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Q: What politician elected Tuesday was featured in a series of articles based on a trip to the German ag fair Agritechnica and plant tours?
Q: What Philadelphia 76-ers basketball player was the subject of a recent TO THE POINT Farm Equipment blog on peer-to-peer correction, motivation and standard setting?
A: Moses Malone
Q: The first-ever Farm Equipment Presidential Election poll accurately predicted the election of Trump/Vance by what percent?
A: 77.3%
Q: What was the biggest surprise in the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer index released on November 5?
A: Significant improvement in farm financial performance in 2025
Q: Which of the following was NOT reported by J.P. Morgan analyst Tami Zakaria in her review of AGCO’s third quarter results released this week?
A: Gains from the Grain & Protein business sale
Q: Which firm is the appointed receiver for Canadian manufacturer Leon Mfg. and Ram Industries?
Q: Which shortline manufacturer executive was elected as the new president of the Farm Equipment Manufacturers Assn. at its Convention in Dallas?
A: Craig Harthoorn, Oxbo Forage Division
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