https://www.farm-equipment.com/rss en-us kschmidt@lessitermedia.com Fuel ethanol has grown into a major U.S. agricultural export commodity since the early 2000s. The United States exported a record 2.13 billion gallons of fuel ethanol during the 2024/25 (September–August) corn marketing year, surpassing the record set a year earlier by nearly 400 million gallons, or roughly 23 percent. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25372 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25372-datapoint-us-ethanol-exports-continue-to-grow DataPoint U.S. Ethanol Exports Continue to Grow.jpg kschmidt@lessitermedia.com Farmer sentiment dropped again in May, with the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index dropping 2 points to 119. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25371 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25371-high-input-costs-keep-farmer-sentiment-down High Input Costs Keep Farmer Sentiment Down.jpg kschmidt@lessitermedia.com According to the latest Dealer Sentiments survey, dealers sales forecast for 2026 improved month-over-month. Dealers are expecting sales to be down 4% year-over-year, an improvement from the month before when they were forecasting a 7% decline. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25370 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25370-dealers-forecasting-2026-sales-revenue-down-4 Dealers Forecasting 2026 Sales Revenue Down 4%.jpg nnewman@lessitermedia.com I got my first taste of precision ag in the desert the other week during my visit with Jake Nordenberg, who works as a precision specialist for 24-store John Deere dealer Stotz Equipment in Buckeye, Ariz. It was interesting to see how creative Nordenberg and his team are when it comes to helping farmers use precision technology in unique environments. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25369 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25369-thinking-outside-the-box-to-implement-precision-tech-in-challenging-fields Thinking-Outside-the-Box-to-Implement-Precision-Tech-in-Challenging-Fields.png kschmidt@lessitermedia.com In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we look at President Trump's tariff reduction on ag equipment, the latest dealer sales forecasts, and how high input costs are keeping farmer sentiment down. Associated Equipment Distributors, we look at President Trump's tariff reduction on ag equipment, the latest dealer sales forecasts, and how high input costs are keeping farmer sentiment down.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25367 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25367-ag-equipment-tariff-cut-to-15-plus-cnh-reorg-consideration-and-latest-dealer-sales-forecasts Ag Equipment Tariff Cut to 15% Plus, CNH Reorg Consideration & Latest Dealer Sales Forecasts.jpg kschmidt@lessitermedia.com Auctions came up a number of times during Ag Equipment Intelligence’s Executive Summit between presentations and roundtable discussions. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25347 Wed, 27 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25347-datapoint-farm-financial-stress-exposure DataPoint- Farm Financial Stress Exposure.jpg kschmidt@lessitermedia.com Auctions came up a number of times during Ag Equipment Intelligence’s Executive Summit between presentations and roundtable discussions. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25346 Tue, 26 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25346-ritchie-bros-completes-bigiron-acquisition Ritchie Bros. Completes BigIron Acquisition.jpg kschmidt@lessitermedia.com Ag Equipment Intelligence learned that CNH underwent a larger layoff round and reorganized leadership responsibility in key sales, dealer development and other positions now managing BOTH the New Holland and Case IH businesses interests for its dealer network. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25345 Mon, 25 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25345-cnh-dual-branding-changes CNH Dual Branding Changes.jpg nnewman@lessitermedia.com On this special road edition of Technology Corner, we pay a visit to innovative farmer Robert Boyle in Coolidge, Ariz. Boyle reveals some of the secret weapons — including 360 RAIN — that help boost his profitability and efficiency on soils receiving only 7 inches of rain annually. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25344 Sun, 24 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25344-innovative-farmer-boosts-efficiency-with-360-rain-precision-tech-and-mixed-fleet Innovative-Farmer-Boosts-Efficiency-with-360-RAIN,-Precision-Tech-&-Mixed-Fleet.png kschmidt@lessitermedia.com The Wall Street Journal reported that during Fed officials’ meeting last month, they all but abandoned the question of whether to cut interest rates and have begun to seriously weigh whether to raise rates. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25343 Sat, 23 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25343-interest-rates-remain-pressure-point Interest Rates Remain Pressure Point.jpg kschmidt@lessitermedia.com In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we look at the impact interest rates are having on the ag market. