Agriculture & Forestry
U.S. Sales of Combines Increase in January 2026 as Sales of Agricultural Tractors Decline
According to new data from AEM, U.S. sales of combines rose 68% in January 2026 compared to the year before. Total sales of Ag tractors declined 4.7% during the same period...
AEM Sets Ambitious Pro-Manufacturing Agenda for 2026
AEM is doubling down on its mission to advance policies that will help equipment manufacturers to invest in their communities, grow their businesses, and create more family...
The Aftermarket Is Having a Moment. Here’s the Data to Prove It.
By Faye Baker, Senior Manager, Content & Communications, Syncron --For decades, the aftermarket has played second fiddle to equipment sales. But that dynamic is shifting, fast...
Ag and Construction Industry Conditions Show Early Signs of Recovery
As difficult as 2025 was for construction and agriculture, the year closed out on a somewhat positive note. Modest improvements began to materialize across both industries, a...
Discovering the Hidden Growth Opportunity in Rural America
By Danny Gavin, AEM Communications Coordinator --As U.S. manufacturers evaluate where to expand, many overlook rural areas in favor of major metropolitan areas due to widespread...
The Secret to Lowering Food Prices? Renewable Fuels
by Kip Eideberg, Senior Vice President, Government & Industry Relations, Association of Equipment Manufacturers --Editor’s Note: This was originally published by The Hill, a top...
