AMC Connection
Agricultural Manufacturers of Canada
NEW AMC MEMBERS
For the past number of years AMC has secured Block 9020 of South Wing B for AMC Members displaying their products at the Louisville Farm Machinery Show. This year we had nine AMC Member Companies displaying their superior products and you can see the layout here.
Comments from some of our exhibitors at this years show as follows:
Marjorie Strandlund, Rite Way Mfg. Co. Ltd., Marketing & Communications Manager states:
"The Louisville Show is an excellent venue to meet, and introduce our products to, a wide range of farmers from all over North America. We look forward to expanding our presence at the show in the years to come!"
Derek Johnson, Edwards Group Sales Manager states:
"The 2012 NFMS in Louisville was a great success. Over 300,000 farmers and agriculture industry staff attended this event over the course of 4 days. The "who’s who" in agricultural equipment, inputs and technology were present at the show. Our participation annually in the NFMS allows Grain Guard an excellent opportunity for interaction with existing and potential farmer and dealer customers."
Aaron Applegate, Applegate Livestock Equipment, Inc. a Division of AGI states:
" It was a great crowd and the people that attended the show were very interested in our products and services."
William Dilts, Wheatheart Manufacturing Sales Manager states:
"The show was well attended with many potential buyers and great product exposure."
Comments from some of our exhibitors at this years show as follows:
Marjorie Strandlund, Rite Way Mfg. Co. Ltd., Marketing & Communications Manager states:
"The Louisville Show is an excellent venue to meet, and introduce our products to, a wide range of farmers from all over North America. We look forward to expanding our presence at the show in the years to come!"
Derek Johnson, Edwards Group Sales Manager states:
"The 2012 NFMS in Louisville was a great success. Over 300,000 farmers and agriculture industry staff attended this event over the course of 4 days. The "who’s who" in agricultural equipment, inputs and technology were present at the show. Our participation annually in the NFMS allows Grain Guard an excellent opportunity for interaction with existing and potential farmer and dealer customers."
Aaron Applegate, Applegate Livestock Equipment, Inc. a Division of AGI states:
" It was a great crowd and the people that attended the show were very interested in our products and services."
William Dilts, Wheatheart Manufacturing Sales Manager states:
"The show was well attended with many potential buyers and great product exposure."
Gary Harris, President of the Westward Group of Companies and Allan MacDonald, President & CEO of MacDon Industries Ltd. announce that the closing date for this transaction is March 1, 2012.
The Harris and MacDonald families have a history of close to 40 years doing business together. This transition is a natural extension of that long-standing and extremely successful relationship.
Business will carry on as normal in all aspects while both parties work toward an agreement. This will be a smooth transition that will avoid any disruptions for your business.
For those dealers that would like to learn more about the MacDon organization, we encourage you to check out the website at www.macdon.com.
The Harris and MacDonald families have a history of close to 40 years doing business together. This transition is a natural extension of that long-standing and extremely successful relationship.
Business will carry on as normal in all aspects while both parties work toward an agreement. This will be a smooth transition that will avoid any disruptions for your business.
For those dealers that would like to learn more about the MacDon organization, we encourage you to check out the website at www.macdon.com.
S&S Transport, Inc.
Contact: Rick Skinder
Email: rick_skinder@sstransport.com
Contact: Brian Seng
Email: brian_serg@sstransport.com
Address:
2975 Washington St. N.
Grand Forks, ND 58208-2579
Toll Free: 800-726-8022
Fax: 701-746-5665
Website: www.sstransport.com
S&S Transport specializes in providing comprehensive, full service Transportation Management solutions customized to our customer needs throughout Canada and the USA.
