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Updates to Brute Force and Mule products are among the new products announced by Kawasaki for its 2026 model year. All are available for purchase. Brute Force 750  For 2026, the Brute Force 750 returns in the ATV class along with a new line of trim options. Featuring a 749cc V-Twin engine, other updates include TFT color instrumentation, LED lighting, an integrated handlebar-mounted LED light, and front and rear racks. Optional accessories include winch kits, a plow frame, front and rear rack extensions, a rear cargo box, windshield, brush guards, and more. Prices start at $10,999.   Kawasaki Highlights: 749cc V-twin…

Last week, spring wheat emergence reached 100% in three of the six states that grow the crop, bringing the country’s overall spring wheat emergence to 82%.  In all three states, emergence progress is 3–14 points ahead of average.  Here’s a closer look at the progress and condition of the nation’s spring wheat crop, according to the latest USDA Crop Progress report. Minnesota All of Minnesota’s spring wheat is out of the ground, USDA reported, which is significantly ahead of the five-year average of 86%. The planting and emergence progress of Minnesota’s corn, and that of its soybeans, are also notably…

Four graduate students researching in areas that benefit dairy cooperatives and farmers are receiving scholarships as part of the 2025 NMPF National Dairy Leadership Scholarship Program, with one being honored through a scholarship created this year. Recipients include: Dallas Soffa, a doctoral candidate in Physiology of Reproduction in Animal Science at Texas A&M. Soffa’s research explores the hormonal influence on reproductive microbiota and immune cell signaling in cattle. Margaret Costello, a doctoral candidate in Animal & Dairy Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her research focuses on integrating emerging sequencing technology and non-invasive sampling techniques with rumen microbiome research to…

July corn ended the day up 5¼¢ at $4.38¾ per bushel. July soybeans closed up 1¾¢ at $10.57¾ per bushel. July wheat contracts closed lower. CBOT wheat ended the day down 7½¢ at $5.34½ per bushel. KC wheat was down 10¼¢ at $5.27¼. Minneapolis wheat was down 9¼¢ at $6.13¼. “All three wheat classes posted sizable losses for a second consecutive session following improvements in winter and spring wheat crop conditions, as reported in the latest USDA Crop Progress report,” said the Grain Market Insider newsletter by Stewart-Peterson Inc. “Adding to the bearish tone was an overnight statement from Russia’s…

What Happened When winter fades to spring, attention for row crops starts focusing more on weather developments and its impact on planting and the early growing season.. For many, this has been a challenging spring due to less-than-ideal conditions. Yet, planting progress is ahead of schedule for soybeans and on track for corn, according to the most recent USDA Crop Progress report. The report indicated 97% of the corn crop in the top 18 producing states is planted, the same as the five-year average for that point in the year. Soybean planting was ahead of schedule in the top producing…

A routine livestock auction in Decatur, Arkansas, turned into a spectacle last week when a cow escaped the sale ring and bolted up the bleachers, stunning the crowd and sending attendees scrambling. The unexpected incident, quickly dubbed “udder chaos” online, was caught on video by attendee Ashley Buffer and has since captured national attention. In the now-viral footage, the cow can be seen leaping up into the seating area of the auction house, climbing its way to the top row. As the animal scrambled over the metal bleachers, it knocked down ceiling tiles and caused auction-goers to dive for cover.…

To celebrate 30 years of building healthier herds in partnership with valued customers, Veterinary Pharmaceutical Solutions will offer new scholarship opportunities to early-career veterinarians. VPS will award two $2,500 scholarships to veterinarians in their first five years of practice. “These scholarships are a token of our sincere appreciation for the support from the veterinarian community over the past 30 years,” says Dean Warras, CEO of VPS. “We remain committed to supporting the future of swine veterinary medicine, and we hope these scholarships will provide welcomed support to their recipients.” To qualify, veterinarians must be within the first five years of…

Corn planting has wrapped up in two of the country’s top-growing states, according to the latest USDA Crop Progress report. Both North Carolina and Minnesota reported 100% corn planted as of the week ending June 8. Considering historical averages, it was expected for one state, but not the other. Here’s a closer look at where things stand now that corn planting is done in these two geographically distinct states. North Carolina Farmers in North Carolina pushed corn planting to the finish line the week ending June 8, up from 99% the week prior. The timing of the wrap up was…

The International Dairy Foods Association recently released its updated Dairy Delivers report, showcasing the U.S. dairy industry’s immense economic and social impact. The 2025 analysis reveals that dairy supports more than 3.05 million American jobs, provides $197.6 billion in wages, and contributes nearly $780 billion in total economic impact. Additionally, the industry generates $83 billion in federal, state, and local tax revenues and exports $8.2 billion worth of products annually. “The data is clear: dairy runs deep in every community across America,” said Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of IDFA. “From family-owned dairy farms to processors, retailers, and community…

1. Wheat, Corn Futures Drop on Improved Conditions Wheat and corn futures plunged in overnight trading after the condition of U.S. crops improved more than anticipated.  About 54% of the winter wheat crop was rated good or excellent at the start of the week, up from 52% a week earlier, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said in a weekly report.  Analysts polled by Reuters were expecting 52%.  The winter harvest is underway with 4% in the bin as of June 8 versus 3% the previous week and the prior five-year average of 7%.  Fifty-three percent of the U.S. spring crop…