Rural Mainstreet: Outlook Soars to Highest in Decade
The February farm equipment-sales index rose to 62.7, its highest reading since February 2013 and up from 54.5 in January.
Read moreThe February farm equipment-sales index rose to 62.7, its highest reading since February 2013 and up from 54.5 in January.
Read moreTractor sales in Canada increased by 39 percent in January compared to the same month last year. Sales in that same category in the U.S. increased by 24.7 percent.
Read moreEarly estimates put crop losses at $300 million. Said one expert: “Peach trees that had started budding, those buds are going to be toast at 15 degrees.”
Read moreUSDA’s priorities under Vilsack will include establishing a “new era for equity and fairness” as well as helping end the COVID-19 pandemic and addressing climate change.
Read moreFebruary 17, 2021 07:00 AM Eastern Standard Time BRENTWOOD, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retailer
Read moreShipping carriers rejected U.S. agricultural export containers worth hundreds of millions of dollars during October and November. The Federal Maritime Commission is investigating whether carriers violated the Shipping Act.
Read moreThe tractor maker said the “future remains uncertain,” citing mutations of the coronavirus and the slow progress of vaccination.
Read moreBill and Melinda Gates own 242,000 acres of farmland in the U.S. in more than a dozen states.
Read moreDry weather and an uptick in demand from China has influenced the supply-and-demand scenario on grains.
Read moreAfter 86 months below growth neutral, the farm equipment sales index bounced into growth territory in December in the Rural Mainstreet Index.
Read moreThe new year arrived with news about mergers and acquisitions in the farm equipment marketplace.
Read more“The idea of a show where everyone is behind a mask, show guests would be required to travel one way through the show to encourage social distancing, and good friends would not be allowed to shake hands, did not appeal to anyone,” the show manager said. “But mainly, our concern was for everyone’s health.”
Read more“That glaring gap of where you were able to access the technology really hit home,” said a rural internet advocate. “When I talk to members of Congress, they would say it is the first thing that comes up in a townhall.”
Read moreAfter 86 straight months of readings below growth neutral, farm equipment bounced into growth territory for the month.
Read moreNovember numbers show gains in every category in the U.S. and all but two categories in Canada.
Read moreHe won more awards than he can count. Among his most cherished is an honorary doctorate degree from the University of Illinois. That’s because he’d dropped out as an undergraduate at the University of Wisconsin after three months.
Read moreThe natural weather phenomenon known as the cool sister of the higher-profile El Niño is shaking up agriculture for 2021.
Read moreAnaylsts predict that post-pandemic indulgences will be foods like avocadoes, hence record consumption will continue.
Read moreThe virtual show will kick off a year-long approach to providing opportunity for exhibitors and content for farmers.
Read moreWhile farmers remained relatively optimistic about making large capital investments in their operations soon, the survey revealed shifts upward among groups intending to hang onto their equipment a bit longer or reduce purchases.
Read moreThe November farm equipment sales index increased to its highest level since December 2013, reflecting improvements in commodity prices, support from the federal government, and historically low interest rates.
Read moreTitan saw an overall gain in its ag sales division in the third quarter. A group of dealer associations canceled their joint annual meeting. Acquisitions continue.
Read moreFifteen-term incumbent Rep. Collin Peterson (D-Minn.) did not prevail in his race last week, which means the House Ag Committee will no longer be represented by someone hailing from one of the more agriculturally-focused districts in the country.
Read moreFewer farmers report a reluctance to spend on equipment and more report a likelihood that they will.
Read moreA farmer once said to Flinchbaugh: “I do not agree with a damn thing you said, but the next time you are in town making a speech, I will be here.”
Read moreTotal equipment inventory fell by 29.5 percent in the first nine months of 2020.
Read morePapé Machinery’s Agriculture and Turf division will now have 35 locations on the West Coast.
Read moreA virtual event is being planned for the first week in March.
Read moreSUNNYVALE, Calif., Nov. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Trimble Inc. (NASDAQ: TRMB) today announced financial results for the third quarter of 2020. Third Quarter 2020
Read moreCALGARY, Alberta (November 4, 2020) — Cervus Equipment Corporation (“Cervus” or the “Company”) (TSX: CERV) today announced its financial results and
Read moreThe Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose 27 points to a reading of 183 in October and set an all-time high for
Read moreCALGARY, ALBERTA, November 2, 2020 — Rocky Mountain Dealerships Inc. (“RME” or the “Company”) (TSX: RME) and 2223890 Alberta Ltd.
Read moreOCTOBER, 30, 2020 CALGARY, Alberta–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Rocky Mountain Dealerships Inc. (TSX: RME, and hereinafter “RME”), Canada’s largest agriculture equipment dealer,
Read moreThe American Farm Bureau Federation recently announced that its 102nd Annual Convention will be held online following the cancelation of all
Read moreNewly elected officers and directors of the Equipment Marketing & Distribution Association (EMDA) for 2020-2021 are: Kent Zimmerman, John Day
Read moreIn-Person 2021 Event Will Not Take Place Due to COVID-19 Restrictions ST. LOUIS, MO (October 30, 2020)— Commodity Classic has
Read moreSince CFAP 2 enrollment began on September 21, FSA has approved more than 443,000 applications. The top five states for payments are Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota, Illinois and Kansas.
Read moreSince falling to a record low in April, the Rural Mainstreet Index has increased for six straight months. The farm equipment sales index improved this month, too.
Read moreLoans for operating expenses increased by 15 percent from last year but were less than the three preceding years.
Read moreThe capital investment index, which reflects farmers’ willingness to make big purchases, rose to its highest reading in 2020.
Read moreSee news about sales in Texas and the western U.S.
Read moreDeere’s business in Australia, New Zealand, Asia, Africa and the Middle East accounts for almost 10 percent of the company’s total revenue.
Read moreIn this week’s installment of responses that presidential candidates provided to the American Farm Bureau, they talk farm policy.
Read moreThe index has risen consistently since bottoming out in April. The farm equipment sales index remains in a recessionary zone.
Read moreThis is the second round of assistance the administration will send to farmers. It distributed $19 billion earlier this year.
Read moreWorld Ag Expo announced Monday it will not host its outdoor farm show in 2021.
Read moreWhile always among the favorites in this annual survey, agriculture for the first time tops the list of well-like industries. Researchers suggest renewed appreciation because of COVID-19.
Read moreEthanol industry gets a win from Trump administration, but frustrated farmers argue the gesture falls short.
Read moreDespite a wind storm tearing through the Midwest and drought conditions in isolated areas, a bumper crop of both corn and soybeans is expected this year.
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