Passing the Torch: Marc Ivey Named Incoming FEMA Board President
Marc Ivey, District Sales Manager for Bush Hog, Dixie Chopper and RhinoAg in Selma, Alabama, has been named the next President of the FEMA Board of Directors.
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FEMA: A Loose, but Powerful, Assembly of Independent Leaders
Today鈥檚 industry owes to those who perceived the need and took the actions to create the template that has transformed agriculture innovation in ways that are unable to be measured. Like so many other things, it can be taken for granted until it’s lacking.
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New Book Chronicles FEMA’s 75th Anniversary
In the midst of celebrating its 75th anniversary, FEMA has partnered with Lessiter Media to chronicle the association鈥檚 past through an in-depth multimedia project that will include a comprehensive history book (pictured left) on the association that highlights the significance of the organization and its independent shortline members and their innovations.
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Pinion Launches Exclusive Peer Group for Manufacturing Leaders
Pinion has facilitated high-impact peer groups for over a decade and is now launching its first exclusive group designed specifically for manufacturing executives.
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FEMA鈥檚 75th Anniversary Convention鈥擩oin Us in Las Vegas!
Join us in commemorating a milestone鈥75 years of FEMA鈥攁t our Marketing and Distribution Convention at the stunning Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas October 27-30.
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Exclusive Member Benefit: Free Legal Advice
As a valued member of the 果冻传媒, you’re entitled to a no-cost, 60-minute confidential consultation with attorneys who specialize in labor/personnel law and dealer contract law.
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Kubota Names New Leadership
Kubota North America Corporation (KNA) announced significant leadership changes following the Kubota Corporation (KBT) Board of Directors meeting in Osaka, Japan.
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Iowa Importers Pay Triple in Tariffs, Farmers Feeling the Impact
A new report from Farmers for Free Trade reveals Iowa importers paid over three times more in tariffs this April than a year ago鈥攁n increase of $68 million, with 89% linked to Trump-era trade policies.
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Calling All Loader Experts: Help Shape ASABE Standards
If you have expertise in loader technologies and are interested in contributing to the development and review of ASABE鈥檚 loader committee standards, we invite you to reach out to the ASABE.
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NAFB Launches Campaign to Fight Rural Hunger
Food insecurity impacts 47 million Americans, with rural communities facing a disproportionate burden. In response, the National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) has launched the NAFB Hunger campaign, aiming to provide one million meals through donations to the Feeding America network of food banks.
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Monitoring Crops with AI Models
In blueberry fields and cranberry bogs throughout South Jersey, diseases and invasive weeds threaten farmers鈥 crops and their livelihoods. Hieu Nguyen, Ph.D., professor of mathematics in the College of Science & Mathematics, is using smart drones and artificial intelligence (AI) to help farmers monitor their fields for these and other threats.
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Unlock New Features 鈥 Update Your FEMA App Now
We’ve upgraded our mobile app! Update now to enjoy new features, push notifications, and handy reminders. Just open your app store, install the latest version, and stay connected!
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USDA Weekly Crop Report: 70% of U.S. Corn , 66% of Soybeans Good to Excellent
The latest USDA Crop Progress report shows mostly steady field conditions with some week-over-week declines, as summer heat begins to influence regional development.
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Middle East Tensions Put Global Fertilizer Supply at Risk
Iran has threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz following a U.S. military strike on its nuclear sites. If that happens, it could disrupt up to half of global trade in critical fertilizer materials like urea, sulphur, phosphate, and ammonia.
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Trump Again Considering Immigration Relief for Farm Workers
President Trump said he wants to shield reputable farmers from the impact of immigration crackdowns, shortly after reinstating workplace raids on farms. He suggested allowing these farmers to take responsibility for workers to avoid hurting agriculture or non-criminal migrants.
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Join EMDA & FEMA at Agritechnica 鈥 Nov. 8-15!
EMDA and FEMA are excited to offer a curated travel experience to Agritechnica, the world’s largest trade fair for agricultural machinery. This professionally guided journey combines industry insights with the opportunity to explore Germany鈥檚 most historic and scenic regions.
