The International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) has informed Deere & Company that its production and maintenance employees have voted to ratify new six-year collective bargaining agreements that cover more than 10,000 workers at 14 facilities across the United States.

John C. May, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer for Deere said:

“I’m pleased our highly skilled employees are back to work building and supporting the industry-leading products which make our customers more profitable and sustainable. John Deere’s success depends on the success of our people. Through our new collective bargaining agreements, we’re giving employees the opportunity to earn wages and benefits that are the best in our industries and are groundbreaking in many ways. We have faith that, in return, our employees will find new and better ways to improve our competitiveness and transform the way our customers do their work. Together, our future is bright.”

The post John Deere Employees Voted To Ratify New Collective Bargaining Agreements appeared first on North America FarmQuip Magazine.

American Agri-Women (AAW), President, Karolyn Zurn views this Executive Order as one more blessing for American Agriculture and all Americans.

This order not only cuts red tape, but it also provides a clear path for agencies such as the Bureau of Interior, Environmental Protection Agency, and the Army Corp of Engineers to work with United States agriculture.

This order provides jobs, water infrastructure, transportation on rivers and inland waterways, and water forecasting.

This project will offer clarity to agriculture, especially those that rely on the Colorado River for irrigation and the Mississippi Delta working with the Gulf of Mexico Nutrient Task Force. Florida’s flood and restoration projects throughout the Everglades have been in progress for many years, mired in red tape will now be able to move forward.

This project will work directly with the Environmental Protection Agency to provide a clean, safe water source for Americans across the board.

As American Agri-Women we #STANDUPSPEAKOUT4AG and are an ongoing “Voice for Truth About Agriculture.” We see a great future for agriculture.

Source: American Agri-Women

The post American Agri-Women applaud the Trump Administration’s Newest Executive Order appeared first on North America FarmQuip Magazine.

The Board of Directors provides Cereals Canada with governance to steer the organization’s operations and ensure fiscal responsibility. They will lead a strategic planning process that will be undertaken this summer.

The Board of Directors has elected Todd Hames as Chair.  Also elected to serve on the Executive Committee is Jennifer Marchand (Vice-Chair), Robert Misko (Treasurer), and Jean-Marc Ruest (Secretary).

“Each Director is passionate about the cereals value chain and brings to the table diverse experience and strategic knowledge to strengthen the organization’s impact in Canada and beyond. We are excited about the unique expertise that each individual brings to the table as we continue to evolve and lead the organization forward.”

stated Hames.

The Board also selected the Governance Committee that will provide oversight for the governance policies of the organization, helping to ensure effective and appropriate Board functionality.  The Members of the Governance Committee are, Jake Leguee, Henry Van Ankum, Jeff Bertholet, and, Jeff Cockwill.

“The next major step will be the appointment of a CEO for the amalgamated organization.  The search process is now underway, with the Executive Committee serving as the search committee.  The senior leadership team has the confidence of the Board and will continue to guide Cereals Canada through the ongoing integration process”

concluded Hames.

Source: Cereals Canada 

The post Cereals Canada to announce New Board and Executive appeared first on North America FarmQuip Magazine.