The Assn. of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) is calling on the federal government to develop and implement a comprehensive national strategy for manufacturing to strengthen the economy and create new jobs and opportunities.

In a press release, CNH Industrial has announced the extension of its shutdown on its European assembly operations through April 17.

Vermeer announced plans to balance production demand by scheduling intermittent week-long shutdowns across individual U.S. facilities.

In response to the spread of COVID-19, uncertain economic conditions resulting in reduced demand and potential constraints on its supply chain, the company is reducing manufacturing activity at several of its manufacturing facilities and has temporarily shut down others.

The latest episode of On the Record is now available! We hope all of our readers and viewers are staying safe during these unprecedented times. In this week’s episode we provide details on how some of the taxation and lending provisions of the CARES Act will help farm equipment dealerships. In the Technology Corner, Jack Zemlicka shares how some dealers are using remote support amid restrictions put in place because of COVID-19. Also in this episode: Titan Machinery annual revenues were up 3.5%, CNH Industrial announces management changes and Raven Industries acquires the remaining shares of Dot Technology.

Rocky Mountain Dealerships (TSX:RME), Canada's largest agriculture equipment dealer, announced an update with respect to the impact from the COVID-19 virus outbreak on its current operations.

According to a report from Global Atlanta, Kubota has closed its two manufacturing plants in Georgia through April 13, located in Gainesville and Jefferson. The plants will be disinfected following 3 of Kubota's employees being diagnosed with COVID-19.

CNHI has announced the withdrawal of its financial outlook for 2020 presented on Feb. 7, 2020. In addition, the company is suspending the majority of its manufacturing operations in North and South America for a two-week period, starting March 30.

5 top executives at Briggs & Stratton Corp. will take a combined annualized $1 million cut to their base salaries in response to the coronavirus pandemic.