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Facts & Figures from 2012 U.S. Census of Agriculture

June 9, 2014 | Posted in Data & Forecasts
Source: Ag Equipment Intelligence, May 2014
On May 5, USDA released its long-awaited Census of Agriculture, the first update since 2007. Following are some of the key production, financial, economic and demographic data contained in the 2012 Census of Agriculture that will serve as the basis of much of the research that media, government and financial markets will utilize until the next Census in 2017.
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Kuhn Group's Operating Profit Margin Increased 14.9% in 2013

May 12, 2014
Source: Ag Equipment Intelligence, April 2014
Fueled in part by its growing North American sales, the Kuhn Group reported that, while its net sales in 2013 grew by 5% vs. the previous year, its profits rose by nearly 25% and profit margins increased by 2.5%.
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Ag Equipment Intelligence

New Tractors Coming to North America?

April 28, 2014 | Posted in Manufacturer News
While several years of speculation about when Claas tractors will finally enter the U.S. and Canada ag market remains just that, another tractor maker from India says it plans to be here in 2015.
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Forecast & Trends

Large Equipment Sales Decline in March

April 13, 2014 | Posted in Data & Forecasts
North American large ag equipment retail sales fell in March, with 4WD tractor sales down 6.4% year-over-year, combine sales down 23.9% and row-crop tractor sales down 9.5%, according to the latest figures released by the Assn. of Equipment Manufacturers.
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As Used Equipment Inventory Grows, Prices Sink

March 17, 2014 | Posted in Data & Forecasts
Used equipment inventory grew to the highest level in the history of our survey in January as a net 42% of dealers reported used inventories as too high (48% too high; 46% about right; 6% too low), compared to 30% too high? in December.
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2025 Dealer Hall of Fame: Raymond P. Koenig

2025 Dealer Hall of Fame: Raymond P. Koenig

During the 2025 Dealership Minds Summit, we honored the recipients of the Dealer Hall of Fame award. Among the award winners was the late Raymond P. Koenig of Koenig Equipment. To receive the award and speak on his uncle's behalf, Aaron Koenig, CEO of Koenig Equipment shares a few words.

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A&I Products

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.

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Yetter Farm Equipment

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.
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Machinery Scope

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.
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