The number of new jobs developed in this economy and the growth of wages has provided many with not only more disposable income but growing retirement accounts. The strength of the smaller horsepower tractor markets is a direct result of this powerful economic engine and should remain so in 2020.
Retail sales of ag equipment were below December's monthly forecast in all categories except for over 100 horsepower tractors, which exceeded the December forecast by 37 units.
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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.