Author: staff

If you’ve been wondering about the state of the American farm economy, the perception among corn growers is that it is already in crisis … or, at best, may be on the brink of one. That was the major takeaway from a new survey released by the National Corn Growers Association. The feelings that emerged in the NCGA survey closely mirror the findings in the monthly Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index, which has seen farmer sentiment across all crops falling for the third straight month, particularly as questions remain about how to fill the gap left in the…

A little past 9:30 a.m. CT, December corn was down 1¾¢ at $4.25 per bushel. November soybeans were down 5¼¢ at $10.38½ per bushel. December CBOT wheat was down less than a penny at $5.27¾ per bushel. December KC wheat was down 2½¢ at $5.13¾ per bushel. December Minneapolis wheat was up a penny at $5.75. This morning, USDA announced Mexico is buying 110,000 metric tons of corn for the 2025/2026 marketing year. Source: The Brock Report. Brock Associates USDA also released the weekly U.S. Export Sales report for the week that ended Sept. 11. The Brock Report characterized the…

By Ryan Hanrahan The Financial Times’ Susannah Savage reported that “the Trump administration is drawing up plans to use tariff revenue to fund a programme to support U.S. farmers as they head into harvest facing falling export sales and rising input costs, agriculture secretary Brooke Rollins said.” “‘There may be circumstances under which we will be very seriously looking to and announcing a package soon,’ Rollins told the Financial Times on Wednesday. ‘We are reviewing markets every day,’” Savage reported. “She added that financing the bailout through ‘tariff income that is now coming into America’ was ‘absolutely a potential.’” “The…

Overall U.S. sales for tractors dropped 8.2%, and combine sales fell by 34.6% in August 2025 compared to August 2024, according to numbers from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). Canadian sales for farm tractor sales fell by 6.7% in August 2025 compared to last year, while combine sales grew 52.2%. “While the rise in Canadian combine sales is a bright spot, the continued declines in the U.S. underscore the cautious sentiment we’re seeing across the ag equipment market,” said Curt Blades, senior vice president of AEM. “Farmers are clearly taking a measured approach to capital investments, weighing operational needs…

“Farmers always know how much fuel is in the truck. But ask how much moisture is in the field, and many don’t know,” said Steve Risley, northeast region manager with Lindsay Corporation. Companies likeT-L Irrigation Company, Valley Irrigation, and Lindsay Corporation recently shared updates to their product lines at summer events — highlighting tools that aim to simplify irrigation, improve reliability, and reduce labor needs. From real-time moisture tracking and hose-free reversals to remote controls that work across fleets, the latest innovations reflect a growing focus on helping farmers get more done with fewer trips to the field. T-L Irrigation…

KUHN North America Inc. is introducing three new pieces of hay and forage equipment designed to improve efficiency, durability, and forage quality for North American producers. The launches include the KUHN FB 3125 fixed chamber round baler, the KUHN Merge Maxx MM 952 and MM 1092 commercial mergers, and the KUHN FC 9830 D RA rear-mounted mower conditioner with windrow merger. Here’s more detail about each piece: KUHN FB 3125 fixed chamber round baler The new FB 3125 is a compact 4×4 baler built for livestock operations, custom balers, and mid-sized farms. Kuhn emphasizes durability and productivity with a heavy-duty…

USDA released its latest estimates last week and the news is big — big crops that is. In fact, the 2025 corn crop is estimated to be record-large at 16.8 billion bushels. Estimated soybean production at 4.3 billion bushels isn’t record-breaking, but soybeans face a different challenge. With China not currently buying from the U.S., more bushels will need to be stored than in years past. The question becomes where is all this grain going? If storage becomes an issue and post-harvest sales increase, what will that mean for prices?  Naomi Blohm, senior market adviser at Total Farm Marketing, said…

Land O’Lakes Dairy Foods has announced a collaboration with Clove, a modern footwear brand that launched in 2019 with a sneaker designed for healthcare professionals and today offers award-winning shoes combining comfort, style, and cleanability for anyone on the move. The national brands are coming together as Clove launches a limited-edition line of butter-yellow shoes to give back to the communities they care about. The limited-edition Clove sneakers are inspired by the comforting magic of butter. Featuring the viral color of the moment and creamy, textural design elements, the butter-yellow sneakers will be available beginning September 16 at goclove.com, while…

Kuhn North America has released three new pieces of machinery for hay production. All are available for purchase now at authorized Kuhn dealers across North America.  FB 3125 Fixed-Chamber Round Baler Designed in a compact 4×4 format, the FB 3125 delivers performance and bale quality across a range of crops. Its construction and design make it a solution for livestock operations, custom balers, and mid-sized farms looking to increase productivity and reduce downtime. The baler features the 18 PowerTrack Roller System, which ensures rapid, uniform bale formation and excellent density. Rollers engage the bale core quickly for maximum compression, while the…

Protests, demonstrations, and incidents of animal-rights organizations breaking into farms are on the rise. And while “undercover” videos are still a significant tactic, the strategies employed by activist groups are far more sophisticated than they were even a decade ago. This week, the Animal Agriculture Alliance has updated two of its reports to best reflect the current state of the vegan and animal activist movement in the U.S. The Major Animal Activist Groups Web highlights the strategic, interconnected nature of the animal activist movement. Meanwhile, the Radical Vegan Activism report highlights trends in activism and illuminates the true intentions of…