Last Updated: May 16, 2012
Article Archive — Agriculture
The Agricultural Equipment Industry
A Set of Different Drivers
By Steve Duncan
While agricultural equipment has had a smaller storm to weather than construction equipment, it’s clear that manufacturers face challenges. Members report that credit has been a serious obstacle, and smaller equipment suffers from consumer caution. Larger tractors and combines have benefited from both a strong interest in ethanol, and inescapable population growth. As the recession eases and economies improve, agricultural equipment manufacturing should follow suit.
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