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Renovo seed mixes will be available via a network of seed dealerships and ag co-operatives. Orders can also be placed online for direct shipment.

Farm income is expected to drop notably from last year alongside lower revenues and higher expenses, but remain well above the historic average.

A traditional Thanksgiving feast reflects two current trends in food-at-home economics: increased retail food costs vary by category and the supply chain is back to pre-COVID patterns.

Mark Faust shares objectives in seven key areas that can intensify your operation's vision, divergence and focus.

CF Industries will purchase the ammonia plant and related assets for $1.675 billion.

Rena Striegel's workshop at the upcoming Top Producer Summit will leave attendees with four main takeaways.

“Most of the sustainability efforts have been focused on the farmers. But with opportunities such as the Section 45z tax credits, we believe we can support the “messy middle” of the supply chain," says Brant Flint.

“We’re getting strong results. High interest rates and sub-$5 per bushel corn is not affecting land market conditions,” says Jim Rothermich from Iowa Appraisal.

For the sixth year, Farm Journal has conducted a survey to gauge farmer use of online crop input purchasing tools. Here's what we found.

“If we don’t engage well digitally, we’re just another white pickup,” says K.C. Graner, CFS senior vice president.

Earlier this week, as part of an annual administrative review of countervailing duty orders, the Department of Commerce (DOC) adjusted duties on imported phosphate fertilizers.

The company sees potential in focusing on animal feed and pet food via several non-GMO, Ultra-High Protein low oligosaccharide (“UHP-LO”) commercial soybean varieties.

For the latest list—based on 2022 data—47 of the 100 cooperatives are in agriculture. In all, 59% of the $319 billion in generated revenues of co-operatives are from those ag-focused co-ops: $187.6 billion.  

Samuel Taylor, senior analyst for farm inputs at Rabobank, says U.S. wholesale fertilizer prices are down 25% to 50% — with variances resulting from timing and product type.

In a statement, the company said: "We are continuing ongoing discussions with potential partners and investors that would push forward the company’s products, platform, and science."

Effective Jan. 1, 2024, Jeff Rowe will be CEO of Syngenta Group.

Bush Hog says “we're not just about cutting grass; we're about cutting out cancer, too! We're proud to announce that we'll be donating $10,000 towards breast cancer research.”

Titan Machinery—the largest Case IH and New Holland dealer– spans 150 locations on three continents.

The company says it has three-fold benefits: long-lasting yield protection, premium disease control, and effective resistance management. 

A Bushel online survey found a correlation between marketing satisfaction and understanding and use of cost of production data.

Company leaders say this “solidifies CNH’s in-house precision, automation and autonomy technology, enabling us to continue Breaking New Ground for the agriculture and construction industries."

Could new incentives be the tipping point to adoption?

The patent-pending six-wheel steerable header transport from Unverferth Manufacturing is designed to offer increased maneuverability and greater flotation.

If your available labor pool seems to be getting more shallow, Rachel Beardsley, partner at Fragomen, an immigration law firm, says ag business managers can think more creatively.

Its first harvester was for strawberries, and last year it launched the apple harvester for use in Washington.

“This is the largest ag tech deal ever,” says Eric Hansotia, chairman, president and chief executive officer at AGCO.

In total, $1.4 billion will go toward 70 projects in 35 states.

Here are examples of how Star of The West has built connections and expanded opportunities for farmers. 

Two new metering systems from Montag are engineered for accuracy in conservation practices.

Built to maximize harvest yield potential on terraces or hills, Geringhoff Distribution launches the Folding AFT (Adaptive Flex Technology) corn head.

“No other company can offer such integrated testing to predict what risks farmers face in the coming growing season,” Danielle Watts, vice president of data, said.

The companies aim to provide greater harvesting opportunities in small grains for faster more efficient harvests.

As extreme weather events affect the profitability of agriculture, here are four areas to bring focus to the ripple effect.

To better understand the word choices preferred by farmers and ag retailers/crop advisers, Farm Journal conducted online surveys this fall asking both groups.

Today, they announced a $250 million capital funding round. “We are shifting into the next phase of maturity as a company – a trusted partner that is delivering critical sustainability solutions,” says Ron Hovsepian.

Marketed as the highest horsepower Case IH tractor ever, the Steiger 715 Quadtrac headlines the updates of the model year 2024 Steiger tractors from Case IH.

It’s game time says Soy Transportation Coalition executive director Mike Steenhoek, and key waterway infrastructure systems are not ready. 

On Sunday evening at approximately 7:11 p.m. there was an explosion within ADM’s Decatur, Ill., processing complex. This is ADM’s largest facility globally.

Smart Apply is based in Indianapolis and focused its product development on precision air-blast spraying. Its Intelligent Spray Control System can be used in orchards, vineyards or tree nurseries.

Company research shows rates could be 25% to 50% less than other phosphate fertilizers given Crystal Green’s high efficiency and 10% Mg.

USDA forecasts net farm income will decline $41.7 billion (22.8%) from last year’s record to $141.3 billion in 2023, though that’s up from its February outlook of $136.9 billion.

“There are some things that we've adopted over the years that really aren't particularly useful and I think in some cases even detrimental to our performance,” says Dave Mitchell.

Tune in to this webinar to hear insights from industry pros

Take our three-question survey to help understand farmer preferences about word choice around conservation practices

What if there was one tool to focus on using to achieve the best recruitment and retention?

The new M7-4 Series has three models (M7-134, M7-154, and M7-174) ranging from 128 to 168 hp and each available in Deluxe, Premium, and Premium KVT. 

Via the partnership, farmers who participate in RegenConnect can easily synchronize their in-field practices and data record keeping via John Deere’s Operations Center.

This fall, the company has unveiled three products that meet farmers where they are on their path and help them with the next level of adoption.

Here are the FAQs for farmers who are exploring carbon’s next chapter on the farm.

Boasting an industry first, New Holland introduces the T4 Electric Power Tractor, which is fully electric and is outfitted with autonomous features.