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Today’s agriculture headlines and expert perspectives serving farmers, ranchers, crop consultants, livestock nutritionists and the entire U.S. ag community.
AGCO CEO and president Eric Hansotia says the transaction will enable the company to “sharpen its focus” on its farm equipment and PTx Trimble brands.
Farm technology news briefs for the week of July 21, 2024.
For the fourth time, FBN has released its Ag Chemical Price Transparency Report.
A new farm management information system is poised to help farmers harness the power of past, current and future data and apply an analytical approach.
According to online sources, some John Deere employees are being scheduled into virtual “layoff” notification meetings.
Property insurance costs for farmers and ranchers have been increasing, driven by several factors, including climate change, market conditions, and rising production expenses.
Among the wildest plans ever hatched by the federal government, hippos and other African big game were almost introduced to U.S. farms.
In 2022, Dalton Dilldine bought a shuttered commercial grain facility and outfitted it with monitoring and automation technologies. This year, he’s taking a hard look at spray drones and how they can fit across his acres.
Almost 10 years ago, Brendan Deck joined Nufarm’s North American business and grew it from $300 million to $1 billion sales. He is now passing the leadership baton to Ken Barham, a seven-year veteran of the company.
Judge dismisses arguments from Mo.-based pork producer Triumph Foods, who will appeal ruling
Two Oklahoma con artists stole the savings of farmers across the Midwest in one of the wildest scams of agriculture and business history.
Limiting grain loss is a surefire way to quickly improve your farm’s productivity and efficiency, and OEM grain loss sensors only look at grain loss from the combine rear.
What was supposed to be an 8-min. job ended up nearly costing Doug Omer his life. Now he uses the ordeal as a warning to others who need to slow down and think before they act.
On Thursday, Brazil detected its first case of Newcastle disease in poultry since 2006.
Biden shared on X that he plans to focus on fulfilling his duties for remainder of term and will address nation later this week.
With on-farm corn stocks the highest since the 1980s, some farmers may be forced to move grain before fall. Do you keep holding on, or is it time to panic sell?
At this week’s Republican National Convention, the GOP confirmed their ticket for the 2024 presidential race while calling for unity in America following the assignation attempt on candidate Donald Trump. Meanwhile, there’s growing pressure among Democrats for President Joe Biden to step away from the race.
According to Reuters, production capacity of sustainable aviation fuel in the United States could jump by 1400% in 2024. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) says that jump will happen if all the previously announced capacity additions come online.
Deere & Co. is planning to announce layoffs of salaried employees on July 24, according to an email sent to employees on July 15. This announcement comes as part of a series of workforce reductions the company has been implementing in recent months.
With two ongoing studies, Stratus Ag Research has studied retailer and grower perceptions of grower programs since 2020.
A roundup of farm machinery and ag tech news and product releases for the week of July 15, 2024.
Top Federal Reserve officials said on Wednesday the U.S. central bank is “closer” to cutting interest rates given inflation’s improved trajectory and a labor market in better balance, remarks that set the stage for a first reduction in borrowing costs in September.
New research finds the surge in grocery prices was driven mainly by substantial increases in commodity prices and supermarket wages, rather than price gouging.
Rural Kansas landowner Scott Johnson says the state’s demand for surprise, no-warrant access to his property is a violation of the Bill of Rights.
People can make better decisions for their farm and find firmer financial footing for their operation when they are able to see the potential ramifications of their decisions, says one industry leader.
Josh Linville, vice president of fertilizer at StoneX, shares the global factors currently influencing the fertilizer market.
South Carolina Farm Couple Turns Nightmare into Dream Come True
The push for more solar energy projects across the U.S. is intersecting with agriculture, and as farmland has become a key target for projects in the Midwest, it’s creating some eye-popping offers.
This decision marks a significant transformation in Vance’s political career, as he has evolved from being a vocal critic of Trump during the 2016 election to becoming a staunch ally and supporter of the former president.
Some growers are struggling with waterlogged fields that are producing stunted, yellowing corn. Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie offers farmers hope and help with his practical, no-nonsense recommendations.