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Since becoming president of AMC in March, Leah Olson has undertaken to better understand AMC’s members. In June and July, AMC employed Nanos Research to conduct a membership survey to identify what members value about their AMC membership. The results provide both the AMC staff and board of directors a baseline and insight as to what members are thinking, also enable us to assess what, if any, changes are required moving forward. Your input is much appreciated — thank you.
In addition to the survey results, Leah has visited over 40 regular and associate members’ facilities in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario. The survey results, as well as your feedback and commentary, is helping guide the development of AMC’s strategic plan, which will be rolled out at our 45th annual convention being held at the Fairmont Winnipeg from December 2 to 4.
SUMMARY OF KEY ISSUES RAISED IN THE MEMBERSHIP SURVEY:
Below is a summary of what you told us in the survey:
Paid AMC members gave the association an average score of 5.96 out of 10, with networking opportunities being top driver of value:
• Reasons for Membership: The two reasons for AMC membership cited most often are that AMC promotes networking and relationships with other manufacturers (25%), and that it helps better understand and support customers (20.3%).
• Satisfaction: The overall level of satisfaction with the AMC is mostly neutral, with more than half of respondents giving a rating of 4 to 7 on a scale of 1 to 10, and about a quarter giving a rating of 8 to 10. In the associate category, 29% said their satisfaction levels were high, compared to 22% of regular members who would say the same thing.
• Key Strengths and Weaknesses: The AMC strengths most cited by respondents include providing networking opportunities (28%), followed by that it represents the industry, and third that AMC provides a voice for manufacturers (24%). Regarding AMC’s weaknesses, nearly one-fifth of respondents (19%) stated that there is a lack of services provided to members, while 17% stated that there is a lack of equal presence in Canada, and 15% said that the AMC lacks influence and effectiveness.
• Importance vs. Value: The highest rated AMC service was networking opportunities with other members; with four in five respondents (81%) saying it had high importance. This service also received the highest value rating, with 68% of respondents saying it had high value. More than half of respondents ranked the following services as high importance: government advocacy on issues of importance (64%, with only 33% of respondents considering it high value), access to industry-related information, data and technical advice (54%, with 47% of respondents considering it high value) and networking opportunities with politicians, government officials and industry leaders (51%, with only 35% of respondents considering it high value).
• AMC Events: 40% of respondents said that they regularly attend AMC events, while 30% attend occasionally and 21% said that they rarely attend events. In terms of what they would change about the events held by AMC, 20% of respondents said that they would incorporate more speakers, networking opportunities and group discussions to increase the value of events. Ten per cent of respondents said that they would like more regional events to be held.
• Communications with AMC: 60% of respondents said that they felt they receive just the right amount of communication from AMC, while 32% feel they don’t receive enough communication. Only 2% of respondents felt that they receive too much communication from AMC. As well, a large majority of respondents (77%) said that they have either favourable or somewhat favourable views of the communications they receive from the association. In terms of their preferred way to receive AMC communications, 47% of respondents named electronic publications and newsletters as their first-ranked choice, while 30% listed emails from the president and other staff as their second-ranked. Forty-one percent of regular paid members said that emails from the president and staff was their second ranked choice for communication methods from AMC. Thirty-nine percent of regular paid members said that they feel they don’t receive enough communication from AMC.
• AMC Publications: The majority of respondents has either a favourable or somewhat favourable impressions of the following AMC publications: Implement Success biannual magazine (83%), Connection (74%) and the Membership Directory (83%).
• Recommending AMC: 81% of respondents either agreed or somewhat agreed that they would recommend membership in AMC to a business associate, partner or supplier. Only four percent of respondents said that they somewhat disagreed or disagreed with the statement.
• Advice for AMC: When asked if they had any advice for AMC, 20% said that AMC should have clearly defined objectives, while 17% said that they should focus on assisting members.
Again, thank you for your insight and commentary on what you value about your AMC membership and what you want to help your business. Over the coming months, the AMC board of directors and staff will be working together to refine AMC’s service offerings in 2016.
If you have questions about the membership survey and how it is helping inform the development of AMC’s strategic plan, please email Leah at leah@a-m-c.ca.
In addition to the survey results, Leah has visited over 40 regular and associate members’ facilities in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario. The survey results, as well as your feedback and commentary, is helping guide the development of AMC’s strategic plan, which will be rolled out at our 45th annual convention being held at the Fairmont Winnipeg from December 2 to 4.
SUMMARY OF KEY ISSUES RAISED IN THE MEMBERSHIP SURVEY:
Below is a summary of what you told us in the survey:
Paid AMC members gave the association an average score of 5.96 out of 10, with networking opportunities being top driver of value:
• Reasons for Membership: The two reasons for AMC membership cited most often are that AMC promotes networking and relationships with other manufacturers (25%), and that it helps better understand and support customers (20.3%).
