The ultimate impact of spring floods throughout much of the Midwest and Corn Belt won’t be known until at least harvest time. As a result it’s difficult to assess how it will affect farm equipment sales, but so far, it’s giving a boost to corn prices. One thing known, for sure, is the impact of the flooding is still being felt in many areas.
How farmers in Iowa and Nebraska bounce back from this spring’s disastrous flooding could have a major impact on commodity prices and ag equipment and input sales. But the full effect will take time to measure.
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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.