Deere and Company informed 112 employees at its Waterloo, Iowa plant that they will be laid off in January, 2025. In Davenport, 80 workers will also be losing their jobs after the new year, according to local news reports.
Farm Equipment editors encounter a variety of articles, social media posts, podcasts and videos that offer a unique look at various aspects of our great farm machinery industry. Here is our favorite content from the past week.
CropX, the leading global platform for precision agronomy, announced a new powerful digital connection with CLAAS, a global manufacturer of agricultural machinery.
Allan Wiens has extensive experience in agricultural manufacturing, making him the ideal candidate for the role of CEO, according to Larry Hilworth, Board Chair at SeedMaster.
The new facility offers state-of-the-art immersive classroom technology, 18,000 square-feet of shop space stocked with special tooling and training aids and access to some of the latest equipment from AGCO's Fendt, Massey Ferguson and PTx brands.
Through a $300,000 grant over the next 24 months, the Foundation will support TNC Brazil programs that aim to help farmers adopt regenerative agriculture practices.
A federal court struck down the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and issued a nationwide injunction against enforcement of the law including its reporting requirements.
"AI is going to bleed into every aspect of our lives in very interesting ways, so if you’re not thinking about where the future of AI is going for your business, now is the time to start because it’s going to be impactful."
"Following the 2024 presidential election, farmers’ perspectives on potential policy shifts showed significant changes," JP Morgan analyst Tami Zakaria said in a note to investors.
At the 2026 Farm Progress Show, Colin Rush, Vice President of Sales and Marketing with Bourgault Industries, details the Canadian manufacturer's newly announced partnership with CNH.
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.