--- title: Cuba Could be Land of Opportunity for Ag Sector description: The latest trends, news, and stories from the agriculture, forestry, and construction business sectors. image: http://ataoffers.atgtire.com/hs-fs/hub/403584/file-2193145960-jpg/images/Blog_Images/Super-6.jpg --- [![Alliance Galaxy Logo](https://yohta-blog.yokohama-oht.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Alliance%20Galaxy%20Logo.jpg?width=1116&height=127&name=Alliance%20Galaxy%20Logo.jpg "Alliance Galaxy Logo")](https://yohta-blog.yokohama-oht.com/) - [Yokohama-ATG Website](https://yokohama-oht.com/usa/?nr=true) - [Tire Selector](https://yokohama-oht.com/usa/tire-selector/) - [Dealer Locator](https://yokohama-oht.com/usa/locator/) - [Contact Us](https://yokohama-oht.com/usa/contact/) Posted by [Barry Clifford](https://yohta-blog.yokohama-oht.com/author/barry-clifford) Jan 17, 2015 8:12:00 AM [Leave a Comment](https://yohta-blog.yokohama-oht.com/cuba-could-be-land-of-opportunity-for-ag-sector) ## [Cuba Could be Land of Opportunity for Ag Sector](https://yohta-blog.yokohama-oht.com/cuba-could-be-land-of-opportunity-for-ag-sector) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) # New Ag Opportunities  From John Deere to farmers and ranchers, the unthawing of relations with Cuba opens up a world of opportunities for American agri-business. Read this and other news related to the North American agriculture, forestry and construction industries in this week's Super Six News from Alliance Tire Americas. ![Super-6](http://ataoffers.atgtire.com/hs-fs/hub/403584/file-2193145960-jpg/images/Blog_Images/Super-6.jpg) - Bringing back cigars is cool but [exporting equipment and commodities to Cuba](http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2015/01/16/cuba-us-exports-small-private-businesses/21819967/)really has the American ag sector and other industries very excited, as reported by USA Today. - If you run a payroll or take a paycheck in the U.S. construction industry, take note that [almost three fourths of small and medium sized construction businesses plan to give their employees pay hikes in 2015](http://www.builderandengineer.co.uk/news/pay-rises-cards-almost-three-quarters-construction-firms-2015), according to the Close Brothers Business Barometer as reported by the Builders & Engineers newsletter. - According to U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack in his latest USDA blog, [$370 million has been awarded for private investment in conservation areas](http://blogs.usda.gov/2015/01/14/secretarys-column-new-approach-to-conservation-creates-new-partnerships-new-jobs/)and a new round of grants is coming. - [Have you heard of biochar?](http://www.nature.com/news/agriculture-state-of-the-art-soil-1.16699) According to the Nature journal, this soil additive made by heating biological material shows great promise for improving crop growth and cleaning contaminated water. - Good news for Western farmers and ranchers!  According to the USDA, weather forecasters are predicting a [normal water supply for the West in 2015](http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=2015/01/0010.xml&contentidonly=true). - John Deere has introduced a video series highlighting the advantages of [data analysis for machine optimization.](https://www.deere.com/en_US/corporate/our_company/news_and_media/press_releases/2015/construction/2015jan14-worksight.page?) 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Since joining Alliance Tire he is working to develop an intimate knowledge of the agriculture, construction and forestry markets by getting out on the road and meeting customers wherever possible. He is a marketing strategist with experience developing, managing and evaluating programs that drive traffic, lead acquisition and nurturing, and sales. When he’s not out at a tractor pull or at a customer show, Barry is headquartered in Wakefield, MA and he spends his off hours with his family, trying to get to the mountains for a hike or camping, or hitting the gym. ## Subscribe Here Sign up to receive email updates and to hear what's going on with us! ### About the Yokohama-ATG Blog Yokohama-ATG (Y-ATG) is a global leader in the design, development, manufacturing, and marketing of commercial tires for a diverse range of applications which include agriculture, forestry, construction, industrial, earthmoving, mining, and port operations. 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