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Equipment Slump
“ Whether they need to get to planting in the spring or tillage after harvest, having an autonomous option helps allocate labor to higher-value tasks.”
Beyond product innovations, manufacturers are rethinking business models.
Gauthier noted an industry shift toward recurring revenue from tech subscriptions and usage-based pricing.
" All agriculture equipment dealers should be finding ways to generate recurring revenue through software and technology subscriptions as the percentage of sales will see revenue increase in data and software use versus steel," he noted.
“ The software needs to be easy to deploy, operate and report on the results,” he added.
Seeds of Hope
One perceived boost for the market may come in the form of the“ One Big Beautiful Bill” orchestrated by the administration that will allow for meaningful tax relief and structural advantages for the farming sector— especially with permanent expenses, income deduction, estate tax reform and loan incentives. These changes can enhance liquidity, investment capacity and generational stability for many.
However, the benefits also seem disparate in that:
• Large operations may capture a disproportionate share.
• Rural economies could suffer if the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program cuts reduce demand.
• Small and entry-level farmers may still face hurdles. Looking ahead, industry leaders are hoping for stabilization
by late 2025 into 2026. As farmers regain confidence and crop conditions improve, the push toward smarter, more connected operations is expected to shape the next growth phase in agricultural equipment.
To that point, Blades remains hopeful: " Any farmer plants seed with faith and optimism."
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