tractors

December sales of 2-wheel drive 100+ HP tractors were up 24%, while 4-wheel drive tractors were up 18%. Combine sales were up 35% for the month and 25% for the year.

Association of Equipment Manufacturer reports seven months in 2018, nearly 145,000 tractors were sold which compares to almost 135,000 last year, a 7% increase.

Good news in ag. Since last May, sales in tractors has increased to 17%. Tyson Foods is investing in new startup businesses dealing with meat-like products.

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Retail sales of tractors in the US continued to beat the 5-year average as 2016 hit the midyear mark, with smaller tractors still the sales leader, according to data from the Assn. of Equipment Manufacturers.  June U.S. retail sales of farm tractors under 40 horsepower were up 3% ...