Dealers offer longer terms, skip payments amid farmer woes
Prolonged challenges facing farmers are prompting equipment dealers to explore flexible financing options to lower monthly payments and close deals. ...
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Farmer sentiment hits 4-year high
Easing tariff concerns and expected federal subsidies boosted farmer sentiment in May, but low commodity prices and debt payment priorities ...
Expected subsidies under Trump boost farmer sentiment
Farmers are hopeful that tariffs will yield significant subsidies, outweighing short-term challenges, but equipment purchasing is expected to remain subdued ...
Stalled farm payments loom over ag equipment sector
A slower-than-expected rollout of farm subsidies and tariff uncertainty are damaging farmer sentiment, possibly hindering equipment purchasing and driving up ...
Farmer sentiment rises despite tariff concerns
Farmer sentiment continues to rise after the pitfalls of 2024, with improved commodity prices and expected subsidies potentially offsetting tariff-related ...
Farm financial performance jumps in January
Farm financial performance and overall sentiment improved in January as some commodity prices strengthened, but President Donald Trump’s tariff plans ...
Farmer sentiment highest since May 2021
Farmer sentiment spiked in November as post-election optimism mirrored 2016, as farmers anticipate that favorable estate taxes and regulations will ...
Farmer sentiment remains low as ag economy tightens
Farmer sentiment improved in October, but remained below pre-pandemic levels, as higher prices, yields and election expectations failed to overcome ...
