Trust in Remanufacturing – CNH Reman’s Commitment

Jamie Johansen

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Before

Located in Springfield, MO, CNH Reman is a joint venture between CNH Industrial and SRC Holdings Corporation which started in 2009 and has grown into a company with just nine employees to now employing nearly 250. The partnership began because CNH Industrial knew they needed to become more committed to remanufacturing. Allen Shevey, product manager hydraulics, took time to share how CNH Reman has grown and the factors which have contributed to their success in remanufactured parts.

“First and foremost, our products we offer are quality. We make sure our dealers are aware of the commitment made to ensure quality. We want to offer a value that is worth their investment and that is shown through our two-year warranty, which is better than new. We are committed to making sure our product we send to our dealers is the best.”

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After

CNH Reman contributes success to a solid warranty, consistent quality, comparable price, dealer support, depot availability and market-driven demand. And don’t forget that every product that heads back to a dealership is tested and retested to ensure it meets all OEM standards.

As an open book management company, every single employee of CNH Reman is involved with meeting that bottom-line each month. “The whole purpose of this is to show people what the numbers are, hold people accountable and show where each person can contribute and make a difference. It keeps everyone extremely engaged with the process and I think that is one reason we have been so successful.”

Listen to my complete interview with Allen to learn more about the business structure of CNH Reman and what the future holds for the remanufacturing industry. Interview with Allen Shevey, CNH Reman

View and download photos from the event here: CNH Reman Photo Album

Agribusiness, Audio, Case IH, Equipment, New Holland

Why You Should Consider an AgriBusiness Career

Joanna Schroeder

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© Florea Paul Daniel | Dreamstime.com – Teacher and students in laboratory

A career in agribusiness may not be high on your list of things to do, but if you have grown up in a farming community, it’s a natural route. While it helps to have a good understanding of the agricultural business, an in-depth knowledge is not necessary. People working in agribusiness pursue a wide range of different careers, from helping farmers in sub-Saharan Africa develop a sustainable business to managing cattle ranches in Virginia.

It’s never too early to start thinking about a career. Most people start to consider their options when they are making the transition from high school to college, so if you are currently weighing up whether to study for a science degree followed by a master of science in nursing, now is a good time to consider a career in agribusiness and open your horizons a bit wider.

Education vs. Practical Experience
There is no doubt that experience in agriculture will stand you in good stead, whether that comes from working on a farm or growing up in a farming community, but don’t dismiss the benefits of education. Formal education is the best route into a career in agribusiness. Practical hands-on experience is highly beneficial, but a strong degree in a related field of study combined with experience will help you achieve your career ambitions more quickly.

Different Career Pathways
There are several different degree pathways students interested in a career in agribusiness should consider, but a BS in Agribusiness, or a closely related field is a good place to start. For most degrees in agribusiness, courses last for four years and cover a wide variety of topics, including agricultural economics, farm product marketing and agribusiness management. This will give you a good grounding in the basics you will need if you want to start a new agricultural business or manage an existing business.

Career Advancement Opportunities
If you have ambitions to move up the management ladder within the field of agribusiness, it’s a good idea to study for a masters in agribusiness. As with any master’s program, you can expect to study related topics at a more in-depth level. Masters of agribusiness courses typically cover topics such as financial agricultural management, public policy and international marketing, so this would be a smart choice if you want to work for a global agribusiness company. Some data suggests that agribusiness job opportunities are in decline, but this is a highly diverse field of employment and there are always jobs available for the right candidates. If you have a talent for agribusiness and a willingness to work hard in your chosen field of study, you should have no problem earning a good annual salary, particularly if you strive for a senior management role.

Top universities offering degrees in agribusiness include Cornell, Iowa State, University of Georgia and Michigan State University. You may also wish to investigate online degree courses, such as a masters of science in nursing online, which are more flexible than traditional full-time courses. And for those already looking for agribusiness internships or jobs, be sure to check out AgCareers.com or AgExplorer.com.

Agribusiness

New @JohnDeere Nozzles for 2018

Kelly Marshall

JD Thomas Lydia Thomas is a Product Manger for John Deere, and she’s just the person to talk to if you’re wanting information about John Deere’s new exact apply intelligent nozzle system. I caught up with her at the Farm Progress Show to hear how John Deere has brought a new approach to their traditional sprayer, adding industry exclusives that help growers get the job done.

The John Deere booth included a 120 foot boom, as well as a display spray stand to help demonstrate all the features. The intelligent system means each nozzle gets individual control, but beyond that the system includes 30 hertz pulsing to provide a consistent application throughout a field. LED lights mean applicators can get started earlier and worker later, getting the work they need accomplished when they need to accomplish it. Nozzle switching allows the user to turn off pulsing when necessary and allow for a wider range of working speeds, so you can get a field covered faster.