• Satisfaction: The overall level of satisfaction with the AMC is mostly neutral, with more than half of respondents giving a rating of 4 to 7 on a scale of 1 to 10, and about a quarter giving a rating of 8 to 10. In the associate category, 29% said their satisfaction levels were high, compared to 22% of regular members who would say the same thing.
• Key Strengths and Weaknesses: The AMC strengths most cited by respondents include providing networking opportunities (28%), followed by that it represents the industry, and third that AMC provides a voice for manufacturers (24%). Regarding AMC’s weaknesses, nearly one-fifth of respondents (19%) stated that there is a lack of services provided to members, while 17% stated that there is a lack of equal presence in Canada, and 15% said that the AMC lacks influence and effectiveness.
• Importance vs. Value: The highest rated AMC service was networking opportunities with other members; with four in five respondents (81%) saying it had high importance. This service also received the highest value rating, with 68% of respondents saying it had high value. More than half of respondents ranked the following services as high importance: government advocacy on issues of importance (64%, with only 33% of respondents considering it high value), access to industry-related information, data and technical advice (54%, with 47% of respondents considering it high value) and networking opportunities with politicians, government officials and industry leaders (51%, with only 35% of respondents considering it high value).
• AMC Events: 40% of respondents said that they regularly attend AMC events, while 30% attend occasionally and 21% said that they rarely attend events. In terms of what they would change about the events held by AMC, 20% of respondents said that they would incorporate more speakers, networking opportunities and group discussions to increase the value of events. Ten per cent of respondents said that they would like more regional events to be held.
• Communications with AMC: 60% of respondents said that they felt they receive just the right amount of communication from AMC, while 32% feel they don’t receive enough communication. Only 2% of respondents felt that they receive too much communication from AMC. As well, a large majority of respondents (77%) said that they have either favourable or somewhat favourable views of the communications they receive from the association. In terms of their preferred way to receive AMC communications, 47% of respondents named electronic publications and newsletters as their first-ranked choice, while 30% listed emails from the president and other staff as their second-ranked. Forty-one percent of regular paid members said that emails from the president and staff was their second ranked choice for communication methods from AMC. Thirty-nine percent of regular paid members said that they feel they don’t receive enough communication from AMC.
• AMC Publications: The majority of respondents has either a favourable or somewhat favourable impressions of the following AMC publications: Implement Success biannual magazine (83%), Connection (74%) and the Membership Directory (83%).
• Recommending AMC: 81% of respondents either agreed or somewhat agreed that they would recommend membership in AMC to a business associate, partner or supplier. Only four percent of respondents said that they somewhat disagreed or disagreed with the statement.
• Advice for AMC: When asked if they had any advice for AMC, 20% said that AMC should have clearly defined objectives, while 17% said that they should focus on assisting members.
Again, thank you for your insight and commentary on what you value about your AMC membership and what you want to help your business. Over the coming months, the AMC board of directors and staff will be working together to refine AMC’s service offerings in 2016.
If you have questions about the membership survey and how it is helping inform the development of AMC’s strategic plan, please email Leah at leah@a-m-c.ca.
Even though the 45th AMC Convention and Trade Show is still a little ways away, we have been busy arranging speakers, securing sponsorships and booking trade show booths. We have received a lot of positive feedback on having the convention and trade show held away from the CFPS and anticipate having a great turn out. We have already sold over half of our trade show booths, and have a number of first-time exhibitors. If you are considering having a booth at the trade show, please let us know as soon as possible as we anticipate it being a sellout! The deadline for securing your booth space is November 2.
Our luncheon speaker will be the Honorable Kevin Chief, Manitoba Minister of Jobs and the Economy. Growing up in Winnipeg’s North End, Minister Chief quickly learned to spot people who could see potential where others might only see hardship. He is always looking to learn from the experience and ideas of people who have overcome adversity and want to help others do the same.
In the afternoon, we have Peter Miller, managing director with KPMG. Peter is a corporate finance professional experienced in M&A, divestitures, business valuations, fairness opinions and debt and equity private placements. He has directed corporate finance mandates, including advising independent committees of boards of directors, in a broad array of industries, including the grain and agricultural, manufacturing and distribution, food processing, financial services, consumer products and utility sectors. He has advised the Canadian Wheat Board of its business strategy and business valuation matters following the enactment of Bill C-18, and was also concurring partner on the Fairness Opinion provided by KPMG Australia to the ABB Grain Limited board of directors in connection with Viterra Inc.’s acquisition of ABB. He has advised the purchases and sales of private and family-owned ag equipment/implement manufacturing companies, ag equipment dealerships, tier I ag OEM suppliers and crop input companies.
We are still finalizing plans for the rest of the afternoon’s speaker sessions. We will have a speaker from Westest, as well as a representative from the welding industry. The details of the remaining speaker sessions will be up on the AMC website shortly.
After some spare time to check out the trade show, we will have dinner and be entertained by comedian Big Daddy Tazz! Now based in Winnipeg, Tazz grew up on a farm in Saskatchewan. He has been seen and heard on TV specials and radio, has performed in a number of comedy festivals across Canada, and holds the record for longest continuous stand-up comedy. For a sneak peek of his act, visit his site at www.bigdaddytazz.com.
