A survey of 400 farmers and ranchers from across the country shows rising concern about the current state of the ag economy. However, producers remain optimistic President Trump’s tariff policy will benefit U.S. agriculture.
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Deere & Company has released its financial results for the third quarter of 2025, revealing a decline in net income and sales compared to the previous year.
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The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) is seeking nominations for AE50 Awards.
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Spindustry is honored to be named FEMA’s exclusive Digital Transformation Partner, supporting members of the Farm Equipment Manufacturers’ Association as they navigate today’s evolving digital landscape.
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According to data from AEM, Canadian sales of combines grew 11.4% in July 2025, while U.S. sales of combines fell 43.7%.
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A respected manufacturer of rotary cutters is offering their long-established equipment line for sale.
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To reduce postage costs, we’re shifting to digital delivery as the default. Starting September 1, members will receive the Shortliner by email unless they opt in for a printed copy.
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The Marketing & Distribution Convention, hosted by the Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association, takes place October 27 in Las Vegas for a landmark 75th Anniversary celebration.
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Get ready for a deliciously fun afternoon designed just for our social guests at the Marketing & Distribution Convention! This hands-on workshop is the perfect blend of creativity and flavor.
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The Joint Opening Breakfast Session is open to members of both the Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association and the Equipment Marketing and Distribution Association (EMDA). It takes place Wednesday, October 29, 2025, from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m.
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Congratulations to Kat and Michael Coombes who are celebrating the joyful arrival of their first child.
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FEMA is thrilled to welcome four exceptional logistics companies as our newest preferred partners.
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We invite the manufacturers of post hole diggers and rotary cutters to join us in promoting safety by placing an ad in Progressive Farmer Magazine.
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Joe Sampson of Embo Sales will host a special kickoff session for the Momentum Network on the Germinate Podcast on July 30 at 1:00 p.m. CDT.
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Deere & Co. is leasing a 300,000 square foot warehouse in Altoona to support its John Deere Works facility in Ankeny, IA.
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Learn how to build a proactive safety-focused fleet from the ground up—because protecting your drivers starts before they hit the road.
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Member company, ALG Labels & Graphics, a trusted custom manufacturer of pressure-sensitive labels and durable decals, is proud to announce they have been awarded a Silver medal by EcoVadis for the second consecutive year.
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Lessiter Media is pleased to announce the addition of Teresa Owens to its team as Brand Manager for the Ag-Grower Division, effective July 28, 2025.
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At Reliance Metals Canada Limited (RMCL), we uphold industry excellence by consistently delivering quality steel and reliable services nationwide.
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n June 2025, U.S. sales of agricultural tractors and combines continued to trend downward. Overall tractor sales dropped 4.4% compared to June 2024, while combine sales saw a sharper decline of 43.7%.
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This fall, the 2025 Marketing & Distribution Convention heads to Las Vegas for what promises to be our most memorable gathering yet.
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As the title of “incoming FEMA President” sinks in, I am truly humbled to have the privilege and honor of serving you and our member companies as part of our Association’s leadership team.
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Trump’s recently signed budget legislation, dubbed the Big Beautiful Bill, is drawing strong support from corporations and small businesses, especially within the manufacturing sector.
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The U.S. will impose a 50% tariff on copper imports starting Aug. 1, President Trump said on Wednesday.
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Custom Products of Litchfield, Inc., a leading manufacturer of custom operator cabs and ROPS, is pleased to announce a new leadership structure that positions the company for continued innovation and growth.
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Isutami USA, based in Itasca, IL, is a supplier and manufacturer of high performance- bearings, industrial gears, pulleys, precision machine parts and agricultural products.
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Art’s Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. announces Q2 fiscal 2025 results, highlighting financial resilience despite industry headwinds.
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Yanmar Compact Equipment, a group company of Yanmar Holdings, has announced the appointment of Ryu Kudo as Chief Executive Officer.
