The latest episode of On the Record is now available! In this week's episode we take a look at some of the results from the Fall 2020 Agricultural Lender Survey Report, which points to over half of borrowers being profitable in 2020. In the Technology Corner, Jack Zemlicka discusses how technology will influence large corporate farms and smaller operations alike. Also in this episode, Ag Growth International reports growth in 3Q20, the Kansas City and Chicago Federal Reserve Banks report lower farm loan demand and dealer sentiment among European dealers is on the rise.

The latest episode of On the Record is now available! In this week’s episode, we look at the record high readings from Purdue University’s Ag Economy Barometer, including improvements in farmers’ equipment purchasing plans. In the Technology Corner Jack Zemlicka discusses dealers expectations for sales of precision farming systems. Also in this episode, a look at where dealers plan to invest in 2021 and the latest earnings reports from Rocky Mountain Dealerships, Cervus Equipment, AGCO and Case IH.

The latest episode of On the Record is now available! In this week's program, we discuss the judges ruling on the North Dakota dealer protection law that had been challenged by manufacturers. In the Technology Corner, Jack Zemlicka discusses dealers hiring plans for the precision farming department. Also in this episode, we also look at the latest dealer survey from Stifel on third quarter sales and examine more results from the 2021 Dealer Business Outlook & Trends Report.

The latest episode of On the Record is now available! In this week’s episode, AGCO announced this week its intention to buy the ag assets of Boyd Co., establishing a dealership that is a wholly owned subsidiary of AGCO. In the Technology Corner, Ben Thorpe discusses John Deere’s recent acquisition of spectrum broadband licenses during an FCC auction. Also in this episode, dealers report their outlook for 2020 new equipment revenues has improved significantly from their forecast a year ago, the Ag Economy Barometer shows the number of farmers planning equipment purchases in the year ahead is growing, and Alamo reports pent-up demand is fueling its ag sales.

The latest episode of On the Record is now available! In this week’s program, we have a preview of Ag Equipment Intelligence’s annual Dealer Business Outlook & Trends survey, which shows early equipment orders are up for 2021. In the Technology Corner, Jack Zemlicka shares what dealers say their best bests for growing precision revenues in the next 3 years are. Also in this episode, a look at how high horsepower tractor sales correlate with cash receipts and the potential for an uptick in tractor demand, as well a look at how year to date equipment sales compare to the 5 year average.

The latest episode of On the Record is now available! In this week's episode we talk about how federal government direct farm payments are expected to be up by nearly $15 billion, providing a nice boost to farm income. That seems to be helping farmer sentiment based on the latest Ag Economy Barometer from Purdue University. In the Technology Corner, Jack Zemlicka discusses how one precision peer group has been benefiting from virtual problem solving. Also in this episode: dealers report used equipment inventory is too low for the first time since 2012, ag loan repayments in the Federal Reserve Bank's 9th District are holding steady and a new fertilizer bar manufacturer, Farmada, eyes up the tillage segment.

The latest episode of On the Record is now available! In this week's program we discuss Deere & Co.'s and Titan Machinery's latest earnings reports. In the Technology Corner Jack Zemlicka shares some ideas on what the dealership of the future will include. Also in this issue: AGCO's plans for its Fendt dealer network, an update on used equipment retail prices and what the Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank is saying about farm loan repayments.

The latest episode of On the Record is now available! In this week’s program we look at the impact Sinclair Tractor’s record online auction had on the market. In the Technology Corner Jack Zemlicka talks with Owen Palm of 21st Century Equipment about a shift to precision specialization in dealerships. A number of manufacturers and dealers reported their latest earnings this month, including: AGCO, CNH Industrial, Kubota, Buhler Industries and Rocky Mountain Dealerships. And we discuss the possibility of a record setting corn yield this year.

The latest episode of On the Record is now available! In this week’s program, we look at how the first 6 months of 2020 fare in farm equipment sales compared to the 2016-19 average. In the Technology Corner, Jack Zemlicka discusses the idea of dealers selling strategic planning as a service. Also in this episode: small ag equipment sales make gains amid stay at home orders from COVID-19, European dealer sentiment improves and Art’s Way’s ag sales decline during 2Q.

The latest episode of On the Record is now available! Both dealer and grower sentiment has improved after declining in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. In the Technology Corner, Jack Zemlicka looks at the possibility of leasing equipment growing in popularity. Also in this episode: what changes in the ethanol industry could mean for the farm equipment business and an update on USDA's work to improve rural broadband access.