Four Emerging Retirement Trends You Need to Know Now
Employees today expect advice tailored to them. Participant engagement improves when they receive advice that aligns with their individual financial goals and career stages.
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News
U.S. Dairy Exports Soar
U.S. dairy exports surged in 2025, driven by strong global demand for cheese and butterfat, competitive pricing, and improved milk production.
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Clock Ticking on Farm Bill 2.0
Members of the House Agriculture Committee say the clock is ticking on a skinny farm bill.
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Corn Yield Crushes Expectations
The USDA stunned markets with its August WASDE report, projecting a record U.S. corn yield of 188.8 bushels per acre—up 7.8 bu. from July and 9.5 bu. from 2024.
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Annual Business Meeting, Election of Directors
The Â鶹app will hold Annual Business Meeting and election of directors on Oct. 23 during the Fall Marketing & Distribution Convention.
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OXBO Appoints Mike Flatt President of Forage Division
Oxbo announced the appointment of Mike Flatt as the new President of Oxbo’s Forage division.
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Deere Launches Digital Repair Tool Amid Right to Repair Debate
Deere has introduced a new digital platform designed to give equipment owners more control over maintaining and repairing their machines.
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Â鶹app Sentiment Weakens, but Confidence in U.S. Policy Grows
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 Reports Q3 Earnings
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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ASABE AE50 Award Nominations Now Open
The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) is seeking nominations for AE50 Awards.
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Spindustry: FEMA’s Recognized Digital Transformation Partner
Spindustry is honored to be named FEMA’s exclusive Digital Transformation Partner, supporting members of the Farm Â鶹app Manufacturers’ Association as they navigate today’s evolving digital landscape.
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Canadian Combine Sales Edge Up in July, U.S. Market Remains Soft
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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Prestigious Rotary Cutter Brand Available for Purchase
A respected manufacturer of rotary cutters is offering their long-established equipment line for sale.
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Don’t Miss an Issue! Choose Email or Mail by Sept. 1
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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Las Vegas Hotel Scam Alert
Please ignore any solicitations asking you to share your personal or payment information and report them to the FEMA office immediately.
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Five Top Reasons to Experience the 2025 Marketing & Distribution Convention!
The Marketing & Distribution Convention, hosted by the Â鶹app, takes place October 27 in Las Vegas for a landmark 75th Anniversary celebration.
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Rural Mainstreet Economy Expands Again in July
The overall Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) climbed above the 50.0 growth neutral reading in July, marking the second time since July 2023 that the index has moved above growth neutral for two straight months, according to the monthly survey.
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Don’t Miss the Charcuterie & Mixology Workshop
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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Jimmy Yeary Headlines Joint Opening Breakfast
The Joint Opening Breakfast Session is open to members of both the Â鶹app and the Â鶹app Marketing and Distribution Association (EMDA). It takes place Wednesday, October 29, 2025, from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m.
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Milestones and Moments: Coombes’ Family Welcomes New Baby Girl
Congratulations to Kat and Michael Coombes who are celebrating the joyful arrival of their first child.
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Association Announces New Logistics Partnerships
FEMA is thrilled to welcome four exceptional logistics companies as our newest preferred partners.
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Promote Safety and Your Brand with Exclusive Advertising Opportunity
We invite the manufacturers of post hole diggers and rotary cutters to join us in promoting safety by placing an ad in Progressive Â鶹app Magazine.
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Free July 30 Webinar Building Momentum with AI
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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Smart Approaches to Help Build a Proactive Fleet-Safety Process
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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ALG Labels & Graphics Earns Second Silver EcoVadis Medal
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 Announces New Ag-Grower Brand Manager
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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New Member Profile: Reliance Metals Canada Limited
At Reliance Metals Canada Limited (RMCL), we uphold industry excellence by consistently delivering quality steel and reliable services nationwide.
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Canadian Tractor Sales Rise While U.S. Sales Drop in June
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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Registration Now OPEN for the 2025 Marketing & Distribution Convention in Las Vegas!
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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President’s Message: Humbled to Serve. Stronger Together.
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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Marketing & Distribution Convention Sponsorships Available
Show your support for the shortline farm equipment industry by becoming a Supply Summit & Showcase sponsor. By aligning your company with our convention, you can make a lasting impression on more than 400 industry executives.
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Manufacturing Industry Responds to Passing of One Big Beautiful Bill
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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U.S. to Levy 50% Copper Tariffs Beginning August 1
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. Announces New Leadership Team
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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New Member Profile: Isutami USA
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 Reports Q2 Earnings
Art’s Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. announces Q2 fiscal 2025 results, highlighting financial resilience despite industry headwinds.
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Yanmar Names New CEO
Yanmar Compact Â鶹app, a group company of Yanmar Holdings, has announced the appointment of Ryu Kudo as Chief Executive Officer.
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Â鶹app Sentiment Declines Due to Trade Uncertainty
Â鶹app sentiment weakened in June following two months of improvement, as tracked by the Purdue University -CME Group Ag Economy Barometer.
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New Member Profile: Black Venom Products
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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Passing the Torch: Marc Ivey Named Incoming FEMA Board President
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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FEMA: A Loose, but Powerful, Assembly of Independent Leaders
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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FEMA’s 75th Anniversary Convention—Join Us in Las Vegas!
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 Names New Leadership
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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Iowa Importers Pay Triple in Tariffs, Â鶹apps Feeling the Impact
A new report from Â鶹apps 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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Calling All Loader Experts: Help Shape ASABE Standards
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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NAFB Launches Campaign to Fight Rural Hunger
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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Monitoring Crops with AI Models
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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USDA Weekly Crop Report: 70% of U.S. Corn , 66% of Soybeans Good to Excellent
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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Middle East Tensions Put Global Fertilizer Supply at Risk
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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Trump Again Considering Immigration Relief for Farm Workers
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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