Tag: Economy
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Tractor Sales Slide as Farm Economy Stays Tight
U.S. tractor sales dropped nearly 11 percent in July as farmers hold onto equipment longer and watch expenses URBANA, Ill. — Farmers are keeping the checkbook closed when it comes to new iron. U.S. tractor sales fell 10.9 percent in July compared with a year ago, while combine sales dropped 5.3 percent, according to new…
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New Study Highlights Corn’s Economic Impact Across America
A new economic study released by the National Corn Growers Association shows America’s corn industry continues to be a major driver of the U.S. economy, extending far beyond the farm gate. According to the report, U.S. farmers harvested a record-breaking 17.02 billion bushels of corn in 2025 from nearly 99 million planted acres. The crop…