Recently, I’ve seen a lot of autonomous vehicles, electric tractors, ag robots, and AI enhanced equipment at World Ag Expo, FIRA USA and Agritechnica. Out of all the new tech equipment, I believe the first large-scale adoption will come in precision spraying. Herbicide-resistant weeds have proliferated over the past years. There are also numerous negative...…
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...…
As the CEO of INEDA, I believe that innovation is not merely a tool for progress; it’s the very essence of what connects us as individuals and communities. In the equipment realm, innovation is not just about adopting new technologies or techniques; it’s about re-imagining the way we interact with the land, the market, and...…
What is the economic outlook for 2024? UBS economists expect economic growth to slow sharply in the next few quarters, with a mild contraction worth half a percentage point in the middle of the year. After posting projected 2.6% growth in 2023 (as of December 2023), the UBS economics team sees GDP growth dropping to...…
As we say goodbye to 2023 and welcome 2024, this issue of the Retailer is focused on our economy. As we have heard from many of you, along with the sentiments you’ve heard in your dealerships, there is an uneasiness underlying our current economic condition. A few of the factors contributing to this feeling include...…
The Trump administration will deliver $12 billion in aid to farmers who’ve been hit by dropping prices for crops and livestock amid a burgeoning trade war in which agriculture is a main target for retaliation against U.S. tariffs. The assistance will be a mix of direct payments to farmers, commodity purchases for food-aid programs, and...…
Gov. Kim Reynolds announced on Thursday she will name Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Deputy Secretary Mike Naig as the new Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, citing a commitment to continuity and stability. Naig will become Secretary of Agriculture upon Bill Northey’s resignation. He will serve the remainder of Northey’s term. “Mike Naig has been...…
The wait is over for Bill Northey. Months after he was nominated, the Spirit Lake farmer and Iowa Secretary of Agriculture was confirmed Tuesday by the U.S. Senate as USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation. “It is a tremendous honor for me to be confirmed to serve as an Under Secretary of Agriculture,”...…
[Source: INEDA, 01.2016 | Keywords: Construction, Agriculture, Innovations] Automation. This buzz word resonates with farmers and contractors struggling to find ways to keep labor costs down. Could autonomous vehicles and robots be the answer? The global robotics industry is expected to grow from $23.8 billion worldwide in 2015 to $151.7 billion by 2020, according to...…
[Source: INEDA, 03.2016 | Keywords: Women, Agriculture, Farming] Women play many important roles in agriculture. Unfortunately, they are usually in the minority and often overlooked as a vital part of the industry. That image is starting to change. More and more women are finding their voice and are taking to social media, blogs and so...…
[Source: INEDA, 03.2016 | Keywords: Women, Agriculture, Dealership] You don’t have to look far to see women working in an ag-related field. From farm operators and agronomists, to sales representatives, advocates and dealership management, women today play an increasingly vital role in agriculture. According to the 2012 Census of Agriculture, nearly 1 million women...…
As more people are one, two or three generations off the farm, fewer people can share fond memories of visiting or working on their grandparent’s farm. This migration away from farming unfortunately leads to a loss of recognition of how important agriculture is to society and its economic importance to the United States. The U.S....…
