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2012 a Tough Year for Ethanol; 2013 Not Much Better

February 1, 2013 | Posted in Biofuels, Data & Trends

Both U.S. ethanol prices and production fell in 2012 compared with the previous year. And the chances are good that it won’t get a whole lot easier for producers in the year ahead.

Ag Sales Continue Hot Streak in January

February 1, 2013 | Posted in Data & Trends

North American ag equipment retail sales grew across all categories in January, as row-crop, 4WD, mid-range, and compact tractor sales increased 26.9%, 89.1%, 11.9% and 21.1% year-over-year, respectively.

USDA Estimates Farm Net Cash Income to Drop 8.9% in 2013

February 1, 2013 | Posted in Data & Trends

On Feb. 11, USDA issued its initial 2013 estimates for farm net cash income and cash receipts and forecast a drop in net income of nearly 9%. The government economists also said that cash receipts will be slightly higher year-over-year.

Dealers Report Equipment Pricing, Lead Time Declines

February 1, 2013 | Posted in Data & Trends, Equipment & Equipment Sales

North American farm equipment dealers are reporting that they’re seeing some reduction in price contribution to sales, and lead times from the factory, according to the most recent Dealer Sentiment & Business Conditions Update report.

Rural Lifestyle Dealers See Steady Revenue Gains for 2013

February 1, 2013 | Posted in Data & Trends

Maybe it's all the talk about the "fiscal cliff"? or a general uncertainty in the overall economy that's causing equipment dealers serving the rural lifestyle and lawn and landscape markets to hold back on their projections for 2013.

Dealers Say Overall Incoming Orders Slowed October to November

January 7, 2013 | Posted in Data & Trends, Equipment & Equipment Sales

According to a December survey of North American ag machinery dealers, incoming orders grew 2% on average in November, down from a level of 4% in October.

Ag Equipment Sales Remain Highly Cyclical; More of the Same in 2013

January 1, 2013 | Posted in Data & Trends, Equipment & Equipment Sales

The strength of North American tractor sales during the last three years might lead one to believe that it’s always been this way, but dealers and others who have been around the business for more than a few years know better.

Sales Continue to Surge in December

January 1, 2013 | Posted in Data & Trends, Equipment & Equipment Sales

North American ag equipment retail sales grew across all categories in December. Year-over-year comparisons were positive for all equipment categories.

Dealers Say Used Equipment Inventory Remains ‘Too High’

January 1, 2013 | Posted in Data & Trends, Equipment & Equipment Sales

A significant, but unexpected uptick in North American tractor and combine sales in October is creating concerns with dealers about a build-up of used equipment taken in trade.

What’s Surprising Dealers?

January 1, 2013 | Posted in Data & Trends

Each month when Ag Equipment Intelligence surveys North American farm equipment dealers, we ask them what surprised them most. Here are dealer responses from the last survey.

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2012 a Tough Year for Ethanol; 2013 Not Much Better

Ag Sales Continue Hot Streak in January

USDA Estimates Farm Net Cash Income to Drop 8.9% in 2013

Dealers Report Equipment Pricing, Lead Time Declines

Rural Lifestyle Dealers See Steady Revenue Gains for 2013

Dealers Say Overall Incoming Orders Slowed October to November

Ag Equipment Sales Remain Highly Cyclical; More of the Same in 2013

Sales Continue to Surge in December

Dealers Say Used Equipment Inventory Remains ‘Too High’

What’s Surprising Dealers?

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