Products & Services:
Consulting; Delivery Service; Export Services; Freight Forwarders; Freight Services; Transportation Logistics; Transportation Services; Warehousing
Contact: Rick Skinder
Email: rick_skinder@sstransport.com
Contact: Brian Seng
Email: brian_serg@sstransport.com
Address:
2975 Washington St. N.
Grand Forks, ND 58208-2579
Toll Free: 800-726-8022
Fax: 701-746-5665
Website: www.sstransport.com
S&S Transport specializes in providing comprehensive, full service Transportation Management solutions customized to our customer needs throughout Canada and the USA.
Products & Services:
Consulting; Delivery Service; Export Services; Freight Forwarders; Freight Services; Transportation Logistics; Transportation Services; Warehousing
INDUSTRY NEWS
Regina, Saskatchewan, January 17, 2012 – Optimism among Canadian agriculture producers and agribusiness owners is at an all-time high, according to the fifth annual Farm Credit Canada (FCC) national Vision panel survey. A full 80% say that their farm or business will be better off in five years – a shift from 76% in 2010. Further evidence of this optimistic attitude is demonstrated in additional survey findings which show:
"Following a few years of economic uncertainty and challenging weather in some parts of Canada, the results demonstrate the ongoing resiliency of Canadian producers and the agriculture industry," says Jean-Philippe Gervais, FCC Senior Agriculture Economist. "In an online discussion, producers said their expected profitability stemmed from a strong position of major agriculture market drivers such as increases in farmland values, higher commodity and red meat prices, and current interest rates."
In the survey, producers openly shared hundreds of positive comments about the industry. "Agriculture is more than a job, it is an amazing lifestyle," said a B.C. dairy producer and member of the Vision panel who answered the survey. "I feel confident that there are exciting changes ahead as young people realize the value in working in an industry that they love." An Ontario beef producer commented in the survey that, "Farming is not going to go away or be moved to another country. People need to eat so farming will always exist. It is a good field to work in. There are a variety of jobs within the field."
"Agriculture is an essential industry for Canada and the world, and as industry champions, FCC has an important role to play in sharing news about the positive reality of the industry," says Stewart. "The numbers clearly show that producers are prepared to capitalize on opportunities Canadian agriculture offers the world. Optimism is just what agriculture needs to attract more people with the skills and passion to grow the industry, as well as investment dollars. This will enable continued innovation," says Stewart.
Across Canada, producers in Saskatchewan are more likely to be optimistic about the future (82%) than other producers (79%). Crop and dairy producers across the country consistently report high levels of optimism, and optimism among beef producers ranges from a low of 59% in Quebec to a high of 87% in Manitoba. Complete survey results, and graphs of findings by sector and province can be found at www.fccvision.ca/research.
FCC Vision Panel members – over 9,000 producers and agribusiness and agri-food operators – were asked in the fall about their views on the state of agriculture. Nearly 4,500 producers participated. The margin of error for this survey is +/- 1.4%, 19 times out of 20 on a sample of this size. Demographic subgroups will have a higher margin of error.
As Canada’s leading agriculture lender, FCC is advancing the business of agriculture. With a healthy portfolio of more than $22 billion and 19 consecutive years of portfolio growth, FCC is strong and stable – committed to serving the industry through all cycles. FCC provides financing, insurance, software, learning programs and other business services to producers, agribusinesses and agri-food operations. FCC employees are passionate about agriculture and committed to the success of customers and the industry. For more information, visit www.fcc.ca.
For more information, graphs or interviews, please contact:
Éva Larouche (bilingual)
Corporate Communication
Farm Credit Canada
1-888-780-6647
eva.larouche@fcc.ca
- that more Canadian producers report being better off today than they were five years ago – 77% compared to 67% in 2010;
- that 58% of producers plan to expand or diversify their operations within the next five years; and
- that seven in ten producers would encourage a friend or relative to pursue a career in primary production.
Full survey results are available at www.fccvision.ca/research.
