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In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we review the decline in farmer sentiment in April, which saw the Ag Economy Barometer and the Farm Capital Investment Index drop to their lowest levels since October 2024.
In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman visits with Stotz Equipment. Farm Journal CEO Prescott Shibles highlights the critical financial impact of rising interest rates on the ag equipment industry.
We cover AGCO’s Q1 results, reporting net sales up 14.3% year over year, with strong performance in high-horsepower equipment and precision ag.
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