I’ve learned a lot about Florida from my son-in-law and daughter who live in Martin County, in a “regular folks” area. They also have given me a lot of information about what the super rich folks do in Palm Beach, Stuart and Jupiter Island.
National Farm Machinery Show to celebrate 50 years of service
For a half a century, farmers and agricultural enthusiasts have made the National Farm Machinery Show a rite of passage in getting a glimpse of the biggest and best in the farm machinery business.
NFMS tractor contest is the ‘granddaddy’ for many pullers
Next week the National Farm Machinery Show celebrates its 50th anniversary – and Freedom Hall will be filled with pullers and fans as the Championship Tractor Pull makes its 47th run.
Turkey deaths trigger recall of contaminated oil product
Michigan and federal officials have concluded that grease and/or feed was the root cause of contamination that killed 50,000 turkeys on a farm in western Michigan last August.
Panel: Agribusiness needs to adapt to economy, tech
Agribusiness has to adapt quickly to the changing economic times and practices of its customers, according to leaders in the industry who spoke last week.
Coppock: Downstream customers are bigger worry than federal rules
Ag retailers have more to fear from "downstream" customers than from federal regulators, said Daren Coppock, CEO of Ag Retailers Assoc., at last week’s Agribusiness Council of Indiana Conference and Expo.
EPA seeking public comment on its review of chlorpyrifos by March 16
The U.S. EPA has released its latest risk assessment of chlorpyrifos, part of a years-long registration review of the popular insecticide. Don’t look for any major changes in how chlorpyrifos is regulated any time soon, however.
DuPont’s earnings report, released Jan. 27, reported operating earnings of $4.01 per share for 2014. That amount was on the low end of Wall Street analysts’ expectations.
Dealers’ challenge is making used ag equipment attractive
When the market for used agriculture equipment slowed 10-12 months ago, officials with Sloan Implement Co. knew they had to ramp up their marketing, advertising and sales plans in order to stay ahead of their competitors.
Deere projects sharp decline in U.S. farm equipment sales
Farm tractors, combines and planters are getting enormous in size these days. But according to The Wall Street Journal, sales of this coveted machinery are on a slight decline.
