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AEM: U.S. 2WD Tractor Sales Rebound

June 12, 2018 | Posted in Data & Forecasts

Total U.S. sales of 2WD tractors for May gained 17% compared to May 2017, bolstered by gains of 20% in both the 100-plus horsepower and under-40 horsepower categories, according to the latest data from the Assn. of Equipment Manufacturers.

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U.S. Disposable Incomes Reaches All-Time High

By RLD Staff posted on June 12, 2018 | Posted in Data & Forecasts

The Bureau of Economic Analysis reports disposal personal income reached an all-time high in April 2018. However, the recent monthly consumer sentiment report from the University of Michigan showed the lowest reading in 4 months.

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Older Operators Often Run Small Family Farms

By RLD Staff posted on May 25, 2018 | Posted in Data & Forecasts, Rural Lifestyle Market

Thirty-six percent of principal farm operators were at least 65 years old, compared with only 14% of self-employed workers in non-agricultural businesses.

Deere to Raise Prices on Higher Costs for Freight, Materials

May 18, 2018 | Posted in Manufacturer News, Data & Forecasts

Source: Bloomberg

Trucking expenses have been climbing in recent months in the U.S. amid a shortage of big-rig drivers, and fuel is becoming more expensive. Also hitting Deere is the recent increase in prices for steel and aluminum.

Dealer Input Sought for Cost of Doing Business Study

May 17, 2018 | Posted in Dealer News, Data & Forecasts

HBK CPAs & Consultants is compiling and analyzing information as part of the 2017 OPE Cost of Doing Business Study. The study will assess the financial performance and condition of outdoor power equipment dealers for 2017 based on the data received by all participating dealers.

AEM: April 2018 U.S. Sales Up for Utility Tractors; Compacts Up in Canada

By RLD Staff posted on May 14, 2018 | Posted in Data & Forecasts

According to the Assn. of Equipment Manufacturers' latest report, U.S. sales of 2WD tractors in the 40-100 horsepower range were up 7.4% in April and up 2.2% year-to-date. In Canada, sales for 2WD tractors less than 40 horsepower were up 5.2% in April and up 3.9% year-to-date.

Ag Equipment Intelligence Releases 2018 ‘Big Dealer’ Report; to Offer a First Look at Report During Live Webinar

May 10, 2018 | Posted in Dealer News, Data & Forecasts

Since Ag Equipment Intelligence began formally tracking dealer consolidation in 2009, the number of big dealers has increased by more than 11%.

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'Biggest' Ag Equipment Dealers Continue to Expand Their Reach

By Rural Lifestyle Dealer Staff posted on May 7, 2018 | Posted in Manufacturer News, Data & Forecasts

Source: Ag Equipment Intelligence

Check out this excerpt from Ag Equipment Intelligence's 2018 'Big Dealer' Report. The report, which is a joint project with George Russell of the Machinery Advisors Consortium, aims to track ownership changes and consolidation trends of North American farm equipment dealers.

Alamo Group Reports Record 1Q Sales of $238 Million

May 3, 2018 | Posted in Manufacturer News, Data & Forecasts

Alamo Group's net sales for the first quarter of 2018 were $238.1 million compared to net sales of $215.4 million for the first quarter of 2017, an increase of 10.5%.

AGCO 1Q18 Net Sales Rise 23.3%; North American Sales Up 31.4%

May 1, 2018 | Posted in Data & Forecasts

Source: Business Wire

Improved market demand in North America and healthy industry conditions in Western Europe supported sales and margin improvement in those regions resulting in better than expected sales and earnings growth for the company.

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Rural Lifestyle Dealer columnist Mike Wiles talks with Baily Turner, vice president of Titan Implement, at the 2018 National Farm Machinery Show. Turner highlights the company's expanded product lines and its second facility in Georgia.

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