Farm Equipment editors encounter a variety of articles, social media posts, podcasts and videos that offer a unique look at various aspects of our great farm machinery industry. Here is our favorite content from the past week from across the web:

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Norden Mfg. is the new name of the company formerly known as Kuhns Mfg. Despite the change in name and logo, the company remains the same - with the same people, ownership, and commitment to producing the same trusted products. Norden Mfg. develops innovative equipment available for small-square bale handling as well as a leading design of wheel rakes, and a new line of utility attachments. Norden also does custom fabrication work for other manufacturer.

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How Old is the Rubber on the Equipment You Sell?

Did you know that the rubber on every piece of farm equipment has existed for less than 100 years? Check out the 2-minute video history below. And for more on how tire technology assists in all aspects of farm technology today, click here to download your FREE Tire Technology eguide from the editors of Farm Equipment and No-Till Farmer.

Retired John Deere Employee on Mass Layoffs: ‘It’s Going to be Devastating’

Retired John Deere employee Chris Laursen reacts to the company peeling off jobs amid production shift to Mexico on 'The Bottom Line.'

Survey Success: 8 Proven Methods to Increase Employee Participation in Engagement Surveys

Many dealerships find themselves at a crossroads in the pursuit of improving the workplace environment. Faced with high turnovers and low staff morale, the initial inclination might be to introduce a new-hire incentive or employee recognition program. However, recognizing the need for a more comprehensive understanding of true employees’ sentiments, many dealership leaders opt for a different approach – employee engagement surveys.

8 Ways to Increase Employee Participation in Engagement Surveys

The Evolution of the Claas Combine

Check out this Facebook post from Class on the evolution of its combine harvesters from the first 5.000 to the recent 500.000.

Product Video of the Week: Trimble Addresses Rural Connectivity Issues with Automatic Stream Switching

In this video, Cory Buchs, senior product director for Trimble, gives a rundown on the company’s automatic stream switching, which allows farmers to access the best means of receiving RTX corrections via cellular or satellite.

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Best of the Web This Week is brought to you by Norden Mfg.

Norden Mfg. is the new name of the company formerly known as Kuhns Mfg. Despite the change in name and logo, the company remains the same - with the same people, ownership, and commitment to producing the same trusted products. Norden Mfg. develops innovative equipment available for small-square bale handling as well as a leading design of wheel rakes, and a new line of utility attachments. Norden also does custom fabrication work for other manufacturer. Learn more at nordenmfg.com

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