Rail Shippers Applaud Labor Deal and Seek Ratification
Tentative agreement was reached, but railroads had started halting some shipments to prepare for a potential strike.
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Putin, Erdogan to Meet Over Ukraine Grain Deal
The Russian leader has criticized the agreement that allows exports from Odessa, partly brokered by Turkey, as helping the West at the expense of poorer nations.
Read moreSmall Businesses Frequent Targets of Cyberattacks
Small businesses have increasingly become targets with the average cost of their claims increasing by 58% from last year.
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Florida Coast Equipment Acquires Growers Equipment Company
Florida Coast Equipment Caps 15 Months of Historic Growth with Acquisition of Growers Equipment Company.
Read moreRail Stoppage Could Fuel More Inflation
If labor talks fail, a strike of rail workers would add another supply-chain disruption.
Read moreAll States Ag Parts Acquires Romac Industrial Parts
All States Ag Parts has announced the acquisition of Romac Industrial Parts. Romac specializes in replacement ground engaging tools including
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Independent Innovations: Then & Now
The newest article in the series by Mike Lessiter is titled “Shortlines Filled Equipment Gaps for No-Tillers.” For Farm Equipment’s “Shortline Equipment Edition,” there’s no better example of shortline innovation than conservation tillage.
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United Ag & Turf Acquires Turf & Tractor
United Ag & Turf, a 40-location John Deere dealership, headquartered in Bryan, Texas has completed the acquisition of Austin Turf & Tractor, a John Deere dealership with locations in Farmers Branch, Marble Falls, and Haltom City, Texas and in Bernalillo, New Mexico.
Read moreAssociation Welcomes Communications Manager
The Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association is pleased to welcome Gina Clark as the new Communications Manager/Publications Editor.
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CNH Industrial Announces Leadership Change
CNH Industrial announced that Brad Crews, President North America, has announced his retirement.
Read moreFarmer Sentiment Improves Despite Rising Costs
Farmer sentiment improved in August as the Purdue-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer index rose 14 points above its July reading to 117.
Read moreAssociation Members Visit Farm Progress
Membership Director Matt Rice spent time at the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa. Several Association members were in attendance.
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Surgeon Accepted $3.3 Million in Injured Worker Kickbacks
Federal prosecutors announced that a neurosurgeon pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy and admitted receiving about $3.3 million in kickbacks to perform spinal surgeries.
Read moreNew CFO for Deere
Deere & Company announced that its Board of Directors elected Josh Jepsen, 44, as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
Read moreSupply Chain & Procurement Webinar
Join us for a webcast looking at your business through the lens of a strategic procurement professional. The webinar will provide education, tips, and generate thought provoking ideas to navigate through these turbulent times within supply chain.
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Scenes from the 72nd Annual Farm Progress Show in Decatur, IL
The Farm Progress Show enjoyed a refreshing break from the usual late-summer heat, with cool temperatures in the low 70s
Read moreIn Memoriam: Brad Demmler – White’s, Inc.
Bradley Wayne Demmler, age 67, passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday, September 1, 2022.
Read moreNLRB Releases Joint Employer Proposed Rulemaking
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) released its notice of proposed rulemaking on the joint employer standard. The notice was published in the Federal Register on September 6, kicking off a 60-day comment period.
Read moreAllis-Roller Names New President
Allis Roller is pleased to announce Russ Dudan as new President. He joined Allis Roller in 2018 as VP Operations and has been instrumental in Allis Roller’s rapid growth resulting in the doubling of sales and employees.
Read moreContainer Shipping Forecast
After two years of unprecedented rises container freight rates were seen as having peaked with a downcycle in 2023-2024 driven by overcapacity.
Read moreDealerNews – United Ag & Turf Acquires Austin Turf & Tractor
For third time in as many months, an expansion is announced by United Ag and Turf – Deere Dealership.
Read moreManufacturing Robot Sales Rise 25% in Q2
North American companies snapped up a record number of 12,305 robots worth $585 million as they struggled to keep factories and warehouses running.
Read moreU.S. Job Openings Rose in July as Hiring Accelerated
Demand for workers remained well above the number of total available workers in a tight labor market that is showing signs of slight loosening.
Read moreTrimble to Acquire Bilberry
Trimble to acquire privately-held Bilberry, a French technology company specializing in selective spraying systems.
Read moreTitan Machinery Inc. Reports Q2 Results
Titan Machinery Inc. has reported financial results for the fiscal second quarter ended July 31, 2022.
Read moreGreat Plains Names New Ag Division Leadership
Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc., has named James Shurts as the new Great Plains Ag Division President and Tony Wisker as the new Vice President of Sales and Marketing.
Read more2022 Marketing & Distribution Convention
Register by September 11 and receive a $100 discount on the full registration rate. Avoid Hotel Scams – Reserve room directly with Association.
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Notice of Annual Business Meeting, Election of Directors
Association will hold its 2022 Annual Business Meeting and election of directors during the 1 p.m. session Wednesday, October 26, during the fall Marketing & Distribution Convention in Orlando
Read moreStudents Choosing Careers Over College
Trends are incentivizing more young people to opt out of college.
Read morePinion Webinar Available
You’re a Manufacturer, Not a Meteorologist: How to Stop ‘Guessing’ and Start ‘Strategizing’ for Productive Results
Read moreChoice, Value & Innovation
According to Ag Equipment Intelligence’s second annual survey to farmers about shortline equipment preferences, farmers continue to buy shortline equipment due to
Read moreNew Distribution Center for Tractor Supply
Tractor Supply breaks ground on new distribution center in Maumelle, AR. The 1.2-million-square-foot facility represents an initial investment of $128 million
Read moreArrested in Connection with Deere Dealership Fire
Arrested made in connection with a fire in July that caused about $6 million damage to a John Deere dealership west of Hastings.
Read moreIn Memoriam: Robert “Bob” Vermeer
Robert “Bob” Lee Vermeer, husband, father, grandfather and business leader passed away at 78 years old on August 17, 2022.
Read moreDeere Reports Q3 Results
Deere & Company reported net income of $1.9 billion for the third quarter ended July 31, 2022, compared with net income of $1.7 billion, or for the same quarter last year.
Read moreHeat Wave Takes a Toll on China
According to the Wall Street Journal, dried-up rivers, scorching heat and power rationing in parts of China are disrupting factories and
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Rural Mainstreet Economic Index Falls Below Growth Neutral Again
After 23 straight months of expanding farm equipment sales, farmer purchases plummeted for the month.
Read moreBuhler Reports Q2 Results
Revenue for the quarter was $57.8M, down $21.4M from the comparable quarter in the prior year.
Read moreTractor/Combine Sales
Reported Tractor Sales in U.S. for July 2022 AEM – Flash Report
Read moreCDC Streamlines COVID-19 Guidance
CDC streamlines COVID-19 guidance to help the public better protect themselves and understand their risk
Read moreFoxconn to Build Autonomous Electric Tractors
Taiwan’s Foxconn will build driverless electric tractors for Monarch Tractor in its Ohio, facility starting in early 2023.
Read moreTrimble Reports Q2 Results
Revenue of $941.2 million, up 6 percent excluding the effects of divestitures, acquisitions, and foreign currency translation
Read moreObit – David Fountain, GM Solex Corp.
David Fountain, General Manager, Solex Corp, Dixon, California, passed away on July 31, 2022 after a short struggle with a rare skin cancer.
Read moreWhat Encourages Employees to Stay?
With 4.3 million people quitting their jobs as recently as May 2022, the survey of more than 600 U.S. workers provides insight employers can use when developing strategies for increasing retention.
Read moreLight at End of the Supply Chain Tunnel
Eric Raby, senior vice president of CLAAS of Americas, joined RealAgriculture’s Kelvin Heppner at Ag in Motion to discuss where CLAAS is at when it comes to supply chain issues.
Read moreKCoe Isom Rebrands
KCoe Isom is rebranding as Pinion to encompass a more forward-thinking, proactive and global approach to business.
Read moreManufacturers Reshoring
In the past year, the construction of new U.S. manufacturing facilities jumped 116%
Read moreThe Union Giveth and Then Taketh Away
UAW delegates vote to undo a $100-per-week strike pay increase approved earlier during the same meeting.
Read moreTax Hikes: Bad, But Bearable
With the Senate having passed a budget plan over the weekend with only Democratic votes as well as a tie
Read moreHelp for U.S. Manufacturers with Exporting
New service helps manufacturers with challenges faced in in exporting products.
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