Titan International Reports 40-Plus Percent Sales Gain
The increases reflected sales gains in all segments, most notably agriculture, along with pricing gains.
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Survey Suggests Confidence Among Farmers, Rural Bankers
The March farm equipment-sales index showed growth for the 16th consecutive month. This has been the strongest string of monthly readings since spring 2011.
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ASABE Develops Standard Related to Harvest Data
The new standard will complement ISO 11783 by providing context for how geographic harvest data is used in practice.
Read moreMembers of Four Dealer Associations Approve Merger
The dealership association landscape has shifted this week with the announcement of a new North American Equipment Dealers Association (NAEDA).
Read moreAlamo Group Targets 50% Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction by 2030
SEGUIN, Texas, March 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Alamo Group Inc. (NYSE: ALG) announced today a 2030 target to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by
Read moreTitan International, Inc. Q4 49% Year Over Year Growth In Sales
Quarter and Full-Year Highlights – Net sales for the quarter were $487.7 million, a $160.8 million (49%) YOY increase, while
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Deere Responds to Right-to-Repair Suits, Farmers Continue Pressure
Deere shareholders asked executives during a recent meeting how the company plans to address these challenges.
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Buhler Industries Disavows War, Reorganizes Board
The Board of Directors accepted the resignation of Konstanin Babkin after Babkin spoke in support of the actions of the Russian Federation.
Read moreVermeer Names Third Generation Family Member as VP
“I’m excited to take the experiences I’ve had to help lead the team and the important work they do,” Mindi Vanden Bosch said.
Read moreAgrisolutions Buys CFM
CFM, based in University Park, Ill., manufactures cold headed metal fasteners for on- and off-highway applications.
Read moreAlamo Group Reports Quarterly, Annual Earnings
CEO Jeff Leonard said shortages of hydraulic components in the fourth quarter affected nearly all of the company’s production operations.
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Farmers’ Moods Improve from January to February
More than 40 percent of producers in this month’s survey say that low farm machinery inventories are holding back their investment plans.
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ASABE Completes Cotton Module Cover Standard
The document is a major revision that adds performance specifications for module covers used on cylindrical modules.
Read moreDealer News: Acquisition, Association Election
See dealer new from New York and the deep south.
Read moreAlamo Group Vegetation Management Net Up 27%
Seguin, TX – Alamo Group Inc. has reported results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2021. Highlights
Read moreThird Generation Vermeer Family Member Named VP
Mindi Vanden Bosch has been named the next vice president of operations at Vermeer Corporation. Prior to joining Vermeer in 2008,
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Shearer to Speak at Tillage Council, Other Summit News
Shearer will discuss key considerations reshaping the machinery industry, including precision agriculture/electrification, equipment automation, input logistics, and evolving generational perspectives on best practices for crop production.
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Bring a Guest to New Orleans
A narrated coach tour will take participants through lovely neighborhoods, an above-ground cemetery, and a botanical garden or sculpture garden.
Read moreDeere Improves Forecast, Expects Demand to Continue
Order books for the upcoming year are mostly full, Deere said, except for a few cases where it has paused orders to reevaluate inflationary pressures later in the year.
Read moreAGCO Reports Q4, Year Results
Increased sales of high horsepower and mid-range tractors as well as precision planting products represented the largest increases for the company.
Read moreKubota Equipment Sales Up 28 Percent
In North America, sales of tractors and construction machinery increased significantly due to strong demand along with growth in suburban development.
Read moreCNH Shows 35 Percent Sales Gain for the Year
In North America, demand was up 10 percent for tractors under 140 HP and up 23 percent for tractors over 140 HP. Combines were up 25 percent.
Read moreScenes from National Farm Machinery Show
Member companies exhibiting at the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville last week welcomed a steady stream of customers.
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Barometer: Worried Farmers Focus on Input Costs
Fifty-seven percent of producers who responded said they expect farm input prices to rise by 20 percent or more in 2022; 34 percent said they expect prices to rise by 30 percent or more.
Read moreTractor/Combine Sales
Combine sales fell hard from January 2020 to this January. Big tractors continue to post double-digit sales growth.
