The 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.
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Fifteen-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.
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Fewer farmers report a reluctance to spend on equipment and more report a likelihood that they will.
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A 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.
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A 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
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The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose 27 points to a reading of 183 in October and set an all-time high for
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CALGARY, 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
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Newly elected officers and directors of the Equipment Marketing & Distribution Association (EMDA) for 2020-2021 are: Kent Zimmerman, John Day
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In-Person 2021 Event Will Not Take Place Due to COVID-19 Restrictions ST. LOUIS, MO (October 30, 2020)— Commodity Classic has
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Since 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.
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Since 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.
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Loans for operating expenses increased by 15 percent from last year but were less than the three preceding years.
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The capital investment index, which reflects farmers’ willingness to make big purchases, rose to its highest reading in 2020.
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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.
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The index has risen consistently since bottoming out in April. The farm equipment sales index remains in a recessionary zone.
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This 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.
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Ethanol industry gets a win from Trump administration, but frustrated farmers argue the gesture falls short.
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Despite 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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USDA Chief Sonny Perdue expects to deliver another round of funding to farmers soon through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program.
Read moreThe expo plans to return for its 2021 show and encourages those who would have attended this year to participate through social media.
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About 580 farmers filed for bankruptcy protection during the 12 months ending in June 30. That was 8 percent more than the previous year.
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An economist says it is encouraging that despite ongoing political tensions, China has remained an active buyer of U.S. soybeans. With Brazilian supplies running out, China will have to keep coming to the U.S.
Read more“We’re going to have what may be the most extensive field demonstration program we’ve ever conducted with corn harvest, tillage, hay and cattle equipment,” says Matt Jungmann, events manager, Farm Progress.
Read morePeople in at least seven states have reported receiving packets of seeds in the past few days that are believed to be invasive species from China. If planted, the seeds pose a risk to crops and livestock.
Read more“At one point in late April, more than half of the ethanol industry’s production capacity was shut down,” said RFA CEO Geoff Cooper. “The idling of dozens of ethanol plants reverberated throughout rural America and sent ripple impacts across the farm economy.”
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Hog farmers are seeking congressional action to keep the industry afloat amid the “largest economic hit” it has seen in 30 years.
Read moreDeere, Case and New Holland have save said they will not exhibit at the show in West Fargo, N.D.
Read moreFarm Progress announces virtual event that promises “the most extensive field demonstration program we’ve ever conducted …”
Read moreThe farm equipment sales index, while still weak, also made gains.
Read moreWEST FARGO – The Red River Valley Fair Association and Big Iron Farm Show Committee announced today that the 40th anniversary
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Iowa, Nebraska and Wisconsin have collected one-fourth of USDA’s corona-virus relief payments. California has the largest average payment.
Read moreAs of July 1, about 63 percent of the targeted $1.2 billion in food boxes had been delivered.
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Purdue ag economist James Mintert reviews the results from the June 2020 Ag Economy Barometer survey, a nationwide monthly survey
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A federal court had upheld EPA’s decision to allow dicamba’s use through July 31.
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Chinese buying made up roughly 56 percent of all new soybean export sales in the past month. By comparison, Chinese buying made up only 27 percent of U.S. soybean export sales in 2020 through May.
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The USDA and Food and Drug Administration said the government could use the Defense Production Act to keep fruit and vegetable lines moving.
Read moreThe government will send a record $32.8 billion in direct payments to farmers this year, but the economic slowdown triggered by the coronavirus still will pull down farm income by 3 percent.
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USDA’s latest crop progress report shows corn plantings nearly finished, with soybeans taking another moderate step forward. Now the focus shifts more to crop quality.
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