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July 2016 U.S. Tractor & Combine Sales Analysis

By Charlie Glass posted on August 15, 2016
Planting is completed and the crop is beginning to reach the point of showing what the harvest might look like and all eyes are on commodity prices. Some farmers were astute enough to hedge their production costs earlier when commodities were selling at acceptable levels.
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May 2016 U.S. Tractor & Combine Sales Analysis

By Charlie Glass posted on June 16, 2016
For the largest categories of tractors and for combines the general economy certainly has an indirect effect upon sales activity at the dealerships. Rising commodity prices, a boon for farmers, ranchers and dealers, is reflected in an increased grocery bill for the consumer and is often accompanied by a resistance to paying the higher price for premium items.
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April 2016 U.S. Tractor & Combine Sales Analysis

By Charlie Glass posted on May 13, 2016
Can U.S. farmers be profitable in 2016? The answer to that question could have a major impact on equipment sales to farmers and ranchers this year. As commodity prices continue to rise, it does appear that the fall harvest could generate a livable income for most farmers.
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January 2016 U.S. Tractor & Combine Analysis

By Charlie Glass posted on February 15, 2016
The Assn. of Equipment Manufacturers reported tractors under 40 HP experienced a significant increase in January shipments as compared to the January 2015 number, but retail sales dropped from 4,129 last January to 1,550 last month.
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GMG Issues 2016 Tractor & Combine Outlook

By Charlie Glass posted on January 22, 2016
Charlie Glass shares Glass Management Group's 2016 month-by-month forecast for tractors and combines. Look for updates throughout the year as Glass compares his forecast to actual data on a monthly basis and he compares OEM shipments to dealers vs. dealers' retail sales for each of the tractor categories and combines.
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Titan Machinery Announces Realignment

By Kim Schmidt posted on March 13, 2015
In today's newscast we have details on Titan Machinery's realignment, an update on Deere's high-speed planter, Cervus Equipment and Rocky Mountain Equipment's latest earnings reports and info on the Open Ag Data Alliance.
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