Read moreArt’s Way Ag Sales Approach 30 Percent Increase
The company also reported an 18 percent gain in labor output on roughly the same amount of wages in 2021.
Read moreMark Lamboley to Expand Role at HCC
Lamboley will oversee HCC Curitiba, South America, in addition to duties related to Triple C Manufacturing, Inc. and HCC Mendota.
Read moreVaderstad Expands U.S. Footprint
A new building in North Dakota will include training space, a theater, exhibition hall, and customer clinics.
Read moreCollaboration Expands Between Kubota, Escorts
Kubota’s shares of Escorts will increase from 9 percent to more than 50 percent. The transfer is a step toward establishing a business and investment road map for Escorts Kubota.
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See the latest in acquisitions and expansions.
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Lawmakers File Right-to-Repair, Suits Continue
A bill filed in the U.S. would require all tools and equipment, wireless transmission of repair and diagnostic data, and access to on-board diagnostic systems needed for repairs be made available to the independent repair industry.
Read moreLamboley Expands Role at HCC
Mark Lamboley with HCC, Inc., will expand his responsibilities to oversee HCC Curitiba, South America.
Read moreYear at CNH Shows 35 Percent Sales Growth
CNH Industrial said the increase in net sales was driven by higher demand, better mix, and favorable price realization.
Read moreAGCO Reports Sales Numbers
Increased sales of high horsepower and mid-range tractors as well as precision planting products represented the largest increases.
Read moreArt’s Way: Increase in Ag Sales Approaches 30 Percent
“We overcame ongoing challenges with the supply chain, skilled labor shortages and the impacts of COVID-19 to deliver to our customers,” said President and CEO David King.
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Barometer: Worried Farmers Focus on Input Costs
Farmer sentiment weakened in January as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer declined 6 points to 119, down from
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Supply Summit: Learn, Network, Get Business Done
You’re ready. Based on phone calls, emails, and early registrations, members of the Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association are deciding they will be at Supply Summit 2022 in New Orleans.
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Staying Power on Equipment Sales Strong on Mainstreet
Bankers overwhelmingly named rising farm input prices as the top threat facing farmers in 2022.
Read moreDavid Webster Joins Salford Group
He will focus teams within Salford’s engineering, marketing, operations, and other departments on providing innovative solutions and greater value to commercial application businesses.
Read moreMember Company Rebrands to Reduce Marketplace Confusion
“We will always celebrate and be thankful for our history as Kuhns Mfg. as we navigate our path forward,” said owner Kenny Kuhns.
Read moreKing Kutter Hires Jon Sherrod
“Jon’s experience and what he stands for aligns well with King Kutter’s values,” said CEO Randar Luts.
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See news from Montana, Nebraska, Minnesota.
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Sentry Offers Safety Resources to Members
Resources include an online safety toolkit, a library, and a webinar series. They are available to members regardless of policyholder status.
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Right-to-Repair Suits Continue
A cattle farmer in Alabama filed suit after he allegedly paid more than $600 for a repair that took fewer than three minutes to complete.
Read moreConflict in Ukraine Could Create Huge Corn Market
A grain market expert says global circumstances could lead to an all-time high for the corn market this summer.
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ASABE Revises Standard on Ag Machinery Terms
A previous version of ANSI/ASABE S390 (S390.5) was used as the key basis document for the development of ISO 12934.
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Supply Chain Investment Focuses on River Transport
Among the projects is the replacement of locks on the Ohio River so that water levels are high enough for large cargo ships.
Read moreNotice: Rotary Cutter Council to Meet at NFMS
The meeting is 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 15 in the Russell-Shelby Room at the Crowne Plaza Airport Hotel.
Read moreSherrod Moves to King Kutter
King Kutter, Inc., has named Jon Sherrod as its new sales manager. Sherrod will oversee a team of sales professionals
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Rural Mainstreet: Longevity of Strong Equipment Sales Index Surpasses 2011
Farm equipment sales index readings over the past several months are the strongest string of monthly readings recorded since spring 2011.
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