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[Podcast] Future Interest Rate Cuts Unlikely
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.
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[Podcast] Farmer Sentiment Drops in April with Current, Future & Capital Investment Indices All Down
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.
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[Podcast] Art's Way Q1 Sales Up 27% and Yetter Finalizes Martin Acquisition as European Outlook Dips
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%.
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[Podcast] Deere R2R Settlement, Change in Tariffs & Monarch Tractor’s Shuttering
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.
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[Podcast] Titan Machinery Exceeds Inventory Reduction Goal, CEO Sees 'Pivotal Step' for Next Cycle
In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we have details on Titan Machinery surpassing its Fiscal 2026 inventory reduction target of $150 million and CEO Bryan Knutson’s perspective on positioning the company for the next phase of the cycle.
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[Podcast] Ritchie Implement Fills Gap Left by AGCO Dealers Exiting the Market in Wisconsin
In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we have details on Case IH dealer Ritchie Implement adding the AGCO line to its offering, and what the additional will mean for their business.
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[Podcast] Cattle Continues to be Bright Spot for Equipment Industry
In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we share an update on the beef producers and their equipment plans.
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[Podcast] Reporting from National Farm Machinery Show: Yetter News, R2R Updates, Technology Updates & More
In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we report on Yetter Manufacturing’s acquisition of Martin Industries.
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[Podcast] Deputy Ag Secretary Backs Farmers in Right-to-Repair Debate
In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden puts right-to-repair in the national spotlight.
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[Podcast] Technology Offers Opportunities While Equipment Sales Continue to Lag
In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we bring you highlights from the Precision Farming Dealer Summit and National No-Tillage Conference. Representatives from CNH, AGCO and Kubota were on hand and shared their outlook for autonomy in the ag market.
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Farmer Sentiment Drops in April with Current, Future & Capital Investment Indices All Down
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.
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