If 2013 farm production costs rise at the rates seen last year, U.S. farmers will need to take on more debt, which could curb spending on farm equipment in 2014. The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City reported in its July Agricultural Finance Databook newsletter that rising production costs prompted some agricultural producers to take on more debt.
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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.