Data processing and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) are becoming essential tools in manufacturing.
This article explains the dynamics of the IIoT, how factories can use the IIoT, and staying competitive in the manufacturing industry.
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Farmers are getting a tax boost with the help of the newly passed tax law, which allows them to deduct the majority of their business costs.
This article discusses how the agriculture industry is responding to tax reform, and what deductions will mean for farmers going forward.
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New tax laws and new tariffs could change the way you use energy, while boosting the productivity of US manufacturing. While lower tax rates for businesses is an obvious change to the tax law, changes to manufacturing business decisions may not be so obvious.
According to an article from Supply Chain Digest, “The changes …
President Trump has promised to bring manufacturing jobs back into the US, but his recent solar tariff may be doing the opposite.
In an article from Green Tech Media, author Julia Pyper writes, “The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) calculates the trade remedies will trigger 23,000 job losses this year alone across the broader …
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will, for the most part, benefit American farmers. However, there are those who might not benefit as much as others.
According to an article from American Agriculturist, “Farm Credit East tax experts have reviewed the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act — the largest overhaul of the U.S. tax …
The future of manufacturing calls for more skilled workers and less manual labor. Thanks to advanced technology, more manufacturing firms are searching the market for those workers who can use the latest technology.
In an article from Design News, author Rob Spiegel writes, “The push to bring more skilled workers into the plant has …
It has become increasingly easy for those in rural areas to connect with a larger customer base thanks to the Internet and the creation of social media. With these communication tools comes a responsibility for farmers and producers to explain to their customers how their food is made.
In an article from Farm and Dairy, …
In an exciting turn for farming, Smart Ag, an Iowa-based ag technology firm, has successfully tested AutoCart, a system allowing existing farm equipment to operate autonomously and is selling a limited number of the systems this year, writes Ron Swoboda for Farm Industry News.
Swoboda details the following benefits of this new system:
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Many farmers tend to take it easy during the off season, however, this is actually some of the most important time for your business. When spent wisely, farmers can use winter months to make big progress towards their goals by taking time to plan.
Darren Frye, from Farm Futures, offers the following five steps for …
Modern manufacturing is evolving to meet higher standards than ever before.
In an article from Manufacturing Business Technology, author Steve Rozillis writes, “Today’s manufacturers are in a state of constant evolution, challenged to meet demanding standards without slowing for even a second. It’s an environment that relies on eyesight and expertise as much as …
