Deere and Co. recently filed an answer to the Federal Trade Commission’s lawsuit alleging the tractor manufacturer holds a monopoly over its repair services. The FTC says that hold unfairly drives up costs and restricts farmers from fixing their equipment in a timely manner. Attorneys defended John Deere in federal court by repeatedly denying allegations that its “business practices are …
Alabama Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
(ADAI/MONTGOMERY, AL/April 1, 2025) — Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Rick Pate announced that USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins has designated 20 Alabama counties as primary natural disaster areas due to a recent drought. Eighteen additional counties were listed as contiguous disaster counties. “The drought affected over half of the counties in Alabama,” said Commissioner Pate. “We encourage farmers to …
How Agricultural Commodities Fared in First Quarter of 2025
With March over, we just completed the first quarter of trading in 2025. So today, Mark Oppold takes time to review how certain agricultural commodities have performed thus far this year. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Ag Economists say the U.S. is Already in a Trade War
Most respondents in Farm Journal’s March Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor agree the U.S. is already in a trade war. U.S. agriculture hit a record trade deficit last year as imports soared, and President Donald Trump wants to reverse the trend. Over 90 percent of the economists surveyed think the president’s strategy of using tariffs as a negotiating tool will not …
Traders Watching the Weather
Traders are watching weather conditions across the country as new reports and planting season is upon us. Mark Oppold has more details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Meat Supplies are Dwindling
A new report notes meat supplies are dwindling. Mark Oppold runs through the new numbers. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Commodity Markets Waiting for Reports
Various reports may have a bearing on the commodity markets over the next few days. Mark Oppold has more details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Georgia Beef Board Looks at Consumer Survey
The Georgia Beef Board (GBB) has been able to learn more about consumer buying habits when it comes to purchasing beef in the meat case. GBB Chairman Robert Fountain says results from a national survey will help them with promotional efforts in the future. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril …
Traders Preparing for Upcoming Acreage Report
An acreage report coming out next week has some traders already looking ahead. Mark Oppold has more information. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
USDA-FSA Accepting Applications for E-CAP
The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) wants to remind producers about the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (E-CAP). Relief payments through E-CAP are based on planted and prevented planted crop acres for eligible commodities for the 2024 crop year. Tyron Spearman has more details. To apply, visit fsa.usda.gov/ecap using a login.gov account, or contact your local FSA office to request an application. Producers who have not previously reported 2024 crop year …