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Right-to-repair settlement gets preliminary approval
A federal court has granted preliminary approval to John Deere’s proposed $99 million antitrust settlement involving farmer right-to-repair lawsuits. DTN said that clears the way for producers to review or challenge the agreement before final approval later this year. The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois approved the preliminary settlement on Monday in a case involving lawsuits filed by farmers in 2022. Plaintiffs alleged that Deere monopolized the repair market by...
Iowa Corn Day puts spotlight on everyday impact
The Iowa State Fair is always a showcase for agriculture, and on Iowa Corn Day, the spotlight turns to the state’s leading crop. From food and fuel to global exports, corn’s impact reaches far beyond the fairgrounds. It’s also a chance for leaders in the industry to...
Cooperative Iowa weather has led to rapid crop growth
This year’s weather has been mostly outstanding for the crops, and that is easy to see when you look at your nearest corn and soybean fields. Too much rapid growth can cause problems, however, and Iowa farmers are seeing that this year. David Hoy, northeast Iowa...
Grassley sees Section 301 as back-up if courts block Trump tariffs
Brazil has been a hot topic in United States ag policy in recent months, and United States Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) says that is justified. Senator Grassley says that the Section 301 probe just launched against Brazil is needed in case President Trump’s tariffs,...
South American Weather and Crop Update (8-20-25)
It’s been dry for so long in South America that it’s almost time already for the next planting season. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on the latest weather conditions in Brazil and Argentina. McBride said harvest in Brazil is getting close to...
Oil group challenges Trump plan to cut biofuel import credits
A top U.S. oil trade group is opposing a government proposal to cut incentives for biofuel imports. The group joined multiple organizations in pushing back against the administration’s resolve to keep the policy in the months ahead. The criticism will force the Trump...
Wehrbein: Market highs bring relief and uncertainty
Last week, we visited with NCBA President Buck Wehrbein about his outlook for the future of agriculture. Today, we continue that discussion, focusing on some of the issues cattle producers are closely watching — from strong but complicated markets to animal health...
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Motorcade for Trade highlights challenges farmers are facing
The Motorcade for Trade is traveling across the country to highlight the issues that farmers are facing in the current ag economy due to tariff challenges and shifting export markets. Ally McKone, Farmers for Free Trade representative with the Motorcade for Trade,...
Plenty to see and do at 2026 AFBF Convention
There are many things to see and do at next year’s American Farm Bureau Federation Convention. Farmers and ranchers should make plans now to attend the event, which will take place January 9-14, 2026, at the Anaheim Convention Center in California. Niki Jones,...
Iowa growers urged to follow their fall soil health checklist
As Iowa nears the stretch run of harvest, attention will soon turn to soil health. With each growing season comes unique challenges and with the cost of fertilizer at elevated levels, this season’s soil health discussion is under the microscope. Mark Christianson is a...
NFU urges White House and Congress to quickly deliver relief for family farmers
National Farmers Union (NFU) today sent letters to President Trump and Congressional leaders urging immediate action to provide economic relief for family farmers and ranchers facing worsening financial conditions. NFU emphasized that aid should reach family farm...
Protecting prairie land & legacy at Nutrien’s Allan Mine
The Allan Potash Facility in Saskatchewan is one of Nutrien Ag Solutions’ most impressive operations, and one of its most carefully managed. Stretching from deep underground shafts to massive surface processing mills, the mine turns raw ore into essential crop...