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman visits with strip-tiller Robert Boyle. Associated Equipment Distributors, we look at the impact interest rates are having on the ag market. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman visits with strip-tiller Robert Boyle. ]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25336 Fri, 22 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25336-future-interest-rate-cuts-unlikely Future Interest Rate Cuts Unlikely.jpg kschmidt@lessitermedia.com The volume of U.S. meat exports in major categories is projected to grow through 2035, according to USDA long-term projection data. Rising incomes abroad and a projected weakening of the U.S. dollar are expected to boost demand for U.S. red meat and poultry. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25306 Wed, 13 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25306-datapoint-us-pork-exports-projected-to-grow DataPoint- U.S. Pork Exports Projected to Grow.jpg kschmidt@lessitermedia.com AGCO reported its first quarter results on May 5. The company reported net sales of $2.3 billion, up 14.3% year over year. The 2026 Market Outlook remained mostly unchanged from the last quarter's estimates for North America and Western Europe. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25305 Tue, 12 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25305-agco-net-sales-up-143-in-q1 AGCO Net Sales Up 14.3% in Q1.jpg kschmidt@lessitermedia.com Prescott Shibles, CEO of Farm Journal, publishers of the Machinery Pete brand, was interviewed last week by Jacob Donnelly, A Media Operator, at Omeda OX Summit in Chicago. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25304 Mon, 11 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25304-interest-rate-impact-on-ag-industry Interest Rate Impact on Ag Industry.jpg nnewman@lessitermedia.com From technician to service manager to now chief technology officer, Layne Richins has pretty much seen it all in his 20-plus year career with Stotz Equipment. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25303 Sun, 10 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25303-24-store-deere-dealer-shares-how-its-implementing-ai 24-Store-Deere-Dealer-Shares-How-It’s-Implementing-AI.png kschmidt@lessitermedia.com Farmer sentiment dropped in April with the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index falling from 127 in March to 121. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25302 Sat, 09 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25302-farm-capital-index-hits-lowest-level-since-october-2024 Farm Capital Index Hits Lowest Level Since October 2024.jpg kschmidt@lessitermedia.com In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we review the decline in farmer sentiment in April, which saw the Ag Economy Barometer and the Farm Capital Investment Index drop to their lowest levels since October 2024. Associated Equipment Distributors, we review the decline in farmer sentiment in April, which saw the Ag Economy Barometer and the Farm Capital Investment Index drop to their lowest levels since October 2024.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25300 Fri, 08 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25300-farmer-sentiment-drops-in-april-with-current-future-and-capital-investment-indices-all-down Farmer Sentiment Drops in April with Current, Future Index & Capital Investment Indices All Down.jpg nnewman@lessitermedia.com An April 6 poll from the editors of No-Till Farmer asked producers: The Trump administration wants manufacturers to reduce prices on farm equipment purchases. Do you think this is likely to happen this year? Do you think this is likely to happen this year?]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25242 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25242-datapoint-potential-for-lower-equipment-prices DataPoint- Potential for Lower Equipment Prices.jpg nnewman@lessitermedia.com The general business climate index for the agricultural machinery industry in Europe has continued to decline after entering negative territory for the first time since its upturn a year ago, according to CEMA’s April 2026 Business Barometer. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25241 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25241-european-ag-manufacturers-outlook-remains-largely-negative European Ag Manufacturers’ Outlook Remains Largely Negative.jpg nnewman@lessitermedia.com Planting season is here, and with it comes “busy season” for precision specialists. In today’s Technology Corner segment, we pay a visit to Patrick Johnson, who was planting into a strip-tilled field for the first time in Clinton, Wis. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25240 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25240-plant26-johnson-tractor-precision-farming-specialist-saves-the-day #Plant26--Johnson-Tractor-Precision-Farming-Specialist-Saves-the-Day.png nnewman@lessitermedia.com Art’s Way Mfg., benefited from an increased demand for its ag segment products during the first quarter compared to the same period of 2025. