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Large Ag Equipment Sales Improving

May 1, 2017 | Posted in Data & Trends

Large ag equipment sales grew again in April, largely due to strong demand in Canada for combines and 4WD tractors, says Mircea (Mig) Dobre, senior research analyst with Baird.

South American Ag Equipment News

April 1, 2017 | Posted in Ag Equipment Worldwide, Equipment & Equipment Sales, Mergers & Acquisitions

John Deere Brazil is launching the new S400 grain harvesters that will include two models: S430 and S440. According to the company, the S400 series cause less soil compaction, which is critical for machinery working in flooded terrains commonly seen on rice crops.

Equipment Sales Turn Positive

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

North American large ag equipment sales turned positive with 10% year-over-year growth in February (U.S. +13%) after 36 months of consecutive declines, according to Mircea (Mig) Dobre, an analyst with RW Baird.

AGCO Moves Back into Acquisition Mode

March 1, 2017 | Posted in Autonomous Ag Machinery, Mergers & Acquisitions

While other ag equipment manufacturers watch from the sidelines, AGCO continued to build a portfolio of crop and feed storage hardware for farms, co-ops and industrial businesses.

Autonomous vs. Electric Tractors: Understanding Farms of the Future

March 1, 2017 | Posted in Autonomous Ag Machinery, Electric Machinery, Mergers & Acquisitions, Technology

The rollout of their autonomous tractors at the 2016 Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, garnered Case IH and New Holland a lot of attention for several weeks. (See Ag Equipment Intelligence, September 2016.)

June 2016 U.S. Tractor & Combine Sales Analysis

By Charlie Glass posted on July 12, 2016

Retail sales for the month were slightly less than our monthly forecast and the year to date numbers continue to close in on our forecasted numbers.

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.

April 2016 U.S. Tractor & Combine Sales Analysis

By Charlie Glass posted on May 13, 2016

Can U.S. farmers be profitable in 2016? The answer to that question could have a major impact on equipment sales to farmers and ranchers this year. As commodity prices continue to rise, it does appear that the fall harvest could generate a livable income for most farmers.

March 2016 U.S. Tractor & Combine Sales Analysis

By Charlie Glass posted on April 14, 2016

Shipments to dealers continue to outstrip our forecast, but field inventory levels continue to rise significantly (+5.9% in March alone) resulting in weak retail sales activities.

February 2016 U.S. Tractor & Combine Analysis

By Charlie Glass posted on March 15, 2016

Under 40 horsepower tractors once again had significant shipments from the manufacturer to dealerships, but field inventory levels continue to climb in February 2016.

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