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Ag Growth International (AGI) has introduced two additions to its conveyor lineup: the FX4 SP (gas over hydraulic drive) and FX4 18S (electric top drive).  “The FX4 SP and FX4 18S are built for grain operations that require reliable, high-throughput conveyors that range from 8,000 to 10,500 [bushels per hour],” said Paul Brisebois, AGI senior vice president North American Farm and Global Portables. “This reflects AGI’s commitment to building smarter, more efficient grain handling solutions for farm operations of all sizes.”   FX4 SP Conveyor The FX4 SP is designed for mobility, featuring a self-propelled mover kit, with hydraulic steering and all-terrain tires for easier bin access and a tighter turning radius. Powered by a 37-hp Vanguard gas engine, it delivers up to…

Historically, large amounts of machinery have changed hands in December. The dust of harvest has settled and, as the books close on another year, it’s a logical time to evaluate what needs to be sold, purchased, or upgraded to help manage your cash flow.  But is December the best time to buy?  It depends on how you define “best,” said Andy Campbell, Tractor Zoom director of insights. “You almost have to think contrary to what other people think,” he said. “If you buy something when you’re not going to use it for a while, that tends to be the best…

By Julie Ingwersen CHICAGO, Nov 10 (Reuters) – The U.S. harvest of soybeans and corn was nearly complete as of Sunday while winter wheat condition ratings held steady with the previous week, a Reuters analyst poll showed on Monday. The U.S. soybean harvest was 96% complete by Sunday and the corn harvest was 92% finished, according to a Reuters poll of nine analysts. Farmers are harvesting what has been projected as the biggest U.S. corn crop in history along with a bumper soybean crop. The U.S. is the world’s top corn exporter and the No. 2 soybean supplier after Brazil.…

On Friday, President Donald Trump directed the Department of Justice to launch an investigation into the nation’s largest meat-packing companies for potential collusion, price fixing, and price manipulation. The administration shared the update on whitehouse.gov, saying that the action targets the foreign-dominated conglomerates that control America’s meat supply and have been accused of artificially inflating prices at the expense of farmers, ranchers, and working families. “It’s time to protect AMERICAN CONSUMERS,” reads the White House’s statement.  pic.twitter.com/qybOyWN2bl — Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) November 7, 2025 President Donald Trump announced that the investigation is aimed at what he called the “handful…

As the holiday season begins, Tractor Supply Company and National 4-H are once again teaming up to support youth in agriculture with a slate of festive fundraising programs that celebrate community, generosity, and the next generation of agricultural leaders. The 2025 exclusive 4-H Holiday Ornaments have  arrived in Tractor Supply stores nationwide — and they’re more than just decorations. Each limited-edition ornament purchased helps fund local 4-H programs, giving young people across the country the tools and confidence to be Beyond Ready for the years ahead. This year’s collection features three new designs inspired by farm life and 4-H values:…

Key Points Six weeks without data: USDA’s Crop Progress report was not released today due to the ongoing government shutdown, marking the sixth missed report.Harvest nearly wrapped up: According to private estimates, corn harvest reached about 92% and soybean harvest reached 96% nationwide by Sunday.Winter wheat estimates: Planting progress was estimated at 95%, with 52% of the crop estimated to be in good/excellent shape. The USDA was expected to publish the 32nd Crop Progress report of the growing season today, but the report was not published for the sixth week in a row because of the continued government shutdown. The shutdown affected all…

Top Third Ag Marketing helps farmers become better agricultural marketers with the goal of marketing crops and livestock in the top third of prices. Mark Gold and his team provide AGDAILY.com with the latest information and a look ahead in their audio commentary. Listen here! https://www.agdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/top-third-agdaily-2025-11-10.mp3 The post Markets in Minutes: Top Third looks ahead for week of Nov. 10, 2025 appeared first on AGDAILY.

When Trey Myers’ name was called to be the next FFA president at the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis, he almost slipped. “Before they announced everything, one of the backstage managers came up to us and said, ‘Make sure you don’t run too fast; the floor is slick,’” he recalled with a laugh. “But in the moment, your heart rate skyrockets. I took off and almost fell down running up on stage. Then, when I hit the huddle with the team, I actually head-butted Jael Cruikshank, our Western Region vice president. That was our first memory as…

By Andre Romani and Roberto Samora SAO PAULO, Nov. 10 (Reuters) – Brazil has received its first approvals to export sorghum and dried distillers grains (DDG) to China, the Brazilian Agriculture Ministry said on Monday. China gave the green light for 10 Brazilian plants to export sorghum, while five were cleared to ship corn-based DDG and DDG with solubles (DDGS), which are used as animal feed, to the Asian country, the ministry said in a statement. China is Brazil’s top soybean buyer and has been seeking to diversify both animal feed ingredients and sourcing after a trade dispute with the United States…

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved registration for Victrato seed treatment, a Syngenta innovation that offers broad-spectrum nematode and disease protection, while also offering early-season suppression of foliar soybean diseases. Victrato will be available for soybeans and cotton this year in preparation for the 2026 planting season, subject to state approvals. Built as a heavy-pressure specialist, Victrato tackles sudden death syndrome and nematodes, including SCN, root knot, reniform, lance, and lesion. The brand calls its new active ingredient, TYMIRIUM technology, a ground-breaking carboxamide SDHI molecule that combines vital potency and targeting. Its Smart-Site Targeting helps zero in on plant-parasitic…