USDA Releases July WASDE Report

(WASHINGTON D.C.)– On Friday, USDA pegged both old and new crop U.S. corn ending stocks well below trade estimates while also providing a much larger U.S. wheat ending stocks estimate. According to the latest USDA WASDE report

More Layoffs Announced at John Deere in Iowa

(WATERLOO, IA) — More than 300 John Deere employees are set to be laid off by the end of September according to new reports out this week. According to a news report from KWWL-TV, an employee email

Grain Prices Hit Lowest Level Since COVID

Grain prices have fallen to their lowest level since COVID-19. A Bloomberg report extended this year’s losses to 17 percent, with grains trading at the lowest point since 2020. It’s a sharp reversal from the post-COVID rally

EPA Could Miss the 2026 RFS Volume Deadline

The Environmental Protection Agency is required by statute to finalize 2026 Renewable Fuel Standard volumes by October 31, 2024. However, reports say those volumes for 2026 and beyond could be delayed until 2025. If a unified agenda

Tractor and Combine Sales Drop in June

U.S. sales of ag tractors and combines in June fell below the reported sales from the same month in 2023. New Data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers says June sales of two-wheel drive tractors dropped 16

Election Politics Taint House Ag Hearing

House Ag leaders launched a fusillade of election-season accusations against each other at a hearing intended to focus on government regulations’ impact on producers. It was an uncharacteristic attack against the chairman. Top House Ag Democrat David