farm equipment

Farm Equipment manufacturers say they are struggling under the high tariffs set by President Trump.

The overall Rural Mainstreet Index fell below growth neutral in March.  This marks the 18th time that’s happened in the past 19 months.   When comparing 2025 farm income against 2024 farm income, only 3.7% of bankers expect an increase, while 63% predict an income drop.  For the tenth time...

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 ...

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...

Winter is coming with colder temperatures, wet or icy ground, and snow in some areas too.  However, work still needs to be done. Greg Jones, a Firestone Ag Tire expert, talks about how cold temperatures and winter weather impact equipment tires.  ...

Farmers are not the only ones suffering from low commodity prices and a languishing farm bill. The Ag equipment industry is also taking a hit, which has some on Capitol Hill worried.  John Deere and Precision Planting and Ziegler Ag are all reducing their workforce or closing plants.  In Wash...

Farmland prices and farm equipment sales declined in the August Creighton University Rural Mainstreet Index.  The overall index fell for the fifth straight month, for August slumped to 44.0 from 46.0 in July.  The index ranges between 0 and 100, with a reading of 50.0 representing...

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...

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. “...

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...