Thursday June 3 Ag News

 Cattle Industry Convention '21 National Anthem Contest Finalists Announced

Four finalists have been selected for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s (NCBA) 8th annual National Anthem Singing Contest. The winner will receive a trip to the 2021 Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show in Nashville, Tenn., to perform the “Star-Spangled Banner” at the Opening General Session on Aug. 10 as well as the Cowboy’s Night at the Opry event on Aug. 12. The contest is sponsored by Norbrook.

The four finalists are:
    Karna Dam, Hooper, Neb.
    Carrie Behlke, Benkelman, Neb.
    Franki Moscato, Oshkosh, Wis.
    Kenli Twitchell, Rexburg, Idaho

Videos of the finalists are available for voting on the convention website at https://convention.ncba.org. The public can vote for their favorite singer once per day per person through June 18, and the winner will be announced June 21, 2021.

“I encourage everyone to watch these talented singers and vote for their favorite,” says Jennifer Hollingshead, director of meetings and events at NCBA. “We can’t wait to showcase the winner at this year’s convention.”

The winning singer will receive roundtrip airfare for two to Nashville, hotel room for four nights, convention registration for two, a meet-and-greet hosted by Norbrook, plus a pair of boots, pair of jeans and a shirt from Roper or Stetson.

For convention information and to register, visit https://convention.ncba.org/.



Central Valley Ag to connect high-speed internet in several Nebraska towns and surrounding areas with Nextlink, Land O’ Lakes and Microsoft

Central Valley Ag (CVA) announced today it is expanding access to broadband internet to residents of Duncan, Elgin, Humphrey, Monroe, Oakland, Petersburg, Platte Center, Randolph, St. Edward, Wakefield and West Point, Neb, and the surrounding communities in collaboration with internet service provider Nextlink, Land O’Lakes and Microsoft’s Airband Initiative.

“Our mission is to embrace the cooperative spirit to deliver value to our members,” said Carl Dickinson, President/CEO of CVA. “This partnership demonstrates the cooperative spirit and providing reliable broadband connectivity will deliver value to our members.”

Nextlink has installed high-speed broadband technology to CVA facilities, improving access to broadband connectivity throughout the area. This effort to improve internet connectivity has the potential to directly benefit residents in these rural areas who are currently unable to access adequate broadband service at their homes, businesses, or farming operations.

“We are so grateful to partner with CVA to accelerate the build-out of our high-speed internet network across Nebraska,” said Bill Baker, CEO of Nextlink Internet. “The partnership will result in widespread residential download speeds of up to100 Mbps across rural communities within CVA’s operational footprint as well as facilitate precision agriculture deployments utilizing cheaper, more stable networks. Nextlink’s partnership with CVA along with Land O’Lakes and Microsoft’s Airband Initiative make it possible to bring affordable and dependable high-speed internet to drive economic development through advancements in precision agriculture, home-based employment, distance learning, and telemedicine to those rural communities in need. CVA has empowered Nextlink to accomplish these efforts much faster for the CVA members and the public at large within the communities they operate.”

Not only is broadband increasingly critical to daily life, it also enables precision agriculture, increasing yields, improving productivity, and boosting profit potentials. Yet, according to the Federal Communications Commission, more than 14 million Americans do not have access to broadband, including nearly a quarter of Americans living in rural areas. Additionally, 60 percent of farmers say they lack the connectivity needed to run their business. This effort by CVA, Nextlink, Land O’Lakes, and Microsoft’s Airband Initiative aims to address these gaps.

“Rural America cannot be cut off from opportunity available throughout the rest of the United States,” said Vickie Robinson, general manager of Microsoft’s Airband Initiative. “By investing in partnerships like this, we can ensure rural communities get the connectivity they deserve to thrive in the 21st century economy.”

CVA is part of the Land O’Lakes member network helping to bridge the digital divide through awareness and advocacy through its American Connection Project, and Nextlink is a partner of Microsoft’s Airband Initiative, working to eliminate the rural broadband gap by partnering across the U.S. and throughout the globe to bring access to affordable connectivity. Plans are being made to bring service to additional communities in the CVA geography, including Hooper, NE; Scribner, NE; Snyder, NE; Tilden, NE; Royal, NE; Polk, NE; Bee, NE; Hinton, IA; Beloit, KS; Washington, KS; Asherville, KS; Norway, KS, and Lincoln, KS.

