LightSquared Inc., facing a year-end deadline with partner Sprint Nextel Corp., pressed federal officials Tuesday to rule against critics who say the company's proposed national wireless-Internet network will interfere with global-positioning systems.
The secret to shortline farm equipment manufacturers' success has always been being more inventive and staying a step ahead of their full-line ag equipment competitors when it comes to products and technology. To stay in the game, they've had to bring something different — something better — to the table to set themselves apart from the big boys.
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.
Frustrated by seeing his invention bastardized at two major-lines, corn grower/researcher Marion Calmer set out to start his own specialty equipment business -- one in which every customer is given his cell phone during harvest and invited to call him.
Deere & Co. spent $374,000 to lobby Congress and federal officials during the third quarter to protect the signal for GPS systems and express concerns about farming regulations.
Today, Hemisphere GPS announced the availability of the G100 all-in-one guidance and steering system for agriculture machinery. G100 compatibility has been expanded to work directly with all AGCO, Challenger and Massey brands of Auto-Guide Ready tractors and combines.
In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we take a look at the FTC and USDA’s announcement that they are seeking public comment on farm equipment manufacturing and distribution practices.
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.
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