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25239 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25239-arts-way-reports-increased-demand-q1-sales-up-27 Art’s Way Reports Increased Demand, Q1 Sales Up 27%.jpg kschmidt@lessitermedia.com In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, Art’s Way Mfg. benefited from increased demand for its ag segment products, reporting Q1 sales up 27.3%. Associated Equipment Distributors, Art’s Way Mfg. benefited from increased demand for its ag segment products, reporting Q1 sales up 27.3%.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25227 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25227-arts-way-q1-sales-up-27-and-yetter-finalizes-martin-acquisition-as-european-outlook-dips Art's Way Q1 Sales Up 27% and Yetter Finalizes Martin Acquisition as European Outlook Dips.jpg kschmidt@lessitermedia.com Total fluid milk sales have declined over the past 15 years, falling from a peak at about 55,433 million pounds in 2009 to 43,179 million pounds in 2024, according to data from USDA, Economic Research Service (ERS). This shift represents a 22-percent decrease, notwithstanding a modest increase from 2023 to 2024. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25198 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25198-datapoint-whole-milk-shares-rise-amid-long-term-decline-in-total-fluid-milk-sales DataPoint Whole Milk Shares Rise Amid Long-Term Decline in Total Fluid Milk Sales.jpg kschmidt@lessitermedia.com According to several reports, Monarch Tractor vacated its Livermore, Calif., headquarters abruptly on April 3. This comes after the company laid off its workforce in late 2025, as we reported in our Nov. 27 episode. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25197 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25197-monarch-tractor-shuts-the-doors Monarch Tractor Shuts the Doors.jpg kschmidt@lessitermedia.com As of April 6, 2026, the U.S. has implemented significant changes to Section 232 tariffs on steel, aluminum, and copper — introducing a new framework that will directly impact Canadian manufacturers exporting equipment and components into the U.S. market, according to Agricultural Manufacturers of Canada. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25196 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25196-us-expands-metals-tariffs U.S. Expands Metals Tariffs.jpg nnewman@lessitermedia.com We had the chance to catch up with Alex Russomagno, senior manager, AGCO Ventures, after her presentation at the FEMA Supply Summit and Showcase in San Antonio, Texas, a few weeks ago. Russomagno shined some light on the mission of AGCO Ventures and some emerging technologies her team’s really excited about. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25195 Sun, 12 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25195-agco-ventures-manager-optimistic-about-autonomy-drones-and-more AGCO-Ventures-Manager-Optimistic-About-Autonomy,-Drones-&-More.png kschmidt@lessitermedia.com Deere’s right-to-repair saga hit a new chapter this week. The OEM announced it has agreed to pay $99 million into a settlement fund for farms and farmers that are part of a multi-district class action lawsuit filed against Deere. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25192 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25192-deere-to-pay-99-million-in-r2r-lawsuit Deere to Pay $99 Million in R2R Lawsuit.jpg kschmidt@lessitermedia.com In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we have details on Deere agreeing to pay $99 million into a settlement fund for the right-to-repair class action lawsuit, and what this means for dealers as Eric Wareham discusses R2R legislation in states like Iowa. Associated Equipment Distributors, we have details on Deere agreeing to pay $99 million into a settlement fund for the right-to-repair class action lawsuit, and what this means for dealers as Eric Wareham discusses R2R legislation in states like Iowa.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25193 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25193-deere-r2r-settlement-change-in-tariffs-and-monarch-tractors-shuttering Deere R2R Settlement, Change in Tariffs & Monarch Tractor’s Shuttering.jpg nnewman@lessitermedia.com Managing editor Noah Newman catches up with Steve Kertesz, North American Product Manager for Ingersoll Tillage Group (Agrisolutions), following his presentation about inPHInium steel at the 2026 FEMA Supply Summit & Showcase in San Antonio, Texas. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25158 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25158-video-why-inphinium-is-the-future-of-disc-blades Why-inPHInium-is-the-‘Future-of-Disc-Blades’.png nnewman@lessitermedia.com Managing editor Noah Newman catches up with Bill Dickhut, president of Geringhoff, North America, in between sessions at the 2026 FEMA Supply Summit & Showcase in San Antonio, Texas. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25157 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25157-video-geringhoffs-bill-dickhut-discusses-us-factory-expansion-ai-tariffs-and-more Geringhoff’s-Bill-Dickhut-Discusses-U-S--Factory-Expansion,-AI,-Tariffs-&-More.png