Dealers specializing in selling and servicing irrigation systems are mildly optimistic about their chances for improved sales levels in the year ahead, but most of that optimism is based on increasing sales of parts and service.
While sales were up, Lindsay notes increased rainfall across the Corn Belt diminished the favorable impact of drought conditions on irrigation equipment demand over the past 12 months. The concern has now switched to the impact of delayed plantings and crop yields on crop prices and farm incomes.
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In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we take an initial look at the Dealer Business Outlook & Trends Report and what dealers are forecasting for 2025.