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Mahindra Ag North America announced the winner of its 2025 Military Salute Giveaway, a nationwide initiative honoring the service and sacrifice of U.S. military personnel, Lt. Colonel George Knight, retired U.S. Air Force Reserve. He’s now one of a select few to own the ROXOR Independence Edition, a special edition, off-road vehicle distinguished by a bold, patriotic paint design that pays tribute to America’s service members. “Thank you to all of the veterans, active-duty military personnel and reservists who participated in the 2025 Military Salute Giveaway,” said Viren Popli, MAgNA President and CEO. “Congratulations to our new winner, George. While…

Entwined within the societal issues being addressed these days is that of declining college enrollment, and agricultural programs around the country are in the thick of the discussion. Hardly a secret, the long-dreaded demographic cliff is creeping onward, and in some cases, it’s a very clear issue of numbers: Fewer people, fewer students. Earlier this summer, Indiana University’s main Bloomington campus announced its plan to eliminate more than 100 academic programs. The same moves were then launched at the state’s five satellite institutions as well. Part of the driver is the concern all parties have regarding university costs relative to…

Reuters’ Leah Douglas, P.J. Huffstutter, and Julie Ingwersen reported that “the U.S. federal government shutdown that began Wednesday will halt some payments to farmers and delay access to federal farm loans, the latest blow for producers already facing low crop prices, record-high debts, and a trade war at the height of the fall harvest.” “The shutdown began at midnight after Republican and Democratic lawmakers could not agree on a plan to fund federal government operations. It will last until one party gets enough votes for its funding plan,” Douglas, Huffstutter, and Ingwersen reported. “On Wednesday, the scope of the shutdown’s…

by Cami Koons Nearly half of U.S. Department of Agriculture employees will be furloughed during the federal government shutdown, though key programs that support nutrition, forest preservation and wildfire prevention, the most pressing plant and animal diseases and agricultural commodity assessments will continue. Many offices, including county USDA service centers, will be closed or operating with minimal staff until Congress agrees on a temporary spending package. Support, payment processing and other functions of these offices are also suspended during the shutdown. Congress failed to pass a stopgap spending bill Tuesday which resulted in the start of a government shutdown at…

(Reuters) -Corteva said on Wednesday it would separate its seed and pesticide businesses into separate publicly traded companies, as the agrichemicals firm seeks to sharpen its strategic focus and boost shareholder returns. The separation will allow each company to set specific capital allocation strategies, respond faster to market shifts, and pursue growth opportunities independently, Corteva said. “The seed and crop protection markets have evolved, and as a result, we see the opportunities ahead for both companies diverging – this is the right time to act to stay ahead of the market,” CEO Chuck Magro said. Shares of Corteva rose nearly…

What Happened Low prices have limited pricing opportunities this year. Many are finding themselves with little or no crop priced, something that is different this year. Because of this, it is time to implement strategy and get the marketing ball rolling. For many, the process of getting started on marketing just before or after harvest can be a challenge. Every day is a new opportunity or chance to see income decline. Why This Is Important Sometimes, less is more. In the case of marketing, this can mean finding a strategy that accomplishes the goal of selling and staying an owner.…

WASHINGTON/CHICAGO, Oct 1 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that soybeans will be a major topic of discussion when he meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping in four weeks. “The Soybean Farmers of our Country are being hurt because China is, for ‘negotiating’ reasons only, not buying,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. Chinese importers have not yet bought soybeans from the autumn U.S. harvest during the trade war between Washington and Beijing, costing U.S. farmers billions of dollars in lost sales. Autumn is normally the prime marketing season for U.S. soybeans as farmers bring in fresh crops…

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration conditionally approved Dectomax-CA1 (doramectin injection) injectable solution for the prevention and treatment of New World screwworm larval infestations, and prevention of NWS reinfestation for 21 days. Dectomax-CA1 is conditionally approved for use only in cattle. “We understand the urgency with which America’s farmers and ranchers are asking for tools to fight New World screwworm,” said FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, M.D., M.P.H. “Today’s conditional approval – the first in the U.S. for NWS – shows our dedication to rapidly advancing important animal medicines when they are needed most. We continue to work tirelessly to…

Corteva Agriscience announced it will split its seed and crop protection divisions into two publicly traded companies by the second half of 2026, a move that reshapes one of agriculture’s largest input providers. According to a press release, the company says the separation will “unlock value” for investors and allow each business to focus more sharply on strategy, capital allocation, and growth opportunities. But for farmers, the questions revolve around how this corporate restructuring could affect the products, programs, and relationships they rely on. Two Companies, Two Identities According to Corteva, the seed business that is home to the Pioneer,…

John Deere is adding two new Gator models to its lineup — the GX and GX crew — running entirely off electric power.  The new models are built for residential and rural property owners to handle light-duty jobs such as transporting people, hauling gear, and moving landscaping materials. “The Gator GX lineup offers property owners the opportunity to increase productivity around their properties with less noise, less maintenance and more versatility,” said Eric Halfman, John Deere go-to-market manager. “These utility vehicles are intuitive and durable while offering users the comfort, reliability and convenience they expect from a John Deere Gator.”  …