"We're so excited to be partnering with these organizations to bring real solutions for the lack of broadband access in these communities,” said Teddy Bekele, Chief Technology Officer at Land O’Lakes. “As a farmer-owned co-op with deep roots across rural America, Land O'Lakes will continue to raise awareness and devise more ways to increase access to digital connectivity for all Americans."

Customers in or around the Nebraska towns of Duncan, Elgin, Humphrey, Monroe, Oakland, Petersburg, Platte Center, Randolph, St. Edward, Wakefield and West Point, who are interested in this new broadband connectivity, are encouraged to visit the website nextlinkinternet.com/lp/cva to learn more and register to determine if the service is available at their location.



Nebraska Cattlemen Hires Hauge

Nebraska Cattlemen is pleased to announce the hire of Jacy Hauge as Director of Government Affairs. Jacy originates from Carson, North Dakota and is a recent graduate of North Dakota State University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Communications.Jacy comes to Nebraska Cattlemen with timely and relevant experience in the cattle industry and with agriculture non-profit organizations.

“I am excited for the opportunity to utilize the skill-set learned from working alongside North Dakota Stockmen’s Association members in policy as a member. I believe leveraging my communication background and experience to share the good work Nebraska Cattlemen is doing for members on the state and federal level will expand our reach with members and beyond.” said Hauge. “I look forward to working with our members to accomplish the goals of the association on a local, state and federal level.”

Jacy is actively involved on her family’s North Dakota ranch, where she works alongside her father making day to day management decisions.

“Nebraska Cattlemen is excited to round out our team with Jacy. Her hands on experience with all sectors of the cattle industry will benefit members in policy advocacy and in communications.” Said Pete McClymont, Executive Vice President. “Her addition to both Nebraska Cattlemen’s policy and communications teams will expand our presence and voice in all aspects of the organization’s work.”

Hauge began her duties on Tuesday, June 1 and can be reached at 402-475-2333 or via email at jhauge@necattlemen.org



Nebraska Extension weed management field day is June 23

Growers, crop consultants, ag professionals, and extension educators are encouraged to attend Nebraska Extension's weed management field day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 23 at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s South Central Agricultural Laboratory near Clay Center.

The field day will include on-site demonstrations of herbicides for weed control in corn, sorghum, and soybean. An early morning demonstration will focus on weed control in soybeans, followed by a demonstration of projects for weed control in corn and sorghum.  

“A number of projects will be demonstrated during the field day, including weed control in XtendFlex soybean, Enlist Soybean, and herbicide-resistant sorghum,” said Extension Weed Management Specialist Amit Jhala.

New this year for participants to learn about research project aimed at terminating cereal rye before and after planting soybean and control of volunteer soybean.   

Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) continuing education units are available.

There is no cost to attend the field day, but participants are asked to register at http://agronomy.unl.edu/fieldday.  

The South Central Agricultural Laboratory is 4.5 miles west of the intersection of Highways 14 and 6, or 12.4 miles east of Hastings on Highway 6. GPS coordinates of the field day site is 40.57539, -98.13776.



Ricketts Joins Letter Regarding DOJ Investigation of Meat Processors

Today, Governor Pete Ricketts announced that he had joined a letter with five other Governors to the U.S. Department of Justice seeking an update on a pending investigation regarding meat processors and allegations of anti-competitive behavior.

“Decades of consolidation in meatpacking has significantly limited the options that producers have to market their cattle and has created a situation where one segment of the beef industry has near total control over the entire market,” wrote the Governors in their letter.  “As a result, the consistently high prices realized on the boxed beef side are not being reflected on the producer side, forcing consumers to pay a premium for beef while threatening many of our producers with the loss of their business.”



Beef Symposium Begins with a Look at Future of the Industry

The opening general session of the 2021 Beef Improvement Federation Research Symposium and Convention gets right to the point: Where is the beef industry going? Speakers in the June 23 morning session will bring unique perspectives on topics that matter most for beef producers.