"The results are great news," says FCC President and CEO Greg Stewart. "Producers said their optimism is driven by their expectation of profitability over the next five years, increasing global demand for food and the fact that they have either recently, or expect to, reduce their debt over the next five years. At the same time, they expressed caution due to factors beyond their control such as weather, unpredictable economic conditions and potential rising interest rates, which makes perfect sense."
"Following a few years of economic uncertainty and challenging weather in some parts of Canada, the results demonstrate the ongoing resiliency of Canadian producers and the agriculture industry," says Jean-Philippe Gervais, FCC Senior Agriculture Economist. "In an online discussion, producers said their expected profitability stemmed from a strong position of major agriculture market drivers such as increases in farmland values, higher commodity and red meat prices, and current interest rates."
In the survey, producers openly shared hundreds of positive comments about the industry. "Agriculture is more than a job, it is an amazing lifestyle," said a B.C. dairy producer and member of the Vision panel who answered the survey. "I feel confident that there are exciting changes ahead as young people realize the value in working in an industry that they love." An Ontario beef producer commented in the survey that, "Farming is not going to go away or be moved to another country. People need to eat so farming will always exist. It is a good field to work in. There are a variety of jobs within the field."
"Agriculture is an essential industry for Canada and the world, and as industry champions, FCC has an important role to play in sharing news about the positive reality of the industry," says Stewart. "The numbers clearly show that producers are prepared to capitalize on opportunities Canadian agriculture offers the world. Optimism is just what agriculture needs to attract more people with the skills and passion to grow the industry, as well as investment dollars. This will enable continued innovation," says Stewart.
Across Canada, producers in Saskatchewan are more likely to be optimistic about the future (82%) than other producers (79%). Crop and dairy producers across the country consistently report high levels of optimism, and optimism among beef producers ranges from a low of 59% in Quebec to a high of 87% in Manitoba. Complete survey results, and graphs of findings by sector and province can be found at www.fccvision.ca/research.
| Province | Optimism level |
| Alberta | 80% |
| Atlantic provinces | 74% |
| British Columbia | 75% |
| Manitoba | 79% |
| Ontario |
81% |
| Quebec | 78% |
| Saskatchewan | 82% |
| National weignhted average | 80% |
FCC Vision Panel members – over 9,000 producers and agribusiness and agri-food operators – were asked in the fall about their views on the state of agriculture. Nearly 4,500 producers participated. The margin of error for this survey is +/- 1.4%, 19 times out of 20 on a sample of this size. Demographic subgroups will have a higher margin of error.
As Canada’s leading agriculture lender, FCC is advancing the business of agriculture. With a healthy portfolio of more than $22 billion and 19 consecutive years of portfolio growth, FCC is strong and stable – committed to serving the industry through all cycles. FCC provides financing, insurance, software, learning programs and other business services to producers, agribusinesses and agri-food operations. FCC employees are passionate about agriculture and committed to the success of customers and the industry. For more information, visit www.fcc.ca.
For more information, graphs or interviews, please contact:
Éva Larouche (bilingual)
Corporate Communication
Farm Credit Canada
1-888-780-6647
eva.larouche@fcc.ca
You seize the opportunities. We'll share the costs.
Capitalizing on business opportunities in the world's emerging markets can mean incurring costs to test or adapt the technology you need to make your investment work. The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) can share some of these costs through its Investment Cooperation Program (INC).
Canadian companies can apply for up to $60,000 under one facet of the INC program before setting up a location or making other investments in foreign markets that rely on a specific technology or method. INC funding can help defray the costs of ensuring a technology can be adapted to conditions in a developing country; or demonstrating to partners that your method works and meets local requirements.
