December 21, 2020
IARN U.S. agriculture groups reacted to President-elect Joe Biden’s nomination of Michael Regan to head the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Regan most recently led the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality.
Howard “A.V.” Roth, president of the National Pork Producers Council, congratulates Regan on getting the nomination. “As DEQ secretary in North Carolina, a leading pork-producing state, he always had an open door, valued diverse points of view, and worked to find solutions that ensured science and data were guiding decisions,” Roth says. “We hope those same qualities will carry over to his leadership at EPA.”
Thu December 17, 2020 - National Edition
Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)
Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) president Dennis Slater issued the following statement on the announcement that President-elect Joe Biden has nominated Pete Buttigieg to serve as Secretary of Transportation: The Association of Equipment Manufacturers congratulates Pete Buttigieg on his nomination to serve as the next Secretary of Transportation. From dozers to pavers, to excavators and cranes, the 2.8 million men and women of the equipment manufacturing industry build the equipment necessary to maintain and modernize our nation s transportation infrastructure. Building back better is what our industry does day in and day out, and equipment manufacturers stand ready to work with Mr. Buttigieg and the Biden administration to build a modern, resilient, and sustainable infrastructure.
Pierre, SD, USA / DRGNews
Dec 14, 2020 8:01 AM
Farm tractor and self-propelled combine unit sales continued to grow across the U.S. in November. Data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers also shows small to mid-size units continue their sales growth in Canada. Total farm tractor sales in the U.S. rose 41 percent in November when compared to last year, while U.S. self-propelled combine sales grew 33 percent. U.S. four-wheel-drive unit sales nearly doubled in November, up almost 92 percent to 201 units, now up 4.7 percent year-to-date. 100-plus horsepower unit sales also rose in November, up 24 percent, which keeps sales for the big units in positive territory for the year at up 1.2 percent. Total year-to-date farm tractors out the door are up 16 percent in 2020, while combines are now up 6.4 percent on the year. Canadian tractor sales saw their biggest jump in the under-40 horsepower units. “On the whole, this sales report continues the generally positive trends we’ve
Association of Equipment Manufacturers
Dec 14, 2020
Farm tractor and self-propelled combine unit sales continued their growth across the U.S. in November 2020, according to the latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers.
Here s a look at U.S. numbers:
U.S. total farm tractor sales rose 41% in November compared to 2019.
U.S. self-propelled combine sales grew 33.1%.
U.S. four-wheel-drive units nearly doubled in November, up 91.4% to 201 units, now up year-to-date 4.7%.
100+hp tractor sales grew 24.2% in November, keeping the big units positive for the year, now up 1.2% year-to-date.
Total YTD farm tractor sales are up 16.4% in 2020.
Total YTD combine sales are up 6.4% on the year.
2021 Construction Trade Show & Conference Updates
What’s happening next for industry events
National Pavement Expo & Conference
At press time, the National Pavement Expo and Conference issued a statement saying the showrunners planned to proceed with the in-person trade show and conference in Nashville, Tennessee, on Jan. 20-23, 2021. The statement also said, “The health, safety and well-being of every attendee, exhibitor, speaker and staff is our number one priority. We are closely monitoring COVID-19 and its potential impact on plans to host National Pavement Expo and Conference. Should the in-person event not be able to take place, we are looking at a virtual exhibit hall and conference experience to meet the needs of all industry stakeholders. Please check back for updates.”