Beef Improvement Federation graphic.Dan Loy, Iowa Beef Center director and a member of the planning committee, said that as the pandemic disrupted the beef supply, consumers changed their cooking and eating habits. Now, as things move forward, it's not clear what the future of beef on the table will look like and what factors will influence consumer decisions. The first general session of 2021 BIF is designed to address these questions.

"Will consumers be looking once again for verification of how the beef was raised? Will consumers continue to pay for quality? How will these changes affect how cattle are raised?" Loy said. "Every decision in the value chain from breeding decisions to production practices and marketing is impacted by these factors."

The upcoming session speakers and topics are:
    Meat Consumer Purchasing Trends and Expectations — Michael Uetz, Midan Marketing managing principal.
    Lessons from Other Industries in Genetics — Jim Pillen, Pillen Family Farms owner.
    We Can Sell More Beef — Dan Thomson, Iowa State University Department of Animal Science chair.

All presenters will be part of a panel discussion following the individual presentations.

The 2021 BIF Research Symposium and Convention will be held June 22-25 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. All schedule and registration information is available on the event website https://beefimprovement.org/symposium.



Virtual Iowa Farm to School and Early Care Conference Is June 11

The 2021 Iowa Farm to School and Early Care Conference​ will be held entirely online on Friday, June 11.​ Hosted by the ​Iowa Farm to School and Early Care Network​, ​the conference will bring together farm to school and farm to early care stakeholders from across the state. Participants will share ideas, resources and successes to grow the farm to school and early care movement in Iowa.

Conference workshops, keynotes and a virtual field trip will be offered. The goal of the conference is to support and inspire those interested in starting or already leading farm to school and farm to early care programs across the state.

Topics covered include:
    Advocacy to support farm to school and early care programs.
    Culturally relevant school gardens.
    Growing the farm to school movement.
    Local procurement and food hubs.

The conference welcomes participation from food service professionals, school administrations, early childhood professionals, farmers, wellness and public health professionals, student leaders, community organizers, policy makers, family advocates and others who support Iowa’s farm to school and early care efforts.

"We're looking forward to hosting the annual Iowa Farm to School and Early Care Conference again for a consecutive fourth year,” said Chelsea Krist, Farm to School program coordinator with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. “We're leaning into the creative opportunities that come with planning a virtual conference. Alongside some really fun and informative sessions, the conference will offer brain breaks and "Quick Bite" sessions for attendees.”

Learn more about the conference, explore the agenda and register now. Registration closes June 10. For more information, contact Krista Smith, Farm to Early Care and Education Coordinator with the Iowa Association for the Education of Young Children, at krista@iowaaeyc.org.



Conservation Learning Group Published Water Quality Infographic Series

The Conservation Learning Group, a think tank organization based at Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and dedicated to addressing conservation and environmental challenges, recently published a series of infographics aimed at providing information about water quality and conservation topics relevant to Iowa in an easily consumed and understood format.

The six new infographics include an introduction to the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy as well as four “A Closer Look” pieces that dive into topics such as algal blooms and farmland ownership dynamics related to conservation.

“Our goal in publishing these infographics is to promote understanding and facilitate learning through science- and research-based information regarding water quality in Iowa and the INRS that is accessible to everyone,” said Matthew Helmers, director of the Iowa Nutrient Research Center and dean's professor in Iowa State University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

Using a combination of visual elements and text, each of the new documents presents facts and figures that will help readers easily gain an understanding of key issues. For those interested in delving deeper into these topics, each infographic contains references to additional helpful resources.

The infographics are hosted on the Conservation Learning Group website https://www.conservationlearninggroup.org/water-quality-infographic-series, and are free to download and distribute. Visitors to the site will also find videos and additional conservation and water quality resources.

The new infographic series includes:
    Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy - Aiming to Improve Water Quality.
    Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy - Frequently Asked Questions.
    A Closer Look: Harmful Algal Blooms.
    A Closer Look: What Drives Conservation Decisions in Iowa?
    A Closer Look: Iowa Farmland Ownership and Water Quality.
    A Closer Look: Stream Delivery of Nitrogen and Phosphorus.