JD Nozzles Customers are excited to get their hands on this technology, and Thomas says the wait won’t last much longer. This nozzle will be an option on 2018 sprayer models.

“JD is dedicate to precision agriculture,” Thomas told me.  “We have a factory installed solution for them, so they can have a green-on-green solution.”

Hear Lydia’s in-depth interview here to learn more: Interview with Lydia Thomas, John Deere

2016 Farm Progress Show Photos

Agribusiness, Audio, Equipment, John Deere

Reaction to Bayer-Monsanto Deal

Cindy Zimmerman

Reaction from agricultural organizations on new of a deal between Bayer and Monsanto on Wednesday expressed some concern about what this trend of consolidation will mean for farmers in the long run.

nfu_logo2From Capitol Hill where National Farmers Union members have been meeting this week, NFU President Roger Johnson “condemned” the merger and called for a “critical review” of consolidation in ag.

“Consolidation of this magnitude cannot be the standard for agriculture, nor should we allow it to determine the landscape for our future,” said Johnson. “The merger between Bayer and Monsanto marks the fifth major deal in agriculture in the last year, preceded by an approval of the Syngenta/ChemChina acquisition and proposed mergers between Dow/DuPont, Potash Corp./Agrium and John Deere/Precision Planting LLC….We underscore the importance that all mergers, including this recent Bayer/Monsanto deal, be put under the magnifying glass of the committee and the U.S. Department of Justice.”

AFBFAmerican Farm Bureau Federation Chief Economist Bob Young agreed that the deal should be examined closely. “This deal between Monsanto and Bayer comes close on the heels of the proposed Dow-DuPont merger. Farm Bureau believes the Department of Justice should undertake a close review of the overall business climate that has encouraged these combinations, rather than evaluating them in isolation,” said Young. “Farmers and ranchers, in particular, are interested in how these deals will impact research and development budgets for companies like Bayer and Monsanto. We depend on access to enhanced technology, and would hate to see agricultural innovation suffer at the cost of business decisions.”

Both the National Corn Growers Association and the American Soybean Association released similar statements saying they planned to study the impact of the merger. “Our primary concern with respect to any merger is how it may affect input costs – particularly given the current farm economy,” said NCGA president Chip Bowling. “With respect to a previously announced merger, we completed a thorough analysis that informed the comments and information we provided to the US Department of Justice during their investigation into the merger. We would anticipate following a similar path with respect to this merger so that we can truly understand the merger’s impact on agricultural research, innovation, and competitive pricing of farm inputs.”

The Senate Judiciary Committee will be holding a hearing next week on consolidation in agriculture. It’s scheduled for Tuesday, September 20, at 10 am Eastern time.

AFBF, Ag Groups, Agribusiness, ASA, Bayer, Corn, NCGA

Regulatory Issues Top Bayer Legislative Priorities

Lizzy Schultz

fps-16-bayer-mcvaney Several major regulatory challenges have affected growers throughout the United States this year, between the EPA’s decision to cancel the registration of Bayer’s insecticide flubendiamide to the latest controversy surrounding Atrazine. Jim McVaney, Senior Director of Federal Regulations and Policy for Bayer, was on hand during the 2016 Farm Progress Show to discuss the major regulatory issues affecting agriculture today and the ways that Bayer is working in Washington to protect growers and the resources that are important to them.

“I think there is a void with understanding these regulations and their impact on much of agriculture in the United States within the Forest Services as well as within the EPA, these agencies are not as well acquainted with the day to day challenges faced by farmers as the USDA is,” he said in an interview during Farm Progress Show.

McVaney emphasized the importance of pursuing regular interaction with regulators at the EPA, as well as the absolute necessity of all sectors and businesses within agriculture sticking together and acting as allies when fighting regulatory pressures.

“It’s important for the entire agriculture industry to stick together, particularly as we’re coming to the end of an administration,” he said. “There’s always the risk of those midnight regulations coming out that have been sidelined for a while because they’re a little too hairy to do in the middle of an administration, so we’re expecting some challenging rules to potentially come down still.”

Learn more in Cindy’s full interview with McVaney here:
Interview with Jim McVaney, Bayer

View and download photos from the event here: 2016 Farm Progress Show Photo Album

Ag Groups, Agribusiness, Audio, Bayer, Farm Progress Show, politics

What’s Your Opinion of the Bayer-Monsanto Deal?

Jamie Johansen

zp-nh1Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “How long until we have autonomous tractors on the market??”

Both New Holland and Case IH debuted autonomous concept tractors during the Farm Progress Show. It seems many believe we will see these tractors on the marketplace sooner than later.

