Skinny Farm Bill to Address Expiring Ag Programs and Regulatory Issues
A fall showdown over a “skinny” farm bill is taking shape as key agriculture programs that were excluded from the GOP’s reconciliation package near expiration.
International Demand Drives Surge in U.S. Dairy Exports
U.S. dairy exports surged in June due primarily to global demand for cheese and butterfat.
No Clear Answer to Whether Ag is in Recession.
July’s Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor reported 53% of surveyed agricultural economists believe U.S. row crops are in recession.
WASDE Report Predicts Record Corn Crop with 188.8 Bushels per Acre Yield
The August 12 World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report bumped up the USDA's corn forecast, predicting the crop to come in at a record 16.7 billion bushels.
Farmers Face Near-Record Fertilizer Prices in Face of Low Commodity Prices
Corn farmers getting quotes for fall fertilizer applications are facing price shock.
The USDA Reports Record Farmland Values, But Growth is Slowing
U.S. farmland values reached record highs in 2025, though growth is slowing.
Spring Wheat Harvest Underway as Conditions Decline
Spring wheat harvest is now in full swing in all six spring wheat growing states. The USDA Crop Progress report indicated that 5% of the crop was harvested as of August 3. This lags the five-year average of 9%.
John Deere Releases Self-Repair Service Tool Amid Right to Repair Debate
John Deere launched the Operations Center PRO Service digital repair tool amid the ongoing FCC v. John Deere Right to Repair lawsuit.
New Tariffs Seek to Reshape Trade as Ag Exports Slip
President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on key U.S. trading partners, with some taking effect on August 1 and others taking effect this week.
Wheat Acreage Continues Decline as Producers Find More Lucrative Crops
Wheat farming in the U.S. heartland is in steep decline as low prices, prolonged droughts, and global competition push farmers to abandon the crop.