U.S. sales of ag tractors decreased 14.2% in October 2024 compared to the year prior, according to new data from the Assn. of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). Sales of combines also fell during the month, dropping 34.6% compared to 2023.

Germany’s Machinery and Equipment Manufacturers Assn. (VDMA) reported German tractor registrations down 7%... In the UK, the Agricultural Engineers Assn. (AEA) reported 50HP+ tractor registrations down 19%... Ag Express Electronics, a provider of electronic repair and manufacturing services, announced on Nov. 7 a strategic partnership... Craig Harthoorn, president of the Oxbo Forage Division in Marshfield, Wis., was elected president of the Board of Directors... Buhler Industries, the manufacturer of the Versatile and Farm King brands of ag equipment, reported its 3Q revenue was up 38.6%... Mississippi State Univ. is partnering with John Deere through a master research agreement, establishing a framework... Scott Miller announced via LinkedIn that he had rescinded his acceptance of the CEO position...

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Linamar Corp., which owns the MacDon, Salford and Bourgault brands of ag equipment, reported on Nov. 12 that its 3Q sales were up 8.3% to $2.64 billion.