CNH Industrial Announces agreement with Electric Tractor Company
(NAFB) – CNH Industrial this week announced an agreement with Monarch tractor, a U.S.-based company specializing in electric autonomous tractors. The license agreement foresees the launch of a scalable, modular electrification platform focusing on low horsepower tractors.
MN Gov. Walz Signs Extension for Hours of Sevice Rule
St. Paul. MN (NewsDakota.com) – Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Wednesday signed executive order 21-33 provides emergency relief from regulations to motor carriers and drivers transporting livestock feed in Minnesota. This order actually extends previous orders from
Supply Chain Crisis Could Permanently Harm U.S. Agriculture
(NAFB) – The current supply chain crisis could cause “irreparable harm” to agriculture. Leprino Foods President and CEO Mike Durkin told the House Agriculture Committee Wednesday, “This export crisis may well result in irreparable harm to American
Grain Auger Accident
On November 3 at around 2:25 pm, Richland County Communications received an emergency call for help involving a grain auger. The accident happened at a grain bin site near Fairmount, ND, where a male in his 20’s
ASA and NBB Express Concerns Over Supply Chain
(NAFB) – The House Agriculture Committee heard from farm groups on challenges to the supply chain during a hearing Wednesday. The American Soybean Association and National Biodiesel Board also expressed concerns over labor and shipping, but say
Deere Workers Reject Deal, Continue Strike
(NAFB) – Deere and Company employees this week again rejected a tentative contract agreement. By a vote of 45 percent yes to 55 percent no, United Auto Workers John Deere members voted down the agreement Tuesday night.
Iowa Senators Call for Increase in Eligibility for Commercial Driver’s Licenses
(NAFB) – Iowa’s U.S. Senators are calling for more Americans to be eligible to obtain a commercial driver’s license, known as a CDL, to operate commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce. Republicans Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst
2021 Farm Service Agency County Committee Elections Underway
(NAFB) – The Department of Agriculture is mailing ballots this week for the Farm Service Agency county and urban county committee elections. Elections are occurring in certain Local Administrative Areas for committee members who make decisions about
Thursday, November 4th Weather
THIS MORNING: AREAS OF FOG, OTHERWISE CLEAR AND COOL. TODAY: MOSTLY SUNNY, LIGHT SOUTHERLY BREEZE, WARM AND DRY. HIGH: NEAR 50. WIND: SOUTH 5 TO 15 MPH TONIGHT: PARTLY CLOUDY AND MILD. LOW: MID 30S.