The biofuels industry contributed $277.3 billion to the global economy in 2010 according to a new report commissioned by the Global Renewable Fuels Alliance.
Source: Agri Marketing magazine and American Business Media (ABM) Agri-Council
A poll conducted among corporate agribusiness executives last week showed the majority think the current ag economy is positive and are expecting an even better environment over the next 12 months.
In recent years, America discovered what many of us already knew - the ag industry is among the most vital, most resilient industry segments that exists in today's economy.
For the first time in more than two years, the overall index for the Rural Mainstreet economy was above growth neutral 50.0 for 2 consecutive months, according to Creighton Univ.’s latest surveys of bank CEOs in a 10-state region.
Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne announced that the Italian company will spin off its farm and construction equipment as well as heavy truck businesses to "give birth" to a global auto company that could feasibly build 6 million cars a year by 2014.
Farm Equipment visits the world's largest ag equipment show in Hanover, Germany and brings back technological innovations and market information you can use.
Last year at this time, 81.7% of dealers forecast that their revenues from equipment sales would be as good or better going into 2009 than they were in 2008.
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.