John Deere revealed several new autonomous machines during a press conference at CES 2025 to support customers in agriculture, construction and commercial landscaping. Building on Deere’s autonomous technology first revealed at CES 2022, the company’s second-generation autonomy kit combines advanced computer vision, AI and cameras to help the machines navigate their environments.
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Drummond Dolomite Receiving $10.1 Million in Federal Funding
According to an article from WCMU public media, a limestone quarry on Drummond Island in the eastern Upper Peninsula in Michigan is receiving $10.1 million in federal funding to upgrade its operations.
Read MoreUSGS Reports Third-Quarter Mineral Commodity Production
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported U.S. production of selected mineral commodities in the third quarter 2024. U.S. mine and plant production data for 16 selected mineral commodities are provided on a monthly (or quarterly) basis by the USGS to the board of governors, Federal Reserve System (FRS), for use in preparing its index of industrial production and the related capacity…
Read MoreTCC Materials Consolidates Companies
Mendota Heights, Minn.-based TCC Materials announced the consolidation of wholly owned subsidiaries Amcon Concrete Products LLC and Borgert Products LLC to TCC Materials, reflecting its expanded presence and offerings in the specialty packaging, masonry and hardscaping industries. TCC Materials will be organized into four divisions: Standard Products Packaging, Specialty & Chemicals Packaging, Masonry, and Hardscapes & Precast. “Founded in 1957, TCC…
Read MoreOur January Issue
Jan. 6, 2025 – Don’t miss the January issue of Rock Products. In this, the first issue of our 128th year, we offer up our annual Outlook/Forecast, including a state-of-the-industry report; The Pulse Quarterly Construction Materials Report; The Quarry & Aggregates (Q&A) Forum (Part Two); and an analysis of 2024 Regional Pricing. There is much to read and more to digest.…
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