Exports of U.S.-made agricultural equipment gained 16 percent in 2012 to $12.8 billion

Exports of U.S.-made agricultural equipment increased 16 percent in 2012 compared to the previous year for a total $12.8 billion, with Africa leading the way in growth, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), citing U.S. Commerce Dept. data it uses in global markets reports for members.
AEM said the 16-percent gain for 2012 follows 23-percent growth in 2011 and 12 percent-growth in 2010, after a 2009 decline of 23 percent in the depths of the recession.