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How to Teach Your Team to Thrive Through Adversity

By Jaime Elftman posted on August 10, 2015 | Posted in Best Practices
In an Inc. article, Jason Selk writes that to maintain profitability during times of adversity, leaders need to emphasize improvements and progress in their team. He says that while it may be easy to focus on the shortcomings of your team, this kind of thinking is detrimental to a business, especially in times of adversity.
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Livestock Segment Still Best Bet for Equipment Sales in 2015

By Dave Kanicki posted on July 27, 2015 | Posted in Data & Forecasts
Bolstered by strong sales to the livestock segment of the industry, sales of compact and mid-range tractors were among the few bright spots for farm equipment sales in 2014. Overall, sales of tractors 40 horsepower and lower were up for all of last year by 6.8%, while those in the 40-100 horsepower range rose by 8.9% year-over-year.
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Linak Introduces LA36 Electric Actuator

July 13, 2015 | Posted in Product Innovations & Introductions
The Linak LA36 electric actuator is designed to operate under extreme conditions that impact ag equipment, including planters, sprayers, combines, tractors and loaders. It is an alternative to hydraulic solutions with thrust from 500-10,000 N. It offers force up to 3,300 pounds, stroke lengths up to 40 inches, solid metal construction and operating voltages of 12, 24 and 36 vdc.
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How to Nurture Accountability with Employees

July 13, 2015 | Posted in Best Practices
Organizations are made up of teams and individuals who execute specific tasks to drive a greater, overarching business goal. However, the link between individual actions and broader organizational goals is often unclear. Most employees, including leaders, do not realize the impact that their actions (or lack of) can have on business operations.
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2015 Global Ag Equipment Sales Forecast to Decline by 10%

June 29, 2015 | Posted in Data & Forecasts
Worldwide production and sales of farm machinery are expected to decline by 10% in 2015, according to the VDMA Agricultural Machinery Assn. based in Frankfurt, Germany.  After reaching an all-time sales high of $116 billion in 2013, sales of ag equipment fell slightly to about $114 billion last year.
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