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Alternative Distribution: Co-Ops Adding Farm Equipment to Their Offering

Co-operatives have always played a role in equipment distribution, including with the majors where the co-op is the machinery dealer in town, says Russell. The idea here is that a co-op, utilizing its existing infrastructure, could provide additional services to include parts and equipment to a greater extent, if they so desired.
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From the Desk of Dave Kanicki

Follow the Numbers on Consolidation

Farm equipment dealers who still aren't sure why their segment of the agricultural industry is consolidating only need to look at what's happening with their customers. Like so many things, even as the value of agricultural production grows, overall it's becoming concentrated in fewer and fewer operators.
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