Harvester Manufacturers News and Trends
Get news about harvester equipment for farms to make smart purchasing and maintenance decisions
Harvester manufactures make equipment that is essential to a functioning ag industry. Not only is the equipment costly, it is also specialized to harvest specific crops. Whether it plucks corn, peanuts, tobacco or nuts, you must find the right harvester for your job and keep in in good working order, so it doesn't spoil your product.Harvester manufacturers usually make other types of farm equipment, as well. As such, your search for harvester news will probably lead you to information on tillers and spreaders. You can get harvester manufacturers news and trends from the following sources:
1. You can find information about new offerings, recalls and safety information straight from the harvester manufacturers themselves.
2. Trade groups for farm equipment manufacturers have information for both farmers and equipment manufacturers.
3. Farm equipment shows and expos highlight the latest in harvesting technology.
To learn more about harvester equipment for farms, go straight to the manufacturer
Though you can't expect to get unbiased information about harvester manufacturers from the manufacturers themselves, you can learn about new product offerings, recalls, safety notices and more efficient ways to use the equipment you already own.
Try: John Deere publishes a daily news feed of happenings in the ag equipment world. Massey Ferguson, a harvester manufacturer, has an archive of press releases that announce new products, recalls and updates. Case IH also has a feed of new equipment information and innovations. For a long list of farm manufacturer links, try the list at GrainFarmer.com to find news and trends on the manufacturer of your equipment.
Check out trade groups for companies that make farm harvester equipment
Farm equipment trade groups are a one-stop place to get information on tobacco harvesting equipment, peanut harvesting equipment and corn harvester manufacturers -- really, just about every major harvester manufacturer in the United States is represented by one of a handful of trade organizations. You can find information geared to equipment makers, and the farmers who use the equipment.
Try: The Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association publishes a newsletter, annual directory, product listing and daily Informa Report issued from Washington, D.C. The Association of Equipment Manufacturers hosts the Ag Equipment Form, a place where leading manufacturers can meet to discuss changing fuel needs and industry growth strategies.
Get agricultural harvesters information geared to dealers and corporate buyers
Harvester dealers and those in charge of buying harvester equipment need to stay on top of the latest technologies and demand climate for farm equipment -- it's their job. For these groups, as well as farmers who are curious about what's new, there are farm equipment trade shows and expos. There are also print publications that follow the equipment manufacturing world.
Try: Farm Equipment, from Lessiter Publications, highlights new harvester products and reports on issues facing harvester and equipment dealers. The World Ag Expo is an enormous show that features over 1,600 exhibitors, including harvester manufacturers. The National Farm Machinery Show features a wide range of products of interest to ag business.
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