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Farmer sentiment weakened in June following two months of improvement, as tracked by the Purdue University -CME Group Ag Economy Barometer.
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Founded in 2018, Black Venom Products is a farm equipment manufacturer with a passion for building tools that work as hard as the people who use them.
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Marc Ivey, District Sales Manager for Bush Hog, Dixie Chopper and RhinoAg in Selma, Alabama, has been named the next President of the FEMA Board of Directors.
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Today’s industry owes to those who perceived the need and took the actions to create the template that has transformed agriculture innovation in ways that are unable to be measured. Like so many other things, it can be taken for granted until it’s lacking.
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Join us in commemorating a milestone—75 years of FEMA—at our Marketing and Distribution Convention at the stunning Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas October 27-30.
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Kubota North America Corporation (KNA) announced significant leadership changes following the Kubota Corporation (KBT) Board of Directors meeting in Osaka, Japan.
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A new report from Farmers for Free Trade reveals Iowa importers paid over three times more in tariffs this April than a year ago—an increase of $68 million, with 89% linked to Trump-era trade policies.
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If you have expertise in loader technologies and are interested in contributing to the development and review of ASABE’s loader committee standards, we invite you to reach out to the ASABE.
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Food insecurity impacts 47 million Americans, with rural communities facing a disproportionate burden. In response, the National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) has launched the NAFB Hunger campaign, aiming to provide one million meals through donations to the Feeding America network of food banks.
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In blueberry fields and cranberry bogs throughout South Jersey, diseases and invasive weeds threaten farmers’ crops and their livelihoods. Hieu Nguyen, Ph.D., professor of mathematics in the College of Science & Mathematics, is using smart drones and artificial intelligence (AI) to help farmers monitor their fields for these and other threats.
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The latest USDA Crop Progress report shows mostly steady field conditions with some week-over-week declines, as summer heat begins to influence regional development.
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Iran has threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz following a U.S. military strike on its nuclear sites. If that happens, it could disrupt up to half of global trade in critical fertilizer materials like urea, sulphur, phosphate, and ammonia.
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President Trump said he wants to shield reputable farmers from the impact of immigration crackdowns, shortly after reinstating workplace raids on farms. He suggested allowing these farmers to take responsibility for workers to avoid hurting agriculture or non-criminal migrants.
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EMDA and FEMA are excited to offer a curated travel experience to Agritechnica, the world’s largest trade fair for agricultural machinery. This professionally guided journey combines industry insights with the opportunity to explore Germany’s most historic and scenic regions.
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As an added benefit to our members, the Association offers access to the 2025 Farm Show calendar. Members can stay updated with real-time information on upcoming farm shows across the United States and Canada.
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The North American Equipment Dealers Association (NAEDA) is pleased to announce the newly elected and re-elected directors for the Canada, Great Lakes, Northeast and Western Regions.
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The July 19 webinar hosted by Precision Farming Dealer editor Kim Smith and presented by Hexagon unpacked an issue set to reshape precision agriculture: the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)’s upcoming update to the GPS reference datum in 2026.
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The overall Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) climbed above the 50.0 growth neutral reading in June, marking its highest level since July 2023, according to the monthly survey of bank CEOs in rural areas of a 10-state region dependent on agriculture and/or energy.
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According to recent data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), Canadian sales of combines rose 15.7% in May 2025 compared to May 2024, while sales of 4-wheel-drive tractors jumped 35.6% year-to-date.
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The Association proudly recognizes our member companies celebrating milestone anniversaries this June—thank you for your dedication and contributions!
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On May 29, U.S. President Donald Trump recently won a temporary reprieve for his aggressive tariff strategy, with an appeals court preserving his sweeping import duties on China and other trading partners — for now.
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The U.S. labor force participation rate remains below pre-pandemic levels. The country has roughly 2 million fewer workers active in the labor market than it did in 2020. In rural areas, where domestic migration continues to draw people away, immigrants are often the ones keeping local economies afloat.
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