Ever since the first farm tool was sold, agricultural equipment manufacturers have been dealing with a cyclical business.
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While commodity prices and farm income directly affect new ag equipment sales, there are many additional factors that drive this cyclical business.
Photo courtesy John DeereEver since the first farm tool was sold, agricultural equipment manufacturers have been dealing with a cyclical business.
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