Items Tagged with 'plant'

ARTICLES

Does Agriculture Have a Need For Speed: Faster Planting Starts with the Seedbed

By Farm Equipment Staff posted on August 26, 2014 | Posted in Best Practices

While speed has taken center stage in ag's push for increased productivity, industry experts say it will take more than going faster through the farm field to meet the growing demand for agricultural commodities.

Ag Tire Maker Titan Int'l Buys Idled Goodyear Plant in Tennessee

November 12, 2011 | Posted in Facilities

Source: Associated Press

The former Goodyear tire plant in Union City has been sold to a maker of off-road equipment tires, officials said Friday.

Deere Opens Tractor Factory In Argentina

By Shane Romig posted on September 26, 2011 | Posted in Facilities

Farm machinery make Deere & Co. plans to open a tractor factory in Argentina, as the administration of President Cristina Kirchner seeks to reduce the country's dependence on imported manufactured goods.

Bridgestone to Expand U.S. Ag Tire Operations

September 22, 2011 | Posted in Manufacturer News

Source: Jeff Bennett Source, Dow Jones Newswires

Japanese tire maker Bridgestone Corp. said Wednesday it plans to spend $1.1 billion to expand an existing auto-tire plant in South Carolina and build a new factory to produce tires for heavy, off-road vehicles.

POET Buys Indiana Ethanol Plant

July 1, 2010 | Posted in Manufacturer News

Source: Agriculture.com

Sioux Falls, South Dakota based ethanol maker, POET, announced Wednesday that it has purchased a 90-million gallon capacity plant near Cloverdale, Indiana.

Newspaper: AGCO Slims Down to Grow

June 21, 2010 | Posted in Manufacturer News

Source: By Dan Voorhis, Wichita Eagle

Agco, the smallest of the big three global farm machinery makers, is remaking its factories and the products they make in an effort to boost marketshare in North America, its weakest market.

POET Announces New Cellulosic Ethanol Plant in Midwest

May 20, 2010 | Posted in Manufacturer News

Source: Katie Nickas, Agri-News Online

POET, the world’s largest ethanol producer, plans to break ground on its first cellulosic ethanol plant in Emmetsburg, later this year.

Mitas Opens Its Newest Tire Factory in Charles City, Iowa

July 23, 2009 | Posted in Manufacturer News

Mitas opened its newest radial farm tire factory in Charles City, which coined the word. Iowa Governor Terry Branstad, Charles City Mayor James Erb and Mitas representatives Tomas Nemec and Oldrich Slemr cut the ribbon to start serial production of farm tires.

Kondex Corp. Announces Major Plant Expansion

July 23, 2009 | Posted in Dealers on the Move

The plant expansion will add approximately 58,000 square feet to the current facility, increasing the manufacturing footprint by 50%.

Wisconsin Tornado Could Affect Fargo Case-New Holland Plant

July 23, 2009 | Posted in Manufacturer News

Source: Sherri Richards, INFORUM

A tornado that touched down Tuesday in Racine, Wis., could potentially affect the Case New Holland plant in Fargo.

Farm Equipment

A Closer Look at Ritchie Impement’s Service Department

Farm Equipment Videos

John Deere Debuts Integrated ExactRate Fertilizer System

Brady Alley, product marketing rep with John Deere, breaks down Deere's new integrated fertilizer system solution for its 8RX tractors.

Top Directory Listings

Yetter Farm Equipment

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.

Montag Mfg

At Montag Mfg., we specialize in fertilizer equipment. Our complete fertilizer application system will help you start reaping the benefits of deep band fertilizer.

Machinery Scope

Machinery Scope offers premier risk management tools for farm equipment. We provide timely, personalized, and flexible solutions to protect more farm equipment investments than anyone in the industry. We add value and peace of mind when you are buying, selling, or managing your farm equipment by offering extended warranty plans.