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Charlie Glass

May 2016 U.S. Tractor & Combine Sales Analysis

By Charlie Glass posted on June 16, 2016 | Posted in Data & Forecasts
For the largest categories of tractors and for combines the general economy certainly has an indirect effect upon sales activity at the dealerships. Rising commodity prices, a boon for farmers, ranchers and dealers, is reflected in an increased grocery bill for the consumer and is often accompanied by a resistance to paying the higher price for premium items.
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Worldwide Farm Equipment Sales Remain Sluggish

By Dave Kanicki posted on June 6, 2016 | Posted in Data & Forecasts
With few exceptions, global tractor and combine sales show little sign of picking up in the near term. While USDA’s May 10 report offered some optimistic news on crop surpluses, especially for soybeans, it remains to be seen whether or not the uptick in crop prices will hold.
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Kim Schmidt
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Who’s Ready for a Bit of Good News?

By Kim Schmidt posted on June 5, 2016 | Posted in Data & Forecasts
We regularly hear from dealers that $4 corn and $10 soybeans represent the psychological threshold for farmers. When corn goes over $4 and beans over $10, most farmer’s outlook improves markedly. Over the last month or so we’ve seen a nice increase in crop prices. I was on the road last week visiting dealers, and one of them mentioned he’s started to notice an improvement in farmer sentiment.
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