On Friday, we will be getting on the bus to tour two of our members’ facilities. First we will head to Buhler, which has kindly offered to provide lunch. We will then continue on to MacDon. The day will wind up by 2 p.m.
AMC would like to thank its sponsors for their generous support of the convention. This year, we are offering different sponsorship packages that enable members to sponsor a specific component of the convention. There are still sponsorship opportunities available.
If you haven’t yet registered for the convention or secured your trade show booth, please do so at www.a-m-c.ca. There are links to the registration form, hotel reservation site, trade show floor map and sponsorship form. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Shannon Bachorick at 306-522-2710 x 224 or shannon@a-m-c.ca.
AMC can’t wait to see you at convention in Winnipeg this December!
As for the convention itself, Wednesday evening will start with registration starting at 5 p.m. and continue with an informal reception. We will be broadcasting the hockey game during the reception as the Winnipeg Jets host the Toronto Maple Leafs that evening.
Thursday will be a jam-packed day! We are very excited to have Allen Rider as our keynote speaker. Raised on a family farm in northeastern Colorado, Allen has been associated with agriculture and equipment almost his entire life. During the last decade, he has worked as a business consultant and served on a variety of corporate boards. Immediately prior, he worked for New Holland for nearly 25 years serving in a variety of management roles in product engineering, manufacturing and sales and marketing before retiring from his role as president of New Holland North America, CNH, in January 2004. During the 1970s, he was on the Agricultural Engineering faculty at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln and Oklahoma State University. He has a BSc and MSc in agricultural engineering from Colorado State University, and a PhD from the University of Illinois, Urbana.
The morning will also include the AGM, where we will be introducing AMC’s new strategic plan. AMC recently asked members what they like about AMC and where they would like to see change, and we have been speaking with members personally during industry tours. With this feedback, we have created a plan that will improve the value that AMC provides our members. We are very excited about our new direction and look forward to presenting AMC’s strategic plan to you.Our luncheon speaker will be the Honorable Kevin Chief, Manitoba Minister of Jobs and the Economy. Growing up in Winnipeg’s North End, Minister Chief quickly learned to spot people who could see potential where others might only see hardship. He is always looking to learn from the experience and ideas of people who have overcome adversity and want to help others do the same.
In the afternoon, we have Peter Miller, managing director with KPMG. Peter is a corporate finance professional experienced in M&A, divestitures, business valuations, fairness opinions and debt and equity private placements. He has directed corporate finance mandates, including advising independent committees of boards of directors, in a broad array of industries, including the grain and agricultural, manufacturing and distribution, food processing, financial services, consumer products and utility sectors. He has advised the Canadian Wheat Board of its business strategy and business valuation matters following the enactment of Bill C-18, and was also concurring partner on the Fairness Opinion provided by KPMG Australia to the ABB Grain Limited board of directors in connection with Viterra Inc.’s acquisition of ABB. He has advised the purchases and sales of private and family-owned ag equipment/implement manufacturing companies, ag equipment dealerships, tier I ag OEM suppliers and crop input companies.
We are still finalizing plans for the rest of the afternoon’s speaker sessions. We will have a speaker from Westest, as well as a representative from the welding industry. The details of the remaining speaker sessions will be up on the AMC website shortly.
After some spare time to check out the trade show, we will have dinner and be entertained by comedian Big Daddy Tazz! Now based in Winnipeg, Tazz grew up on a farm in Saskatchewan. He has been seen and heard on TV specials and radio, has performed in a number of comedy festivals across Canada, and holds the record for longest continuous stand-up comedy. For a sneak peek of his act, visit his site at www.bigdaddytazz.com.
On Friday, we will be getting on the bus to tour two of our members’ facilities. First we will head to Buhler, which has kindly offered to provide lunch. We will then continue on to MacDon. The day will wind up by 2 p.m.
AMC would like to thank its sponsors for their generous support of the convention. This year, we are offering different sponsorship packages that enable members to sponsor a specific component of the convention. There are still sponsorship opportunities available.
If you haven’t yet registered for the convention or secured your trade show booth, please do so at www.a-m-c.ca. There are links to the registration form, hotel reservation site, trade show floor map and sponsorship form. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Shannon Bachorick at 306-522-2710 x 224 or shannon@a-m-c.ca.
AMC can’t wait to see you at convention in Winnipeg this December!
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ST JOSEPH, MICHIGAN— The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) announces the completion of ANSI/ASAE S331.6, Implement Power Take-off Drive Shaft Specifications.
This standard establishes multiple categories of universal-joint drive shafts with two subsets of telescoping members each, one heavy duty and one regular duty. The revision updates the normative references and terminology and includes categories and test parameters for type-4 power take-offs.
ASABE members with standards access and those with site-license privileges can access the full-text of the standard by electronic download in about two weeks. Location for the download is on the ASABE online Technical Library at: elibrary.asabe.org. Others can obtain a copy for a fee directly from the library or by contacting ASABE headquarters at OrderStandard@asabe.org.
