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AEM provides economic footprint of agriculture equipment industry

The important contribution of U.S. agriculture equipment manufacturing to the health of the nation’s economy is demonstrated in a new economic paper produced by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. In an in-depth analysis of the economic footprint of the agriculture equipment industry, the paper quantifies the many-sided economic impacts of the manufacturing, distribution, and use of ...

Apr. 3, 2014

By Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)

Carbon Tax Expected To Have A Negative Effect On Canadian Agriculture Equipment Dealers

The Western Equipment Dealers Association (WEDA) is concerned that the implementation of the Federal Carbon Tax of a minimum of $50 per tonne by 2022, will have a negative effect on Canadian agriculture. The equipment dealers’ association, which represents farm, construction and outdoor power equipment dealers in Canada, is asking the Federal government to conduct a study on the long term ...

Oct. 13, 2016

By Western Equipment Dealers Association (WEDA)

AEM, National FFA Organization promote safe use of agricultural equipment

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) is promoting safe use of agricultural equipment through a new awareness program – “Tune into Safety” - in partnership with the National FFA Organization (FFA). AEM kicked off the program at the recent National FFA Convention & Expo in Louisville, Kentucky. AEM ...

Nov. 7, 2014

By Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)

John Deere Dealer Selling Used Agricultural Equipment in Online Auction

DIMMITT, TX -- (Marketwire) -- 07/20/10 -- Tractors, forage harvesters, combines, balers and dozens of other pieces of agricultural equipment are being sold in the Texas Panhandle's biggest online auction of agricultural equipment ever. Ray Lee Equipment, a John Deere dealer based in Dimmitt, Texas, is selling approximately 91 pieces of ...

Jul. 20, 2010

Update: John Deere Dealer Selling Used Agricultural Equipment in Online Auction

DIMMITT, TX -- (Marketwire) -- 07/21/10 -- Tractors, forage harvesters, combines, balers and dozens of other pieces of agricultural equipment are being sold in the Texas Panhandle's biggest online auction of agricultural equipment ever. Ray Lee Equipment, a John Deere dealer based in Dimmitt, Texas, is selling approximately 91 pieces of ...

Jul. 21, 2010

OriginClear and Farm Equipment Distributor Team Up to Treat Agricultural Effluent

OriginClear Inc. (OTC/QB: OOIL), a leading provider of water treatment solutions, and Renewable Water Technologies (RWT), a spin-off of Wisconsin’s Renewable Algae Group, plan to form a joint venture (JV) to offer ...

Nov. 17, 2015

By OriginClear Inc.

Global Agricultural Equipment Industry - Market Environment, Industry Structure

World demand to rise 6.7% annually through 2016 World demand for agricultural equipment is expected to increase 6.7 percent per year through 2016 to $173.5 billion. Growth will be driven primarily by sales gains in rapidly developing nations -- particularly China, Brazil, and India -- as these countries continue to mechanize their agricultural sectors. Population expansion and strong economic ...

Mar. 21, 2013

China: agricultural production and groundwater

As in many parts of the People’s Republic of China, Shanxi Province is experiencing reduced water security for the agriculture sector. Changing climate conditions, including reduced rainfall, are increasing reliance on groundwater resources in the province. Unsustainable groundwater use for food production intensifies the impacts of climate change, and cost-effective adaptation responses ...

Nov. 25, 2016

By International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH)

Latest agricultural technology innovation

Companies and breakthroughs most likely to help the world produce more food with less Dwindling water, farmland and fossil-based fertilizers are making it increasingly difficult to feed people today, let alone those expected in the future. Select companies are poised to reinvigorate large scale agriculture with cleantech innovations that help expand yields, increase efficiencies, ...

Nov. 1, 2012

By Kachan & Co.

Diesel efficiency in agricultural production

The topic of diesel efficiency has only become an increasing focus for farmers in recent decades, following earlier decades of concentrating above all on timely and high quality performance of work with modern agricultural machinery and equipment. The discussion on diesel efficiency, which is still topical today, was triggered not only by rising fuel costs, but also by the environmental policy ...

