The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer is a nationwide measure of the health of the U.S. agricultural economy. From the latest report, the Ag Economy Barometer has registered a dipped down 12 points from February and 36% lower than March 2021, marking the weakest farmer sentiment reading since May 2020, the early days of the pandemic. The decline...
Agtegra Cooperative announces that Paul Forst has accepted the position of Chief Financial Officer.
“We are very excited to welcome Paul and his family to Agtegra,”
said Agtegra CEO Chris Pearson.
“He has great experiences and knowledge to bring to Agtegra. In the past year we have put an emphasis on quicker, more accurate information to use when making decisions and having...
Nutrien announced that it is the first company in the fertilizer industry to implement the Cat Command for Dozing remote-control system at its Aurora, NC, Phosphate facility to create a safer working environment and improve reliability.
This innovative technology allows workers to operate bulldozers safely from a few thousand feet away in an indoor control station, thereby physically removing them from potential risks.
Nutrien’s...
The AGCO Agriculture Foundation (AAF) has launched the Africa Agribusiness Qualification (AAQ) program for Africans who want to contribute to Africa’s Agenda 2063 for food security, nutrition, and the agricultural sector.
Starting September 1, 2021, the 12-month, part-time program will provide 20 participants with quality agro-industry training, technical and sales skills, leadership development, agro-entrepreneurship management and work experience.
The program is fully...
Recently, John Deere launched Deere.com/LEAP, the official website for the LEAP (Legislation, Education, Advocacy and Production Systems) coalition. The site serves as a comprehensive resource that explains why LEAP is important to farmers.
In 2020, John Deere, the National Black Growers Council (NBGC), and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) announced the establishment of LEAP, which is focused on the work needed...
UPL announced a two-year agreement with the Soil Health Institute (SHI), a non-profit organization whose mission is to safeguard and enhance the vitality and productivity of soil through scientific research and advancement.
With this collaboration, SHI will evaluate the soil health at selected UPL research and development field stations around the world (including UPL’s OpenAg Farm in Brazil), provide soil health training...
Cummins announced the election of Carla Harris to its Board of Directors.
Ms. Harris is Vice Chairman of Wealth Management and Senior Client Advisor at Morgan Stanley. Over her 30-year career with Morgan Stanley, her experiences include investment banking, equity capital markets, equity private placements, and initial public offerings in a number of industries such as technology, transportation, and the...
Sukup Manufacturing Co. is pleased to announce that John Teeple has joined the company’s executive team as Chief Operating Officer.
“John has stellar experience in agriculture and manufacturing, and will be a valuable addition to our team,”
said Steve Sukup, President and CEO.
“As Sukup continues growing and technology is increasingly critical to farm and agriculture products, we are confident in John’s...
Daimler Trucks North America has appointed Tracy Mack-Askew to the position of chief engineer, chassis and vocational engineering, effective immediately.
In her new role, Mack-Askew will lead the development of solutions for DTNA customers in diesel powertrain technologies, and support the transition to electrical propulsion solutions in chassis and vocational products.
Mack-Askew has over 20 years of automotive manufacturing experience and...
Nutrien announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Mayo Schmidt as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
Schmidt succeeds Chuck Magro, who is stepping down from his management and Board role at the company to pursue new opportunities. With Mr. Schmidt’s new role, Nutrien is also proud to announce that Russ Girling, former President and CEO of TC...
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