Secretary Ross “told aggies straight up that they’ve just got to get used to the fact that they’re a minor part of the economy and that trade policy isn’t going to be constructed around their interests,” said one industry consultant.

Existing labor shortages may be exacerbated by the impact of hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria, and the demand for construction may cause challenges in material management.

Sales in agriculture showed the greatest growth with a 15 percent increase for the quarter.

Executive Vice President Vernon Schmidt offers an update on Association finances, membership, and a plan to launch a benchmarking survey.

Lessiter Media has introduced a new publication focused on strip-till productivity.

A ruling from a Federal appeals court should serve as a warning to employers to make sure their policies follow–and their managers understand–the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Creighton University’s monthly survey of rural mainstreet provided reasons for optimism. The overall index improved from September, as did the farm equipment sales index.

The Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association last week elected new officers and new members to its 16-person Board of Directors.

The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer landed at 135 in October, up three points from September. It represented the third-highest reading since data collection began in fall 2015.

A member of Canada’s NAFTA Advisory Council says it is time to be worried about the negotiations, which begin again this week.

The Association sends a big thanks to members celebrating milestone anniversaries in November and a special welcome to the companies just joining us.

Canada-based Brandt is talking with a taxing body in Central Illinois about the possibility of a tax abatement to move onto a site currently occupied by Kongskilde.

Firestone Ag recently announced winners in its “What Drives You?” social media contest. The contest was designed to celebrate hardworking farmers in conjunction with the tire makers’ Farm Hard campaign launched earlier this year.

More than 450 executives who represent the farm equipment supply chain gathered in Houston last week. Take a look at how we spent our time together.

Sales for CNH were flat in NAFTA but enjoyed increases in Europe/Middle East/Africa, Latin America, and the Asia Pacific region, primarily India.

The company’s quarterly results showed a 6.7 percent increase in sales in North America. A nine-month comparison showed a 1.1 percent dip in North American sales.

Dealer consolidation marches on… See news about

AgriVision – Equipment Group – ICON Ag & Turf

Riechmann Bros. – Green/Line Equipment

Koenig Equipment – Smith Implements

Van Wall Equipment – Phelps Implement

Rocky Mountain Dealerships Inc. reported a strong third quarter. The company says the three months that ended September 30 were its best since 2012.

Deere and CAT appear to be racing to establish a foothold in Cuba before the Trump administration slams the door on such a possibility.

After dipping for the past three quarters, farm lending picked up in the third quarter of 2017.

This month we celebrate a member that has been part of the Association as long as the Association has existed. Its company name has undergone transition, but its commitment has been steadfast.

Vermeer acquired a minority interest in the Greenville, S.C. company in 2012.

“We are pleased to report meaningful improvement in our operational performance and profitability for the third quarter,”

Learn Who Will Succeed Art Fultz at Beall Manufacturing/CSI

Farmers Will Get More than $9.6 Billion Soon. Find Out Why.

See the Latest in Dealership Acquisitions, Consolidations

Meet the Two Men Assuming Key Positions in the USDA

Wisconsin Shortline Manufacturers Can Trust This Law Will Not Expire

What’s Behind the Commodity Slowdown Along the Mississippi River?

Meet the New Chair of the Board for the Equipment Dealers Association

Farmers Offer These Varying Opinions About the Ag Market Today and the Ag Market Tomorrow

Meet the New VP at Kondex

Is This the Silver Lining for a Struggling Agriculture Economy?

It’s Time to Think Flights,Schedules, and Fun! We’re inside the four-week mark now, which means if you haven’t yet, it’s time to think about booking your flight to Houston and planning how you’ll spend your time at the 2017 Marketing & Distribution Convention. We’re here to help you prepare.

When Farm Bill Debate Heats Up, These Elected Leaders Will Lead the Conversation

Part of a panel we’ve assembled to help manufacturers understand what drives decision-making when it comes to farm equipment.

In Talks of Tax Reform, Executives Make This Case for the Impact in Manufacturing

These companies have recently applied for membership. We look forward to getting to know you.

Advocates for Biofuels Call on Trump to Have ‘Their Back’ on This Measure. EPA consideration of “drastic, unprecedented changes” that threaten the U.S. biofuels industry.

This Member Company Recently Assumed 100% Ownership of an Operation in Brazil

Wearable Technology Good for Safety, Health, but it Poses These Regulatory Questions

An Ontario-Based Shortline Company is Expanding to Nebraska

See What North Dakota’s Attorney General Says About the State’s Face-Off Between Shortline Distribution, Dealer Purity –

. . . public interest would be served by allowing consumers to select the most appropriate product for their needs and reducing the distance a consumer has to travel in rural North Dakota to shop for the various products offered by farm equipment implement dealers.

Wind supplied just over 6 percent of the country’s electricity last year, and the industry employed close to 102,000 people—nearly double the number working in

After three consecutive years of decline, farm sector profits are forecast to increase in 2017. Net cash farm income for 2017 is forecast at

After a painful report for July, the Creighton University Rural Mainstreet Index improved in August. The index, which ranges between 0 and 100, increased to 42.2 from 40.7 in July. The index considers

Hurricane Irma may have destroyed half of Florida’s $800 million citrus crop and 70 percent of ground crops. Overall losses to agriculture, which is the state’s second biggest industry, are estimated in the

Deere last week completed the acquisition of Blue River Technology for $305 million. California-based Blue River has designed technology for spraying equipment that

You’ve heard the famous line: “Houston, we have a problem.” Our optional NASA tour in Houston will see Historic Mission Control, where NASA monitored nine Gemini and all Apollo lunar missions.

Business leaders in the southern United States have put their disaster preparedness plans to the test in recent weeks. What they learned from their ordeals likely will be added to a body of information on how best to prepare and respond in such situations. They’ll be added to these thoughts from a business continuity pro who experienced Superstorm Sandy.