In a statement issued to Farm Journal, John Deere says fewer machinery orders from farmers are coming in, so more layoffs are slated to hit factory workers in Des Moines and Waterloo.

Alan Brugler with A&N Economics says the commodity markets saw some profit taking and risk off selling ahead of the FOMC announcement.

Matthew Bresnahan and Marlin Bohling bring you a mid-market update: December corn’s rally stalled at the early July gap, though the bull structure remains intact. Meanwhile, cattle futures are stuck in a rangebound trade for the first time in a while.

What the numbers say about a land crisis.

The challenge of harvesting high moisture and high disease pressure corn is not one that all farmers have faced in their lifetimes. Here’s some quick pointers to keep in mind as you tackle a tough crop to harvest and store.

As farmers think about 2026 cropping plans, step one is to book fall fertilizer. However, those plans are leading to challenging discussions about profitability and what can be applied as a bare minimum.