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All U.S. Tractor Categories, Combine Sales Up in December

January 10, 2019 | Posted in Data & Forecasts

The Assn. of Equipment Manufacturers’ December U.S. Ag Tractor and Combine Report shows all machine categories recorded year-to-date growth as 2018 closed out.

Purdue Study Points to Decline in Producer Sentiment

January 8, 2019 | Posted in Data & Forecasts

The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer declined moderately in December to 127, which was 7 points below the index’s value one month earlier and 9 points below October’s reading.

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Don’t Bet Against the Dealers

By Dave Kanicki posted on January 8, 2019 | Posted in Data & Forecasts

If I’ve learned anything in the nearly 14 years I’ve been with Farm Equipment and Ag Equipment Intelligence it’s to not bet against the dealers who participate in our surveys. This is especially true when it comes to what direction the industry is heading.

Availability of Customer Capital: One Ag Lender’s Perspective

Below are excerpts from a presentation given by Alan Hoskins at the 2018 Moving Iron Summit. Hoskins is President and CEO of American Farm Mortgage Co. Inc., based in Evansville, Ind.

By Jennifer Reibel posted on December 31, 2018 | Posted in Data & Forecasts

A precipitous drop in the number of commercial banks means fewer lenders understand agriculture. And that spells trouble for farmers, according to Alan Hoskins, president and CEO of American Farm Mortgage Co

USDA Launches Second Round of Trade Mitigation Payments

December 17, 2018 | Posted in Data & Forecasts

At the direction of President Donald J. Trump, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today launched the second and final round of trade mitigation payments aimed at assisting farmers suffering from damage due to unjustified trade retaliation by foreign nations.

Farm Bill Approved by Lawmakers, Headed to President’s Desk

December 12, 2018 | Posted in Data & Forecasts

News of the bill’s passage was immediately met with praise from numerous industry groups.

China is Back, Purchasing U.S. Soybeans: Report

December 12, 2018 | Posted in Data & Forecasts

Chicago soybean futures jumped to highs not seen since China imposed tariffs on U.S. shipments in July, with the most actively traded January contract rising as high as $9.28 per bushel.

AEM: November U.S. Tractor & Combine Sales Largely Up

December 11, 2018 | Posted in Data & Forecasts, Manufacturer News

U.S. Sales of self-propelled combines gained 9.2% in November compared to last year, and U.S. sales of 4WD tractors increased 60.7% month-over-month.

94% of Corn, 98% of Soybeans Harvested and in the Bin

November 27, 2018 | Posted in Data & Forecasts

USDA reports that only 6% of corn acres and 1% of soybeans were still in the field as of Nov. 25.

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Are Dealers Realists or Just Kind of Conservative?

By Dave Kanicki posted on November 26, 2018 | Posted in Data & Forecasts

An old Danish proverb says it best: “It is difficult to make predictions, especially about the future.” Last Friday, Deere & Co. issued its 2018 fiscal year earnings report and, to say the least, the Big Green Machine had a pretty good year.

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INEDA Spring Board Meeting & Annual Conference

Date: 02/24/19

Location: La Vista, NE

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