Agriculture
Under the proposed settlement, Deere will be required for the next 10 years to provide farmers and independent repair providers with the same repair resources and software capabilities currently available to its authorized dealers.
Corn and soybeans are entering key stages of development as producers monitor weather and market conditions.
USDA estimates peanut plantings fell 22 percent from last year as stronger competing crop prices influenced acreage decisions.
Researchers say soy based asphalt could improve pavement performance while creating new demand for U.S. soybeans.
Business & Markets
Higher shipments of ethanol and feed coproducts provided another boost for corn demand.
A new Purdue survey found rising production costs continue to weigh on farm finances and investment decisions.
Beef-on-dairy and longer feeding periods are helping producers navigate historically small herd sizes.
Analysts say persistent rain is slowing harvest and raising questions about other Brazilian crops later this year.
Lifestyle & Entertainment
“His To Mine” can be heard on Yellowstone spin-off Marshals
Cole Rogers founded Seeds of Hope MS to grow and donate food to families facing food insecurity.
Brooke Miller is carrying on three generations of farming while building an operation of her own.
Jones & Church Farms ships fresh market tomatoes across the country while employing more than 200 seasonal workers.
