Calvin Leroy West was born in Syracuse, Nebraska, on September 18, 1942, and passed away from Leukemia on April 29, 2021, in Houston, TX. He had a large personality and enjoyed an exciting life. All who knew him admired his ...
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DAVIS, CA – Far West Equipment Dealers Association (FWEDA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Shane Wilker as its independent Dealer Development Consultant. Wilker’s technical expertise will support FWEDA dealer members to improve their sales and service operations, expand market ...
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With vehicle crashes on the rise and cost of crash-related litigation skyrocketing, many businesses are leveraging in-cab technology to help protect their drivers, operations, and bottom line. Many early adopters have achieved impressive results, such as fewer accidents, fewer claims, ...
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As we’ve all learned, the skillset possessed by a really good precision ag technology specialist is hard to find. They are in high demand and thus expensive, and they take extensive training to develop. So why waste your truly valuable ...
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By Sara Schafer, AgWeb.com Yes, recruiting members for your team is extremely difficult. But before you spend your time and energy on that challenge, focus first on your current team. “Put retention in front of recruiting,” suggests Mel Kleiman, president of Humetrics, a human resource ...
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HR Question of the Month We have an employee who is on leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). No performance deficiencies had been addressed with the employee prior to FMLA leave, but multiple issues were found after she ...
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When you think about your past year in risk management, what sticks out to you? What worked? What didn’t? What can you improve? Did you have an above-average safety record? Maybe one of your employees was injured. Did your attitude toward ...
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Increased availability of high-speed internet in rural areas can help boost crop yields and lower fertilizer, seed, and fuel costs, according to a Federal Communications Commission study. The report, “Impact of Broadband Penetration on U.S. Farm Productivity,” drew from FCC and ...
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Anyone who has spent time in the agricultural equipment industry has run into a warranty claim. Bill Cushman has seen more than his share of claims during his 41 years around tractors, hay equipment and construction machinery. Repeatedly, he saw the ...
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Editor’s note: Rural and highway infrastructure are top legislative priorities for FWEDA’s advocacy for dealership business and in equipment industry efforts to support end users. WASHINGTON, Dec. 17, 2020 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture released “The Importance of Highways to U.S. ...
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