Award recognizes women in manufacturing who demonstrate excellence and leadership

DULUTH, Ga.-Thursday 18 April 2019 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- AGCO Corporation (NYSE: AGCO), a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agriculture equipment and solutions, announces that Jane Song, manager, production for AGCO Power in Changzhou was honored with a 2019 STEP (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Production) Ahead Awards from The Women In Manufacturing, an initiative of the Manufacturing Institute.

This honor identifies the best of the best women at all levels of the manufacturing industry, from the factory floor to the C suite.

“We are proud that this is the seventh consecutive year AGCO women have been honored with a STEP Ahead Award. Jane Song, our 2019 honoree, makes a difference every day at AGCO and in her community,” said Lucinda Smith, senior vice president, Global Business Services at AGCO. “Jane’s recognition thro ... Read more »

WINNIPEG, Manitoba & AMES, Iowa-Thursday 18 April 2019 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Farmers Edge™ today released an app-based in-field intelligence tool that provides a seamless digital experience from the office to the cab. Digitally linking growers, dealers, retailers, trusted advisors, and other key stakeholders, the In-Cab Tool provides full visibility of every field activity while simplifying record-keeping, improving workflow, and reducing the risk of critical data losses. Integrated with existing exclusive features of the FarmCommand™ platform, including: on-farm weather conditions and forecasts, daily satellite imagery, predictive modeling, and automated crop health change detection, the In-Cab Tool provides an additional layer of fundamental decision-support enabling new levels of efficiency and profitability on the farm.

Building on recent strategic collaborations with leading agricultural companies, including CNHi, Global Ag Risk Soluti ... Read more »