Nov. 11, 2013

By European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)

Sowing the seeds of stable agriculture

In a country with a precarious history of food insecurity, one award-winning research institution is driving change in Senegal by focusing on training farmers and helping them to diversify their ...

Oct. 13, 2014

By SciDev.Net

Agriculture: the unlikely earth day hero

Rising temperatures, erratic weather, population growth, and scarce water resources - along with growing civil unrest and skyrocketing food prices - are putting unprecedented stress on people and the planet. For over 40 years, Earth Day has served as a call to action, mobilizing individuals and organizations around the world to address these challenges. This year, Worldwatch Institute's ...

Apr. 18, 2011

By GLOBE Foundation

Exports of U.S.-made agricultural equipment drop 6 percent in 2013 to $12 billion

Exports of U.S. agricultural equipment dropped 6 percent in 2013 compared to the previous year for a total $12 billion shipped to global markets, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), citing U.S. Commerce Department data it uses in trend reports for members. Results were mixed by world region. AEM said the 6-percent decrease for 2013 follows three years of export ...

Feb. 26, 2014

By Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)

Agricultural industry shows confidence at Agritechnica

Today Agritechnica, the world's largest trade fair for agricultural machinery and equipment, already shows great visitor turnout halfway through the show. Agritechnica organizer DLG (German Agricultural Society) today announced that Agritechnica 2015 so far has been visited by around 200,000 visitors since it opened last Sunday on 8th November. This figure is of similar levels ...

Nov. 11, 2015

By German Agricultural Society (DLG) / DLG-International GmbH

Proactive stewardship is critical in sustainable agriculture

Bayer CropScience is committed to proactive stewardship to underline the company’s strong commitment to sustainable agriculture. “We help growers around the world produce high-quality and high-yielding crops,” said Matthias Haug, Head of SeedGrowth at Bayer CropScience. “We take product stewardship very seriously, as it is important to maximize the benefits of seed ...

May 27, 2015

By Bayer CropScience AG

Bringing Tire Technology to the Agriculture Industry

TPMS is an acronym that in the last decade has risen from a basically unknown term to a household name. That doesn’t necessarily mean that the mass majority really understands what TPMS means, how the technology works, and the benefits it can provide to users. Possibly even more unknown is the wide-use applications that TPMS can be utilized on to add those benefits; including uses in the ...

Apr. 12, 2014

Canada Governments Support Agriculture Processors

Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart announced $6.3 million to help 14 companies increase productivity, competitiveness and efficiency. Funding will be provided over two years through the Saskatchewan Lean Improvements in Manufacturing (SLIM) program. “Achieving greater efficiencies is critical to a business’ success,” said ...

May 8, 2014

By Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

AHDB announces Smart Agriculture 2015

The application of smart technologies in agriculture is nothing new but in order for industry to thrive it must look across the fence and see what technologies other industries are developing and what opportunities they present. #SmartAg2015 8th September 2015 ICC, Birmingham To address this, the Agriculture and Horticulture ...

May 11, 2015

By Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB)

On horizon 2050 - billions needed for agriculture

Net investments of $83 billion a year must be made in agriculture in developing countries if there is to be enough food to feed 9.1 billion people in 2050, according to an FAO discussion paper published today. Agricultural investment thus needs to increase by about 50 percent, according to the paper prepared for the High Level Experts’ Forum on How to Feed the World in 2050, Rome 12-13 ...

Oct. 9, 2009

By Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

New partnership to promote sustainable mechanization of agriculture

FAO and the European Agricultural Machinery Industry Association CEMA , an international non-profit organisation, today forged a new partnership that aims to promote wider use of sustainable agricultural mechanization in developing countries. The two organizations will work together to manage and disseminate knowledge on sustainable approaches to agricultural mechanization. They will ...

Oct. 2, 2015

By Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

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