Here are the poll results:

  • Very soon – 30%
  • 5 years out – 27%
  • 10 years out – 14%
  • 20 years out – 18%
  • Never – 8%
  • Other – 3%

Our new ZimmPoll is live and asks the question, What’s your opinion of the Bayer-Monsanto deal?

The mega merger between Bayer AG and Monsanto Company was officially announced this week. We did a ZimmPoll on the topic back in May, but now that it is a done deal, we thought it would be good to do it again and see if we get the same results.

ZimmPoll

CNH Reman – Beyond a Rebuild

Jamie Johansen

cnh-reman-62-edtedIn agriculture, the CNH Industrial brands are household names, but few probably understand the impact CNH Reman has on dealers globally and the equipment in your fields. They opened their doors to ag media this week to share their passion for going ‘Beyond a Rebuild.’

CNH Reman services and provides parts exclusively for Case IH, Case Construction, New Holland Agriculture and New Holland Construction. Jamie Sullivan, marketing manager for CNH Reman, said, “When it comes to remanufacturing, our raw materials are cores that already exist. We don’t have to mine for it or go through the smelting process because it is already there. It requires less energy to remanufacture a part than to create it from scratch.”

There a number of benefits for both farm and construction equipment owners, but also the dealerships. Warranty coverage is provided to dealers because quality has been built into the process. Equipment owners also get a timely product at a significantly lower cost.

Dealer training is extremely important to CNH Reman along with keeping the communication lines open. Their goal is to help them tell that story to the customer, the end user. Learn more about those programs and the Reman Technical Center (RTC) in my complete interview with Jamie. Interview with Jamie Sullivan, CNH Reman

View and download photos from the event here: CNH Reman Photo Album

Agribusiness, Audio, Case IH, Equipment, New Holland

ZimmCast on Big Bayer-Monsanto Deal

Cindy Zimmerman

ZimmCast 522After months of negotiations, Bayer AG and Monsanto Company today signed a definitive merger agreement to create a “Global Leader in Agriculture.” The $128 per share all-cash transaction, represents a 44 percent premium to Monsanto shareholders and an aggregate value of $66 billion – so it’s a really big deal.

Following a one hour global press conference, Liam Condon of Bayer and Dr. Robb Fraley with Monsanto held calls with small groups of reporters in the U.S., including us, Brownfield, Ag Week and Farm Journal – so that is our ZimmCast for this week.

Listen here: ZimmCast on Bayer Monsanto Deal

Subscribe to the ZimmCast podcast here.

Check out some of our recent audio, video and photos of Bayer in Germany and at the Farm Progress Show.
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Bayer Future of Farming Dialog 2016 Photo Album

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New Eight Row Folding Corn Head from Deere

Kelly Marshall

John Deere folding 8 row headBrand new from John Deere is an option for an 8-row folding corn head.  The 608FC corn head can be used with group 6 and 7 S-Series combines, offering an easier solution for transporting on narrow roads.  It also eliminates the need for header trailers, tow vehicles and related manpower.

“Harvesting with a new John Deere 8 row folding corn head can lower operating costs and allow customers to harvest addition acres per move by not having to transport the head separately,” explains Roger Maes, senior marketing representative fore John Deere Harvester Works.  “That helps contribute to their bottom line and make them much more productive and profitable.”

The new head is offered in 30-inch row spacing with or without the stalk chopping option.  Like all heads in the 600 series it also has improved row unit slip clutch and drive shaft interface to help it hold up against today’s robust hybrids.

“The 608FC is the ideal green-on-green header solution for customers that need to drive down narrow roads to access fields they need to harvest, without having to transport the head separately,” Maes says.  “It’s much more durable, productive and economical option than other folding 8-row headers currently available, plus it’s fully supported by the extensive John Deere dealer network.”

Chuck Zimmerman was on hand to see the grand unveiling and took video of the corn head folding, coming to a rest at 10.9 feet wide– narrower than the inside set of tires.


Listen to his interview here: Kevin Ripple, John Deere

Agribusiness, Equipment, John Deere, Video

Bayer and Monsanto Officials Discuss Agreement

Cindy Zimmerman

bayer-monsanto-mergerOfficials with Bayer AG and Monsanto Company held a press conference this morning on the announced merger agreement.

Participants in the press conference included Werner Baumann, CEO of Bayer AG; Hugh Grant, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Monsanto (both pictured here); and Liam Condon, head of the Crop Science Division.

Download and listen here: Press conference on Bayer-Monsanto deal - opening comments

Most of Q and A: Press conference on Bayer-Monsanto deal - Q and A

Agribusiness, Audio, Bayer