A new report from the Economic Research Service branch of USDA contends approximately 35.5% of U.S. cropland planted to 8 major crops, or 88 million acres, had no-tillage operations in 2009.
North American sales of farm combines and 4WD tractor comparisons continued at a robust pace in October, which is a seasonally important sales month for large ag equipment, according to the latest data released by the Assn. of Equipment Manufacturers.
Talk of consolidation in North American agriculture usually centers on farming operations and equipment dealers getting bigger by swallowing up smaller players.
While it saw overall revenues rise to $170.5 million in the third quarter of 2010 from $145.8 million a year earlier, net earnings by Rocky Mountain Dealerships (RME) slid to $3.8 million for the period vs. $4.9 million in the same quarter of 2009.
North American sales of large farm equipment remained solid in September, according to the latest figures released by the Assn. of Equipment Manufacturers.
The latest Lexion combines rolled out by Claas of America Inc. at the Farm Progress Show in September not only featured a new cab, new control features, upgraded hydraulics and high-speed suspension tracks, but also the “Claas” name for the first time.
For the sixth straight year, North American farm equipment dealers have rated GPS/Auto-Steer products as having the most potential for improving unit sales for the coming year.
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