New News in Ag, Construction, and Forestry 

As a provider of off-highway tires to the construction, forestry and agriculture industries, we're always on the lookout for great news and insights from the media and the blogosphere. Here are some stories from this past week that caught our attention:

Ag, Construction, and Forestry News

As a provider of off-highway tires to the construction, forestry and agriculture industries, we're always on the lookout for great news and insights from the media and the blogosphere. This is the time of year when industry experts are predicting next year's trends, so we've assembled a few stories from this past week along those lines, as well as some other key news that caught our eyes.

Construction, Forestry, and Ag News

As a provider of off-highway tires to the construction, forestry and agriculture industries, we're always on the lookout for great news and insights from the media and the blogosphere. We've assembled six noteworthy stories from this past week that have caught our eyes.

Bet on Bank Robber 

So what’s it like sitting behind the wheel of a modified tractor called the Bank Robber that generates close to 10,000 horsepower and 8,500 RPM? 

“It’s a lot of fun,” says Doug Lively, an Iowa farmer who started pulling garden tractors as a kid and is now a two-time champion of the National Tractor Pullers Association’s Grand National Modified Division.

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.