(SPRINGFIELD) According to recent data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), U.S. total sales of agricultural tractors dropped 14.8% in December while combine sales decreased 4.3% for the month compared to 2024. Overall, U.S. total tractor sales were down 9.9% last year compared to 2024, while combine sales slid a whopping 35.6% for the year. AEM officials say December’s numbers reflect the continued economic pressures that farmers have been navigating for the past several months. For more, logon to the aem.org website.
