2022 Fall Farm Outlook

Page 12 2022 Fall Farm Outlook Lincoln Daily News Oct 2022 issues.” The dealership is a year out with tractors and combines. The delays stem mostly from a labor union strike last year and parts issues. He says there is equipment sitting on football fields waiting for hydrostatic pumps. The parts "fill rate" before the strike was at 99 percent. After the strike it was at 83%. Now it is at about 92%. As far as Costs (Question Two):Inflation was high this year and he thinks it will continue to rise because of demand. Combine costs have continued to rise and it has been hard to keep the labor force leveled out. Sun Ag, Rural Emden Question One: The people in the know at Sun Ag in rural Emden are not concerned about a seed shortage. They feel they are in good shape and will be able to accommodate the needs of their customers. However, they are concerned about costs (Question Two). Comparing the farm economy to that of most consumers they said, “It is like you get a cost of living increase and you think ‘great!’ But then the actual cost of living goes up, like your level they saw in 2022. Most of the reasoning behind that gets blamed on increased labor and transportation cost.” Burtonview Coop Burtonview Manager Mark Lessen offered his opinion on the two questions Question One: Lessen said as far as supply issues are concerned the business is experiencing more difficulty with getting trucks and drivers more than ever before. He said, "We used to be able to make a phone call and they had a truck and driver." Plus logistics were still a problem for grain across the industry with transportation on the Mississippi River and world events. As to Costs (question two): Lessen thinks it will be higher next year with inflation and the logistics issues. "We are not through the storm yet," he said. AHW Farm Equipment New Holland Speaking with AHW in New Holland Regional Sales & Store Manager Stan Anderson is concerned about farm equipment and parts in the coming year. Question One:"Yes, we will have supply CONTINUED --