Agricultural machinery and tractor manufacturers production in Germany experienced an exceptionally good business year in 2017, a strong growth in turnover of 10%, to €7.9 billion ($9.7 billion). According to VDMA Agricultural Machinery Assn., this represented the second-best annual result ever achieved by the industry.
In today's episode we explore VDMA Agricultural Machinery Assn.’s 2014 outlook, the drought in the Plains, the potential for 3-D printing at dealerships, Titan’s latest financial results and an update on Section 179 legislation.
Falling demand for ag machinery in Russia and throughout much of Central and Eastern Europe during the past 2 years has left farm equipment makers worldwide watch as sales plummeted from previous record-high levels.
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There was plenty of technology on display at the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wis., a few weeks ago. Farm Equipment editor Mike Lessiter caught up with Monarch Tractor’s John Issacson and got his take on the top 5 applications in autonomy right now.