Data & Forecasts

DataPoint: U.S. Manufacturers’ Inventories of Farm Machinery & Equipment

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Manufacturers serving the U.S. market remain cautious about production as they work to bring dealer inventories into balance with demand. AGCO, CNH and Deere have all reported lower production hours and a focus on balancing production with demand.

Equipment Manufacturers See Equipment Demand Improving

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400

During a Farm Progress Show press conference aimed at the foreign press, AGCO leadership stressed its focus on growing the Fendt brand in North America.

Record Diesel Prices Pressure Farm Margin

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400

The average price of U.S. diesel reached a new all-time high of $5.94 a gallon on Wednesday, up 4 cents from the prior record set Monday, according to AAA. That puts prices up 61% from a year ago, reports Agri–Pulse.

Diesel Prices Pressure, Improving Ag Equipment Demand

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400

In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we report on the impact rising diesel prices are likely to have on farm margin and equipment demand.

[Podcast] Diesel Prices Pressure Improving Ag Equipment Demand

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400

In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we report on the impact rising diesel prices are likely to have on farm margin and equipment demand.

DataPoint: Capital Purchases vs. Annual Net Farm Income on Illinois Grain Farms

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400

According to the European Union’s August 24 Joint Research Center’s MARS Bulletin, persistent heat and exceptional water deficits have substantially worsened summer crop prospects across western and most of central Europe, reducing fertility and biomass accumulation, impairing grain filling and accelerating senescence.

Farmer Sentiment Rises Again in August as Future Expectations Improve

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

For the first time since June 2025, a higher proportion of respondents expect their operation to be better off financially.

EU Summer Crop Yields Fall Below 5-Year Average Amid Severe Weather

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Canada Imposes Retaliatory Tariffs on Ag Equipment

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400

New tariffs went into effect on August 22 on billions of dollars’ worth of U.S. imports from Canada after trade talks between the neighboring countries collapsed.

[Podcast] Canada Responds with Tariffs on Farm Equipment

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400

In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we look at the retaliatory tariffs Canada is enacting on U.S. goods, effective September 8.

Canada Responds with Tariffs on Farm Equipment

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400

In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we look at the retaliatory tariffs Canada is enacting on U.S. goods, effective September 8.

Where Is the Market Heading?

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The most common question at this year’s Dealership Minds Summit was “Where is this market heading?” Trade Values & Trends is brought to you by Tractor Zoom.

Deere Reports Third Quarter Net Income of $1.379 Billion

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Worldwide net sales and revenues increased 5 percent, to $12.608 billion, for the third quarter of 2026 and rose 7 percent, to $35.589 billion, for nine months.

Ag Equipment Intelligence Book of Data Points (4th Edition)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:00:00 -0400

This 4th Edition of Ag Equipment Intelligence's “Book of Data Points,” brought to you by Associated Equipment Dealers (AED), includes 35 unique “charts” of industry content that appeared in Ag Equipment Intelligence monthly newsletter and/or special reports over the past year.

Commodity Ticker: August 7 vs. July 22

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400

As of July 22, corn prices were $4.36, down 26 cents from our last episode.

DataPoint: Sentiment Stronger Among Livestock Producers, But Challenges are Similar to Crop Producers

jupchurch@lesspub.com — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Crop and livestock producers reported different views of the agricultural economy in the July 2026 Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer survey.

Corn Condition Unchanged, Soy Down 1% From Last Week

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Corn condition G/EX unchanged vs. last week at 61% (as expected), soybeans -1% to 62% (63% forecast). Prices have pulled back in recent weeks with Corn back to <$4.40/bu, Soybeans to $11.60/bu, remaining well below breakeven levels.

[Podcast] AGCO & CNH Announce Precision & Technology Leadership Shifts

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400

In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we look at the implications Deere's settlement with the FTC has on the broader industry.

AGCO & CNH Announce Precision & Technology Leadership Shifts

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400

In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we look at the implications Deere's settlement with the FTC has on the broader industry.

Corn and Soy Condition Both Below Forecasts

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

View the latest Baird Equity Research corn and soybean report.

DataPoint: Producers Rate High Input Costs as Top Limiting Factor for Financial Situation

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400

According to Purdue University’s July Ag Economy Barometer, high input costs were by far the most frequently cited constraint, selected by 42% of respondents.

Sabanto Takes Autonomy ‘Leap’ with Bayer Investment

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Big news in the precision technology world. Sabanto takes another leap in its quest for widespread autonomy after receiving a big funding round from Leaps by Bayer, which is the strategic investment unit of Bayer.

Sitting Down with Innovator Gregg Sauder

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Last Friday, the Ag Equipment Intelligence editors were at the Morton-Illinois headquarters of 360 Yield with company founder and CEO Gregg Sauder. Sauder, who sold his Precision Planting company in 2012 for $250 million to Monsanto, is seeing success with his new company, and namely his invention of the 360 Rain, an autonomous system to irrigate and bring manure nutrients to the root of the corn.

Using Sensors to Measure Impact of ‘Soil Health Management’ Systems

nnewman@lessitermedia.com — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Sand County Foundation, a national nonprofit conservation organization, is leveraging some cutting-edge precision technology to measure the true impacts of soil health management practices.

Deere’s FTC Settlement Not a ‘Decisive Loss’

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400

The used equipment market is shifting, says Andy Campbell, director of insights for TractorZoom. And while it’s not a total recovery, it is becoming more predictable.

[Podcast] Deere’s FTC Settlement & the Future of Ag Tech Innovations

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Fri, 24 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 settlement with the FTC and whether it’s a win or a loss for the OEM and dealers more broadly.

Deere’s FTC Settlement & the Future of Ag Tech Innovations

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400

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Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400

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Crop Conditions Remain Good Despite Weather Concerns

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Corn and soybean crop conditions are outperforming expectations despite recent weather concerns, according to Baird Equity Research, but improved forecasts could limit price gains.

DataPoint: Irrigated Area Increased 10-fold, Per Acre Water Use has Declined

kschmidt@lessitermedia.com — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Irrigated agriculture in the U.S. has expanded significantly since it was first included in the Census of Agriculture in 1890, according to USDA.