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Weather Patterns Affect Farmers' Equipment Purchasing Decisions

September 5, 2012 | Posted in Operations & Finance
According to a recent survey of U.S. farmers, two-thirds of them believe the weather is becoming more volatile throughout the major growing regions of the U.S. As a result, some farmers are purchasing equipment they believe will help them adapt to the changing weather patterns. At the same time, some farmers say they delayed equipment purchases due to the drought this year.
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Claas Vying for #3 Spot in North American Combine Sales

September 3, 2012 | Posted in Manufacturer News
Having recorded four years of buoyant annual growth, executives at Claas in Germany are confident that its Omaha, Neb.-based operation will continue to capture a growing share of the North American combine market and are looking ahead to the day production will need to expand to meet demand.
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Forecasted Corn Yield Lowest Since 1995-96

August 20, 2012 | Posted in Data & Forecasts
While opinions vary on the impact the drought will have on farm equipment sales for the rest of this year and next, most analysts agree the lower yields will result in higher commodity prices. This combined with the wider use of crop insurance is likely to blunt a major falloff in ag machinery sales in 2013.
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Baltimore Port Closure to Impact High Horsepower Tractor Imports & Exports

Baltimore Port Closure to Impact High Horsepower Tractor Imports & Exports

In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Weasler Engineering, we look at how the Port of Baltimore's closure will alter the flow of high horsepower tractors in and out of the country. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman talks about some changes coming to drone operation regulations. Also in this episode, Kazakhstan's potential for the North American ag equipment industry and what 2024 holds for the sprayer market.

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