Agriculture
11 articles
Trump Adjusts Tariffs on Aluminum, Steel, and Copper Derivatives
Starting June 8, U.S. farmers importing combines and harvesters will see their tariffs drop from 25% to 15%, a specific relief amidst broader, complex trade adjustments. This reduction directly impact
Iowa House Passes Farm Equipment Right to Repair Bill
With a decisive 70-18 vote, the Iowa House has mandated that agricultural equipment giants like John Deere must now share their proprietary repair tools, software, and documentation with farmers.
Iowa House Passes Farm Equipment Right to Repair Bill
By a decisive 70-18 vote, the Iowa House passed House File 2763, a 'right to repair' bill for farm equipment.
Universal Design Tools Boost Farming Safety and Accessibility
Fatalities in agriculture decreased by 15% in regions adopting universal design principles for equipment over the last three years, according to a USDA Report 2023 .
New universal design tools boost agriculture safety and accessibility
For the first time, individuals with significant mobility impairments are operating complex agricultural machinery.
Why Farmers Are Embracing Universal Design for Safer Fields
At a small family farm in rural Iowa, a self-closing latch on a stall door, a seemingly minor detail, has enabled a farmer with limited mobility to continue his lifelong work.
John Deere partners with Tarter USA on American-made rotary cutters
In a strategic move, John Deere has partnered with Tarter USA to produce a new line of American-made Frontier Flex Wing Rotary Cutters, with manufacturing set to begin in Liberty, Kentucky.
The Meta Boric Acid Shift: What It Means for the Materials Market
For decades, 56% B2O3 content was the standard for boric acid. Now, a new 80% B2O3 product is reshaping the market, creating a new high-value category and redefining industrial efficiency.
Unverferth Announces Seed Runner Technology Upgrades for Efficiency
Unverferth has announced a new lineup of 60-series Seed Runner seed tenders, scheduled for a 2027 release, featuring significant technology upgrades. These updates aim to enhance operational efficiency and fuel economy for modern agricultural operations.
Unverferth Unveils New Seed Tender Lines With Efficiency Upgrades
Unverferth Manufacturing Co. Inc. has introduced a new lineup of Seed Runner seed tenders, signaling a continued push for technological advancement in modern farming. Here's a look at the new features and how they fit into the broader trend of increasing agricultural efficiency.
Iowa Advances Farm Equipment Right to Repair Bill in House
An Iowa bill that would grant farmers the right to repair their own equipment has cleared its first legislative hurdle, setting the stage for a major battle over the future of equipment ownership and maintenance.