As reported in the March issue of Ag Equipment Intelligence, several manufacturers of farm machinery and components registered solidly better sales in 2017 than the previous few years and are looking for more of the same this year.
A pessimistic business outlook among senior managers at agricultural machinery manufacturers in Europe has turned into a more optimistic view of sales prospects for 2017, according to a monthly business barometer survey.
With few exceptions, global tractor and combine sales show little sign of picking up in the near term. While USDA’s May 10 report offered some optimistic news on crop surpluses, especially for soybeans, it remains to be seen whether or not the uptick in crop prices will hold.
While USDA’s May 10 report offered some optimistic news on crop surpluses, especially for soybeans, it remains to be seen whether or not the uptick in crop prices will hold.
Specialty equipment maker, Lemken GmbH & Co., based in Alpen, Germany, reports that its net profits during the past year declined by 4.7% to £327 million ($367.5).
A Belgian manufacturer of heavy-duty farm trailers, manure spreaders, slurry tankers and light pasture equipment is weighing its options for manufacturing its products in the U.S.
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