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Discover Sentry鈥檚 A+ Rated Member Benefits
Did you know that Sentry has earned an A+ rating from AM Best, the top authority in insurance ratings? We encourage our members to leverage this expertise by exploring Sentry鈥檚 free resources and tapping into their experienced safety team.
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Exclusive Member Benefit: FEMA Farm Show Resources
As an added benefit to our members, the Association offers access to the 2025 Farm Show calendar. Members can stay updated with real-time information on upcoming farm shows across the United States and Canada.
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NAEDA Announces Leadership
The North American Equipment Dealers Association (NAEDA) is pleased to announce the newly elected and re-elected directors for the Canada, Great Lakes, Northeast and Western Regions.
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Webinar Replay on 2026 GPS Update Now Available
The July 19 webinar hosted by Precision Farming Dealer editor Kim Smith and presented by Hexagon unpacked an issue set to reshape precision agriculture: the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)鈥檚 upcoming update to the GPS reference datum in 2026.
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Rural Mainstreet Economy Soars to Two-Year High
The overall Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) climbed above the 50.0 growth neutral reading in June, marking its highest level since July 2023, according to the monthly survey of bank CEOs in rural areas of a 10-state region dependent on agriculture and/or energy.
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Canadian Tractor Sales Rise As U.S. Sales Continue to Fall
According to recent data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), Canadian sales of combines rose 15.7% in May 2025 compared to May 2024, while sales of 4-wheel-drive tractors jumped 35.6% year-to-date.
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Congratulations June Member Anniversaries!
The Association proudly recognizes our member companies celebrating milestone anniversaries this June鈥攖hank you for your dedication and contributions!
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We’re Going Digital: Update Your Preference by September 1!
To reduce postage costs, we鈥檙e shifting to digital delivery as the default. Starting September 1, members will receive the Shortliner by email unless they opt in for a printed copy.
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Trump Tariffs Stay in Place for Now, After Appellate Ruling
On May 29, U.S. President Donald Trump recently won a temporary reprieve for his aggressive tariff strategy, with an appeals court preserving his sweeping import duties on China and other trading partners — for now.
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Our Immigration System Is Undermining America鈥檚 Manufacturing
The U.S. labor force participation rate remains below pre-pandemic levels. The country has roughly鈥2 million fewer workers鈥痑ctive in the labor market than it did in 2020. In rural areas, where domestic migration continues to draw people away, immigrants are often the ones keeping local economies afloat.
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Stronger Because of Common Bonds
Thank goodness we can celebrate 75 years with FEMA in the life and fabric of agriculture. I shudder to think what 鈥渕ight not have been鈥 if those early ag leaders had not taken a chance on creating a voice for small manufacturers.
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Farmer聽Sentiment聽Reaches Four-Year High in May
Farmer sentiment improved for the second consecutive month in May, reaching its highest level since May 2021. The sentiment boost was driven by a more optimistic outlook on U.S. agricultural exports and a less negative view of how tariffs will impact farm income in 2025.
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Trump to Double Steel Tariffs
On May 30, Donald Trump revealed that he is doubling his tariff on steel imports to 50% from 25%.
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Gripp Wins $100K in Ag Innovation Challenge
Member company, Gripp, has emerged as the winner of this year’s Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge, securing $100,000 to expand its groundbreaking approach to farm recordkeeping and communication.
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Farmers Are Buying Online 鈥 Is Your Website Ready?
At FEMA鈥檚 last convention, Michael Bird of member company, Spindustry, presented eye-opening research on farmers鈥 online buying habits. As digital transformation reshapes the industry, manufacturers must ensure their websites meet evolving expectations.
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Association Announces New Logistics Partnerships
FEMA is thrilled to welcome four exceptional logistics companies as our newest preferred partners.
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Deere Acquires Sentera
John Deere recently acquired Minnesota-based Sentera, a provider of remote imagery solutions for agriculture.
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Yanmar America Advances Sustainability Efforts
Member company, Yanmar America, has taken a major step toward its sustainability goals with the installation of 914 high-efficiency solar panels at its headquarters in Adairsville, GA.
