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Q: New Data from the Purdue Ag Economy Barometer showed what point decline in farmer sentiment in March?
A: 12 points.
Q: An American Farm Bureau Federation Market Intel report issued last month noted that flooding and excessive precipitation across the Upper Midwest, combined with corn’s dominant role in U.S. agriculture, had corn experiencing the largest losses. What was the total dollar amount they reported lost in 2024 in this segment?
A: $3.85 billion.
Q: A newly-released study from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service (USDA ERS) identified 30–35 percent of residents in high risk and highest risk rural locations were over the age of 60 in 2020. How many people did this translate to?
A: 1.5 million.
Q: In Constellation Dealer Insights’ Tractor Market Update on February results, same-store sales reported by dealers were down what percentage year-over-year?
A: 27%.
Q: Titan Machinery recently reported financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and full year ended Jan. 31, 2025. What was the company’s revenue in its agriculture segment in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025?
A: $534.7 million.
Q: An article featuring Pinion’s Director of Government and Public Affairs Brian Kuehl shared data on the amount of farm products sold to foreign markets which will be impacted by tariffs. What percentage of U.S. farm products are sold to foreign markets with Canada, Mexico, and China being the top three markets for U.S. agricultural exports?
A: 20%.
Q: Which major equipment manufacturer announced on April 1 it was tentatively stopping shipments from North America plants and European imports in the wake of upcoming tariffs expected to take effect on April 2, 2025?
A: CNH.
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