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Can We Turn Optimism into Sales?

By Dave Kanicki posted on March 27, 2017 | Posted in Data & Forecasts, Operations & Finance
If we could turn “optimism” and “positive sentiments” into sales, 2017 could end up being a pretty good year for farm equipment dealers and manufacturers. We all know that it will take more than rosy outlooks and good feelings to improve our bottom lines; it’s nonetheless good to hear some upbeat news for a change.
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Kim Schmidt
From the Desk of Kim Schmidt

Deere, CNH Argue North Dakota Dealer Law is ‘Anti-Competitive’

By Kim Schmidt posted on March 20, 2017 | Posted in Manufacturer & Dealer Issues
It’s been just over a year since Case IH’s revised sales and service agreement was making waves. At that time, Matthew Larsgaard, president/CEO of the North Dakota Implement Dealers Assn., highlighted 11 provisions that represent major concerns in the agreement that dealers needed to be aware of. Since then, dealer purity issues haven’t been making much noise.
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Charlie Glass

February 2017 Tractor & Combine Analysis

By Charlie Glass posted on March 15, 2017 | Posted in Data & Forecasts
There is a renewed sense of confidence within the country these days and the latest jobs report certainly supports these sentiments. This latest report nearly doubled the projected increase in jobs for the month of February and showed an increase in full time positions for the first time in many months.
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