Virginia Business reported Bjoern Fischer and Nick Jiannas have left Stihl Inc. by “mutual agreement,” according to an Oct. 8, 2021 internal company memo obtained by magazine.

For the 13th month, the Creighton University Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) remained above growth neutral, according to its December survey of bank CEOs in rural areas.

“Farmers have disposable income, so they have money to spend it on and the tax laws really, really favor purchasing equipment,” Gary Schnitkey, a professor of farm management at the University of Illinois said. “Manufacturers are having difficulty keeping up with the demand.”

John Deere/Hagie units continue to be the most common in CropLife 100 applicator fleets, holding a 34% market share. This represented a 1% gain vs. the 2020 percentage for the company.