“There has been a lot of public discussion about nutrients in our water, which has led to some confusion and misunderstandings,” continued Helmers. “Water quality is not just a rural or urban concern — it affects all Iowans, and it will take cooperation and collaboration from all sectors to successfully address nutrient reduction. CLG is committed to helping all Iowans learn and understand their role in keeping the only water we will ever have clean and safe.”



Corn Growers Welcome Stepped-up Basis Defense

U.S. House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott (D-GA) sent a letter yesterday to President Biden expressing his concerns to proposed changes in tax policy that would eliminate the stepped-up basis provisions used by farmers. The letter resulted from a conversation Chairman Scott had with the Corn Board last month on taxes and other priorities.

“We appreciate Chairman Scott’s leadership on preserving the stepped-up basis protections in the tax code for America’s corn farmers and stand ready to help him defend our farms and families from harmful taxation,” said National Corn Growers Assoc. President John Linder.  



Weekly Ethanol Production for 5/28/2021

According to EIA data analyzed by the Renewable Fuels Association for the week ending May 28, ethanol production scaled up by 23,000 barrels per day (b/d), or 2.3%, to 1.034 million b/d, equivalent to 43.43 million gallons daily and the highest level since March 2020. Production was 35.2% above the same week last year, which was affected by the pandemic, but it was 1.0% below the same week in 2019. The four-week average ethanol production volume increased 2.0% to 1.014 million b/d, equivalent to an annualized rate of 15.54 billion gallons (bg).

Ethanol stocks expanded to 19.6 million barrels, 3.2% above the prior week, when inventories hit their lowest point since 2016. Stocks were 12.8% below the year-ago level and 13.1% under the same week in 2019. Inventories rose across all regions except the East Coast (PADD 1) and Gulf Coast (PADD 3). Notably, the Midwest (PADD 2) saw the largest weekly volume increase in more than three years, up 10.4%.

The volume of gasoline supplied to the U.S. market, a measure of implied demand, declined 3.5% to 9.15 million b/d (140.21 bg annualized). Gasoline demand was 21.2% above a year ago but was 3.1% below the same week in 2019.

Conversely, refiner/blender net inputs of ethanol increased 1.1% to 916,000 b/d, equivalent to 14.04 bg annualized. This was 27.2% above a year ago but 1.6% below the same week in 2019.

There were zero imports of ethanol recorded for the twenty-fourth consecutive week. (Weekly export data for ethanol is not reported simultaneously; the latest export data is as of March 2021.)



US Propane/Propylene Stocks Up 9.1% as Exports Sink

U.S. supplies of propane/propylene jumped 9.1% to a 15-week high in the final week of May on hearty builds at the Gulf Coast PADD 3 and East Coast PADD 1 as overall export levels slid 44%, the latest data from the Energy Information Administration show.

EIA reported U.S. propane/propylene exports tumbled 619,000 barrels per day (bpd) to an eight-week low 789,000 bpd. Exports for the four weeks ended May 28 at 1.236 million bpd were 281,000 bpd more than the same period in 2020.

Total domestic propane/propylene supply rose 4.084 million bbl last week to 48.151 million bbl, the highest level since the week ended Feb. 12.  PADD 2 (Midwest) stocks rose for a fifth week, up 653,000 bbl to a 16-week high 12.118 million bbl.

U.S. refiner and blender net production of propane/propylene edged off an eight-week high, down 6,000 bpd to 2.325 million bpd, 336,000 bpd more than the same time in 2020. Four-week average output totaled 2.323 million bpd compared with the corresponding four weeks last year at 1.970 million bpd.

Implied propane/propylene demand moved off a more than one-month high, down 27,000 bpd to 1.031 million bpd. For the four weeks ended May 28, demand at 943,000 bpd was 14% more than the same time in 2020 while cumulative demand at 1.368 million bpd was 12.5% higher than the year earlier.



Lawmakers Urge Administration to Quickly Appeal Damaging Court Ruling to Hog Farmers
 
Congressional lawmakers are spearheading two letters to the administration, urgently requesting the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) appeal a recent federal district court ruling that, left unchallenged, will cause tremendous financial harm to American hog farmers starting at the end of this month.

The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) is urging USDA and the DOJ to quickly appeal the court ruling that, unless halted, will result in a 2.5 percent loss in pork packing plant capacity nationwide, and more than $80 million in reduced income for small U.S. hog farmers, according to an analysis by Iowa State University Economist Dr. Dermot Hayes.