ASABE is recognized worldwide as a standards developing organization for food, agricultural, and biological systems, with more than 250 standards currently in publication. Conformance to ASABE standards is voluntary, except where required by state, provincial, or other governmental requirements, and the documents are developed by consensus in accordance with procedures approved by the American National Standards Institute. For information on this or any other ASABE standard, contact Scott Cedarquist at 269-932-7031, cedarq@asabe.org. A current listing of all ASABE standards projects can be found on the ASABE web site at www.asabe.org/projects.
ASABE is an international scientific and educational organization dedicated to the advancement of engineering applicable to agricultural, food, and biological systems. Further information on the Society can be obtained by contacting ASABE at (269) 429-0300, emailing hq@asabe.org or visiting www.asabe.org/.
CONTACT
Dolores Landeck
269-932-7039
landeck@asabe.org
This standard establishes multiple categories of universal-joint drive shafts with two subsets of telescoping members each, one heavy duty and one regular duty. The revision updates the normative references and terminology and includes categories and test parameters for type-4 power take-offs.
ASABE members with standards access and those with site-license privileges can access the full-text of the standard by electronic download in about two weeks. Location for the download is on the ASABE online Technical Library at: elibrary.asabe.org. Others can obtain a copy for a fee directly from the library or by contacting ASABE headquarters at OrderStandard@asabe.org.
ASABE is recognized worldwide as a standards developing organization for food, agricultural, and biological systems, with more than 250 standards currently in publication. Conformance to ASABE standards is voluntary, except where required by state, provincial, or other governmental requirements, and the documents are developed by consensus in accordance with procedures approved by the American National Standards Institute. For information on this or any other ASABE standard, contact Scott Cedarquist at 269-932-7031, cedarq@asabe.org. A current listing of all ASABE standards projects can be found on the ASABE web site at www.asabe.org/projects.
ASABE is an international scientific and educational organization dedicated to the advancement of engineering applicable to agricultural, food, and biological systems. Further information on the Society can be obtained by contacting ASABE at (269) 429-0300, emailing hq@asabe.org or visiting www.asabe.org/.
CONTACT
Dolores Landeck
269-932-7039
landeck@asabe.org
Agritechnica 2015: Advanced solutions on the preservation of resources and the environment on show at Systems & Components
(DLG). Climate change mitigation is clearly about the reduction of emissions. Germany is implementing the G7 resolutions by pursuing a national dialogue on a climate change mitigation plan 2050 which will entail extensive changes for the agricultural industry as well. For the industry to apply new technologies as future-proof solutions the scientific community, manufacturers and farmers will have to cooperate very closely. And indeed, the suppliers’ industry is presenting exceptionally innovative solutions at the Systems & Components forum.
Systems & Components
This international platform for mobile applications is held from 10 to 14 November 2015 (preview days on 8 and 9 Nov) at Agritechnica, the world’s leading trade fair for agricultural machinery and equipment in Hanover. This fair within the fair appeals to trade visitors from all walks of the agricultural industry – scientists, developers, purchasers, manufacturers and dealers – and also extends to related fields such as construction, mining, road construction and earth moving. Presenting a special programme and activities on the topic of ‘Future Farming’, System & Components offers dedicated pathways, a forum and a special show. Featuring special visual effects and themes, the pathways will guide the visitors through the individual aspects of the topic: efficiency, dependability, ergonomics/safety and environmental protection.
A printed guide will be available to introduce the individual exhibits and exhibitors. The ‘Environmental impact/footprint’ pathway deals with the preservation of resources and the environment. Here, everything revolves around systems, modules and components and the impact they make and the solutions they can offer. Exploring all key assemblies that make up a machine - engine, hydraulics, axles, transmission, the cab, electronic systems, and software applications – the Systems & Components platform presents environmentally viable solutions developed by manufacturers such as Carraro, Claas, Comer, Danfoss, Fluidesign, Fluitronics, GKN, Kramp, Liebherr, Sauer Bibus and Thermamax.
Preservation of resources and the environment
Faced with ever tightening emission limits, manufacturers and suppliers have to investigate into more fuel efficient combustion processes and ways of reducing emission levels. Compliance with the latest emission standards not only asks for the use of proper fuels and fluids but also for a new approach to exhaust gas treatment.
In close cooperation with leading farm machinery manufacturers, Thermamax developed a new high-temperature insolation system for hot gas components. Made from stainless steel and fibres that have damping properties and precision-fit with hemmed edges, the system matches even very complex geometries. It maintains the temperature at optimum levels in all critical areas of the machine. Not only does it reduce the temperature inside the engine compartment and protect sensitive components from heating but maintains the system temperature and enhances the efficiency of the turbocharger, the particulate filter and catalysts as well as of SCR-hydrolysis systems. At the same time, it reduces the use of fluids and offers great durability, fire protection and high mechanical strength.
