Is This the Cab of the Future? – RealAgriculture
Thirteen companies that supply equipment manufacturers with components for their cabs have partnered on a project in Europe to develop what they see as the cab of the future. A multifunctional cabin for self-propelled vehicles, such as combines and sprayers, the Smart Cab is equipped with high-tech sensors, screens, and lights — all in a design that’s meant to be adaptable for different machines and tasks. [More]
60 Years Later, Original Mission Still Holds for Helmuth Repair – Farm Equipment
Helmuth Repair continues to be Art’s Way’s oldest dealer and Floyd runs the business his dad began when he was just a toddler. He says the Helmuth family’s goal to take excellent care of their customers, have parts on hand and be a leader in shortlines has not changed. [More]
John Deere Invests in New Test Lab at Iowa State University – Deere & Co.
Deere & Company plans to construct a new 33,000-square-foot facility at the Iowa State University Research Park as a design and test lab for agricultural spraying and applications technology. [More]
Petition Initiative Committee Will Not Seek Ballot Measure for Property Tax Relief in 2018 – Star Herald
The Yes to Property Tax Relief Committee announced Friday, April 27, that the petition initiative campaign to place a $1.1 billion property tax relief proposal on the November 2018 ballot has ended and petition signature collection efforts will cease. [More]
Study of Rural Broadband Availability Due in 2019 – Nebraska Unicameral Update
A proposal to study expanding high-speed internet access to rural areas of Nebraska was passed by the Legislature April 11. [More]
Steel Tariff Shrapnel Hits U.S. Farmers – Grainews
Throughout U.S. farm country, where Trump has enjoyed strong support, tariffs on steel and aluminum imports are boosting costs for equipment and infrastructure and causing some farmers and agricultural firms to scrap purchases and expansion plans, according to Reuters’ interviews with farmers, manufacturers, construction firms and food shippers. [More]
Senate Committee to Consider Precision Ag Bill – Farm Equipment
The Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act of 2018 would create a task force to bring together public and private stakeholders to evaluate current programs affecting broadband internet access on cropland and ranchland; identify and measure existing gaps in coverage; and develop policy recommendations to address that gap. [More]
