Iowa Ag Expo | Ƶ Our Members Bring Choice, Value & Innovation to Agriculture Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:00:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.2.4 /wp-content/uploads/2023/09/fema-favicon-75x75.png Iowa Ag Expo | Ƶ 32 32 Able Transport Happy Hour /news/able-transport-happy-hour/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:16:13 +0000 /?p=34858 Thank you to new member Able Transport Solutions for sponsoring a happy hour for FEMA members at the Iowa Ag Expo! We held a business card drawing, and congratulations to Neil Metzger (Eel River Steelworks) and Pat Meenen (Concept Sales), our lucky winners of a FEMA swag bag and a free ad in The Shortliner newsletter.

From left: Neil Metzger, Owner, Eel River Steelworks; Liz Wayne, Founder/CEO, Able Transport; Pat Meenen, Vice President, Concept Sales.

Able Transport Solutions Inc., based in Omaha, NE, is a company of experts in the transportation broker and shipping industry that has been steadily growing in customer base and loyal employees. They are a Certified Woman Owned Business established in 2015.

They specialize in Open Deck, Heavy Haul Transport and Expedited Shipping — among many other services — and utilize cutting edge technology to ensure safe, efficient delivery to a wide base of satisfied customers.

Be sure to visit Able Transport Solutions at Booth #25 at FEMA’s Supplier Showcase.

]]> FEMA on the Road: NFMS, Iowa Ag Expo, & More /news/member/fema-on-the-road-nfms-iowa-ag-expo-more/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:53:12 +0000 /?p=34835 FEMA staff have been on the road and busy connecting with members across the farm show circuit.

Most recently, the FEMA team traveled to the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, greeting members, handing out “Proud Member” signs, and sharing the many benefits of FEMA membership. We also attended the Iowa Ag Expo, where FEMA co-hosted a member Happy Hour sponsored by member, Able Transport Company.

Next up: Commodity Classic in San Antonio, February 25–27. If you’ll be there and would like a sign, need more FEMA equipment stickers, or just want to stop by and say hello, please contact the office at (314) 878-2304.

]]> Scenes from the Iowa Ag Expo and FEMA Member Happy Hour /uncategorized/scenes-from-the-iowa-ag-expo-and-fema-member-happy-hour/ Fri, 14 Feb 2025 20:12:05 +0000 /?p=31034 The Association recently hosted a reception at the Iowa Ag Expo, where FEMA staff connected with attendees and highlighted the many benefits of membership. Fellow exhibitors and members had a valuable opportunity to network and discuss the latest developments in the shortline industry.

Congratulations to the winners of our business card drawings! Grand Prize: Dave Staack of Duo Lift won two complimentary member registrations and $500 toward airfare to the Marketing & Distribution Convention in Las Vegas in October. Second Prize: Jerry Hansen of Busch Equipment Co. won two complimentary registrations for the Spring Supply Summit in Ft. Myers, FL. Third Prize: Kerry Richards of Miller Products received a complimentary 1/3-page ad in three issues of Shortliner.

]]> Iowa Ag Expo Happy Hour /news/iowa-ag-expo-happy-hour/ Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:40:25 +0000 /?p=30855 The Ƶ is hosting an Association member reception at the Iowa Ag Expo. Don’t miss your chance to network with fellow exhibitors and discuss what is happening in the industry.

Stop by for drinks and bring your business cards for a chance to win fabulous prizes!

  • Free 1/3-page ad in three issues of Shortliner ($1,200 value)
  • Two complimentary registrations to the Spring Supply Summit & Showcase in Ft. Myers ($1,700 value)
  • Two complimentary registrations and $500 toward airfare at the 75th Anniversary Marketing & Distribution Convention in Las Vegas ($2,200 value)

Date: Tuesday, February 4

Time: 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Location: The Fort (located on the South side of the arena)

Contact Cathy@FarmEquip.org for more information.

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