Guardian Agriculture Nets $20m Series A Guardian Agriculture has raised a $20 million Series A round led by Fall Line Capital to expand its autonomous drone technology to farms across the US and ramp-up manufacturing of its SC1 aircraft. The raise brings Guardian’s cumulative funding to $35 million. Founded in 2017 with a focus on...…
Naio robot with LiDAR, camera and GNSS antenna in the top center front. (Photo: Mark Pasveer) Autonomous robots are one of, if not the hottest trends in precision agriculture at this moment. These robots are equipped with a wide range of technologies and sensors. Because farming is about achieving the best results with minimal effort,...…
Innovation is Where Dealers Come to Grow! While agtech venture funding has slowed within the industry over time, the implications of technology, complex interactions between companies, and macro trends continue to drive compelling new themes to pay attention to for agribusiness professionals such as yourself. Follow along for highlights and predictions (although, not intentional) of...…
(Photo: Andres reto Molina / unsplash) Many small- and medium-scale family farms aren’t adopting artificial intelligence because it’s out of their price range and area of expertise. Can drones make it more accessible? Why Is AI Out of Reach to Smallholder Farmers? Many smallholder farmers can’t afford — or don’t know how — to integrate...…
As the marketing landscape evolves rapidly in 2024, it’s crucial for dealerships to keep up and stay ahead of the curve. with the latest marketing trends isn’t always easy. Keeping up isn’t easy, but to succeed in the fast-paced marketing world — I’d challenge you to pick 3 or 4 of the insights below to...…
As the United States enters the year 2024, the economic landscape appears to be a dynamic mix of opportunities and challenges. The nation, having weathered the storm of the COVID-19 pandemic and faced various economic uncertainties, is poised for growth in the coming year. This article delves into key aspects of the United States economic...…
15 Key Marketing Trends to Watch for in 2024 Staying ahead of the curve in marketing is essential for companies seeking to thrive in 2024 and beyond. As technology changes the way marketers operate, it’s important to stay informed about the latest innovations so you can effectively connect with your audience in the year ahead....…
L to R: Mark Badertscher (AKRS Equipment), Larry Stauffer (Bruna Implement), Students from Johnson County Central FFA, Mike Brown (KanEquip) [FOR RELEASE: January 9, 2024] The Iowa-Nebraska Equipment Dealers Association (INEDA), host of the Nebraska Ag Expo, is pleased to recognize and support the career and technical education program at Johnson County Central High School...…
Social media is an effective tool to market your dealership to customers, but did you know it can also serve as an avenue to recruit new employees? Social media platforms can be used by your dealership to post vacant positions, connect with job seekers, and share content that makes your company appealing to potential candidates....…
Yesterday, Case IH and New Holland signed a Right to Repair Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF). AFBF and John Deere signed a Right to Repair MOU in January. As a result of this announcement, farmers and ranchers will continue to have access to Case IH and New Holland brand manuals,...…
The Iowa-Nebraska Equipment Dealers (INEDA) congratulates the work done by Farm Bureau and especially the leadership of Nebraska Farm Bureau President, Mark McHargue on the newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) and John Deere. The MOU is a formal acknowledgment of the work that has been and is being...…
The Iowa-Nebraska Equipment Dealers Association (INEDA) is pleased to announce that it has awarded $80,000 in scholarships for the 2022-2023 academic year to students in Iowa, Nebraska, Colorado, and South Dakota pursuing career opportunities in the equipment industry. The Andrew Goodman Scholarship Program was created to address the shortage of dealership personnel and to attract...…
Thursday, May 26 at 8:30am Fonner Park 700 E Stolley Park Road, Grand Island, NE Click here to register now! We’d love for you to join us on Thursday, May 26 for a workforce development workshop for equipment dealers. You can learn about: Recruiting nontraditional employees like women and Immigrants Developing an apprenticeship program Public...…
Martha Stoddard, Erin Bamer | April 17, 2022 LINCOLN — The 2022 legislative session may be remembered for producing legislation described as “transformational,” “historic” and “record-breaking.” Or it could simply go down as the $1 billion year. During the session that wraps up Wednesday, lawmakers passed a plan to use $1.04 billion of federal COVID-19...…
By Cindy Feldman, Marketing Director [cindyf@ineda.com] You have 8 seconds (probably less) to captivate and retain your audience. Every second and every scroll counts. Your above the fold content needs to hook your visitors and motivate them to stay on the page. A great page with poor above the fold content is like a brilliant...…
Wednesday, May 25 at 8:30am FFA Enrichment Center 1055 SW Prairie Trail Pkwy, Ankeny, IA Click here to register now! We’d love for you to join us on Wednesday, May 25 for a workforce development workshop for equipment dealers. You can learn about: Recruiting nontraditional employees like women and Immigrants Developing an apprenticeship program Public...…
Did you know there are 2.5 million skilled trade job openings expected this year and they’re not just in construction? Skills-based career opportunities exist across many industries, and the path to reach them is shorter, more focused, and less expensive than the journey to a four-year degree. I know it is sometimes hard to think...…
The Iowa-Nebraska Equipment Dealers Association (INEDA) has opened the application period for the 2022-2023 Andrew Goodman Scholarship Fund. The deadline to submit an application is April 15, 2022. INEDA is pleased to announce the availability of a limited number of Andrew Goodman Scholarships to help train current and potential Iowa and Nebraska equipment dealership employees....…
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