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AG EQUIPMENT SALES ARE DOWN AGAIN

todayJanuary 21, 2026 1

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(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.

Written by: Faith Speaks

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