2007 Ag Equipment Sales Forecast

Chuck Zimmerman

AEM 2007 Forecast ChartThe Association of Equipment Manufacturers has come out with its annual industry forecast for the United States and Canada. These are 2007 Retail Sales Predictions (in units vs. 2006). If you can’t read this chart very well then go to their website and you’ll find a complete summary of their report in the Industry Trends section.

Ag Groups, Equipment

Green Tractors At This Dairy Farm

Chuck Zimmerman

John Deere In NorwayI thought this would make Barry Nelson happy at John Deere.

The Norwegian dairy farmer I interviewed today made a point of making sure I knew he exclusively uses John Deere tractors. He seemed pretty proud of that.

Agribusiness, Equipment, IFAJ, Tractor

New Utility Tractors From Massey Ferguson

Chuck Zimmerman

Massey Ferguson 500 SeriesThere’s some new tractors out in the Massey Ferguson line. It’s their 500 Series of utility tractors like this 596 model. They also received four AE50 awards from the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers. You can find out more on these stories on AgNewsWire.AgWired.com.

Agribusiness, Equipment, Tractor

AEM Moves Into New Office Building

Chuck Zimmerman

Association of Equipment ManufacturersA picture can almost be as good as being there. Almost. The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) just put the finishing touches on a new office building. They held an open house in June to “not only showcase its new headquarters office to attendees but also educate them – in a fun and informal way – about AEM and the industry segments it serves.”

Ag Groups, Equipment

Batting For Better Sales

Chuck Zimmerman

Association of Equipment ManufacturersEquipment manufacturers are gearing up for their annual marketing seminar. This year it will take place June 4-6 at the Hyatt Regency Inner Harbor, Baltimore, MD. This is a pretty full scale marketing conference and since they’re going to Camden Yards for a baseball game the theme is “Take Me Out To The Marketplace.” That competitive challenge the Orioles face is much like the one any business faces as well.

Equipment