Data & Forecasts

Farm Capital Index Drops in June

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Farmer sentiment fell again in June according to the latest Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, dropping from 119 in May to 113 points in June.

[Technology Corner] Farmers Gain Trust in Autonomy with PTx OutRun Retrofit Kit

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Here in the Technology Corner today, we’re talking about the PTx OutRun autonomous platform — a retrofit kit that enables autonomous grain cart, and now more recently, tillage operations.

Deere Seeks 2-Year Contract Extension with UAW

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400

According to news reports, John Deere has offered the United Auto Workers a 2-year extension of its current labor contract that expires in 2027 and is seeking a decision by Aug. 31.

400 Farmers Thoughts on AI, Land Values & the Farm Economy

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

New Ag Economy Barometer results reveal how producers view AI, profitability, equipment purchases, trade, and farmland values.

[Podcast] John Deere Labor Talks, Autonomy Adoption & Ag Economy Trends

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400

In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we look at John Deere’s proposal for a 2-year labor contract extension with the UAW.

John Deere Labor Talks, Autonomy Adoption & Ag Economy Trends

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400

In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we look at John Deere’s proposal for a 2-year labor contract extension with the UAW.

OEM Leaders Share Roadmap for Precision Growth

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

AGCO, CNH & Kubota leaders reveal insights on dealer development, key adoption trends & autonomy outlook

Getting Creative with Precision Technology in the Desert

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Precision specialist for 24-store Deere dealer thinks outside the box to help customers use cutting-edge technology on their farm operations

Crop Condition Regresses Slightly, Prices Remain Compressed

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

According to the June 29, 2026 Crop Progress report from USDA, crop conditions are just shy of consensus estimates but are overall in good shape.

The Combine Market Is Sending a Signal. Do You Have Access?

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

As we move into the summer of 2026, the combine market is in a better place than it was a year ago. Not dramatically better, but measurably. Trade Values & Trends is brought to you by Tractor Zoom.

DataPoint: Impact Iran Conflict Will Have on Farm Net Income

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

According to the latest Dealer Sentiments report, dealers say price contribution was up about 1.5% year-over-year compared to up about 1% the month prior.

Dealers Report Pricing Up 1.5% vs. Last Year

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

According to the latest Dealer Sentiments report, dealers say price contribution was up about 1.5% year-over-year compared to up about 1% the month prior.

Number of Big Dealers Drops in 2026

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

As consolidation continues to impact the ag equipment industry, the number of big dealers in North America dropped again for the 4th year in a row in 2026.

Dealers Gather for Inaugural AI Workshop & Networking Event

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Leaders from AgRevolution, Agriteer, Young’s Equipment, LoneStar Ag, KanEquip and more gathered in Rosemont, Ill., for the inaugural ViNE Event, hosted by the Vi by visorPRO team.

Compeer Financial Teams Up with PepsiCo on Strip-Till Equipment Financing

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

On June 11, Compeer Financial announced it was teaming up with PepsiCo and other industry partners to offer a pilot leasing program for strip-till equipment, helping offset upfront financial costs for farmers implementing soil conservation practices on their farms.

[Podcast] Making Strip-Till More Affordable, Big Dealer List Contracts

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we look at Compeer Financial and PepsiCo’s pilot program to help lower the cost of strip-till equipment for farmers.

Making Strip-Till More Affordable, Big Dealer List Contracts

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

DataPoint: U.S. Ethanol Exports Continue to Grow

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

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.

Dealers Forecasting 2026 Sales Revenue Down 4%

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

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.

[Podcast] Ag Equipment Tariff Cut to 15%; Plus, CNH Reorg Consideration & Latest Dealer Sales Forecasts

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

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.

Ag Equipment Tariff Cut to 15%; Plus, CNH Reorg Consideration & Latest Dealer Sales Forecasts

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Crop Plantings/Emergence Trends Point to Still Large Crop

Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

USDA weekly Crop Progress report shows 86% of corn planted (flat year/year, (+3% vs. recent average) and 60% emerged (-5% year/year, +2% vs. recent average).

DataPoint: Farm Financial Stress Exposure

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Wed, 27 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Auctions came up a number of times during Ag Equipment Intelligence’s Executive Summit between presentations and roundtable discussions.

Ritchie Bros. Completes BigIron Acquisition

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Tue, 26 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Auctions came up a number of times during Ag Equipment Intelligence’s Executive Summit between presentations and roundtable discussions.

CNH Dual Branding Changes

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Mon, 25 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400

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.

Innovative Farmer Boosts Efficiency with 360 RAIN, Precision Tech & Mixed Fleet

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Sun, 24 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400

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.

Interest Rates Remain Pressure Point

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Sat, 23 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400

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.

[Podcast] Future Interest Rate Cuts Unlikely

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Fri, 22 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400

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.

Future Interest Rate Cuts Unlikely

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Fri, 22 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400

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.

Deere Reports 2Q 2026 Net Income of $1.773 Billion

Thu, 21 May 2026 14:05:16 -0400

Production & Precision Agriculture sales decreased for the quarter as a result of lower shipment volumes.