The federal court’s decision—which takes effect on June 29—struck down a provision of USDA’s New Swine Inspection System (NSIS) allowing for faster harvest facility line speeds. NSIS, initiated during the Clinton administration and evaluated at five pilot plants over 20 years, was approved for industry-wide adoption in 2019. NSIS modernized an inspection system that had remained unchanged for more than 50 years. At a time when the United States is seeking to increase much-needed pork harvest capacity, the court order will reduce plant capacity at six plants running at NSIS line speeds by as much as 25 percent. The five original plants, which have been running at NSIS line speeds over the life of the program, have been safely operating for more than 20 years.

“We thank the lawmakers, led by Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Reps. Jim Hagedorn (R-Minn.) and Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.), for their support in recognizing the damaging ramifications this court ruling will have on hog farmers,” said NPPC President Jen Sorenson, communications director for Iowa Select Farms in West Des Moines, Iowa. “We urge other lawmakers to join the growing calls for USDA and the DOJ to quickly intervene, preventing this carnage to hog farmers,” she added.

“While the economic impact to these packers will be significant, it is the nation’s small- and medium-sized hog farmers who will suffer the greatest harm from upstream impacts. It is imperative that USDA act quickly to move for a stay of the judge’s order and an appeal to prevent this reduction in packing capacity, which is set to take place at the end of June,” the lawmakers noted in their letters.



Farm Bureau Urges Administration to Address Surge of Undocumented Immigrants

The American Farm Bureau Federation joined all 50 state Farm Bureaus and Puerto Rico Farm Bureau in sending a letter today urging the Biden administration to address the surge of undocumented immigrants entering the United States. The increase in illegal immigration is severely impacting farm and ranch families, putting property and personal safety at risk. The letter was sent to Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Interior Secretary Deb Haaland.

“We have been listening to the concerns of our members and hearing how their livelihoods are being affected by the surge on the border,” the letter states. “They (farmers) shared how their crops and property are being damaged, which in turn has caused financial hardship. For example, these landowners are experiencing cut fences, destroyed crops, compromised water sources, vandalism, litter on their property and more. Most importantly, the security and safety of these families are at stake given the current circumstances.”

The letter points out that local and state border security resources have been exhausted, leaving little help for farmers and ranchers. It highlights the problem of human smugglers, known as Coyotes, explaining that landowners live in fear while Coyotes reap a windfall from leaving people destitute.

“Human smugglers (Coyotes) are making false promises and doing whatever it takes to get paid and get away, including jeopardizing lives and property,” the letter continues. “In their desperation to evade law enforcement, Coyotes abandon people, steal vehicles, vandalize property and threaten the safety and livelihoods of farmers and ranchers. They are often criminals who smuggle drugs and firearms into the country, frequently leaving them on farmers’ and ranchers’ property, causing unrest for farm and ranch families.”

The letter asks the federal government to provide additional resources to secure the U.S. border.



National Sorghum Producers Welcomes Farm Credit as Silver Level Industry Partner

National Sorghum Producers is pleased to announce Farm Credit will be joining the NSP Industry Partner program as a Silver Level sponsor.

“We are excited to develop this new partnership with Farm Credit,” NSP Industry Relations Director Jamaca Battin said. “Farm Credit and its employees are at the center of rural communities and agriculture, providing financial services and support that make this partnership valuable to our organization and the members we serve.”

For over 100 years, Farm Credit has been a leader in providing credit and financial support to farmers, ranchers, farmer-owned cooperatives and other agribusinesses to increase American competitiveness around the globe. This history has helped Farm Credit build an understanding of rural needs, and it is committed to the success of those communities and American agriculture.

“Farm Credit’s commitment to America's sorghum producers and the farm organization that successfully advocates on their behalf is a natural extension of our mission to support rural communities and agriculture,” Farm Credit Council President and CEO Todd Van Hoose said. “We look forward to deepening our partnership to ensure the strength of the sorghum industry, today and tomorrow.”

Support from industry partners like Farm Credit helps NSP continue to advocate for, promote and defend the sorghum industry. For more information about the NSP Industry Partner program, contact NSP Industry Relations Director Jamaca Battin at jamaca@sorghumgrowers.com or visit SorghumGrowers.com/industry-partners.



