After 3 months of sales growth for large ag equipment, North American sales once again declined in May. Canadian sales growth slowed to plus 1% and the U.S. posted a 16% decline, according to the latest number released by the Assn. of Equipment Manufacturers.
In RW Baird’s “2016 Outlook” report (Dec. 22, 2015), analyst Mircea (Mig) Dobre, summarized his thoughts on the year ahead. "2016 likely marks the bottom in NA large ag equipment declines, but excess channel inventory is still an issue limiting a potential rebound in 2017..."
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