These Canadian businesses are using INC:
• An architectural firm is making sure its state-of-the-art methodologies will work with the host country's building practices before it commits to setting up offices there
• A manufacturer of heavy equipment for mining and energy projects will ensure its products are suitable for local conditions
• An environmental engineering firm will demonstrate that its technology for the remediation of contaminated soil meets the requirements of new environmental policies in the host country
• A producer of agricultural feeds will adapt its products to the climate and livestock of the host country before setting up there
Through INC, the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) can help deliver economic, social and environmental benefits to more than 140 developing countries.• A manufacturer of heavy equipment for mining and energy projects will ensure its products are suitable for local conditions
• An environmental engineering firm will demonstrate that its technology for the remediation of contaminated soil meets the requirements of new environmental policies in the host country
• A producer of agricultural feeds will adapt its products to the climate and livestock of the host country before setting up there
What opportunities can INC unlock for your company?
Learn more at tradecommissioner.gc.ca/incprogram
Register now for the limited seating, March 29th Heavy Vehicle Technology Workshop.
Network with an exciting line-up of local, national, and international experts in the fields of Heavy Vehicle Manufacturing and Design. This is your opportunity to interact with current and prospective suppliers and partners in attendance, while learning about the latest techniques, projects, capabilities, and opportunities in your field.
Two excellent keynote sessions are in store for those who attend this Workshop: Craig Shankwitz, Director, Intelligent Vehicles Laboratory, University of Minnesota will kick the day off with a presentation on "FreewayConomics" and Paul Soubry, President and CEO of New Flyer Industries will enlighten the audience with an afternoon keynote on "Supply Chain collaboration Throughout the Product Lifecycle".
Learn more by visiting our Event Homepage and by viewing the Program Schedule.
When: March 29, 2012 from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Where: The Victoria Inn, Winnipeg, MB
Registration: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/222437
Cost: $125 + GST - Includes breakfast, lunch, snacks and beverages
This comprehensive technology workshop has been created through a collaboration of the National Research Council Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program, Red River College, Westest, and the Vehicle Technology Centre.
This Workshop is being Officially Supported by: the Agricultural Manufacturers of Canada; Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters Manitoba; the Canadian Society for Bioengineering; the Composites Innovation Centre; Certified Technicians and Technologists Association of Manitoba; the Industrial Technology Centre; the Society of Automotive Engineers, Manitoba Section; and the Society of Manufacturing Engineers Winnipeg.
For more information, please contact:
Brent Wennekes, Technology Transfer and Communications Manager
Applied Research & Commercialization
Red River College
bwennekes@rrc.mb.ca | 204.631.3323
COMING EVENTS
March 2012
March 15 - 17, 2012
North American Farm & Power Show
Owatonna, MN
Steve Guenthner, (800) 949-3976; email: steve@tradexpos.com
March 26 - 31, 2012
Royal Manitoba Winter Fair
Brandon, MB
Jennifer Skiehar, (877) 729-0001; email: jenniferskiehar@brandonfairs.com
March 27 - 29, 2012
