Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how equipment manufacturers are responding to supply chain disruptions…
Joint Effort to Improve Port of Oakland Conditions for Ag Exports
…pick-up. The additional yard space will allow better access to equipment to provide rapid turnaround by not needing to wait for in-terminal space. Assistance will also be provided to agricultural…
Concerns About Proposal to Replace Forklifts With Zero-Emission Equipment
…everybody else with the one simple fact that we do not have the ability to pass along the cost of new equipment. When we’re forced to replace something mandatorily, we…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 12-13-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the expectations for the future of farming equipment, efforts…
MPIRG Program Issues $32 Million in Grant Support
…some of the cost of facility improvements. Funding is being applied to the expansion of existing facilities and updating processing equipment. The grant funding will also help operations meet packaging,…
October Ag Tractor and Combine Sales Stay Positive
Overall unit sales of both ag tractors and combines continued their growth above an already-rapid pace set last year. The latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) says…
VofV: Hands-Free is the Only Way to Be
…in your pocket throughout the day and having both hands free to hold tools, work on equipment or drive a vehicle. Then later have the ability to translate that information…
Armed to Farm California Virtual Workshop Series Begins October 12
…focus on understanding tools and equipment for the small farm. The discussion will feature information on the use of specialized tools, tractors, and implements and the impact they have on…
AEM Members Optimistic About Continued Economy Recovery
…all ag equipment categories, 6-10 percent growth is expected over the next 12 months, against 11-15 percent growth experienced over the past year. Among the individual ag equipment categories, trailers…
Governor Newsom Signs $15 Billion Climate Package
…to improve soil health, address livestock methane emissions, and promote equipment replacement. Funding will also be used to provide technical assistance and incentivize the development of conservation management plans on…
Almond Update: Ag Burning Alternatives Funding to Help Producers
…programs to help growers adapt to the regulation. “There’s new funding available for fleet expansion. This is to add to the existing fleet of chipping equipment,” said Roseman. “This is…
U.S. Tractor and Combine Sales Increased in August
U.S. tractor sales increased last month compared to 2020 while combine sales jumped 19.8 percent, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers monthly sales report. Combine sales posted the second…
Farm and Food Workers Relief Program to Award $700 Million in Grants
…protective equipment, dependent care, and expenses associated with quarantines and COVID testing are all examples of what the program is intended to cover. The application process for the Farm and…
Industry Groups Weigh-In on Meat Processing Infrastructure
…update equipment and facilities. “Having re-assembled our food supply chains in response to each hurdle the COVID-19 pandemic has presented, NASDA members deeply understand the connection between diversity in production…