CNH Industrial Launches New Precision Farming Aftermarket Brand AGXTEND – Ag Equipment Intelligence
AGXTEND will provide customers of CNH Industrial’s ag brands (Case IH, STEYR and New Holland) as well as competitor brands access to productivity enhancing precision farming technologies, which will benefit growers throughout the entire cropping cycle. [More]
Textron Specialized Vehicles Ceases Production of Dixie Chopper, Jacobsen Zero-Turn Mowers – Rural Lifestyle Dealer
According to a Dec. 5 memo to dealers, the company has ceased production of Dixie Chopper and Jacobsen zero-turn mowers and Jacobsen Truckster L/M series utility vehicles. The company says it will continue to provide sales, warranty, parts, and service support to its dealers and end-use customers, and plan to do so well into the future. [More]
The Future of Robotic Weeders – Successful Farming
Whether these machines are manned or unmanned, this emerging industry is predicted to be worth $400 million by 2025. [More]
Versatile Appoints VP of Sales and Marketing – Farm Equipment
Buhler Industries announced the appointment of Adam Reid as the Vice President of Sales and Marketing. In this new position he will oversee a combined sales and marketing department and will oversee the product management team. [More]
10 Predictions for Farmers in 2019 – Successful Farming
This could be another rough year – or it could be the turnaround we need. Let’s get out the crystal ball. [More]
North America Tractor Market to Surpass $20 Billion by 2023 – OEM Off-Highway
A new report from Research and Markets says the market growth will be aided in part by increased market penetration of autonomous tractors. [More]
Retaliatory Tariffs Cost Nebraska Agriculture $1 Billion, Report Finds – Lincoln Journal Star
Retaliatory tariffs triggered by U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs imposed by the Trump administration have led to between $700 million and $1 billion in lost farm income in Nebraska this year, according to a report released Monday by the Nebraska Farm Bureau. [More]
Keeping Employees Engaged During the Holiday Season – Rural Lifestyle Dealer
While the time between Thanksgiving and the New Year is a celebratory one filled with holiday parties and spending time with loved ones, in the workplace it can be hard to balance a festive atmosphere while simultaneously keeping employees focused and productive. [More]
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FREE Webinar – The Ripple Effect: How the News and Politics Impact the Workplace
Tuesday, December 18 | 1:00 pm CT
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