AMC Connection

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Mark your calendar for the 2017 Annual AMC Convention and Trade Show being held from November 29 – December 1, 2017 at the Sheraton Cavalier Hotel in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/pim-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=440608&issueID=51610 to view the full article online.

Standards are developed on a consensus basis and agricultural equipment manufacturers, through their various industry associations such as AMC, have a unique opportunity to help shape tomorrow’s standards and stay informed of ongoing industry issues through the standards development process.

Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/pim-nwl/pdf/Standards_Update_May_2017.pdf to view the full article online.

In the last of AMC’s budget summary series this year, it is refreshing to write a summary about a balanced budget.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/pim-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=440624&issueID=51610 to view the full article online.

AMC has one 20 x 30 foot space available at the 2018 National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, Kentucky. If you are a regular member and wish to be entered into a draw for this space, the deadline for entry into the draw has been extended to May 31, 2017.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/pim-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=440785&issueID=51610 to view the full article online.

As an AMC member, each year you gain access to a number of benefits to help strengthen your business, download our 2017 benefits package today.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/pim-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=440789&issueID=51610 to view the full article online.

Sales of new farm equipment through the first quarter of 2017 are up compared to the same time last year.

Visit https://www.realagriculture.com/2017/04/canadian-farm-equipment-sales-showing-strength/ to view the full article online.

The Ontario Liberals are spending big, but there’s not a whole lot in the 2017-18 provincial budget for agri-food and rural Ontario.

Visit https://www.realagriculture.com/2017/04/whats-in-it-for-agriculture-the-liberal-budget-breakdown/ to view the full article online.

Reports the White House was finalizing an executive order to withdraw the U.S. from the North American Free Trade Agreement sent shockwaves through the markets and export-reliant sectors of the economy, including agriculture.

Visit https://www.realagriculture.com/2017/04/what-should-we-expect-from-nafta-renegotiation/ to view the full article online.

Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay announced federal funding of up to $5.2 million over the next two years for the Agricultural Youth Green Jobs Initiative.

Visit https://www.realagriculture.com/2017/04/macaulay-announces-5-2-million-for-hiring-youth-for-green-ag-jobs/ to view the full article online.

The new Canadian Free Trade Agreement promises to open interprovincial trade to agriculture.

Visit https://www.fcc-fac.ca/en/ag-knowledge/publications/fcc-express/fcc-express-archives/20170428.html?utm_source=Subscribe+to+FCC+email&utm_campaign=20e3b04018-FCC_Express_April_27_2017_EN_4_28_2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_ecca3657d7-20e3b04018-19474361# to view the full article online.

Since October 2016, Versatile has signed on 6 new dealers or new dealer locations throughout U.S. and Canada

Visit https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/14000-deu to view the full article online.

Prime minister Justin Trudeau says he understands the concerns Saskatchewan farmers have about carbon tax but he isn’t backing down from imposing one.

Visit http://www.producer.com/2017/04/trudeau-talks-with-sask-farm-leaders-not-backing-down-on-carbon-tax/?utm_source=Western+Producer&utm_campaign=a26f93629c--+2017-04-28&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a5b062b4c9-a26f93629c-88546109 to view the full article online.

President Trump told Mexican President Peña Nieto and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday he won’t "terminate NAFTA at this time," but that he looks to update the agreement through renegotiation.

Visit http://www.farms.com/ag-industry-news/president-trump-says-he-won-t-terminate-nafta-at-this-time-147.aspx to view the full article online.

Today’s modern, interconnected economy requires a more inclusive and progressive approach to international trade that reflects the views and priorities of Canadians. Trade means more growth, and more growth means more jobs for our middle class and those working hard to join it.

Visit http://www.international.gc.ca/trade-commerce/consultations/china-chine/index.aspx?lang=eng to view the full article online.

The federal government is providing $4.1 million to support innovation and international trade in Saskatchewan’s agricultural equipment manufacturing sector.

Visit http://www.producer.com/2017/04/equipment-manufacturer-receives-federal-funds-for-innovation/?utm_source=Western+Producer&utm_campaign=8ffddea3e6--+2017-04-25&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a5b062b4c9-8ffddea3e6-88546109 to view the full article online.

The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) has adopted two ISO standards for agricultural equipment symbols.

Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/pim-nwl/pdf/ISO3767_2016_Adoptions_PR.pdf to view the full article online.

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