AGCO Corp.'s AGCO third-quarter profit rose 35% as the agricultural-equipment maker saw regional sales grow, especially in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
The rapid rise and fall of compact tractor sales in North America during the past decade mirrors the surging and slowing of the rural lifestyle phenomena in the U.S. But according to the Mahindra USA executives interviewed by Ag Equipment Intelligence, the declining sales of small tractors appear to have finally plateaued. Slow growth during the next year or two is the likely scenario.
Last month we emphasized that the pace of change in technology and business processes requires continuous upgrading of employee skills to remain competitive. This month, we expand on the topic of training and focus on how best to drive the effectiveness of your training process to maximize return on your investment (ROI).
Last month we emphasized that the pace of change in technology and business processes requires continuous upgrading of employee skills to remain competitive. This month, we expand on the topic of training and focus on how best to drive the effectiveness of your training process to maximize return on your investment (ROI).
Whether it's converting customers who traditionally buy equipment of other colors, or losing a customer who was previously loyal to John Deere green, it's a serious matter, according to Randy Amosson, CEO and general manager of Precision Equipment. In fact, the dealer calls it "Chasing the Rainbow."
While point-of-purchase items such as toys, tools and grease is part of Curt Moeller's department, he's given toy aisle responsibility to Betty Jo Kennedy, an employee at the Houghton location.
AGCO Corp, the world's third-largest maker of tractors and combines, plans to more than triple sales in Africa by 2020 as the continent boosts food production, its managing director for Africa and the Middle East said.
Farmers, ranchers and agricultural equipment dealers urged South Dakota lawmakers on Tuesday not to let one industry "carry the burden for the entire state" by applying sales tax to fertilizer or farm machinery repair.
In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we look at President Trump's tariff reduction on ag equipment, the latest dealer sales forecasts, and how high input costs are keeping farmer sentiment down.
Since 1980, A&I Products has become a leading manufacturer and wholesale distributor of aftermarket replacement parts for the agricultural, turf, and industrial equipment markets. A&I Products' experience and expertise has greatly contributed to the company's reputation as a top supplier of quality, reasonably priced parts. Founded with roots as a small machine shop and repair facility, the company made the transition by manufacturing new parts to replace those that were identified as commonly needing repair. Throughout the 1980s, the company quickly garnered a reputation for offering quality parts at a reasonable price.
Built on 90 years of expertise, Yetter Farm Equipment leads the agriculture industry in designing effective and innovative equipment for residue management, seedbed preparation, precision fertilizer placement, harvest attachments, strip-tillage, and more.
At Machinery Scope, we believe you deserve the best risk management solutions for your investments in heavy equipment. Since 2013, we have been proud to offer extended warranty, appraisals, and inspections. Machinery Scope is a family-owned business built on our experience in farming and equipment dealerships. We understand your business and provide a personalized and professional level of customer service. Machinery Scope has built a strong warranty product with our customers in mind, offering the same professional level of service from the time you get a quote, through the processing of a claim.