Soil protection translates into higher yields and protecting our soils form excessive compaction helps reduce tillage works in the following season.
Terra Trac is a well-proven running gear by Claas which has now received an update. Offering a width of up to 90cm, these tracks reduce compaction by as much as about 66 percent and improve traction by about 25 percent in hilly and sloping land as well as in wet conditions including rice fields. The running gear offers a substantially lower rolling resistance, wheel slip and a much better fuel economy. All Terra Trac drive wheels, idler wheels and support wheels benefit from individual suspension that reduces the shock loads to the body and chassis and courtesy of auto levelling improves operator comfort and machine stability when travelling around bends.
Exhibitor Contact:
Dr. Raffaele Talarico
Exhibitor Support Services and Technical Programme
Tel: 39 051 632 1270
Fax: 49 (0)69 24788 8557
Mobile: 39 (0)389 422 7414
R.Talarico@DLG.org
Company Contact:
DLG e. V., Service Dep. Communication
Intern. Media and Communications Manager
Dr. Malene Conlong
Eschborner Landstra?e 122
60489 Frankfurt a. M.
Germany
Tel. 49 (0)69 247 88-237
Fax 49 (0)69 247 88-112
M.Conlong@DLG.org
www.DLG.org
Press Contact:
Benson GmbH
Agentur für angewandte Kommunikation
Gisela Benson
Hangstrasse 18
86922 Eresing
Germany
Tel. 49 (0)8193 937393
Fax 49 (0)8193 937395
Gisela.Benson@agentur-benson.de
www.agentur-benson.de
Please refer any publications, links or print editions to the agency
(DLG). Climate change mitigation is clearly about the reduction of emissions. Germany is implementing the G7 resolutions by pursuing a national dialogue on a climate change mitigation plan 2050 which will entail extensive changes for the agricultural industry as well. For the industry to apply new technologies as future-proof solutions the scientific community, manufacturers and farmers will have to cooperate very closely. And indeed, the suppliers’ industry is presenting exceptionally innovative solutions at the Systems & Components forum.
Systems & Components
This international platform for mobile applications is held from 10 to 14 November 2015 (preview days on 8 and 9 Nov) at Agritechnica, the world’s leading trade fair for agricultural machinery and equipment in Hanover. This fair within the fair appeals to trade visitors from all walks of the agricultural industry – scientists, developers, purchasers, manufacturers and dealers – and also extends to related fields such as construction, mining, road construction and earth moving. Presenting a special programme and activities on the topic of ‘Future Farming’, System & Components offers dedicated pathways, a forum and a special show. Featuring special visual effects and themes, the pathways will guide the visitors through the individual aspects of the topic: efficiency, dependability, ergonomics/safety and environmental protection.
A printed guide will be available to introduce the individual exhibits and exhibitors. The ‘Environmental impact/footprint’ pathway deals with the preservation of resources and the environment. Here, everything revolves around systems, modules and components and the impact they make and the solutions they can offer. Exploring all key assemblies that make up a machine - engine, hydraulics, axles, transmission, the cab, electronic systems, and software applications – the Systems & Components platform presents environmentally viable solutions developed by manufacturers such as Carraro, Claas, Comer, Danfoss, Fluidesign, Fluitronics, GKN, Kramp, Liebherr, Sauer Bibus and Thermamax.
Preservation of resources and the environment
Faced with ever tightening emission limits, manufacturers and suppliers have to investigate into more fuel efficient combustion processes and ways of reducing emission levels. Compliance with the latest emission standards not only asks for the use of proper fuels and fluids but also for a new approach to exhaust gas treatment.
In close cooperation with leading farm machinery manufacturers, Thermamax developed a new high-temperature insolation system for hot gas components. Made from stainless steel and fibres that have damping properties and precision-fit with hemmed edges, the system matches even very complex geometries. It maintains the temperature at optimum levels in all critical areas of the machine. Not only does it reduce the temperature inside the engine compartment and protect sensitive components from heating but maintains the system temperature and enhances the efficiency of the turbocharger, the particulate filter and catalysts as well as of SCR-hydrolysis systems. At the same time, it reduces the use of fluids and offers great durability, fire protection and high mechanical strength.
Soil protection translates into higher yields and protecting our soils form excessive compaction helps reduce tillage works in the following season.
Terra Trac is a well-proven running gear by Claas which has now received an update. Offering a width of up to 90cm, these tracks reduce compaction by as much as about 66 percent and improve traction by about 25 percent in hilly and sloping land as well as in wet conditions including rice fields. The running gear offers a substantially lower rolling resistance, wheel slip and a much better fuel economy. All Terra Trac drive wheels, idler wheels and support wheels benefit from individual suspension that reduces the shock loads to the body and chassis and courtesy of auto levelling improves operator comfort and machine stability when travelling around bends.