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Nancy Malone Named Vice President of NAEDA
The North American Equipment Dealers Association (NAEDA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Nancy Malone as Vice President of NAEDA Canada.
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New Member Profile: Embo Sales Consulting
Embo Sales Consulting, LLC was created to help manufacturers grow鈥攏ot just in revenue, but in purpose, alignment, and long-term impact. With over 20 years of experience in the ag equipment space, we work alongside shortline and specialty manufacturers to sharpen their sales strategy, strengthen customer relationships.
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U.S. Senator Grassley visits Montag鈥檚 Emmetsburg facility
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley paid a visit to Montag Manufaturing鈥檚 Emmetsburg, IA facility on Thursday, May 29.
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US Court Blocks Trump鈥檚 Sweeping Tariffs
A federal court on Wednesday blocked many of President Donald Trump鈥檚 sweeping tariff executive orders, saying the president overstepped his use of emergency powers to enact them.
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AI Is the Next Tractor: Why Ag Marketing Should Embrace AI Now
At the recent FEMA Convention, AGTIVATION delivered a striking message: Ignoring AI is like ignoring the invention of the tractor. While others harness smart machines and systems, clinging to outdated methods could mean getting left behind鈥攈olding nothing but a hand plow.
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ASABE Updates Relevant to FEMA Members
The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers and this Association are working together to create a resource for shortline manufacturers to stay on top of safety standards.
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Midwest Farmland Values Slightly Up in First Quarter
A policy advisor at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago says land values in the Seventh District were up slightly from a year ago in the first quarter of 2025.
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Deere Announces $20 Billion Investment to U.S. Over Next Decade
During the Q2 2025 earning鈥檚 call, John Deere Chairman and CEO John May announced a bold commitment to invest $20 billion in the United States over the next 10 years, underscoring the continued dedication of John Deere to American workers, communities, and manufacturing.
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Large Tornado Outbreaks Are Becoming More Common
Unusually high number of tornadoes, with more than 850 reported鈥攆ar exceeding the typical 600 by mid-May. Recent storms have devastated Kentucky, Missouri, and Virginia, killing dozens.
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Titan Acquires South Dakota Dealership
Titan Machinery Inc., West Fargo, North Dakota, a leading network of full-service agricultural and construction equipment stores, announced that it has completed the acquisition of the dealership assets of Farmers Implement & Irrigation, a two-store New Holland dealership in Brookings and Watertown, SD. The transaction closed on May 15.
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Cost of Producing Corn & Soybeans in Illinois
In 2024, total economic costs per acre for growing corn in Illinois averaged between $1,154 in the southern section and $1,251 in central areas with high-rated soils. Soybean costs ranged from $863 to $931 per acre.
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Rural Mainstreet Reflects Weak Rural Economy
The Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI), which covers 10 regional states across 200 rural communities, reports that in May, the overall index fell below growth neutral 50.0 for the 20th time in the past 21 months.
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CNH Partners with Starlink
CNH Industrial has inked a deal with Starlink, a SpaceX subsidiary, to deliver cutting-edge satellite connectivity to farmers. This collaboration will provide users of CNH鈥檚 brands, Case IH, New Holland and STEYR, with reliable and cost-effective high-speed connectivity, even in the most remote rural areas.
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Apply by June 9 for Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge
The American Farm Bureau Federation is seeking entrepreneurs to apply for the 2026 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge. The overall winner of the competition will receive $100,000 in startup funds, the runner-up will be awarded $25,000 and two additional business owners who advance to the final four round will receive $10,000.
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Deere Reports 16% Drop in Second Quarter Sales
Deere & Company reported net income of $1.804 billion for the second quarter ended April 27, 2025, or $6.64 per share, compared with net income of $2.370 billion, or $8.53 per share, for the quarter ended April 28, 2024.
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Agencies Aggressively Looking at Solutions to Farm Labor
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says a multi-agency effort is underway to help improve the nation鈥檚 farm labor crisis.
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