There is a renewed sense of confidence within the country these days and the latest jobs report certainly supports these sentiments. This latest report nearly doubled the projected increase in jobs for the month of February and showed an increase in full time positions for the first time in many months.
After the release of our 2017 forecast last November, we have received several communications from readers who seem to have the same question; “What planet are you from?” They did not agree with our forecast and, from the looks of things, they might be right!
This past year has been one of the most trying years in recent history for farm equipment manufacturers and dealers alike with precipitous declines in the large tractor markets and the combine market. If you were in an area where small horsepower tractors dominate, you have a bit of a smile on your face as this year draws to a close.
In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we take an initial look at the Dealer Business Outlook & Trends Report and what dealers are forecasting for 2025.
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