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Lower 4Q Farm Loans Reported by Kansas City Fed; Credit toTighten

February 1, 2014 | Posted in Data & Trends

The volume of loans for farm machinery and equipment purchases dropped to the lowest level in more than 2 years, according to the January 2014 Agricultural Finance Databook from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City.

Claas Celebrates 100th Anniversary with Record Results

January 20, 2014 | Posted in Data & Trends, Earnings Reports

Harvest machinery specialist Claas not only celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2013, it also posted another record set of financial results. Group sales were up 11% on the prior financial year ended September 30, hitting the equivalent of almost $5.2 billion at current exchange rates.

Reichhardt Electronic Innovations to Relocate

January 14, 2014 | Posted in Data & Trends

Reichhardt Electronic Innovations is relocating to Sabin, Minn., having outgrown its West Fargo location.

Ag Machinery Depreciation Still in Limbo

January 6, 2014 | Posted in Data & Trends, Equipment & Equipment Sales

Few will argue with the fact that the very generous depreciation rules for farm machinery introduced in 2008 have played a significant role in the protracted run of strong sales years for ag equipment dealers and manufacturers.

Despite Solid 2013 Sales, Analysts See Start of Downturn in 2014

January 1, 2014 | Posted in Data & Trends, Equipment & Equipment Sales

The last few years have been record years for North American tractor sales and for some it may be hard to remember a time when business wasn’t booming.

Ag Sales Remain Robust in December

January 1, 2014 | Posted in Data & Trends, Equipment & Equipment Sales

North American large ag equipment retail sales increased in December, with 4WD tractor sales up 6.9% year-over-year, combines up 37.1% and row-crop tractors increasing 13.9%, according to the Assn. of Equipment Manufacturers.

Bühler Posts Strong Earnings Despite Dip in Revenues

January 1, 2014 | Posted in Data & Trends

Strong margins, diligent expense control and favorable exchange rates contributed to record earnings at Bühler Industries last year, despite a drop in sales revenues.

Rural Lifestyle Dealers Optimistic About 2014 Prospects

January 1, 2014 | Posted in Data & Trends, Equipment & Equipment Sales

Equipment dealers who cater to hobby farmers, large property owners and landscapers are banking on the economy continuing to improve to boost sales in 2014.

Ag Sales Gain Ground in November

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

North American large ag equipment retail sales increased in November, with 4WD tractor sales up 1.9% year-over-year, combine sales up 25.8% and row-crop tractor sales increasing 7.2%, according to the Assn. of Equipment Manufacturers.

Deere’s Nov. Retail Comparisons vs. Industry

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

On December 10, Deere released its retail sales comments for the month of Nov. in which it compares its performance to that of the industry in the U.S. and Canada.

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Lower 4Q Farm Loans Reported by Kansas City Fed; Credit toTighten

Claas Celebrates 100th Anniversary with Record Results

Reichhardt Electronic Innovations to Relocate

Ag Machinery Depreciation Still in Limbo

Despite Solid 2013 Sales, Analysts See Start of Downturn in 2014

Ag Sales Remain Robust in December

Bühler Posts Strong Earnings Despite Dip in Revenues

Rural Lifestyle Dealers Optimistic About 2014 Prospects

Ag Sales Gain Ground in November

Deere’s Nov. Retail Comparisons vs. Industry

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