was $440.9 million, compared to $346.3 million in the fourth quarter last year.
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Rural Mainstreet Economy Goes Negative for March
But Only 13.6% of Bankers Tightened Farm Credit Standards – Farm Equipment Sales Remain Solid at 59.7 March 2023 Survey
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Hutson Acquires Sell’s Equipment
Hutson Inc., is pleased to announce the acquisition of Sell’s Equipment located in Woodhaven, MI.
Read moreTractor/Combine Sales
Tractor unit sales in both the U.S. and Canada stay near their five-year average while combine harvesters in both countries continue triple-digit growth.
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Steel Production
Steel production as of March 6, 2023.
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Farmer Sentiment Weakens in February
The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dipped 5 points to a reading of 125 in February. Farmers’ perspectives regarding both current conditions on their farms and their expectations for the future also weakened.
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AGI Announces Q4 Results
Ag Growth International Inc. today announced its financial results for the three-months and year-ended December 31, 2022.
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McFarlane Mfg. Acquires CMT Ag LLC
McFarlane Mfg. Co. Inc. expands its precision technology offering by acquiring CMT AG LLC, a precision equipment dealer.
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Making the Most of the Supply Summit & Showcase
If you are joining us for the 2023 Supply Summit, here are a few last-minute tips to help you prepare. If you have not yet registered, there’s still time to register and network with fellow manufacturers, suppliers and marketing members! Go to FarmEquip.org/SummitSignUp.
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ProPulse Celebrates 25 Years
ProPulse is celebrating its 25 anniversary in March. Over the last 25 years the hose manufacturer transitioned from a small hose distributor to a mid-sized hose manufacturer who supplies major original equipment manufacturers across the country.
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See Who’s In the Supplier Showcase
The Supplier Showcase is an outstanding opportunity to form new partnerships and strengthen existing ones.
Read moreMember Company Hiring
A member has an immediate opening for a referenced part-time North American Sales and Marketing Manager.
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Steel Production
Steel production as of February 27, 2023.
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Farm Equip Manufacturers Hope to Lure Silicon Valley Tech Workers
Big agricultural and construction equipment manufacturers in the American Midwest are on a mission to lure Silicon Valley tech workers
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Art’s Way Reports $28.4 Million in Sales
Art’s Way’s reported Feb. 15 its consolidated net sales for 2022 totaled $28,400,000, which represents a 13.8% increase from consolidated net sales of $24,965,000 for the 2021 fiscal year.
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Iowa Announces $2 Million in Manufacturing Grants
Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) announced that Iowa will be investing an additional $2 million in the Manufacturing 4.0 Technology Investment Program to enhance productivity, efficiency and competitiveness in Iowa’s largest industry.
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Farm Equip Mfrs. Hope to Lure Silicon Valley Tech Workers
Big agricultural and construction equipment manufacturers in the American Midwest are on a mission to lure Silicon Valley tech workers who have been caught up in a wave of hiring freezes and layoffs.
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ASABE Updates Standards for Wood Assemblies
The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) has revised its standard for the design of mechanically laminated wood assemblies.
Read moreTitan Reports Strong Q4 and 2022 Earnings
Titan International, Inc., global manufacturer of off-highway wheels, tires, assemblies, and undercarriage products, has reported results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2022.
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Valmont Reports Q4 and Fiscal Year Earnings
Valmont Industries, Inc. has reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.
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Sukup Mfg. Opens New Facility in Iowa
Sukup Manufacturing Co. has announced the opening of a new manufacturing facility in Clear Lake, Iowa.
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Alamo Reports Record 2022 Year End & Q4 Results
Alamo Group Inc. reported results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2022.
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ARA Endorses Food & Ag Climate Farm Bill Policies
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) is proud to endorse the 2023 farm bill policy priorities announced today by the Food and Agricultural Climate Alliance (FACA).
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Mainstreet Index Slows While Ethanol Boosts Farmland Values
For a third straight month, the Creighton University Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) climbed above the growth neutral threshold, 50.0, according to the latest monthly survey of bank CEOs in rural areas of a 10-state region dependent on agriculture and/or energy.
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Top Ten Reasons to Attend the Supply Summit & Showcase
Trying to decide if the 2023 Supply Summit & Showcase is worth the time and money? The Association, and your colleagues in the industry, make the case for why it’s a good idea. Ten cases, in fact.
Read moreDealer News: Brandt Group Acquires AgGrowQuip NZ Ltd.
The Brandt Group of Companies is pleased to announce that they have successfully acquired the assets of AGrowQuip NZ Ltd.
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Sentry Safety March Webinars
Don’t miss Sentry’s upcoming free 60-minute safety webinars that highlight specific safety topic
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Professional Head Shots Available at the Summit
Stop by the Spindustry booth at the Showcase on Wednesday, March 22 for a professional head shot from a photographer at no additional charge.
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Just Added: Emerging Owners Workshop
On Monday afternoon March 20, a team of presenters from Pinion will offer a unique and valuable workshop for Emerging Business Owners during our Supply Summit & Showcase in Sandestin.
Read moreDeere Employee Fired Over Battery Safety Risks
A former John Deere employee is suing the company, saying he was fired for raising safety concerns over electric batteries.
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Biden Admin Sides With Farms on Repairs
The Biden administration has sided with farmers in an ongoing right-to-repair antitrust lawsuit filed against John Deere, asking the U.S. District Court for the District of Northern Illinois to rule against a company motion that could lead to dismissal in the case.
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