farm equipment

Schoesler: Ag Needs A Sales Tax Exemption
Schoesler: Ag Needs A Sales Tax Exemption
Schoesler: Ag Needs A Sales Tax Exemption
Currently, Washington is one of two states charging sales tax on farm equipment.  But several lawmakers in Olympia are trying to change that.  Senate Bill 5092 would provide a sales and use tax exemption for farm machinery and equipment with a price tag of over $10,000.   “It's not ...
Bill Looks To Provide Tax Exemption For Farm Equipment
Bill Looks To Provide Tax Exemption For Farm Equipment
Bill Looks To Provide Tax Exemption For Farm Equipment
Proposed legislation in the Washington state Senate would provide a sales and use tax exemption for qualifying farm machinery and equipment purchases.  Under Senate Bill 5092, the equipment must have a minimum price tag of $10,000, while the farmer must have a gross income of less than $2 million.  Jesse Johnso...
ODOT, Farmers Asking Motorists To Be Cautious During Harvest
ODOT, Farmers Asking Motorists To Be Cautious During Harvest
ODOT, Farmers Asking Motorists To Be Cautious During Harvest
Harvest is underway in many corners of the Pacific Northwest, and that will only intensify in the weeks ahead.  The Oregon Department of Transportation is partnering with a local grower to increase safety around farm equipment.  Brandon Bishop with Ioka Farms in Silverton, OR, spoke to drivers through an ODOT video. "Keep your...
2022 A Big Year For Massey Ferguson
2022 A Big Year For Massey Ferguson
2022 A Big Year For Massey Ferguson
This year is a milestone for Massey Ferguson, as the company celebrates 175 years of serving farmers.  Adam Sills, marketing product specialist with Massey Ferguson, said the company is focusing on a renewed dedication to farmer-focused innovation. “...
Advocates Claim Deere's Right-to-Repair May Violate Clean Air Act
Advocates Claim Deere's Right-to-Repair May Violate Clean Air Act
Advocates Claim Deere's Right-to-Repair May Violate Clean Air Act
Consumer advocates claim that John Deere may be violating the Clean Air Act by limiting repairs on the emission control systems of its machines.  Such repairs are only authorized to certified John Deere dealers. The Clean Air Act requires companies to provide the necessary information, including software, to repair emission control systems in vehicles.  Compani...
Equipment Dealer Groups Agree to Merger
Equipment Dealer Groups Agree to Merger
Equipment Dealer Groups Agree to Merger
The joint membership of four equipment dealer associations voted overwhelmingly in favor of moving forward with a merger to create the new North American Equipment Dealers Association. The organizations include the Midwest-SouthEastern Equipment Dealers Association, the United Equipment Dealers Association, the Western Equipment Dealers Association and the Equipment Dealers Association ... Read Mo
Expert: Protect Your Batteries As Temperatures Drop
Expert: Protect Your Batteries As Temperatures Drop
Expert: Protect Your Batteries As Temperatures Drop
The cold temperatures of winter can be hard on every aspect of a farm, including the batteries in equipment farmers put into hibernation during the cold months. Josh Goldsworthy is the product manager for batteries at Case IH Aftermarket Solutions ...

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