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A lot of folks in the buying mood

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Mark Moore

Sales of tractors and combines continue at a very strong pace, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. In AEM’s May 2013 Flash Report, total two-wheel drive farm tractor sales were up more than 22 percent over May 2012. Sales … Continue reading →

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Thinking about buying farmland?

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Mark Moore

As a business owner, you continually monitor your purchases to determine the value of each dollar spent. Of course, there are purchases that you make every day without much need to evaluate – a new filter is a necessity and … Continue reading →

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April flash report: Tractor, combine sales continue strong pace

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Mark Moore

Tractor and combine sales continued at a very healthy pace in April, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturer’s April 2013 Flash Report. Sale of self-propelled combines continued at a torrid pace compared to last year, with April sales up … Continue reading →

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Dealerships continue to consolidate

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Mark Moore

It looks like the trend toward larger and larger equipment dealerships is continuing. According to this report from Ag Equipment Intelligence: “It’s safe to say the movement toward fewer ownership groups in the past year has not slowed. Rather, we’re … Continue reading →

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That first drop

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Mark Moore

I am NOT a fan of roller coasters. While I know that they are over-engineered and tested time and again (plus, there aren’t mass injuries reported every weekend at theme parks), I simply can’t handle the slow climb to the … Continue reading →

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Tractor, combine sales off to fast start

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Mark Moore

Sales of tractors and combines are off to a quick start, far outpacing last year’s totals. For February, sales of tractors in all segments (two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive) were higher than February 2012, and for the year are well … Continue reading →

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$15.4 billion and counting

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Mark Moore

According to the National Crop Insurance Services, as of March 4 more than $15.4 billion in indemnity payments have been sent to farmers, a result of the drought of 2012. Here are some eye-rolling numbers: In 2012, farmers invested more … Continue reading →

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Exports of farm equipment remain strong

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Mark Moore

We’re continually reminded that we are in a worldwide marketplace, and that point is driven home when you look at the exports of U.S. made agricultural equipment. According to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, exports of U.S.-made agricultural equipment increased … Continue reading →

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The price shoe to drop?

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Mark Moore

Remember Wednesday’s post on higher corn and soybean stocks projected for 2013? Well, the USDA also released some price projections, and these could leave a lump in your throat. According to a presentation at the USDA Outlook Forum, “with larger … Continue reading →

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Guess what? Some expect more corn and soybeans

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Mark Moore

I know that this will come as little shock to you, but the USDA is projecting more corn and soybeans in 2013. On the heels of the 2012 drought which vastly depleted stocks, the USDA said recently that – assuming … Continue reading →

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