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Several notable drivers poised to impact the future of agriculture are taking shape, and American farmers are already feeling the heat. Their future success depends on their ability to meet demands for increased sustainability while facing a severe labor shortage, rising input prices and increasingly unpredictable weather events. Producing more with less will be a key goal in the new era...
Unit sales of 4WD ag tractors experienced a notable upswing in both the U.S. and Canada in September, closing the third quarter of 2023 in a strong position, according to the latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). In the U.S., 100+hp 2WD tractors, and 4WD tractors grew year-over-year. Both segments, along with self-propelled combines remain positive for...
U.S. ag tractor and combine monthly unit sales in May 2022 fell below the five-year average for the first time since March 2020, while Canadian sales remained above the line, according to the latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). U.S. total farm tractor sales fell 14.5 percent for the month of May compared to 2021, while U.S....
Ag tractor and combine unit sales had their first decline since July 2021, according to the latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). U.S. total farm tractor sales fell 21.1 percent for the month of March compared to 2021, while U.S. self-propelled combine sales for the month dropped 10.2 percent to 343 units sold. The 100+ horsepower 2WD...
Growth in both ag tractors and combine harvesters continue in the U.S., while a slowdown in harvesters in Canada brings overall unit sales slightly below 2020 north of the border, according to the latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). U.S. total farm tractor sales climbed a healthy 8.7 percent in November compared to 2020, while U.S. self-propelled...
AEM announced the 2021 recipients of its annual Advocates Program awards, which recognize member companies for their outstanding contributions to the association’s advocacy efforts. This year, 21 member companies earned the Advocates Program’s Gold Award for their participation in grassroots, state, and federal advocacy efforts. In addition, 34 member companies earned Silver and Bronze Awards, including nine new member companies. “These...
Agriculture and environmental sustainability have been closely linked for many years. It’s just that there has been little data to quantify the benefits. Until now. “After doing some research, we realized there was a truckload of good information about the economic benefits of precision agriculture, but very little information about the environmental benefits. So AEM has partnered with several other organizations (the American Soybean Association, CropLife America,...