Exhibitor Contact:
Dr. Raffaele Talarico
Exhibitor Support Services and Technical Programme
Tel: 39 051 632 1270
Fax: 49 (0)69 24788 8557
Mobile: 39 (0)389 422 7414
R.Talarico@DLG.org
Company Contact:
DLG e. V., Service Dep. Communication
Intern. Media and Communications Manager
Dr. Malene Conlong
Eschborner Landstra?e 122
60489 Frankfurt a. M.
Germany
Tel. 49 (0)69 247 88-237
Fax 49 (0)69 247 88-112
M.Conlong@DLG.org
www.DLG.org
Press Contact:
Benson GmbH
Agentur für angewandte Kommunikation
Gisela Benson
Hangstrasse 18
86922 Eresing
Germany
Tel. 49 (0)8193 937393
Fax 49 (0)8193 937395
Gisela.Benson@agentur-benson.de
www.agentur-benson.de
Please refer any publications, links or print editions to the agency
ST JOSEPH, MICHIGAN— The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) has initiated a project to develop a terminology and method standard for precision seed planters.
The industry currently uses inconsistent terminology to describe seeder performance. This standard would provide a reference for precision-planter testing terminology and methods.
The project committee welcomes input on the draft. Those with industry or user experience with agricultural seed planters are invited to contact project leader Randy Taylor, at randy.taylor@okstate.edu. Interested individuals from the academic community, including faculty and students, are also encouraged to participate.
ASABE is recognized worldwide as a standards developing organization for food, agricultural, and biological systems, with more than 250 standards currently in publication. Conformance to ASABE standards is voluntary, except where required by state, provincial, or other governmental requirements, and the documents are developed by consensus in accordance with procedures approved by the American National Standards Institute. For information on this or any other ASABE standard, contact Scott Cedarquist at 269-932-7031, cedarq@asabe.org. A current listing of all ASABE standards projects can be found on the ASABE web site at www.asabe.org/projects.
ASABE is an international scientific and educational organization dedicated to the advancement of engineering applicable to agricultural, food, and biological systems. Further information on the Society can be obtained by contacting ASABE at (269) 429-0300, emailing hq@asabe.org or visiting www.asabe.org/.
CONTACT
Dolores Landeck
269-932-7039
landeck@asabe.org
The industry currently uses inconsistent terminology to describe seeder performance. This standard would provide a reference for precision-planter testing terminology and methods.
The project committee welcomes input on the draft. Those with industry or user experience with agricultural seed planters are invited to contact project leader Randy Taylor, at randy.taylor@okstate.edu. Interested individuals from the academic community, including faculty and students, are also encouraged to participate.
ASABE is recognized worldwide as a standards developing organization for food, agricultural, and biological systems, with more than 250 standards currently in publication. Conformance to ASABE standards is voluntary, except where required by state, provincial, or other governmental requirements, and the documents are developed by consensus in accordance with procedures approved by the American National Standards Institute. For information on this or any other ASABE standard, contact Scott Cedarquist at 269-932-7031, cedarq@asabe.org. A current listing of all ASABE standards projects can be found on the ASABE web site at www.asabe.org/projects.
ASABE is an international scientific and educational organization dedicated to the advancement of engineering applicable to agricultural, food, and biological systems. Further information on the Society can be obtained by contacting ASABE at (269) 429-0300, emailing hq@asabe.org or visiting www.asabe.org/.
CONTACT
Dolores Landeck
269-932-7039
landeck@asabe.org
ST JOSEPH, MICHIGAN — The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) announces the formation of a new technical committee focused on unmanned aerial systems (UAS).
Joining more than three dozen established committees in the Society’s Machinery Systems technical community, the UAS committee, designated MS-60, will focus on research, education, and the development of standards pertaining to this rapidly expanding area of the agricultural industry.
The committee is chaired by Wayne Woldt, an associate professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. MS-60 will address the development and applications of unmanned aerial systems in agriculture, associated autonomous control systems, integrated multi-mode sensor payloads, data links and communication systems, and synthesis of UAS-derived data across the full scope of ASABE technical interests.
ASABE welcomes participation on all of its technical committees, including MS-60. Those with interest should contact Travis Tsunemori, ASABE staff engineer, at travist@asabe.org.
ASABE is an international scientific and educational organization dedicated to the advancement of engineering applicable to agricultural, food, and biological systems. Further information on the Society can be obtained by contacting ASABE at (269) 429-0300, emailing hq@asabe.org or visiting www.asabe.org/.
CONTACT
Dolores Landeck
269-932-7039
landeck@asabe.org
Joining more than three dozen established committees in the Society’s Machinery Systems technical community, the UAS committee, designated MS-60, will focus on research, education, and the development of standards pertaining to this rapidly expanding area of the agricultural industry.
The committee is chaired by Wayne Woldt, an associate professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. MS-60 will address the development and applications of unmanned aerial systems in agriculture, associated autonomous control systems, integrated multi-mode sensor payloads, data links and communication systems, and synthesis of UAS-derived data across the full scope of ASABE technical interests.
ASABE welcomes participation on all of its technical committees, including MS-60. Those with interest should contact Travis Tsunemori, ASABE staff engineer, at travist@asabe.org.
