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AEM Reports Sharp Decline in U.S. Tractor and Combine Sales The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) is reporting a significant slowdown in agricultural equipment sales across the United States, highlighting the continued financial pressure facing farmers. According to newly released data, total sales of agricultural tractors in the U.S. dropped nearly 20 percent, while combine sales declined 35 percent compared …
The practice of baling hay is central to modern agriculture, but its roots extend back to the mid-19th century, when inventive mechanical solutions began to reshape how farmers stored and transported one of their most essential commodities. The earliest hay presses brought new levels of efficiency, reducing labor demands and making it possible to handle hay in compact, manageable bundles. …
Georgia Beef Board Highlights Strong Cull Cow Market at Farm Bureau Convention The Georgia Beef Board recently provided a detailed cattle market update during a breakout session at the Georgia Farm Bureau Convention. The discussion focused on broader economic conditions and, more specifically, the outlook for the cull cow market as producers head into winter and begin planning for 2026. …
Florida Beef Council Sees Big Returns from Sam’s Club E-Commerce Campaign The Florida Beef Council continues to find innovative ways to promote beef to consumers, and a recent e-commerce campaign delivered impressive results. The campaign, which ran from August 15th through September 30th, was built specifically around the Sam’s Club e-commerce platform, targeting Florida consumers during a key seasonal shopping …
FDA Conditionally Approves New Topical Treatment for Screwworm and Cattle Fever Tick The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the conditional approval of a new topical medicine designed to help protect U.S. cattle from two serious parasitic threats. Exzolt Cattle-CA1 has been approved for the prevention and treatment of larval infestations of New World Screwworm (NWS) and is also …
China’s Shifting Soybean Commitment Raises Market Uncertainty Uncertainty surrounding China’s commitment to purchase 12 million tons of U.S. soybeans continues to weigh heavily on the soybean market. What was once expected to be a firm deadline has instead become a moving target, complicating planning for producers, traders, and exporters across the agricultural supply chain. The deadline for China to meet …
Agriculture’s Early Push Toward the West As America grew in its earliest decades, farming advanced steadily alongside the movement of settlers. In an American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold explains that agriculture continued its western migration soon after early colonists established themselves. As pioneers crossed the Appalachians and sought new opportunities, they brought farming with them, shaping the agricultural character …
Agricultural Retailers Association Supports Farmer Bridge Assistance Program The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) is expressing strong support for the Trump administration’s recently announced Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) Program, highlighting its importance in helping farmers manage financial uncertainty and maintain access to critical crop inputs during a challenging agricultural economy. ARA leadership emphasized that the program comes at a crucial time, …
$12 Billion Farmer Bridge Payment Program Offers Relief Amid Market Challenges American farmers are set to receive significant financial relief through the newly announced $12 billion Farmer Bridge Payment Program, a move that has been met with strong support across the agricultural community. The program is designed to help farmers manage the impacts of persistently low commodity prices and the …
Pioneers Moving West and the Unexpected Settlement of Ohio As early American settlers crossed the Appalachian Mountains in search of new opportunities, many expected to continue westward through the Great Plains and eventually reach far-off destinations like California and Oregon. But as Mark Oppold explains in this American Agriculture History Minute, a surprising number of these pioneers found their permanent …
