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ELFA Survey of Equipment Finance Activity Reports New Business Volume Growth

September 17, 2019 | Posted in Data & Trends

New business volume grew 4.4% in the equipment finance industry in 2018, according to the 2019 Survey of Equipment Finance Activity (SEFA) released by the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA).

[Audio Edition] Ag Equipment Intelligence Audio Newsletter — September 2019

Here is the Audio Edition of Ag Equipment Intelligence's September 2019 newsletter. This additional new format is another way for Ag Equipment Intelligence VIP members and subscribers to stay up-to-date with the latest news and trends from the worldwide farm equipment industry.

September 17, 2019 | Posted in Data & Trends

Here is the Audio Edition of Ag Equipment Intelligence’s September 2019 newsletter. This additional new format is another way for Ag Equipment Intelligence VIP members and subscribers to stay up-to-date with the latest news and trends from the worldwide farm equipment industry.

U.S. Farmers Remain Optimistic About China Settlement

September 13, 2019 | Posted in Data & Trends

In its nationwide survey of 400 U.S. agricultural producers for the Ag Economy Barometer, Purdue University researchers noted that, overall, growers remain confident that the ongoing trade dispute with China will ultimately be resolved in a way that benefits U.S. agriculture.

U.S. Soybean Production & Value Expected to Decline in the 2019-20 Marketing Year

September 13, 2019 | Posted in Commodities, Data & Trends

Dealers who Ag Equipment Intelligence editors have spoken with in recent weeks say the corn growers in their areas are in better shape than soybean producers. As a result, they aren’t expecting their customers growing soybeans to be in the spending mood when it comes new or updated equipment.

Farm Equipment Releases Annual Dealer Business Outlook & Trends Survey

September 9, 2019 | Posted in Data & Trends

The editors of Ag Equipment Intelligence and Farm Equipment are once again conducting the annual Dealer Business Outlook & Trends survey. This is the 14th year the benchmark study has been conducted. Dealers are invited to submit their responses by Friday, Sept. 13.

Fed’s August Beige Book Reports Continued Weak Ag Conditions

September 6, 2019 | Posted in Data & Trends

The most recent Beige Book (August 2019) released by the Federal Reserve System included conditions impacting agriculture throughout the country. Overall, it found that agricultural conditions “remained weak as a result of unfavorable weather conditions, low commodity prices and trade-related uncertainties.”

Farmer Sentiment Plunges Following Falling Crop Prices

September 5, 2019 | Posted in Data & Trends

Source: Purdue University, CME Group

After rising sharply two months in a row, the Ag Economy Barometer weakened significantly in August and fell back to a reading of 124, down 29 points compared to a month earlier and just slightly below the June reading of 126.

Net Farm Income Projected to Increase 4.8% in 2019

September 4, 2019 | Posted in Data & Trends

Source: USDA

According to the USDA’s August 2019 Farm Income Forecast, released Aug. 30, net farm income is forecast to see a $4 billion increase or a 4.8% improvement in 2019, following increases in both 2017 and 2018. Adjusted for inflation, that amounts to $2.5 billion or 2.9%.

Illinois Farmland Values Hold Steady; Cash Rents Down Slightly

August 28, 2019 | Posted in Data & Trends

“Static” is likely the best way to describe what is happening with prices being paid for Illinois farmland when comparing sales activities from Jan. 1 through the end of July this year.

KC Fed: Farm Economy Still Weak; Farm Income, Credit Show Signs of Stabilizing

August 23, 2019 | Posted in Data & Trends

Results of the Kansas City Federal Reserve’s Ag Credit Survey issued on Aug. 8, 2019, shows farm Income in the Tenth District remained weak in the second quarter, but the pace of decline slowed.

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ELFA Survey of Equipment Finance Activity Reports New Business Volume Growth

[Audio Edition] Ag Equipment Intelligence Audio Newsletter — September 2019

U.S. Farmers Remain Optimistic About China Settlement

U.S. Soybean Production & Value Expected to Decline in the 2019-20 Marketing Year

Farm Equipment Releases Annual Dealer Business Outlook & Trends Survey

Fed’s August Beige Book Reports Continued Weak Ag Conditions

Farmer Sentiment Plunges Following Falling Crop Prices

Net Farm Income Projected to Increase 4.8% in 2019

Illinois Farmland Values Hold Steady; Cash Rents Down Slightly

KC Fed: Farm Economy Still Weak; Farm Income, Credit Show Signs of Stabilizing

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