Between 1948 and 2015, the relative prices of machinery use, fertilizer and purchased services to wages have dropped by more that 60%.

In this episode of On The Record, we examine Kubota's earnings for the first quarter of the year, including what percentage of its total revenue comes from its ag segment and its North American market. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman dives into the latest Precision Farming Dealer Day in the Cab visit. Also in this episode: SurePoint Ag's acquisition of some of Dawn Equipment's product lineup and the most recent update to the Ag Economy Barometer. This episode of On The Record is brought to you by Agrisolutions.

In this episode of On The Record, we examine Deere’s Population of 20-Store Dealers On the Rise. In the Technology Corner, we take a look at Carbon Robotics Developing New “Thinning” Function for LaserWeeder. Also in this episode: AGCO & Kubota Sign Right to Repair MOUs, Deere Reports Rising Large Ag Price Realization - Lower Production Costs and Dealers’ Most Pressing Concerns. This episode of On The Record is brought to you by Agrisolutions.