Ag Equipment Intelligence Podcast

Dealers Forecast ‘Normal’ Inventories by 2023 by Ag Equipment Intelligence

In this episode, we discuss the farm equipment auction market, Deere's autonomous tractor introduction at CES 2022 last week, the continued decline in new and used equipment dealer inventories, and results of a survey on the impacts and lessons learned from the Deere work stoppage.

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In this podcast we look at how ag equipment manufacturers compare to other machinery sectors in their recovery. In the Technology Corner, Michaela Paukner looks at how the massive “all-in-one” machine by NEXAT handles every work step in production agriculture, including soil cultivation, sowing, crop protection and harvesting. Also in this episode: a number of dealers are making acquisitions in Dealers on the Move, Deere acquires battery technology provider Kreisel Electric and Ben Thorpe examines how the major OEMs' R&D expenses compare to their ag sales.

In this podcast, we look at Titan Machinery’s strong third quarter results for fiscal year 2022, and how the executive team views inventory turns heading into next year. In the Technology Corner, Michaela Paukner talks with Mani Iyer, CEO of Soletrac, about the electric tractor manufacturer’s distribution plans. Also in this episode: a look at how the UAW strike impacted margins and planter deliveries and dealers’ forecast for used equipment revenues in 2022.

In this podcast, we dig into some of the results of survey Ag Equipment Intelligence conducted Nov. 15-17 on farmers year-end tax plans and dealers' forecasts for December revenues. Also in the episode: After 5 weeks the Deere-UAW strike has come to an end and Buhler, manufacturer of the Versatile and Farm King brands of equipment, reports its fourth quarter revenues dropped. In the Technology Corner, Michalea Paukner looks at the timeline of how autonomous ag equipment has progressed.

In this podcast we take a look at CNH Industrial's third quarter results and how they have adjusted their 4Q outlook amid component availability issues. In the Technology Corner, Michaele Paukner explores new AI technology being used for weed control from Carbon Robotics. Also in this episode, an update on the Deere strike and how it is impacting dealer revenue, how McFarlane Manufacturing is battling workforce and supply challenges and an update on Monarch Tractor's licensing agreement with CNH Industrial.

The latest episode of On the Record is now available! In this episode, we have a follow up on the UAW Deere strike, including where dealers stand on the issue. In the Technology Corner, Michaela Paukner discusses how some dealers are digging out old GPS receivers for customers amid ongoing equipment shortages due supply chain challenges. Also in this episode, we look at AGCO’s strong third quarter results, the continued equipment inventory and challenges dealers are facing.

In this podcast we take a first look at the UAW strike at 14 of Deere's U.S. facilities. In the Technology Corner, Michaela Paukner examines Kubota's planned acquisition of AgJunction for $72.8 million. Also in this episode, California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill that will ban gas-powered small-off road engines. Ben Thorpe reports on dealers early orders heading into 2022, based on the results of Ag Equipment Intelligence's Dealer Business Outlook & Trends report. Art's Way reported its second straight profitable quarter, and saw Agriculture Products segment sales for the third quarter improve by 27% vs. last year.

In this podcast, a net 82% of dealers report their new equipment inventory is too low and say they are seeing price increases from the OEMs ranging from 4% to as high as 22%. In the Technology Corner, Michaela Paukner reports on the proposed precision loan program Sen. Deb Fischer and Sen. Amy Klobuchar recently introduced. Also in this episode, German shortline manufacturer Horsch says it will almost double production capacities with a number of world-wide investment projects within the next 2-3 years. According to the 2022 Dealer Business Outlook & Trends report, dealers are forecasting new equipment revenues to increase next year, along with price increases from their OEMs. And, the Business Climate Index for the Agricultural Machinery Industry in Europe dropped for the third month in a row to 63 points.

In this podcast, we cover Titan Machinery's strong second quarter of fiscal year 2022, which saw revenues increase 24.4%. In the Technology Corner, Michaela Paukner shares a close look at 360 Yield Center's 360 RAIN autonomous irrigation system. Also in this episode, the Ag Economy Barometer shows farmer sentiment recovered slightly in August, Raven Industries' Senior Director of Global Sales Sarah Waltner shares some opportunities for the technology company after its acquisition by CNH Industrial closes. Finally, Ben Thorpe takes a look at the latest forecast for net cash farm income, which is estimated to be up 17% in 2021.