The RoundUp Newsletter

7-15-2025 | Biweekly eNewsletter

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A Steak in Safety at 21st Century Equipment

In 2016, 21st Century Equipment’s safety record was so bad, the company’s workers’ compensation coverage was at risk. Owen Palm, president and CEO, bet his managers that he and his senior staff would grill steaks for the employees and staff of any stores that went without a lost time injury.

21st Century Equipment Proudly Announces New President

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21st Century Equipment is proud to announce the appointment of Keith Kreps as President, effective July 1, 2025. Kreps steps into the role following five years as chief operating officer and brings more than two decades of executive leadership experience in the agriculture equipment industry.

Art's Way Improves Profitability Despite Ongoing Ag Market Headwinds

Art's Way Manufacturing Co. Inc., a diversified manufacturer and distributor of equipment serving agricultural and research needs, announces its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2025.

Kawasaki Unveils its 2026 Mule Utility Vehicle Lineup

Kawasaki’s Mule family of side-by-side utility vehicles is back for 2026 with a model for any construction jobsite, farm or acreage.

Single-row and two-row variations are available. Models include:

Mule 4000 Trans and Mule 4010 Trans4x4: Using Kawasaki’s TransCab system, this series of UTVs can quickly be converted from a two-row, four-seat crew mover to a one-row cargo hauler – no tools required.

Why Now is the Time To Move Used Construction Iron in the Farm Equipment Auction World

Casey Seymour and Greg “Machinery Pete” Peterson agree now is the time when many farmers spend time shopping for what they call auxiliary machinery — things like wheel loaders, skid steers, track loaders and other compact and heavy utility equipment types.

How the Lone Farmer Running a State Government is Navigating Trump’s Turbulent Policies

The threat of tariffs continues to loom over farm country, and no sitting governor is more aware of that than Nebraska’s Jim Pillen, the only professional farmer leading a state government.

Pillen has made his living for 30 years running Pillen Family Farms, one of the largest hog operations in the U.S. The business requires expertise in managing labor costs, balancing the books and ensuring the good health of his herd.

Fischer Secures Funding for Key Ag Rresearch Projects at UNL, USMARC

Congress controls the purse strings and Sen. Deb Fischer, a member of the Appropriations Committee, made sure funding for key Nebraska projects is part of the spending plan, including $16 million in additional funding for the USDA research facility being built in Lincoln at Innovation Campus.

Trump Threatens 30% Tariffs on Mexico and the EU

Reuters’ Jarrett Renshaw, Bhargav Acharya, and Cassandra Garrison reported that “President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to impose a 30% tariff on imports from Mexico and the European Union starting on Aug. 1, after weeks of negotiations with the major U.S. trading partners failed to reach a comprehensive trade deal.”

Rural America is Facing a Mounting Labor Crisis

The American labor market is reaching a critical turning point that could tighten labor availability in rural industries and slow growth across the U.S. economy. A new quarterly report from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange warns that demographic shifts and recent policy changes may start impacting businesses as soon as late 2025.

Cattle See Profit Taking After Record Highs: Corn Tries to Bounce

Brad Kooima of Kooima Kooima Varilek says cattle futures are seeing some routine profit taking after hitting all-time and record highs again on Friday. Corn is seeing short covering off fresh contract lows but can it hold any gains?

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