While some dealers see some positive in overall market conditions, for most it remains tough sledding, according to the results of the March 2015 "Dealer Sentiments & Business Conditions Update" survey.
Considering only the percentage of dealers who expect increases in revenues in 2015, Kubota and independent dealers, those not carrying any of the major brands, would be at the top of this year's 'most optimistic' list.
The final tally for ag equipment sales is not yet in for the current year, and the larger than usual number of variables dealers and manufacturers are confronting is clouding visibility into 2013.
Last year was marred by extensive flooding in the Central Plains region and thus affected farmers in the area and across the province. But 2012 has shown much promise in the farming community, including in farm equipment sales. Gilles Chabot of Chabot Implements said so far this year has been very good for farm equipment sales.
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