Twelve of the top performers in ag retail have been awarded the honor of being selected for the Agricultural Retailers Association Rising Stars Class of 2015. The Rising Stars program began in 2013 to recognize high achievers and develop future leaders in the agriculture retail industry. Member companies have the opportunity to introduce new leaders to the ARA and the …
Growth Energy, New Holland Name Sweepstakes Winner
Growth Energy and New Holland Agriculture are pleased to announce that the 2015 Growth Energy Individual Member Sweepstakes winner is Mr. Bill Howell. He has won a Boomer 47 tractor with Growth Energy racing decals. The tractor will be presented by Haley Equipment in Carroll, Iowa. “We are proud to support farmers and those who choose to work the land …
Missouri State Fair Receives High Honors
The Missouri State Fair has been recognized as one of the best in the world by the International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE). “The Missouri State Fair is the premier agriculture showcase in the state,” Fair Director Mark Wolfe said. “It is outstanding to see the efforts of our Fair Commission and Staff recognized on an international scale.” During …
New Cooperative Formed in Merger
The merger between Farmers Cooperative Company (FC) and West Central Cooperative has been officially approved by a vote of the members. The merger will become effective on April 1, 2016. “In this merger vote, our members were presented with a rare opportunity to combine two strong, financially-stable cooperatives in a merger of equals to maintain local ownership for generations to …
Special Edition Gator Unveiled by Deere
A special edition of the Gator utility vehicle is being offered by John Deere. The XUV825i was designed with livestock and crop producers in mind and offers extra storage, making tools organized and easily accessible. It also features two cargo tool boxes and LED roof lights for greater visibility. “The Special Edition Gator was designed for those customers who require …
12 Decades of New Holland
New Holland has taken wishing you a Happy Holiday to a whole new level. Click the picture to experience their interactive card. Wishing you a joyous Holiday Season and a New Year filled with growth and prosperity from your friends at New Holland.
OSHA Overreach Halted By Congress
In July the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sent a memorandum to end the exemption of retail stores to the Process Safety Management (PSM). PSM is a set of procedural, operational and organizational standards to intended to prevent the release of hazardous chemicals at manufacturing facilities. The rescinding of this exemption would force virtually all ag retailers that store …
Requesting Submissions for Ag Day Essay Contest
The Agriculture Council of America (ACA) is inviting ninth- to 12th-grade students to take part in an essay contest about the importance of agriculture. Students may choose to write a 450 word essay or create a 2 minute video that showcases the theme: “Agriculture: Stewards of a Healthy Planet.” The deadline for submission is January 29, 2016. The contest provides …
App Now Available For Commodity Classic
If you’re heading to New Orleans for the 2016 Commodity Classic in a few short months, they’ve made it easier to plan out your week. All details of the event can now be found via the Commodity Classic mobile app; it is now available for download for iOS, Android, and other mobile devices. “This tool is a great feature and …
New Record Set In NCGA Yield Contest
A record corn yield of 532 bu/acre has set a new all-time high in 51 years of the NCGA National Corn Yield contest. Improved seed varieties, advanced production techniques and innovative growing practices helped corn growers achieve ever-higher yields with an additional five national entries surpassing the 400-plus bushel per acre mark. “The contest does more than just provide farmers …