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What About Capital Expenditures?

By Dave Kanicki posted on March 4, 2020 | Posted in Analysis & Commentary

So, we’ve heard a lot from USDA about commodity prices and projected planted acres for 2020, but little or nothing about capital expenditure expectations. It exists but doesn’t capture much attention from much of the ag industry. I suppose this is because most farm spending is dependent on commodity prices.

Chicago Fed: Ag Credit Conditions Decline Slightly; Farmland Values Down 1%

November 22, 2019 | Posted in Data & Trends

Agricultural credit conditions in the Seventh Federal Reserve District declined again in the third quarter of 2019. According to David Oppedahl, senior business economist at the Chicago Fed, repayment rates for non-real-estate farm loans were down relative to the third quarter of 2018, and loan renewals and extensions were up.

August 2019 Tractor & Combine Sales Analysis

By Charlie Glass posted on September 11, 2019 | Posted in Analysis & Commentary

2019 is developing into a very unique year for equipment sales. For the past several decades the under 40 horsepower class of tractors represented more than 50% of the total tractors sold in the U.S. In 2019, we expect this class of tractors will represent between 62-65% of the total tractors sold as sales for the larger tractors slide even more.

Lindsay Corp. 3Q19 Revenue Drops 29%; Low Commodity Prices and Trade Disputes

July 10, 2019 | Posted in Earnings Reports

Revenues for the third quarter of fiscal 2019 were $121.1 million, a decrease of $48.5 million, or 29%, compared to revenues of $169.6 million in the prior year third quarter.

‘Weather Trumps Trade:’ Analyst Sees Shift in U.S. Ag with Rising Corn Prices

June 17, 2019 | Posted in Equipment & Equipment Sales

A rapid, meaningful shift is occurring in U.S. ag as extreme weather overshadows the Trade War. Corn has rallied sharply breaking out of a 5 year range as persistent wetness has raised supply concerns. Prices seem poised to move higher; this helps farm economics which should drive equipment demand (equipment buys reduce farmer tax liability, replacement demand is already present).

FCA Reports Poor Quarterly Conditions in Agriculture

June 17, 2019 | Posted in Data & Trends

The FCA (Farm Credit Administration) recently released its quarterly analysis of the agriculture sector, including its tracking of commodity prices, margins, farm programs, and crop insurance.

WASDE: 2019-20 Crop Receipts Expected to Drop 6%

May 24, 2019

USDA’s May World Agricultural Supply & Demand Estimates (WASDE) crop report introduced an initial 2019-20 crop year production forecast. It implies cash crop receipts across corn, soybean and wheat could decline 6% this year following 1% growth in the 2018-19 crop year.

Farmer’s Growing Debt Load Concerns USDA Chief Economist

February 28, 2019 | Posted in Data & Trends

While farm equity is only down 5% since 2014, farmers are tapping into their real estate equity to run operations and real estate debt hit a record high in 2018.

January 2019 Tractor & Combine Analysis

By Charlie Glass posted on February 21, 2019 | Posted in Data & Trends

Tractor and combine sales for 2019 indicate an improvement over 2018 and the strength of the general economy will continue to power the smaller horsepower tractor sales.

Reasons the Ag Economy is Stuck in ‘Neutral’

November 30, 2018

Financial stress has continued to build for some producers amid the stagnation and profit opportunities have remained limited.

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