The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) released The Future of Food Production report that outlines drivers impacting how food is produced in North America. Guided by the AEM Futures Council and a Vision Team, comprised of AEM member company thought leaders. ...
Read MoreFederated Insurance Ignites Safety – Not Flames
Commercial property fires are on the rise. What’s causing this? Industry experts are often seeing these fires sparked by the deferred maintenance of buildings, equipment, and electrical systems as well as delayed inspections of sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers, etc. Some ...
Read MoreFIRA Hosts Open Day in Advance of USA Debut in October
The Global Organization for Agricultural Robotics (GOFAR) hosts FIRA Open Day 2022, a day-long, virtual event May 12-13. It’s a preview to FIRA USA 2022, scheduled Oct. 18-20 in Fresno, California, and co-sponsored by FWEDA. Live demonstrations of autonomous machinery and ...
Read MoreHow to Protect Your Dealership From Cyber Attacks
In March, President Biden issued a warning to American business owners, urging them to build up their cybersecurity defenses sooner rather than later. Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to launch cyber-attacks in retaliation to sanctions and other actions undertaken by the ...
Read MorePartnering for Safer Roads during Distracted Driving Awareness Month
It’s not uncommon to hear your phone chime while you are driving, followed by the temptation to glance away from the road for a quick peek. It only takes one moment, but those precious seconds not spent actively monitoring the ...
Read MoreDealer Perspectives: Data Sharing Between Dealer and OEM Helps Dealership Succeed
By Mark Moore Direct and open communications with OEM suppliers can be a vital part of the management process. Randy Tye, who served as vice president of inventory management for Mazergroup, was responsible for overseeing the largest New Holland dealership group ...
Read MoreFar West Partners for Inaugural FIRA USA Ag Robotics Event
DAVIS, CA (April 12) – Far West Equipment Dealers Association (FWEDA) is partnering with World FIRA, the leading event in Ag Robotics, for FIRA USA in Fresno, Calif. Oct. 18-20, 2022. Jointly organized between the French association GOFAR, the University of California ...
Read MoreSix Tips for Recruiting & Retaining Technicians
By Shane Wilker For the agriculture and construction industries, recruiting and retaining service technicians has always been a challenge. It’s been further exacerbated by a global workforce shortage prompted by the pandemic. In its 2020 study, the Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) identified ...
Read MoreFMLA Leave Concurrent with Vacation and Sick Leave?
QUESTION When an employer is subject to FMLA, and the employee is eligible for FMLA leave, should FMLA run concurrently with his vacation and sick leave? Or should the employee first exhaust his sick and vacation leave before the 12-week clock ...
Read MoreJohn Deere Bypasses Authorized Dealers by Offering Self-Repair Resources Direct to End Users
Under pressure of class-action lawsuits recently filed in five states, John Deere announced this week it would expand access to self-repair resources for customers and independent repair shops to purchase directly from John Deere through JohnDeereStore.com. The move circumvents authorized dealers ...
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