World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates

Ag Equipment Intelligence

Can Ethanol Pump Up Commodity Prices & Get Farmers Spending Again?

By Dave Kanicki posted on November 24, 2017 | Posted in Data & Forecasts

Most ag prognosticators agree that it would take a significant disruption to crop supplies to impact the prices of the major crops (corn, soybeans, wheat). With nearly all of the 2017 harvest in the bin, it’s readily apparent that this did not happen.

Ag Equipment Intelligence

January WASDE Viewed as a ‘Positive’ for Ag Equipment

By Dave Kanicki posted on January 13, 2017 | Posted in Data & Forecasts

In his annual message, John Deere’s Chairman, Sam Allen, described the company’s long-term prospects as “bullish,” but added, “We don’t mean to minimize the challenges we’re facing at the present time … there are signs that some of our key markets may be approaching a bottom, but we are not anticipating a turnaround in 2017.”

Ag Equipment Intelligence

Worldwide Farm Equipment Sales Remain Sluggish

By Dave Kanicki posted on June 6, 2016 | Posted in Data & Forecasts

With few exceptions, global tractor and combine sales show little sign of picking up in the near term. While USDA’s May 10 report offered some optimistic news on crop surpluses, especially for soybeans, it remains to be seen whether or not the uptick in crop prices will hold.

Forecast & Trends

Is a ‘Neutral’ WASDE Report Positive or Negative?

By Dave Kanicki posted on October 12, 2015 | Posted in Data & Forecasts

The Oct. 9 World Agricultural Supply Demand Estimates report from USDA produced little change when it comes to crop receipts projections. So, was it a positive or negative for ag equipment dealers and manufacturers?