…facility improvements. Training opportunities, construction of new facilities or modernization of existing ones, and implementation of environmentally friendly equipment that aligns with USDA’s climate action goals are also eligible for…
Lawmakers Introduce Women in Agriculture Bill
…would establish a research priority for agriculture machinery and equipment designed to be used by women and create funding set aside for childcare facilities in rural areas. The bill also…
Support for Keeping AM Radio in New Vehicles
…AM broadcast stations installed as standard equipment. Emergency management groups have joined in supporting the bill as AM radio stations provide necessary information to the public during emergency situations. The…
Industry Reps to House Ag: USDA Should Handle Rural Broadband
…Board, Association of Equipment Manufacturers. Tuesday, June 21, 2023 – 10:00 AM ET 1300 Longworth Washington, D.C. Full Committee RE: “Closing the Digital Divide in Rural America” Sabrina Halvorson National…
California Moves to Recharge Groundwater Basins with Floodwater
…be providing support including equipment and funding to help local agencies divert high river flows away from at-risk areas. Temporary pumps and siphons have already been deployed by the Fresno…
AEM Offers Ways to Address the Industry’s Technician Shortage
…This Land of Ours. Image by Fabian Kragenings from Pixabay According to a 2020 report, the ag equipment industry may need to fill as many as 73,500 heavy equipment technician…
Optimism in the Ag Equipment Market
Image by Ely Penner from Pixabay While equipment manufacturers are still recovering from the pressures of the COVID-19 pandemic, they continue working toward a state of normalcy. Association of Equipment…
Dairy Farm Innovations Yield Environmental Benefits
…up dairy farm efficiency in North America, and that helps drive down environmental impact. The Association of Equipment Manufacturers issued a report titled “Environmental Benefits of Modern Dairy, Hay, and…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 04-03-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the agriculture challenges for adhering to mandated electric equipment, the varying levels of…
Application Tips to Protect Your Operation from Fire Ants
…dry from dew or irrigation. Use at a broadcast rate of 1-1.5 lbs. per acre. Spread it with a backpack, by hand, by motorized equipment, or aerial equipment. To learn…
State AGs Encourage Congressional Action on Right to Repair Legislation
…the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee outlining concerns. At the core of the issue is consumers’ ability to repair agricultural equipment, automobiles,…
VofV: Adrian Percy Talks About the Exciting Rise of Automated Farm Equipment
It’s a pivotal time for ag tech and automated farm equipment. This week’s Voices of the Valley episode addresses the growth of ag tech in recent years in a conversation…
Farm Bureau Signs MOU on Right to Repair
More freedom for farmers to repair their own equipment. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by wisconsinpics from Pixabay The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) and CNH…
First Round of Awards Announced to Increase Fertilizer Production
…to modernize equipment, develop new production plants, among other activities. The award announcement was made during the 2023 Commodity Classic. Details regarding the second round of awards will be released,…