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JCB has launched the 109 hp 4TS Teleskid and 400T compact track loader (CTL), the largest models in its compact track loader lineup.  “These machines reflect our commitment to equipping customers with the tools they need to work smarter, not harder,” said Lee Tice, product manager for JCB North America. “The 4TS and 400T were developed with extensive customer feedback, incorporating updates that deliver more power, greater reach, and improved productivity. Whether you’re working cattle, clearing fence lines, moving feed or handling heavy materials around the farm, these machines are built to exceed expectations and adapt to the demands of…

As students return to school for the fall, millions of families will be relying on school lunches to provide a healthy, nutritious meal for their children. Whether their children will receive one is dependent on the state they reside in, as well as what type of response the state implemented as a result of the cancellation of funds for the pandemic-era programs that helped schools ensure they could provide lunches to students. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit back in 2020, and many schools moved to a virtual format, the consequence of losing access to these meals was profound” Only 15…

By Maximilian Heath BUENOS AIRES, Aug. 28 (Reuters) – Abundant rainfall and strong soil moisture levels are expected to benefit Argentina’s 2025/26 wheat crop, which is forecast to post above-average yields, the Buenos Aires Grain Exchange said on Thursday. According to the grains exchange, 99.5% of the 6.7 million hectares planted with 2025/26 wheat are in normal-to-excellent condition, supported by record rainfall in producing areas between July and August. “Although it is premature to estimate a yield, expectations remain above average,” the exchange said in a report. Last season, 6.3 million hectares of wheat were planted in Argentina, with a production of…

By Heather Schlitz and Cassandra Garrison Aug. 27 (Reuters) – Mexico has recorded 5,086 cases of flesh-eating screwworm in animals as of August 17, a 53% jump from the number of cases reported in July, according to Mexican government data seen by Reuters on Wednesday. The updated numbers, which have not been previously reported to the public, showed 649 currently active cases. “That’s absolutely concerning,” said Neal Wilkins, CEO of conservation and cattle group East Foundation. “Having a 50% increase in month-over-month numbers, particularly in the extreme heat, means they haven’t gotten it under control.” The vast majority of cases were identified in cattle,…

By Jeff Beach FARGO — Cool weather at planting is expected to limit yields on North Dakota’s soybean crop.  North Dakota’s soybean crop is expected to hit 36 bushels per acre compared with a national projection of 53.6 bushels per acre.  The North Dakota Soybean Council provided an update on the crop Wednesday while hosting a trade delegation for China, typically a huge market for North Dakota soybeans.  “This spring, we were very cold, so you push back the planting dates. Anytime you push back planting dates, your chances of a real big yield kind of go away,” said Milo…

OVERLAND PARK — Former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Dan Glickman pushed for deepening relationships and maintaining international growth opportunities for Kansas farmers at a meeting of state political and agricultural leaders Wednesday.  Glickman and U.S. Democratic Rep. Sharice Davids spoke about the effects of tariffs and federal policies on Kansas farmers during a U.S. Global Leadership Coalition luncheon. The event was closed to journalists, but Glickman shared thoughts on the current political climate afterward.  “My theory is pretty much don’t burn bridges, build bridges,” he said. “I got along very well with [Pat] Roberts, [Bob] Dole, [Nancy] Kassebaum. We didn’t…

Cases of New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite that infests livestock and sometimes humans, have risen sharply in Mexico. According to Mexican government data cited by Reuters, as of August 17 there were 5,086 recorded infestations in animals — a 53 percent increase in just one month, with 649 active cases. The infestations, which primarily affect cattle, have also been confirmed in dogs, horses, sheep, and humans, reports BBC News. Mexican media noted that dozens of people have been treated in hospitals in the southern states of Campeche and Chiapas, and at least one elderly woman died in July when…

Key Takeaways Farmers enjoyed 6.2 days suitable for fieldwork last week; Labor Day weekend looks cool and dry.Crop condition ratings are slightly worse than the national average, with disease pressures like tar spot spreading.Soybean progress is on track with average, but overall crop ratings are a bit weaker than the national average. USDA published the latest Crop Progress report on Monday, Aug. 25. Here’s a closer look at recent weather and the status of Indiana’s most important crops in late-August. Weather Chief meteorologist Ryan Martin with Hoosier Ag Today said in an Aug. 28 podcast episode that Labor Day weekend…

Twelve undergraduate students were recently recognized with Student Leader Scholarships, an award intended to encourage and empower the next generation of dairy producers. Supported by the Dairy Excellence Foundation of Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association for the 2025-26 academic year, each scholarship recipient received $3,000 toward their undergraduate studies in academic programs that support the dairy industry. “These 12 scholarship recipients are highly deserving for this competitive scholarship. They each have a strong foundation in the dairy industry and a commitment to expanding on that to find future careers that help advance Pennsylvania dairy,” said Michelle Shearer, Workforce Development…

Expanded herbicide tolerance for soybeans is on the horizon. Syngenta and M.S. technologies announced their next generation of soybean traits – featuring HPPD inhibitor tolerance – earlier this week.  “As I travel [across the midwest], I hear a lot about pigweed, waterhemp, and kochia,” said Eric Boeck, regional director of North America seeds for Syngenta. “We need to have options to control those weeds as they shift their tolerances to different chemistries.”  The new trait will offer tolerance to a wide range of HPPD inhibitor chemistries such as mesotrione, isoxaflutole and bicyclopyrone in addition to existing Enlist E3 technology. This…