(NAFB.com) – According to new data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), U.S. sales of combines increased 3.4 percent in April 2026 compared to the year before. Canadian sales of combines were also up, ending the month 42.7 percent higher than April 2025. “The April sales results of farm tractor and combine sales show the lingering softness in the equipment market,” said Curt Blades, Senior Vice President at AEM. “These reflect the lingering challenges and uncertainty in the Ag economy.” The progress on a US farm bill is encouraging and creates hope for more long-term growth.” He also said both U.S. and Canadian sales of agricultural tractors fell 11.3 percent year over year in April 2026