The latest news from the agricultural sector
2020-04-14
What does coronavirus mean for farm equipment manufacturers?
The agricultural equipment industry has a unique role to play as COVID-19 cripples the global economy and U.S. farmers head to the fields to plant. Read more
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2020-04-13
Diets in a time of coronavirus: Don’t let vegetables fall off the plate
The COVID-19 pandemic poses challenges for vegetable production—and for global food security—due to its seasonal nature, labor needs, and the perishability of fresh produce. Read more
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2020-04-08
Addressing COVID-19 impacts on agriculture, food security, and livelihoods in India
Hundreds of millions already living precariously now face severe hardship; India should think big when it comes to relief efforts. Read more
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2020-04-06
Record-breaking prices given today for premium iron
COVID-19 doesn’t seem to be suppressing used iron prices particularly if the sale items are late-model, have low hours, and are in great condition. Read more
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2020-04-03
Over 100 online iron auctions the first part of April
To say online machinery auctions have taken off is now, because of COVID-19, a huge understatement. Read more
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2020-04-02
No April Fools! Nine online iron auctions today.
Many live auction scheduled for March were pushed back to online-only sales being held the first two weeks in April Read more
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2020-04-02
How COVID-19 may disrupt food supply chains in developing countries
Lockdown measures will hit widely but unevenly, with most impacts felt in urban and peri-urban areas. Read more
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2020-04-01
Whoa! A 13-year-old Peterbilt brings $66,500 at auction
That price, however, is not unusual for Peterbilts. But a Bigiron.com auction is showing strength in ag machinery. Read more
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2020-03-30
Lockdowns are protecting China’s rural families from COVID-19, but the economic burden is heavy
A Stanford survey shows restrictions are working to limit outbreaks among China's 700 million rural residents, but harming livelihoods, education, and other areas of life. Read more
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2020-03-20
Ag machinery parts and service a national priority
Three organizations representing machinery manufacturers, dealers, and distributors plead with state governors to designate their businesses as essential. Read more
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2020-03-19
Iron, Parts Sales Go Online In Response To The COVID-19 crisis
Live auctions go online and dealerships resort to online parts ordering and curbside or vehicle delivery of parts. Read more
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2020-03-16
Circular agriculture: A vision for sustainability
Dutch Minister Carola Schouten on integrating farming, nature, and food. Read more
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