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Improving Farmer Sentiment Reflected in View Toward Making Large Investments

August 8, 2019 | Posted in Data & Trends

The Purdue/CME survey results released on Aug. 6 showed ag producer sentiment in July improved dramatically as the Ag Economy Barometer increased 27 points compared to June and was up 52 points compared to May.

25% Corn Growers, 24% Soybean Growers Will File Prevented Planting Claims

August 6, 2019 | Posted in Data & Trends

Source: Purdue University, CME Group

USDA’s June Acreage report was conducted too early to adequately capture the impact of prevented plantings on 2019 corn and soybean acreage. The Ag Economy Barometer asked growers if they are taking a prevented planting payment on any acreage in 2019.

Farmer Optimism Soars According to Purdue Study

August 6, 2019 | Posted in Data & Trends

Source: Purdue University, CME Group

Although both the Index of Current Conditions and the Index of Future Expectations improved during July compared to a month earlier, the big driver of the overall sentiment improvement was producers’ improved perspective on current conditions.

Will Switch to E15 Help Boost Ag Equipment Sales?

July 29, 2019 | Posted in Data & Trends

With the passage of the Energy Policy Act in 2005, motor fuels that contain 10% ethanol became the norm for fuel blends. But the recent ruling from the EPA allowing the year-round sale of motor fuels containing up to 15% fuel ethanol (E15) could change this.

Equipment Leasing and Finance Industry Confidence Higher in July

July 29, 2019 | Posted in Data & Trends

Source: The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation

Designed to collect leadership data, the index reports a qualitative assessment of both the prevailing business conditions and expectations for the future as reported by key executives from the $1 trillion equipment finance sector. Overall, confidence in the equipment finance market was 57.9, an increase from the June index of 52.8.

FEMA Member Survey: Labor Shortage Biggest Concern Among Manufacturers

July 26, 2019 | Posted in Data & Trends

Source: Farm Equipment Manufacturers Assn.

The Farm Equipment Manufacturers Assn. (FEMA) recently released the results of its 2019 Business Profile & Financial Performance Report, and survey samples from their manufacturing members indicate the labor shortage as a top industry concern and selling equipment wholesale to dealers as an increasingly successful practice.

Fed's July Beige Book Reports Continued Downtrend in Ag Conditions

July 24, 2019 | Posted in Data & Trends

Source: Federal Reserve

The most recent Beige Book (July 2019) released by the Federal Reserve System included conditions impacting agriculture throughout the country. Overall, it found that agricultural conditions "continued to expand at a modest pace overall," with "little change from the prior reporting period."

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Farm Sector Debt at 30 Year High, But Interest Expenses Remain Low; 55% Below 1982 Peak

July 22, 2019 | Posted in Data & Trends

Farm sector debt has reached levels near the peak levels of the late 1970s and early 1980s. High levels of debt increase a farm’s risk of going out of business. From 1993 to 2017, real (inflation-adjusted) farm debt increased by 87%, or 4% per year on average.

[Audio Edition] Ag Equipment Intelligence Audio Newsletter — July 2019

Here is the Audio Edition of Ag Equipment Intelligence's July 2019 newsletter. This additional new format is another way for Ag Equipment Intelligence VIP members and subscribers to stay up-to-date with the latest news and trends from the worldwide farm equipment industry.

July 22, 2019 | Posted in Data & Trends

Here is the Audio Edition of Ag Equipment Intelligence’s July 2019 newsletter. This additional new format is another way for Ag Equipment Intelligence VIP members and subscribers to stay up-to-date with the latest news and trends from the worldwide farm equipment industry.

3Q Economic Outlook Forecasts 3.9% Growth in Equipment & Software Investment

Ag machinery investment shows positive grow in next 3-6 months.

July 12, 2019 | Posted in Data & Trends

Source: Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation

After two consecutive years of solid growth, equipment and software investment growth is likely to slow in 2019 to 3.9%, according to the Q3 update to the 2019 Equipment Leasing & Finance U.S. Economic Outlook released today by the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation.

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Improving Farmer Sentiment Reflected in View Toward Making Large Investments

25% Corn Growers, 24% Soybean Growers Will File Prevented Planting Claims

Farmer Optimism Soars According to Purdue Study

Will Switch to E15 Help Boost Ag Equipment Sales?

Equipment Leasing and Finance Industry Confidence Higher in July

FEMA Member Survey: Labor Shortage Biggest Concern Among Manufacturers

Fed's July Beige Book Reports Continued Downtrend in Ag Conditions

Farm Sector Debt at 30 Year High, But Interest Expenses Remain Low; 55% Below 1982 Peak

[Audio Edition] Ag Equipment Intelligence Audio Newsletter — July 2019

3Q Economic Outlook Forecasts 3.9% Growth in Equipment & Software Investment

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