It is not a huge surprise to see the slump in ag equipment sales

The slump in ag equipment sales does not appear to be improving with U.S. tractor sales falling nearly 14% last month. Many pointing to low crop prices and market unknowns are driving factors.

Curt Blades with the Association of Equipment Manufacturers spoke with RFD-TV’s Tammi Arender on the drop in sales, contributing factors, and supply and demand.

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