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Deere Economist: Recession Chances Low

February 17, 2016 | Posted in Data & Forecasts

J.B. Penn, the chief economist at Deere & Co., said Tuesday that while there is instability around the world, economic output is expected to rise, while the labor market and even wages are rebounding.

Orders for Durable Goods Rise After Businesses Step Up Spending on Equipment and Machinery

January 26, 2012 | Posted in Operations & Finance

Source: Associated Press

Orders to U.S. factories for long-lasting manufactured goods increased in December, lifted by solid business spending on machinery and equipment.

Analysts Study Deere's Tractor Sales for Signs of Weakening Demand

June 21, 2011 | Posted in Manufacturer News

Source: Bob Tita, Dow Jones Newswires

Deere & Co.'s (DE) U.S. farm machinery business plowed through the economic recession mostly unscathed, but the business is now attracting increased scrutiny because of concerns that farmers' appetites for new equipment is reaching its limit.

Web Exclusives Dealers in Germany Brace for Tough Times

By John Dobberstein posted on December 17, 2009 | Posted in Data & Forecasts

Farm equipment dealers in Germany brace for tough times.

Wider World of Business Pricing Strategy Contributes to the Bottom Line

November 30, 2009 | Posted in Operations & Finance

Farm equipment business owners are forced to scrutinize pricing.

128 Laid Off at CNH Nebraska Plant

November 6, 2009 | Posted in Manufacturer News

Case New Holland plans to lay off 128 at its farm equipment combine plant in Grand Island. The company announced the layoffs last Friday.

Timken To Shut Down Ohio Distribution Center

October 7, 2009 | Posted in Manufacturer News

Source: Associated Press

Specialty steels maker Timken Co. plans to close a distribution center in Ohio

Is Your Sales Team Ready?

October 5, 2009 | Posted in Department Management

Source: By Christopher Cabrera

Is your sales team ready for the economic rebound

Innovating Through a Recession: Invest in Your Customers

July 17, 2009 | Posted in Department Management

Rather than reduce farm equipment dealer customer service, get closer to your customers.

Increase Communication with Your Customers

July 17, 2009 | Posted in Department Management

Innovating through a recession increase communication with your farm equipment customers.

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