Changing farming practices, including the trend toward concentrated production on specialized operations, along with others such as wider use of irrigation and growing adoption of precision agriculture technologies, have allowed the farm sector to increase total output by nearly 50% over the past three decades, even as resources used in farming declined.
Precision Farming Dealer is the dealer's informational clearinghouse on precision farming technologies and their application, as well as how to market, sell and service to increase customer value.
Beyond introducing advanced products to keep up with today's shorter technology cycle, dealers are increasingly looking to their shortline suppliers to support them in employee training and customer trades.
Raven Industries Inc. today announced third quarter results for the three months ended October 31, 2011. Higher sales were led by strong demand for the company's precision agriculture solutions. Third quarter net income declined from prior year levels.
The mantra "innovate or die"? applies to practically every industry. However, nowhere is it more fitting than in agriculture, where it has a double meaning. As the world's population increases and arable land is depleted, innovative equipment and farming techniques will not only keep the industry solvent and moving forward, it will also help keep the growing population fed.
Last month we emphasized that the pace of change in technology and business processes requires continuous upgrading of employee skills to remain competitive. This month, we expand on the topic of training and focus on how best to drive the effectiveness of your training process to maximize return on your investment (ROI).
Verisk Analytics announced today the launch of IRONwatch, a wireless tracking and recovery device for mobile heavy equipment with no monthly fees. IRONwatch was developed for construction, farm, and industrial equipment by the National Equipment Register (NER), a member of the Verisk Analytics family of companies, and Nevada-based American Security Logistics. IRONwatch is supported by the AT&T wireless network.
In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we look at President Trump's tariff reduction on ag equipment, the latest dealer sales forecasts, and how high input costs are keeping farmer sentiment down.
Since 1980, A&I Products has become a leading manufacturer and wholesale distributor of aftermarket replacement parts for the agricultural, turf, and industrial equipment markets. A&I Products' experience and expertise has greatly contributed to the company's reputation as a top supplier of quality, reasonably priced parts. Founded with roots as a small machine shop and repair facility, the company made the transition by manufacturing new parts to replace those that were identified as commonly needing repair. Throughout the 1980s, the company quickly garnered a reputation for offering quality parts at a reasonable price.
Built on 90 years of expertise, Yetter Farm Equipment leads the agriculture industry in designing effective and innovative equipment for residue management, seedbed preparation, precision fertilizer placement, harvest attachments, strip-tillage, and more.
At Machinery Scope, we believe you deserve the best risk management solutions for your investments in heavy equipment. Since 2013, we have been proud to offer extended warranty, appraisals, and inspections. Machinery Scope is a family-owned business built on our experience in farming and equipment dealerships. We understand your business and provide a personalized and professional level of customer service. Machinery Scope has built a strong warranty product with our customers in mind, offering the same professional level of service from the time you get a quote, through the processing of a claim.