An agreement announced today by John Deere, the Federal Trade Commission, and five states ensures farmers and ranchers will have access to the diagnostic and repair tools that help them and independent service technicians maintain and repair their current and future John Deere equipment. “This is good news for our customers and for the future …
Category: Ag News
Jul 08
What They Are Saying: U.S. Leaders, American Automakers and Consumers Cheer EPA’s Implementation of President Trump’s “Freedom To Fix” Memo, Greenlighting SEMA’s Certification of Aftermarket Products
On July 1, 2026, in accordance with President Trump’s new memorandum, “Lowering the Cost of Living by Promoting the Freedom to Fix,” U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin ensured every American has the freedom to fix their vehicle, reducing reliance on the California Air Resource Board emission certification process for aftermarket vehicle products. EPA also recognized the Specialty Equipment Market …
Jul 08
FARM Program Opens Comment Period for Version 2028
The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program today began its open comment period for both the Animal Care and Workforce Development programs’ proposed Version 2028 updates to compile and incorporate farmer and industry feedback. “Farmer involvement is critical to ensuring program standards are practical and achievable,” said James “Cricket” Jacquier, an Agri-Mark member-farmer …
Jul 08
NCGA Report: U.S. Farmers Pay Substantially More for Inputs than Brazilian Counterparts
A new report released by the National Corn Growers Association today details the price premiums U.S. farmers pay for their inputs compared to Brazilian farmers, their largest global competitor. The premiums are, in some cases, more than double the costs paid by farmers in South America. The study was conducted by Kynetec in partnership with NCGA. “I …
Jul 08
Dr. Glynn Tonsor: June Meat Demand Monitor Shows Signs of Improving Consumer Confidence
In today’s Beef Buzz, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays features comments from Kansas State University agricultural economist Glynn Tonsor about the June Meat Demand Monitor, a monthly survey funded by the beef and pork checkoffs that measures consumer attitudes toward meat purchases. After months of growing pessimism about household finances, the latest report …
Jul 08
Fighting the Large-Animal Veterinarian Shortage: Oklahoma State University Tackles Student Debt Barriers
Finding enough large-animal veterinarians is becoming an increasing challenge across farm country, regardless of state. Washington State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine Dean, Dr. Dori Borjesson, says one of the biggest deterrents for the next generation of veterinarians is student debt. She noted that many states are studying the issue, and she says data suggests …
Jul 08
Consumer Group Takes Cattle Group to Task Over Brazilian Beef Imports
Consumer Action for a Strong Economy (CASE) urges the Trump administration to reject demands for tariffs on beef imports as the USTR Section 301 Investigation panel hearing on Brazil was held earlier this week. “Imposing tariffs on lean beef imports would be irrational and self-defeating,” said CASE chairman Gerard Scimeca. “These tariffs would be nothing …
Jul 08
Millions Available to Fight New World Screwworm
A total of $105 million is now available to fund 40 research and innovation projects aimed at strengthening the nation’s defenses against the New World screwworm. USDA’s Rod Bain says that, according to Agriculture Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Dudley Hoskins, the funding represents the culmination of an expedited review process designed to …
Jul 08
Cow Calf Corner Paul Beck: Implanting Nursing Calves Pays at Weaning
Implanting nursing calves is one of the most cost-effective practices available to cow-calf producers. Preweaning implants are typically given when calves are 2 to 4 months of age, often when cows are being prepared for breeding and moved to summer grazing. Research shows that implants given during the suckling phase increase average daily gain by …
Jul 08
Wednesday Preopening Market Update with Dave Lanning
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
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