NGFA celebrates 125th anniversary with themes for the future

National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) Chairman JoAnn Brouillette, president and managing partner of Demeter Lp in Fowler, Ind., today announced the launch of NGFA’s 125th anniversary celebration with a series of initiatives to guide member engagement throughout 2021 and the release of a new NGFA tagline – “Transforming America’s Harvest.”

NGFA’s anniversary year, which is being celebrated by nearly 400 attendees gathered at the NGFA’s 125th annual convention at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs on June 2-4, will focus on the noble purpose NGFA’s member companies perform in transforming the American farmer’s bounty into safe, nutritious, sustainable and affordable human and animal food. Founded in 1896, NGFA has been proud to represent and provide services for grain, feed and related commercial businesses for 125 years.

“This Association has grown into the most diverse and wide-ranging agribusiness association that encompasses all sectors of the industry,” Brouillette said during her NGFA Chairman’s address on June 3. “Our 125th anniversary themes are meant to be far-reaching and transformative – it will take more than just one year of work to achieve them! That’s why it’s important to encourage all talent at our member companies to become engaged actively and earnestly in this Association and to take advantage of what it has to offer.”

Throughout the year, NGFA will celebrate “Transforming America’s Harvest” with initiatives and projects that focus on the future of the grain, feed and processing industry and how to best position it to continue enhancing the growth and economic performance of U.S. agriculture in a global open market environment, Brouillette said.

NGFA President and CEO Mike Seyfert, noted: “Today is a day we celebrate not only NGFA’s excellent and remarkable past, but also a time we look forward with excitement to the opportunities the future provides to the Association and its members. These themes will lay the groundwork for the beginning of the next 125 years of moving the industry forward.”

NGFA’s 125th anniversary themes include:
Transforming the face of our future: Fostering an inclusive environment that attracts people of diverse backgrounds and cultures to the grain, feed and processing industry is crucial to the health and vitality of the industry and the NGFA. Earlier this year, the National Grain and Feed Foundation launched a scholarship in partnership with the Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS) national society. The Foundation will provide support to MANRRS student members who are engaged in undergraduate or graduate studies in the grain, feed or processing industry or a closely related field.

Transforming the health of our lands: Targeting the most environmentally sensitive portions of farmland with proven conservation practices will serve to increase the health of America’s soil, air and water as well as boost local, rural economies that depend on agricultural production. The Foundation has commissioned a study to analyze the effects of targeted conservation practices on environmental and economic health.

Transforming workplace safety culture: Creating a culture of safety in every facility and farm where grain is handled will contribute to a healthier and happier agricultural community and potentially save lives that are tragically lost in grain-related incidents every year. To complement an already robust suite of safety training materials available at ngfa.org/safety, NGFA will publish a new “Firefighting Manual: A Guide for Operators of Grain Handling Facilities and Fire Department Officials,” later this year.

Transforming global markets to be more open: NGFA will continue its trade policy efforts designed to create a more open global market environment in which the U.S. export industry can operate to further enhance global food security.  

Stay tuned for more 125th anniversary announcements throughout 2021. Learn more about NGFA’s 125th annual convention at ngfa.org/convention.



Kubota Announces Three Millionth Unit Sold

Kubota Tractor Corporation announced it has sold its three millionth unit in the United States. The L3901 tractor was sold by Kubota dealership Kenansville Equipment Company in Kenansville, North Carolina, to customer Mike Trombly, both of whom were recognized recently by Kubota executives in a special ceremony.

"We have been very focused on growing our business here in the U.S. by making strategic investments in infrastructure, processes, and personnel to meet the needs of our customers," said Harry Yoshida, President and CEO of Kubota North America and Kubota Tractor Corporations. "We have strengthened our distribution facilities in Kansas and Georgia, we have hired the right talent in the right places, and we continue to expand our product offerings based on feedback from our customers, and in partnership with Kubota dealers like Kenansville Equipment. The 3 millionth milestone demonstrates our continued commitment to investing and growing in the U.S."

The ceremony at the dealership was followed by a visit from Kubota executives to customer Mike Trombly's home.