farmers

Slight Rise in 4-Wheel-Drive Tractor Sales in May

While total agriculture tractor sales in the U.S. dropped 11.5% in May compared to a year ago, sales of 4-wheel-drive tractors saw an increase of 9.4%. According to new data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), the increase follows a rise of 24% back in April compared to the year before, and the data also indicates year-to-date sales of 4-wheel-drive tractors are up 3.2%. …

USDA Crop Loan Rates Announced for Peanuts

USDA’s Commodity Credit Corporation has announced 2024 Crop Loan Rates for peanuts. Tyron Spearman reports. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026

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Crops Off to a Good Start

While the summer heat is building, many crops are seeing their best start in years. Mark Oppold has more details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, …

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New Market Data Tool for Cattle Producers Being Tested

Earlier this month, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack talked about a new market data tool for cattle producers that USDA will be launching later this summer. Click here to learn more about this new data tool.  Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm …

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Consumer Meat Prices Rising

Consumer meat prices continue to rise. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Consumer meat prices are continuing to rise. Gary Crawford has more. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …

AgNet Weekly: IFPA Washington Conference, Ag Labor, Packaging

The International Fresh Produce Association recently held its Washington Conference, a chance for members and allies to learn more about policy issues and to talk with their elected officials about the issues that are important to the industry. To get an update, we’re talking with Rebeckah Adcock, Vice President of Government Relations for the International Fresh Produce Association. Each week …

Year-End Farm Bill Last Hope for 118th Congress?

A year-end farm bill seems to be the last best hope for producers before lawmakers have to face the reality they’ll have to punt the effort into a new year and a new Congress. Both parties have put their farm bill cards on the table, and House Ag advanced its bill, but no further action is scheduled yet on either …

Peanuts See Tough Time So Far

It has not been an easy year thus far for peanuts. Tyron Spearman reports. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026

Developing Healthier Animals Through Gene Editing

The Red Angus Association is working to utilize more gene-editing applications to promote herd health. Innovation in gene editing is revolutionizing the beef industry for tomorrow. Tom Brink, CEO of the Red Angus Association, shares how Red Angus is shaping the future. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …