Federal Payments May Total a Third of Farmer Income
Direct payments to farmers from the USDA are expected to exceed $21 billion this year.
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Direct payments to farmers from the USDA are expected to exceed $21 billion this year.
Read moreThe top-performing companies paid suppliers almost three weeks slower in 2018 than typical companies and collected cash from customers almost three weeks quicker—while holding less than half the inventory, data showed.
Read moreTop American and Chinese negotiators are set to speak by phone this week in an effort to revive stalled trade talks. Among sore spots: U.S. demands for China to buy more American agricultural and industrial products.
Read moreVietnam said last week it has had initial success in creating a vaccine to fight African swine fever. Some experts though called for more research.
Read moreRecent movement in trade talks between the U.S. and China suggest the Asian nation soon make big purchases of American quantities. See what’s likely on China’s shopping list.
Read moreAs of Sunday, 98 percent of corn has emerged and 8 percent is silking, compared to the five-year average of 22 percent. In soybeans, 96 percent of the soybean crop is planted and 90 percent has emerged.
Read moreThe U.S. Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into allegations that top poultry processors colluded to keep prices artificially high.
Read moreCLAAS is changing its management structure and will introduce the position of CEO. Thomas Böck will be the first to assume the title.
Read moreASV Holdings, Inc., will merge with an affiliate of Yanmar Holdings.
Read moreThese companies represent a collective 200 years-plus of industry expertise.
Read moreAgri-Service merged two locations in Washington. Java Farm Supply will buy Mabie Bros.
Read moreTom Welke has been named president of the global Agrisolutions business, which represents Ingersoll and Bellota brands.
Read moreBy 2024, one in four members of the workforce will be 55 or older. Get the most from those employees through technology training.
Read moreThe National Agricultural Statistics Service recently released a trove of stats detailing which congressional districts have the most farms, grow the most soybeans, raise the most cattle, and more. Check out these highlights.
Read moreNote to Nevada drivers: Your passenger has to have a pulse to qualify you for the faster-moving high-occupany lane.
Read moreAmong women in manufacturing, 70 percent say that if they could start their career today, they would choose the same path. Forty-two percent say they would encourage their daughter or a female family member to work in the industry. How can manufacturers draw more women?
Read moreU.S. consumers likely paid more for grills to cook their Independence Day bratwursts this year because of the U.S.-China trade war, but they paid less for the meat they put on it.
Read moreBrian Olson, founder and president of Power Pin, Inc., has worked in OEM sales for 30 years. He offers this advice to industry newcomers.
Read moreThe Association thanks these companies who recently applied for membership and those who this month mark milestone membership anniversaries. New
Read moreMildred C. Remlinger, co-founder and former chairman of the board of member company Remlinger Mfg. Co., died June 9. She
Read moreElizabeth “Libby” Jones, former first lady of this Association, died Wednesday, June 12. She was 92. Libby was the wife
Read moreAGCO has opened a new office in the northeast of Casablanca, Morocco. It will serve as the company’s regional sales
Read moreWalmart wants to attract customers to its stores by offering high-quality steaks. It also wants to keep prices low. So,
Read moreLessiter Media has added Benjamin Thorpe to its Ag Division editorial team. Thorpe will serve as an associate research editor
Read moreKIOTI Tractors has opened a distribution center in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. The approximately 60,000 square feet of office and distribution
Read moreThe American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) has approved a standard on pintle hitching system requirements for implements
Read moreCanada’s long-awaited electronic logging device (ELD) rule has been published. The regulation requires third-party device certification, something the U.S. did
Read moreResearchers at the University of Minnesota Morris (UMM) have invented a method by which farm tractors are able to run
Read moreA markets expert is hopeful trade talks can get back on track when President Donald Trump talks with China’s President
Read moreKubota is establishing innovation centers in Japan and Europe with the intent to engage other organizations and identify new business
Read moreBrian Olson, founder and president of Power Pin, Inc., has worked in equipment sales for 30 years. He offers this
Read moreMember companies who participated in the 2019 Business Profile & Financial Performance survey will receive their results electronically this week.
Read moreWhile all of the corn crop is still not planted, the first U.S. soybean crop condition rating of the year
Read moreThe U.S. trade deficit shrank in April, but the politically sensitive deficit with China moved higher. The Commerce Department says
Read moreTitan Machinery, dealer for Case IH and New Holland, turned in a strong performance for the quarter ending April 30.
Read moreMexico’s Senate overwhelmingly voted for a broad rewrite of trade rules between the United States, Canada and Mexico—making the nation
Read moreIn a new survey from Sikich, half of participating manufacturers reported being a victim of at least one data breach
Read moreA growing number of U.S. farmers battered by low grain prices and the threat of a prolonged trade war with
Read moreThe Creighton University Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) for June rose above growth neutral for the month. The overall index climbed
Read moreUnited States Steel Corp. said it will cut production by idling two blast furnaces in response to falling demand for
Read moreThe Association’s Board of Directors gathered for its summer meeting last week. The agenda included a discussion of benefits the
Read moreFarmers are struggling to find mechanics trained to maintain their 21st-century equipment or workers who understand the complexities of modern farming. Among factors contributing to the problem is a “staggeringly low number” of students graduating with degrees science, technology, engineering, or math.
Read moreTwo young entrepreneurs built a piece of farm equipment in response to a science class assignment. Hearing their story affirmed for us the importance of supporting teachers who will encourage careers in the shortline industry. Take a look at the schools where teachers will pursue such specialized training. Their studies have been funded in part by this Association, and you are invited to reach out to scholarship recipients near you.
Read moreAllis Roller and HCC, Inc., have begun Allis Roller HCC, which will serve major ag equipment manufacturers in South America.
Read moreIt has been a few steps forward and potentially a step back in the trade relationship between the U.S. and Mexico. President Trump said Monday that Mexico is sending a delegation to Washington to discuss immigration issues, which could stall a threat of new tariffs. Meanwhile, Secretary Perdue plans to meet with Mexico’s agriculture minister soon.
Read moreTitan International reported a 3.5 percent drop in revenue in its first quarter. The company reported revenues in agriculture were down by a little more than 1 percent.
Read moreIllinois Governor JB Pritzker has signed into law a measure prohibiting local governments in the state from creating right-to-work zones. The act says that only the state can enact laws relating to collective bargaining in Illinois.
Read moreThe U.S. Congress on Monday approved legislation providing $19.1 billion in emergency funding for disaster recovery efforts throughout the U.S. The president is expected to sign the legislation, which will, among other things, help farmers hit by recent flooding.
Read moreDeere lowered its sales projection for fiscal 2019 during its most recent quarterly earnings report. This was the sixth consecutive quarter in which Deere missed on earnings. CEO Sam Allen cited challenges facing the industry as a whole.
Read moreCervus Equipment posted a 6 percent drop in consolidated revenues for the first quarter of 2019 and reported that used equipment sales increased by a record-setting 21 percent.
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