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Concept tractor turns hydrogen into horsepowerAgco’s prototype hydrogen Fendt tractor uses a widely available, eco-frien...
12/18/2025

Concept tractor turns hydrogen into horsepower
Agco’s prototype hydrogen Fendt tractor uses a widely available, eco-friendly fuel source and leaves behind no harmful emissions.

Agco prototype hydrogen tractor delivers 135 hp with fuel cell technology and zero harmful emissions for sustainable farming operations.

Soybean sell off: Will prices rally into year end?Ag Marketing IQ: China may be looking for the soybean market low to st...
12/17/2025

Soybean sell off: Will prices rally into year end?
Ag Marketing IQ: China may be looking for the soybean market low to step in with significant purchases. Should that happen, watch for beans to crawl back up the price chart.

January 2026 soybean futures have lost nearly 85 cents in the past month as Chinese purchases fall short of industry expectations of 12 million tons.

Dairy industry cheers passage of Whole Milk for Healthy Kids ActPennsylvania dairy farmer Nelson Troutman's decade-long ...
12/17/2025

Dairy industry cheers passage of Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act
Pennsylvania dairy farmer Nelson Troutman's decade-long grassroots campaign with hay bale messages helped push legislation through both chambers of Congress.

he Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act heads to Trump's desk after House approval, ending decade-long ban on full-fat milk in school nutrition programs.

Grain carts grow bigger with new safety innovationsWhat’s New From the Shows: Brands focus on safety, automation and sin...
12/17/2025

Grain carts grow bigger with new safety innovations
What’s New From the Shows: Brands focus on safety, automation and single-auger designs that rival traditional dual-auger systems.

Brands focus on safety, automation and single-auger designs that rival traditional dual-auger systems.

Chinese industry groups are urging a suspension of phosphate fertilizer exports, a move that may tighten global supply a...
12/14/2025

Chinese industry groups are urging a suspension of phosphate fertilizer exports, a move that may tighten global supply and push up prices just as U.S. farmers prepare for spring planting.

China’s halt on phosphate exports could tighten supply and raise fertilizer costs, impacting U.S. farmers ahead of spring planting.

Brazilian farm bankruptcies have tripled in just 24 months, yet production keeps expanding. How is this possible? Discov...
12/13/2025

Brazilian farm bankruptcies have tripled in just 24 months, yet production keeps expanding. How is this possible?

Discover what this means for global grain markets and U.S. farmers from Matthew Kruse.

Farm bankruptcies in Brazil have tripled in 24 months. Despite financial struggles, fresh investment fuels production growth and masks the crisis.

Trying to pay zero income tax? That approach can alarm lenders and threaten your farm’s future. Kelvin Leibold explains ...
12/13/2025

Trying to pay zero income tax? That approach can alarm lenders and threaten your farm’s future.

Kelvin Leibold explains how tax-only planning can hide true profitability and offers quick steps to measure real farm performance.

Learn how to calculate true farm profitability by adjusting Schedule F, benchmarking your operation and understanding cash flow vs. profits.

University of Minnesota economist Ed Usset shares valuable insights on grain marketing strategies in this week’s Ag Mark...
12/11/2025

University of Minnesota economist Ed Usset shares valuable insights on grain marketing strategies in this week’s Ag Marketing IQ In Depth. From the recent soybean rally to navigating the challenging corn market, Usset emphasizes the importance of spreading out sales and preparing for future price opportunities.

December’s WASDE report pressures soybean prices but doesn’t erase the recent rally. Expert Ed Usset shares tips on grain sales and 2026 crop strategies.

The latest USDA WASDE report raised 2025-26 corn export estimates by 125 million bushels, marking a 12% year-over-year i...
12/09/2025

The latest USDA WASDE report raised 2025-26 corn export estimates by 125 million bushels, marking a 12% year-over-year increase. Despite record harvests, strong foreign demand supported prices, while U.S. ending stocks dipped slightly to 2.029 billion bushels.

Soybeans and winter wheat faced bearish global data, pushing futures lower.

Read the full recap from the Farm Futures team. ⤵

Soybeans and winter wheat prices eroded lower immediately following today’s report.

Farmers will receive direct payments by February to help recover from economic challenges and prepare for the next crop ...
12/09/2025

Farmers will receive direct payments by February to help recover from economic challenges and prepare for the next crop season.

Learn more about eligibility, payment details, and the program’s impact on U.S. agriculture.

Farmers to get direct payments by February under the new Farmer Bridge Assistance Program. Learn how this aid impacts your farm and next season.

Electric tractors lead clean energy pushManufacturers test battery-powered equipment and biofuels for future farm operat...
12/08/2025

Electric tractors lead clean energy push
Manufacturers test battery-powered equipment and biofuels for future farm operations.

Battery tractors and biofuels compete as manufacturers test alternatives to diesel engines for tomorrow's farms.

Where have all the bargains gone?Sticker shock hits farmers planning for 2026 crops as politics and economics drive up i...
12/08/2025

Where have all the bargains gone?
Sticker shock hits farmers planning for 2026 crops as politics and economics drive up input costs. Learn how to navigate fertilizer, fuel and trade challenges to protect your bottom line.

Farmers face high fertilizer and fuel prices as trade tensions and economic shifts complicate buying decisions. Discover strategies to manage costs.

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