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Chicago Fed: Farm Loan Demand Down, Credit Conditions Mixed

November 18, 2020 | Posted in Data & Trends

Farmland values for the Seventh Federal Reserve District were up 2% in the third quarter of 2020 from a year ago, given support from lower interest rates, additional government payments and some rising agricultural prices.

Economic Recovery, Competition Shape Projections of U.S. Farm Prices to 2030

November 17, 2020 | Posted in Data & Trends

USDA projections for changes in nominal (not adjusted for inflation) U.S. farm prices between 2020 and 2030 indicate a mixed outlook shaped by the expected recovery in U.S. and global demand, continued export competition, and market conditions during 2020.

European Dealer Sentiment Continues to Improve in November

November 16, 2020 | Posted in Data & Trends

The general Business Climate Index for the Agricultural Machinery Industry in Europe has further increased after having reached a positive range for the first time since mid-2019.

Ag Economy Barometer Sees Record Highs in October

November 4, 2020 | Posted in Data & Trends

Farmer sentiment hit a new record high in October as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer climbed to a reading of 183, a 27-point increase compared to September.

Farm Production Expenses Forecast to Decrease 1.3% in 2020

November 2, 2020 | Posted in Data & Trends

Farm sector production expenses (including expenses associated with operator dwellings) are forecast to decrease by $4.6 billion (1.3%) to $344.2 billion in 2020 in nominal terms, i.e. not adjusted for inflation.

2020 Economic Outlook Forecasts Positive Equipment Investment Growth in 4Q20

October 23, 2020 | Posted in Data & Trends

After severe declines in equipment and software investment in the first and second quarter of 2020 due to the effects of COVID-19 and the impact of social distancing measures, investment in equipment and software bounced back in the third quarter as the U.S. economy began to reopen.

Kansas City Fed: Fewer Loans Issued to Farmers Limit Lending Activity in 3Q20

October 23, 2020 | Posted in Data & Trends

Farm lending remained muted in the third quarter of 2020 but increased from last year according to the National Survey of Terms of Lending to Farmers. Despite growing 15% from the previous year, total non-real estate loan volumes in the third quarter were below the 20 year trend for that period.

Federal Reserve Banks Report Ag Conditions Improved ‘Modestly’ in September

October 22, 2020 | Posted in Data & Trends

The October 2020 edition of the Federal Reserve Bank’s Beige Book reports that economic activity continued to increase across all Districts, with the pace of growth characterized as slight to modest in most Districts.

Brazil’s Competitiveness in Global Ag Markets Rooted in Currency Depreciation

October 22, 2020 | Posted in Data & Trends

Brazil’s macroeconomic policies — currency devaluation, in particular — have played an important role in its position as one of the top exporters of agricultural products, including soybeans, corn, cotton, sugar, coffee, orange juice and meat.

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Dealers Forecast Revenue, Unit Sales Growth for 2021

October 15, 2020 | Posted in Data & Trends

It’s been a strange year for dealers to say the least. They’re facing the long term effects of a global pandemic and ongoing low commodity prices, as well as an election year in the U.S. In spite of all that, results from the Ag Equipment Intelligence 2021 Dealer Business Outlook & Trends survey show dealers not only beat last year’s estimates for sales in 2020, but they’re now predicting greater revenue growth in 2021 than they did for 2020.

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Chicago Fed: Farm Loan Demand Down, Credit Conditions Mixed

Economic Recovery, Competition Shape Projections of U.S. Farm Prices to 2030

European Dealer Sentiment Continues to Improve in November

Ag Economy Barometer Sees Record Highs in October

Farm Production Expenses Forecast to Decrease 1.3% in 2020

2020 Economic Outlook Forecasts Positive Equipment Investment Growth in 4Q20

Kansas City Fed: Fewer Loans Issued to Farmers Limit Lending Activity in 3Q20

Federal Reserve Banks Report Ag Conditions Improved ‘Modestly’ in September

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