ASABE is an international scientific and educational organization dedicated to the advancement of engineering applicable to agricultural, food, and biological systems. Further information on the Society can be obtained by contacting ASABE at (269) 429-0300, emailing hq@asabe.org or visiting www.asabe.org/.
CONTACT
Dolores Landeck
269-932-7039
landeck@asabe.org
ST JOSEPH, MICHIGAN— The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) has been named administrator of the US technical advisory group (US TAG) for ISO/TC 293, Feed Machinery. The US TAG serves as the committee responsible for coordinating the US position on ISO standards related to machinery for animal feed.
Established earlier this year, ISO/TC 293 will oversee the development of international standards for individual machines, processing systems, environmental protection, and specific technical requirements of feed machinery used in processing mills.
TC/293 was established despite formally expressed concerns by various US organizations that questioned its need. Engagement through the US TAG is now crucial to ensuring US interests are represented. Those with the expertise and interest in participating in the work of the US TAG are encouraged to contact Scott Cedarquist (cedarq@asabe.org; 269/932-7031) for more information.
ASABE is recognized worldwide as a standards developing organization for food, agricultural, and biological systems, with more than 250 standards currently in publication. Conformance to ASABE standards is voluntary, except where required by state, provincial, or other governmental requirements, and the documents are developed by consensus in accordance with procedures approved by the American National Standards Institute. For information on this or any other ASABE standards activity, contact Scott Cedarquist at 269-932-7031, cedarq@asabe.org. A current listing of all ASABE standards projects can be found on the ASABE web site at www.asabe.org/projects.
ASABE is an international scientific and educational organization dedicated to the advancement of engineering applicable to agricultural, food, and biological systems. Further information on the Society can be obtained by contacting ASABE at (269) 429-0300, emailing hq@asabe.org or visiting www.asabe.org/.
CONTACT
Dolores Landeck
269-932-7039
landeck@asabe.org
Established earlier this year, ISO/TC 293 will oversee the development of international standards for individual machines, processing systems, environmental protection, and specific technical requirements of feed machinery used in processing mills.
TC/293 was established despite formally expressed concerns by various US organizations that questioned its need. Engagement through the US TAG is now crucial to ensuring US interests are represented. Those with the expertise and interest in participating in the work of the US TAG are encouraged to contact Scott Cedarquist (cedarq@asabe.org; 269/932-7031) for more information.
ASABE is recognized worldwide as a standards developing organization for food, agricultural, and biological systems, with more than 250 standards currently in publication. Conformance to ASABE standards is voluntary, except where required by state, provincial, or other governmental requirements, and the documents are developed by consensus in accordance with procedures approved by the American National Standards Institute. For information on this or any other ASABE standards activity, contact Scott Cedarquist at 269-932-7031, cedarq@asabe.org. A current listing of all ASABE standards projects can be found on the ASABE web site at www.asabe.org/projects.
ASABE is an international scientific and educational organization dedicated to the advancement of engineering applicable to agricultural, food, and biological systems. Further information on the Society can be obtained by contacting ASABE at (269) 429-0300, emailing hq@asabe.org or visiting www.asabe.org/.
CONTACT
Dolores Landeck
269-932-7039
landeck@asabe.org
COMING EVENTS
As we are all aware, Canadians will be heading to the polls on October 19 to vote. In the lead up to the federal election, the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA), working with media partner Glacier FarmMedia, will host the national agriculture leaders’ debate on September 30.
Western Saskatchewan Conservative MP and incumbent minister of agriculture the Honourable Gerry Ritz is confirmed to attend, as are the Liberals’ agriculture critic, the New Democrats’ lead agriculture critic, Niagara-area MP Malcolm Allen, Nova Scotia MP Mark Eyking, and Green Party deputy leader and Thunder Bay MP Bruce Hyer. A representative from the Bloc Québécois has not yet been confirmed.
CFA says the debate, "will highlight issues facing Canadian farmers and give an opportunity for each party to outline its platform positions as they pertain to Canada’s farm and food future." Debate questions will come from Canadian farmers in pre-recorded video clips.
Find out more information at www.cfa-fca.ca/node/2238 about this debate and how farmers and AMC members can attend either in person or watch the live webcast. For those who are unable to attend, after September 30 the video will be available in whole and also in segments across the Glacier FarmMedia online network on websites such as The Western Producer, Manitoba Co-operator and Alberta Farmer Express, as well as here on www.a-m-c.ca. Public affairs cable channel CPAC plans to rebroadcast the farm debate but hasn’t yet confirmed if it will broadcast the event live. Cable or satellite subscribers should check their listings nearer the debate date.
Western Saskatchewan Conservative MP and incumbent minister of agriculture the Honourable Gerry Ritz is confirmed to attend, as are the Liberals’ agriculture critic, the New Democrats’ lead agriculture critic, Niagara-area MP Malcolm Allen, Nova Scotia MP Mark Eyking, and Green Party deputy leader and Thunder Bay MP Bruce Hyer. A representative from the Bloc Québécois has not yet been confirmed.
