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January Marks 36 Months of Declines

February 1, 2017 | Posted in Data & Trends, Equipment & Equipment Sales

Large ag equipment sales declines increased in January and marked the 36 month of year-over-year declines, according to Mircea (Mig) Dobre, an analyst with RW Baird. North American large tractor and combine retail sales decreased 32% year-over-year in January, down from the 22% decrease in December.

December 2016 Tractor & Combine Analysis and Final 2017 Forecast

By Charlie Glass posted on January 16, 2017

This past year has been one of the most trying years in recent history for farm equipment manufacturers and dealers alike with precipitous declines in the large tractor markets and the combine market. If you were in an area where small horsepower tractors dominate, you have a bit of a smile on your face as this year draws to a close.

November 2016 Tractor & Combine Analysis

By Charlie Glass posted on December 15, 2016

2016 is shaping up to be a difficult year but there are some bright spots shining through. U.S. farmers continue to exhibit some financial strength and that should allow them to take advantage of any future buying opportunities that might arise.

October 2016 Tractor & Combine Analysis

By Charlie Glass posted on November 11, 2016

Supply and demand is alive and well in the U.S. agricultural economy. Harvest of U.S. crops has begun and brings with it a great expectation of a record yields. Like a huge seesaw, high demand for a commodity elevates the prices customers are willing to pay for that product and when there is an excess worldwide inventory, prices fall to meet the slowing demand.

4WD Sales Surge During October

November 1, 2016 | Posted in Data & Trends, Equipment & Equipment Sales

While North American retail sales of ag equipment were weak overall in October, 4WD sales were strong in both the U.S. and Canada, according to the latest numbers released by the Assn. of Equipment Manufacturers.

September 2016 Tractor & Combine Analysis

By Charlie Glass posted on October 17, 2016

August 2016 Tractor & Combine Analysis

By Charlie Glass posted on September 15, 2016

Each time that Farm Equipment surveys dealers used equipment continues to be among their biggest worries. The past effects of Section 179 Bonus Depreciation has filled dealer's lots with a large number of relatively new, low hour tractors, combines and other equipment and these units have had an effect upon the sale of new equipment.

Combine Sales Improve in June

July 1, 2016 | Posted in Data & Trends, Equipment & Equipment Sales

June 2016 marked the 29th month of large ag equipment year-over-year declines and a somewhat larger decline than the prior month.

May 2016 U.S. Tractor & Combine Sales Analysis

By Charlie Glass posted on June 16, 2016

For the largest categories of tractors and for combines the general economy certainly has an indirect effect upon sales activity at the dealerships. Rising commodity prices, a boon for farmers, ranchers and dealers, is reflected in an increased grocery bill for the consumer and is often accompanied by a resistance to paying the higher price for premium items.

Ag Equipment Sales Show Signs of Improvement

June 1, 2016 | Posted in Data & Trends, Equipment & Equipment Sales

North American large ag equipment sales continued to be weak in May, according to the latest numbers released by the Assn. of Equipment Manufacturers.

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