Ag Economic Crisis Concerns and U.S. Dairy and Protein
From the Ag Information Network, I’m Bob Larson with your Agribusiness Update.
**Dozens of agricultural groups expressed concern about the dire economic conditions U.S. farmers face.
In a letter, the groups said America’s farmers and ranchers are facing extreme economic pressures that threaten the long-term viability of the U.S. ag sector.
They added, an alarming number of farmers are financially underwater, farm bankruptcies are climbing, and many farmers have difficulty securing financing to grow their next crop.
The American Farm Bureau Federation organized the letter.
**Strong consumer demand for protein bodes well for the U.S. dairy industry, given the high protein levels and nutritional qualities in traditional dairy products.
But for dairy processors, a new CoBank Knowledge Exchange report says the opportunity extends well beyond staple products in the retail dairy case.
Dairy-based ingredients are increasingly being used to boost protein content in a variety of products including baked goods, protein bars, ready-to-drink protein shakes and whey powders.
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**John Deere announced a series of updates to its 2027 application portfolio, delivering advancements in maneuverability, visibility, and precision agriculture.
Highlights include Four-Wheel Steering for improved handling and enhanced precision ag tools and insights.
Most notably, John Deere’s updated See & Spray Gen 2 solution is designed to support operations of all sizes, helping farmers manage rising input costs, tighter application windows, and increasing weed pressure with greater confidence and flexibility.
