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CLAAS Claims Two of Three Davidson Prizes for Farm Equipment Innovation and Technology

OMAHA — CLAAS of America earned two of the three annual Davidson Prize honors which recognizes the best-of-the best in ag innovation for its CEMOS tractor driving optimization system and its new DISCO 97000 Auto Swather.

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) presented the seventh-annual Davidson Prize to the top three innovative products, selected from the AE50 honorees on March 1, 2024 during Commodity Classic in Houston. The Davidson Prize is designed to celebrate innovations in areas of agricultural, food and biological systems engineering.

“The Davidson Prize caps off a phenomenal year in equipment manufacturing and technological advancements for CLAAS,” said Eric Raby, senior vice president of CLAAS Americas. “From Tractor of the Year at Agritechnica and seven AE50 Awards at the end of 2023, our talented engineers continue to push the industry forward with best-in-class designs and breakthrough system operations. The Davidson Prize represents a bumper crop for our team.”

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Why Port Infrastructure is Key to Growing Canada's Farms and Economy

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Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO) knows that strong, modern port infrastructure is vital to the success of Canada’s agriculture. When our ports grow, Ontario grain farmers and Canadian farms grow too—and when we grow, Canada grows.

In this video, we highlight the importance of investing in port infrastructure and how these investments are key to growing Ontario agriculture and supporting global trade. The footage showcases the strength of both Ontario’s farming landscapes and vital port operations, including some key visuals from HOPA Ports, which we are grateful to use in this project.

Ontario’s grain farmers rely on efficient, sustainable ports and seaway systems to move grain to markets around the world. Port investments are crucial to increasing market access, driving economic growth, and ensuring food security for all Canadians.

Why Port Infrastructure Matters:

Investing in Ports = Investing in Farms: Modernized ports support the export of Canadian grain, driving growth in agriculture.

Sustainable Growth: Learn how stronger ports reduce environmental impact while boosting economic stability.

Global Trade Opportunities: Improved port and seaway systems help farmers access new global markets for their grain.

Stronger Communities: Investment in ports means more stable jobs and economic growth for rural communities across Ontario and Canada.

We are proud to support the ongoing investment in port infrastructure and to shine a light on its vital role in feeding the world and securing a prosperous future for Canadian agriculture.

Special thanks to HOPA Ports for providing some of the stunning port footage featured in this video.