CFA says the debate, "will highlight issues facing Canadian farmers and give an opportunity for each party to outline its platform positions as they pertain to Canada’s farm and food future." Debate questions will come from Canadian farmers in pre-recorded video clips.
Find out more information at www.cfa-fca.ca/node/2238 about this debate and how farmers and AMC members can attend either in person or watch the live webcast. For those who are unable to attend, after September 30 the video will be available in whole and also in segments across the Glacier FarmMedia online network on websites such as The Western Producer, Manitoba Co-operator and Alberta Farmer Express, as well as here on www.a-m-c.ca. Public affairs cable channel CPAC plans to rebroadcast the farm debate but hasn’t yet confirmed if it will broadcast the event live. Cable or satellite subscribers should check their listings nearer the debate date.
Mark your calendar for the 45th Annual AMC Convention and Trade Show being held from December 2 to 4 at the Fairmont Hotel in Winnipeg, Manitoba!
Our convention theme is "Innovate. Invest. Invigorate." This theme was selected to reflect some of the positive aspects of our industry. We are an industry of innovation and continuous improvement. We invest in research and development, our customers, our employees and our communities. We invigorate positive outcomes that help feed the world.
As always, the convention and trade show will be an excellent opportunity to network with other AMC members, government officials and key industry influencers. Speakers are currently being confirmed and will be selected based on their ability to provide practical tools and advice to help make your business stronger in 2016. We will post the final agenda on our website by September 30, 2015. In the meantime, highlights of the convention include:
Wednesday, December 2:
• Welcoming reception in the evening
• NOTE to NHL fans: The Winnipeg Jets have a home game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Dec. 2. We were unable to secure tickets or a group suite as they are all sold out. However, we will ensure hockey fans have a spot to watch the game if they so choose.
Thursday, December 3:
• Breakfast
• Keynote speaker
• AMC annual general meeting during which regular business items will be addressed. We will also provide an overview of our new strategic plan that is currently being developed based on members’ input and your participation in the recent membership survey conducted by Nanos Research
• Lunch
• Speaker sessions (30 min each)
• Trade show (all afternoon)
• Dinner with entertainment by comedian Big Daddy Tazz
Friday, December 4:
• Breakfast
• Plant tours — thanks to MacDon and Buhler who will be providing a guided tour of their facilities to convention delegates
As details are confirmed, we will put them on our website. If you have questions, would like to sponsor or be a speaker at our convention, please contact our office and any one of us can help you.
To secure your early bird registration fee, please visit the convention and trade show page.
We look forward to seeing you in Winnipeg!
Our convention theme is "Innovate. Invest. Invigorate." This theme was selected to reflect some of the positive aspects of our industry. We are an industry of innovation and continuous improvement. We invest in research and development, our customers, our employees and our communities. We invigorate positive outcomes that help feed the world.
As always, the convention and trade show will be an excellent opportunity to network with other AMC members, government officials and key industry influencers. Speakers are currently being confirmed and will be selected based on their ability to provide practical tools and advice to help make your business stronger in 2016. We will post the final agenda on our website by September 30, 2015. In the meantime, highlights of the convention include:
Wednesday, December 2:
• Welcoming reception in the evening
• NOTE to NHL fans: The Winnipeg Jets have a home game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Dec. 2. We were unable to secure tickets or a group suite as they are all sold out. However, we will ensure hockey fans have a spot to watch the game if they so choose.
Thursday, December 3:
• Breakfast
• Keynote speaker
• AMC annual general meeting during which regular business items will be addressed. We will also provide an overview of our new strategic plan that is currently being developed based on members’ input and your participation in the recent membership survey conducted by Nanos Research
• Lunch
• Speaker sessions (30 min each)
• Trade show (all afternoon)
• Dinner with entertainment by comedian Big Daddy Tazz
Friday, December 4:
• Breakfast
• Plant tours — thanks to MacDon and Buhler who will be providing a guided tour of their facilities to convention delegates
As details are confirmed, we will put them on our website. If you have questions, would like to sponsor or be a speaker at our convention, please contact our office and any one of us can help you.
To secure your early bird registration fee, please visit the convention and trade show page.
We look forward to seeing you in Winnipeg!
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| Chairman Damir Gospic Monarch Ind. |
1st Vice-Chair Geof Gray Salford Farm |
2nd Vice-Chair Russ Klassen AGI |
3rd Vice-Chair Vacant |
Treasurer Linda Turta Ram Industries |
Past Chairman Ray Malinowski Leon's Mfg. |
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| Director Grant Adolph Buhler Ind. |
Director Greg Archibald Schulte Ind. |
Director Jeff Dolmage AWS Air Reels |
Director Calvin Mazurenko AT Films Inc. |
Director Frank Capasso CTD Group |
Director Richelle Titemore S3 Ent. |
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| Assoc. Comm. Rep. Rob Ablamowicz Axalta |
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