Agriculture is in a down cycle. “Inflationary pressures have hit, biggest trade deficit we’ve had in recordable period and commodity prices are at all-time low,” said James Shurts, who is president of the agriculture division for Great Plains Manufacturing. “You got to think when is it going to end; it is going to end pretty soon in my opinion.” Shurts said the inventory of farm equipment and grain is too high, but that will come down. In the meantime, Great Plains Manufacturing is focused on solving problems. “How do I make more money on the farm? how do I be more efficient? how do I address my challenges of labor shortages or equipment buyability? That’s what we do.” Whether it be seeding solutions or tillage, Shurts said the focus is helping growers be more efficient “and if we can’t fit that bill, let’s figure out how we can adapt and overcome and continue to evolve our product portfolio to fit your needs.” Listen to the interview.
