The latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers shows sales of tractors and combines remained positive in the United States at mid-year.

Here’s four highlights: 

“The ag equipment industry is improving and moving toward a demand replacement cycle. Because of this, we see the opportunity for continued growth in tractor and combine sales for the rest of 2018,” said Scott Harris, Case IH Vice President, North America. 

“We view 2018 as a rebuilding year for agriculture; we’ve experienced a steadily improving economy, tax reform provides incentives and machines need to be replaced,” said Curt Blades, AEM senior vice president, AG services. “We’re still concerned with the impact of tariffs and trade wars on continued stability for manufacturers and their customers.”

“We’re encouraged by recent House and Senate passage of their 2018 Farm Bills, and we are emphasizing cooperative action on a final bill. Inclusion of crop insurance safeguards and other provisions will help provide some business certainty for farmers and ranchers,” said Blades.

Source: AEM