Mid-America Farm Expo
Salina, KS
Delta Bryant, (785) 827-9301; email: dbryant@salinakansas.org
March 27 - 29, 2012
Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) Farm Show
Oshkosh, WI
Rob Juneau, (866) 920-3276; email: farmshow@wisconsinpublicservice.com
March 29 - 31, 2012
Northlands Farm and Ranch Show
Edmonton, AB
Kristin Fiddler, (877) 471-7472; email: farmandranchshow@northlands.com
April 2012
April 10 - 12, 2012
AgroFarm,
Moscow, Russia
Dr. Olga Hunger, +49 (0) 69 - 24788-271
April 12-14, 2012
Farm Equipment MFG Association Spring Clinic
Phoenix, AZ,
Vernon Schmidt, (314) 878-2304
April 20 - 22,2012
California Antique Farm Equipment Show
Tulare, CA
Lisa Garcia, (559) 688-1751
April 18 - 20, 2012
National Agri-Marketing Conference (NAMA) & Trade Show
Kansa City, MO
Kathi Conrad, (913) 491-6500; email: kathic@nama.org
April 19 - 21, 2012
Southern Plains Farm Show
Oklahoma City, OK
Ron Bormaster/Penny Swank, (800) 837-1411;
email: farmshowsusa@farmshowsusa.com
May 2012
May 7 - 9, 2012
Agricultural Machinery Conference
Waterloo, IA
Jim Evans, (319) 292-8249, email: jboison@hagie.com
May 9 - 11, 2012
3i Show/WKMA
Great Bend, KS
Eddie Estes/Christy Grahlund, (620) 227-8082, email: info@3ishow.com
June 2012
June 6 - 10, 2012
Manitoba Summer Fair
Brandon, MB
Karen Oliver, (204) 726-3590
June 18, 2012
AMC Annual Golf Classic
The Murray, Regina, SK
Office, (306) 522-2710 or email: amc@a-m-c.ca
June 19, 2012
AMC Annual Convention
Regina, SK
Office, (306) 522-2710 or email: amc@a-m-c.ca
June 20-21, 2012
Farm Progress Hay Expo
Boone, IA
Matt Jungmann, (630) 642-2230, email: shows@farmprogress.com
June 20-22, 2012
Canada Farm Progress Show (CFPS)
Regina, SK
Rob O'Connor, (306) 781-9233
March 15 - 17, 2012
North American Farm & Power Show
Owatonna, MN
Steve Guenthner, (800) 949-3976; email: steve@tradexpos.com
March 26 - 31, 2012
Royal Manitoba Winter Fair
Brandon, MB
Jennifer Skiehar, (877) 729-0001; email: jenniferskiehar@brandonfairs.com
March 27 - 29, 2012
Mid-America Farm Expo
Salina, KS
Delta Bryant, (785) 827-9301; email: dbryant@salinakansas.org
March 27 - 29, 2012
Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) Farm Show
Oshkosh, WI
Rob Juneau, (866) 920-3276; email: farmshow@wisconsinpublicservice.com
March 29 - 31, 2012
Northlands Farm and Ranch Show
Edmonton, AB
Kristin Fiddler, (877) 471-7472; email: farmandranchshow@northlands.com
April 2012
April 10 - 12, 2012
AgroFarm,
Moscow, Russia
Dr. Olga Hunger, +49 (0) 69 - 24788-271
April 12-14, 2012
Farm Equipment MFG Association Spring Clinic
Phoenix, AZ,
Vernon Schmidt, (314) 878-2304
April 20 - 22,2012
California Antique Farm Equipment Show
Tulare, CA
Lisa Garcia, (559) 688-1751
April 18 - 20, 2012
National Agri-Marketing Conference (NAMA) & Trade Show
Kansa City, MO
Kathi Conrad, (913) 491-6500; email: kathic@nama.org
April 19 - 21, 2012
Southern Plains Farm Show
Oklahoma City, OK
Ron Bormaster/Penny Swank, (800) 837-1411;
email: farmshowsusa@farmshowsusa.com
May 2012
May 7 - 9, 2012
Agricultural Machinery Conference
Waterloo, IA
Jim Evans, (319) 292-8249, email: jboison@hagie.com
May 9 - 11, 2012
3i Show/WKMA
Great Bend, KS
Eddie Estes/Christy Grahlund, (620) 227-8082, email: info@3ishow.com
June 2012
June 6 - 10, 2012
Manitoba Summer Fair
Brandon, MB
Karen Oliver, (204) 726-3590
June 18, 2012
AMC Annual Golf Classic
The Murray, Regina, SK
Office, (306) 522-2710 or email: amc@a-m-c.ca
June 19, 2012
AMC Annual Convention
Regina, SK
Office, (306) 522-2710 or email: amc@a-m-c.ca
June 20-21, 2012
Farm Progress Hay Expo
Boone, IA
Matt Jungmann, (630) 642-2230, email: shows@farmprogress.com
June 20-22, 2012
Canada Farm Progress Show (CFPS)
Regina, SK
Rob O'Connor, (306) 781-9233
