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Increases in Crop-Related Production Expenses Should Level Off in 2012

April 2, 2012 | Posted in Data & Forecasts
After rapid rises in costs since 2002, total farm production expenses are forecast to rise $12.5 billion (3.9%) this year. This increase is far less than the $35.7 billion (12.5%) growth projected in 2011. The growth in crop-related expenses (seeds, fertilizer, pesticides), livestock-related expenses (feed, livestock/poultry purchases), and fuel and oil expenses are all expected to slow following a decade of very rapid expansion, though recent rises in diesel expenses may change this outlook somewhat.
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Ag Equipment Intelligence

AGCO Upping Tractor Capacity; Looking to Sisu for More Engine Independence

March 4, 2012 | Posted in Manufacturer & Dealer Issues

Projects to increase AGCO Corp's tractor making capacity at existing facilities in North America and Europe are reportedly on track to start assembling products this year. And with the development of more powerful Sisu engineers, greater independence from outside power unit suppliers is clearly the goal of the company's latest engine developments.


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Ag Equipment Intelligence

Price Increase for Ag Commodities Lag Ag Input Price Increases

February 6, 2012 | Posted in Data & Forecasts
Changing farming practices, including the trend toward concentrated production on specialized operations, along with others such as wider use of irrigation and growing adoption of precision agriculture technologies, have allowed the farm sector to increase total output by nearly 50% over the past three decades, even as resources used in farming declined.
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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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