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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…

October feeder cattle ended the day down $5.18 at $349.13 per hundredweight (cwt). December live cattle closed down $2.48 at $232.68 per cwt. December lean hogs were down 58¢ at $87.65 per cwt. “Cattle futures again led the livestock complex lower today as additional weakness was noted in cash trade,” said Karl Setzer, partner at Consus Ag Consulting. “… Packer margins are deteriorating, and retail demand is becoming less certain, and neither side wants to see negative margins. This weighed heavily on boxed beef today, and this is what has been supporting cattle futures. Cattle inventory remains light, but as…

If your tractor breaks down, you either fix it or call a mechanic. The same is true if our cattle are sick — we consult a veterinarian and treat the ailment. But what happens when the young people around us are hurting? Too often we stay silent; talking about depression and suicide with teenagers is not likely on your list of favorite chores. We need to change that silence. The Anxious Generation, a book exploring the “collapse of youth mental health,” shows the mental health of adolescents plunged in the early 2010s after a more than a decade of stability.…

If you are considering a new rental agreement or looking to renegotiate an existing lease, there are several factors to take into account when it comes to negotiating the rental rate.  How Is Rent Being Calculated?  A fixed cash rent agreement is the simplest rental arrangement there is. But it is not as simple as it first seems. “Determining a fair rate is not easy,” said William Edwards, Iowa State University (ISU) retired Extension economist. “Cash rents are likely to be too low during periods of rising prices and high yields, and too high during periods of declining prices and…