BRP redesigned its lineup of Can-Am ATVs and side-by-side vehicles for 2019. Redesigned Outlander ATVs heighten adventure with top-tier performance, world-class handling, incredible design, and friendlier price tag. Can-Am Defender vehicles get rugged upgrades and one-year limited warranty in the U.S. and Canada.- MGEX announced another historical month with 180,836 contracts recorded for May 2018. With an 11 percent increase between the now best and second-best May, recorded in 2014, 2018 has proven to be an all-around steady year for MGEX.
- IDEAg Minnesota Farmfest announced its first national anthem contest for this year’s show, scheduled for Aug. 7-9, in Redwood Falls, Minnesota. The winner will be invited to sing the national anthem on the Wick Buildings Farmfest Center stage the opening day of Farmfest in front of 500 potential attendees. The winner will receive free entry to Farmfest for him/herself and up to three guests for Tuesday. The deadline to apply is July 6. Interested singers can visit the Farmfest website to apply.
- Lindsay Corporation, a leading global manufacturer/distributor of irrigation and infrastructure equipment and technology, and Farmers Edge, a global leader in decision agriculture, today announced a new strategic partnership that will deliver an unmatched suite of ag tech and digital agronomy solutions for their customers.
- FMC Corporation and Chr. Hansen have announced a five-year extension of their collaboration to develop and commercialize natural solutions for the agricultural industry. The collaboration, which has launched several natural products over the last five years, has enabled both Chr. Hansen and FMC to join resources and expertise to accelerate entry into the rapidly growing biological crop protection market.
- The Farm Credit Administration has launched a redesign of its website, which includes a brief video about the agency’s mission.
- The American Farm Bureau Federation announced that Michael Nepveux has joined the organization as an economist in the Public Affairs Department. Nepveux will play an important role in conducting economic research and analysis on a broad range of factors related to agricultural commodity markets and policy.
