Breaking the Glass Ceiling in Construction

While the number of women in the construction industry is on the rise, it’s still a male-dominated environment and an intimidating place for a woman to succeed. However, Anna Stern is proof that women can not only thrive in construction, but they can also bring with them new perspectives, ideas, and methods for dealing with challenges and building relationships.

What to Expect in the Construction Industry 

Low energy prices, low inflation and years of pent-up demand are pushing predictions for construction growth in the coming year.

Soil Compaction and Yield

Your farming practices may be limiting your yields by as much as 70%. It's called soil compaction -- an invisible epidemic that is squeezing yields and profits on millions of acres of American cropland. 

The good news is, you can do something about it!  

We've drawn upon decades of internal and industry research to develop a free white paper detailing specific actions you can take to combat this insidious long-term threat to your livelihood.

New Tires for Used Farm Equipment 

Used farm machinery sales are booming, according to a state of the market report released last week by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM).  The group’s economists say interest in used equipment is being fueled by the downturn in commodity prices, changes in government incentives that drove many new machinery purchases over the past few years, and a flood of traded-in equipment purchased during the recent up cycle.

Flotation Tires and Manure Hauling 

Phillip McLain is a sharp analyst.  He tracks his stock picks on his Android phone as he walks through his family’s oilseed crushing operation near Statesville, NC. He has a running knowledge of farms up and down the roads that connect the 5,000 acres of cropland that he and his family operate.